Lyon County property record for 608 Rd 280, Americus, KS 66835
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 10.8 acres (470,448 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,301 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-AT00077A1 |
| Primary APN | 53-AT00077A1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,040 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 470,448 sqft (10.8 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 680 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 176 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R2452 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 608 ROAD 280 |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66835-9510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | S13, T17S, R10E, ACRES 10.8, S665 W775 SW1/4 LESS ROW |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
608 Rd 280, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2003.
Source: Lyon County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 ROAD 280, AMERICUS, KS 66835-9510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 456 / 412 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 Rd 280 was $3,301.
Source: Lyon County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| 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 | $32,960 (+2.01%) Land $2,629 Building $30,331 | $284,940 (+1.99%) Land $21,190 Building $263,750 | |
| 2025 | $3,301.00 | $32,310 Land $2,438 Building $29,872 | $279,380 Land $19,620 Building $259,760 |
| 2023 | $29,978 Land $2,028 Building $27,950 | $259,210 Land $16,170 Building $243,040 | |
| 2022 | $2,780.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 608 Rd 280 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 608 Rd 280 is high, ranking above 77% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 77% of the US · above 82% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| KWIKOM Communications Fixed Wireless | 60 / 12 |
| IdeaTek Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
| Fidium Fiber DSL | 10 / 1 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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