Lyon County property record for 778 Rd 270, Americus, KS 66835
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,750 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 9.7 acres (422,532 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,471 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 53-AT00568A1 |
| Primary APN | 53-AT00568A1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,750 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,750 sqft |
| Basement Area | 618 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 618 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 422,532 sqft (9.7 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 1,327 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 30 sqft |
| Lean-To | 600 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R2163 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 778 ROAD 270 |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66835-9505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | S19, T17S, R11E, ACRES 9.6, BEG SE COR SE1/4 W948 N460 E948 S460 TO POB LESS ROW |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| 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 | 778 ROAD 270, AMERICUS, KS 66835-9505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 474 / 706 |
| 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 | $24,504 (-0.36%) Land $2,176 Building $22,328 | $210,070 (+0.29%) Land $15,910 Building $194,160 | |
| 2025 | $2,471.00 (+13.3%) | $24,592 (-2.93%) Land $2,089 Building $22,503 | $209,460 (-3.1%) Land $15,250 Building $194,210 |
| 2023 | $25,333 Land $1,837 Building $23,496 | $216,170 Land $13,210 Building $202,960 | |
| 2022 | $2,181.00 |
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 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 |
| 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 | High above 76% of the US · above 82% 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 | 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Highline Internet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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