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$84,342$96 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

217 S CONGRESS ST

EMPORIA, KS 66801
2
Beds
1
Baths
880 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$84K
$79K low$90K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,250 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$8,528 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,979
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,549
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,280
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$74,160

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyLYON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 30 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Riverside Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Emporia High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
M
Emporia Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi

District: Emporia Unified School District 253

Neighborhood · ZIP 66801These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,509
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.83 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,608
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,700
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

217 S Congress St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Emporia 66801
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Emporia 66801
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Emporia 66801
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Lyon County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Emporia 66801

What homes are worth in Emporia 66801

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$48K$519K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Emporia 66801.

How it measures up in Emporia 66801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Emporia 66801.

Estimated value$84,342
CheaperTypical $170,325Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$96
CheaperTypical $134Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area880 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,283 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 217 S Congress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmporia 66801Lyon County
Estimated valuepricier than$84,34213% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9626% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than880 ft²11% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac25% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than192528% of homes28% of homes

About 217 S Congress St

How much is 217 S Congress St, Emporia, KS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 S Congress St, Emporia, KS is $84,342 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $78,577 to $90,107. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 S Congress St, Emporia, KS last sell?

217 S Congress St, Emporia, KS last sold on Jan 25, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 217 S Congress St, Emporia, KS?

217 S Congress St, Emporia, KS has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 880 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 217 S Congress St, Emporia, KS built?

217 S Congress St, Emporia, KS was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 217 S Congress St, Emporia, KS?

217 S Congress St, Emporia, KS is assigned to Riverside Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Emporia High School (high), rated C; Emporia Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Emporia Unified School District 253. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 S Congress St, Emporia, KS compare to other homes in Emporia 66801?

Among the 8,630 homes in Emporia 66801, it is worth more than 13% of them ($84,342 against a typical $170,325), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($96 against a typical $134), it is bigger than 11% of them (880 ft² against a typical 1,283 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1925 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Lyon County, it is worth more than 13% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 217 S Congress St, Emporia, KS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 217 S Congress St, Emporia, KS was $1,250. The county assessed it at $8,528.

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