Lyon County property record for 707 Walnut St, Americus, KS 66835
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,107 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.8 acres (34,848 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $39,500 (Jul 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $2,318 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 3-AM00232A2 |
| Primary APN | 3-AM00232A2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,107 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 332 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 775 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 34,848 sqft (0.8 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 340 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 164 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R2915 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 707 WALNUT ST |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66835-9794 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | AMERICUS, S11, T18S, R10E, LTS 5,6,11 & 12 BLK 97 & S1/2 VAC CHERRY ST & VAC ALY ADJ (100.0 X 340.0) |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | AMERICUS |
| Legal Block | 97 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1094 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
707 Walnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1984.
Source: Lyon County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 707 WALNUT ST, AMERICUS, KS 66835-9794 |
| 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 | Jul 1, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 378 / 468 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 707 Walnut St was $2,318.
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 | $17,285 (-4.75%) Land $1,449 Building $15,836 | $150,300 (-4.75%) Land $12,600 Building $137,700 | |
| 2025 | $2,318.00 | $18,147 Land $1,428 Building $16,719 | $157,800 Land $12,420 Building $145,380 |
| 2023 | $15,775 Land $731 Building $15,044 | $137,180 Land $6,360 Building $130,820 | |
| 2022 | $1,943.00 |
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 707 Walnut St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 15, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 707 Walnut St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 84% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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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