Lyon County property record for 817 Rd 280, Americus, KS 66835
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 152 acres (6,625,476 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,660 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-AT00571 |
| Primary APN | 53-AT00571 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,312 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,625,476 sqft (152 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Deck Area | 49 sqft |
| Utility Building | 288 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R2166 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 817 ROAD 280 |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66835-9537 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | S20, T17S, R11E, ACRES 152, LT 5 & N1/2 NW1/4 & N1/2 S1/2 NW1/4 LESS ROW |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON KS |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1054 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
817 Rd 280, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Lyon County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 817 ROAD 280, AMERICUS, KS 66835-9537 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Book / Page | 333 / 339 |
| 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 | $26,507 (+0.61%) Land $10,548 Building $15,959 | $180,840 (+0.19%) Land $43,700 Building $137,140 | |
| 2025 | $2,660.00 (+19.44%) | $26,346 (+7.39%) Land $10,290 Building $16,056 | $180,490 (+8.89%) Land $42,490 Building $138,000 |
| 2023 | $24,534 Land $9,227 Building $15,307 | $165,760 Land $37,810 Building $127,950 | |
| 2022 | $2,227.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 817 Rd 280 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
Wildfire risk around 817 Rd 280 is high, ranking above 81% 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 81% of the US · above 86% 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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