Lyon County property record for 562 Orange St, Americus, KS 66835
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,266 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $89,600 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,922 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-AM00080A1 |
| Primary APN | 3-AM00080A1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,266 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,266 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 908 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 340 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Deck Area | 256 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R2844 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 562 ORANGE ST |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66835-9637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | AMERICUS, S02, T18S, R10E, LTS 7 & 8 & W10 LT 6 BLK 51 (110.0 X 140.0) |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | AMERICUS |
| Legal Block | 51 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-8 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1076 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
562 Orange St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2009.
Source: Lyon County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 562 ORANGE ST, AMERICUS, KS 66835-9637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 470 / 45 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 562 Orange St was $1,922.
Source: Lyon County assessment roll, as of August 17, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,720 (-3.54%) Land $1,030 Building $13,690 | $128,000 (-3.54%) Land $8,960 Building $119,040 | |
| 2025 | $1,922.00 | $15,261 Land $1,010 Building $14,251 | $132,700 Land $8,780 Building $123,920 |
| 2023 | $15,019 Land $468 Building $14,551 | $130,600 Land $4,070 Building $126,530 | |
| 2022 | $1,723.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 562 Orange St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 15, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 |
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.
Wildfire risk around 562 Orange St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LYON CO RWD 1 serves 1,595 people · EPA ID KS2011101 |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 188 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Highline Internet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
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