Jackson County property record for 6944 278th Rd, Circleville, KS 66416
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,696 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 168 acres (7,320,258 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $93,375 (Jan 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $4,797 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | R1264 |
| Primary APN | R1264 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,696 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,464 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,320,258 sqft (168 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 2,284 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Lean-To | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R1264 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6944 278TH RD |
| City | CIRCLEVILLE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66416-9508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S05, T06, R14E, ACRES 168.05, SE/4 SE/4 SW/4 & SE/4 LESS RD ROW |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 82800 |
6944 278th Rd, a rural home, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 1993.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6944 278TH RD, CIRCLEVILLE, KS 66416-9508 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 230 / 372 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6944 278th Rd was $4,797, down 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | North Jackson Unified School District 335 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $39,107 (+3.67%) Land $12,438 Building $26,669 | $290,750 (+4.59%) Land $58,850 Building $231,900 | |
| 2025 | $4,797.00 (-2.32%) | $37,724 Land $12,576 Building $25,148 | $277,990 Land $59,310 Building $218,680 |
| 2024 | $4,911.00 | ||
| 2023 | $36,359 Land $12,486 Building $23,873 | $262,900 Land $55,310 Building $207,590 |
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 6944 278th Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 3, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 6944 278th Rd is high, ranking above 72% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 72% of the US · above 79% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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 | NEMAHA CO RWD 4 serves 448 people · EPA ID KS2013112 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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