Atchison County property record for 6816 US Hwy 159, Effingham, KS 66023
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 98.9 acres (4,310,262 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,088 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R4783 |
| Primary APN | R4783 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,328 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,328 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,328 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,310,262 sqft (98.9 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 238 sqft |
| Deck Area | 176 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 200 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R4783 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6816 US HIGHWAY 159 |
| City | EFFINGHAM |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66023-5088 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S23, T06, R18E, 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACRES 98.95, E1650' OF NE1/4 LESS ROW (S) |
| Legal Range | 18E |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | ATCHISON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5066 |
| Census Tract | 81600 |
Source: Atchison County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6816 US HIGHWAY 159, EFFINGHAM, KS 66023-5088 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Book / Page | 531 / 691 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Atchison County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Atchison County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Township |
| Unified School District | Atchison County Community Schools Unified School District 377 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,734 (+41.61%) Land $11,168 Building $25,566 | $274,290 (+55.84%) Land $56,170 Building $218,120 | |
| 2025 | $3,088.00 | $25,940 (+8.36%) Land $9,959 Building $15,981 | $176,010 (+18.82%) Land $41,270 Building $134,740 |
| 2023 | $23,938 Land $11,187 Building $12,751 | $148,130 Land $41,490 Building $106,640 |
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 September 2, 2014 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 61% of the US · above 71% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | ATCHISON CO RWD 5C serves 3,690 people · EPA ID KS2000511 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF ATCHISON |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| KWIKOM Communications Fixed Wireless | 60 / 12 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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