Lyon County property record for 557 Cherry St, Americus, KS 66835
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,317 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $76,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,663 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-AM00162A1 |
| Primary APN | 3-AM00162A1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,317 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 770 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 378 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 98 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R2898 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 CHERRY ST |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66835-8900 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | AMERICUS, S11, T18S, R10E, BLOCK 82, LOT 11 - 12, (100.0 X 140.0) |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | AMERICUS |
| Legal Block | 82 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1202 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Lyon County records · APN 3-AM00162A1
Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 CHERRY ST, AMERICUS, KS 66835-8900 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 01, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 01, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 466 / 264 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Lyon County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| Municipality | Americus City |
| County | Lyon County |
| County Subdivision | Americus Township |
| Unified School District | North Lyon County Unified School District 251 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,742 (-4.73%) Land $937 Building $11,805 | $110,800 (-4.73%) Land $8,150 Building $102,650 | |
| 2025 | $1,663.00 (+14.69%) | $13,375 (+13.24%) Land $917 Building $12,458 | $116,300 (+13.24%) Land $7,970 Building $108,330 |
| 2023 | $11,811 Land $427 Building $11,384 | $102,700 Land $3,710 Building $98,990 | |
| 2022 | $1,450.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 15, 2022 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998–2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2004 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ITC Broadband Operating Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 188 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | LYON CO RWD 1 serves 1,595 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF EMPORIA |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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