Lyon County property record for 678 Rd 240, Americus, KS 66835
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 15.2 acres (662,112 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $9,000 (Feb 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $3,443 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-AT00685A3 |
| Primary APN | 53-AT00685A3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,588 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,588 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,468 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,468 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 662,112 sqft (15.2 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Poultry House | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R2603 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 678 ROAD 240 |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66835-9522 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RO |
| Legal Description | HINKLE ADDN SE SE 1-18-10, S01, T18S, R10E, ACRES 15.2, LTS 3,4,9,10 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | HINKLE ADDN SE SE 1-18-10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1084 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Lyon County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 678 ROAD 240, AMERICUS, KS 66835-9522 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 394 / 113 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $34,178 (+1.63%) Land $3,117 Building $31,061 | $287,320 (+1.42%) Land $24,500 Building $262,820 | |
| 2025 | $3,443.00 (+22.57%) | $33,629 (+6.06%) Land $2,875 Building $30,754 | $283,300 (+6.17%) Land $22,510 Building $260,790 |
| 2023 | $31,709 Land $2,393 Building $29,316 | $266,830 Land $18,430 Building $248,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,809.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 69% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 58 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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