Lyon County property record for 779 Rd 260, Americus, KS 66835
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,198 sqft · built 1864 |
| Lot Size | 24.7 acres (1,075,932 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,996 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-AT00591A1 |
| Primary APN | 53-AT00591A1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,198 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,099 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,099 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,099 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1864 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,075,932 sqft (24.7 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Deck Area | 232 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Lean-To | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R2307 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 779 ROAD 260 |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66835-9507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RO |
| Legal Description | S31, T17S, R11E, ACRES 24.7, N1221 E891.9 NE1/4 LESS ROW |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1085 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Lyon County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 779 ROAD 260, AMERICUS, KS 66835-9507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Book / Page | 398 / 878 |
| 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 | $21,758 (+7.86%) Land $4,450 Building $17,308 | $178,220 (+8.39%) Land $27,720 Building $150,500 | |
| 2025 | $1,996.00 (-1.14%) | $20,173 (-1.27%) Land $4,266 Building $15,907 | $164,430 (-0.26%) Land $26,110 Building $138,320 |
| 2023 | $20,432 Land $4,197 Building $16,235 | $164,860 Land $23,690 Building $141,170 | |
| 2022 | $2,019.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 | High above 83% of the US · above 87% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 4 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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