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Last sold for $37,000 on May 24, 2016

829 CONGRESS ST

EMPORIA, KS 66801
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,264 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.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$37,000 · May 24, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,139 (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.$8,197 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,156
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,041
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,549
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$71,280

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 20 ft²

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

E
Walnut Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Emporia High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
Emporia Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 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

829 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Lyon County

How it measures up in Emporia 66801

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

Living area1,264 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,286 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 829 Congress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmporia 66801Lyon County
Living areabigger than1,264 ft²48% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac24% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than194039% of homes38% of homes

About 829 Congress St

When did 829 Congress St, Emporia, KS last sell?

829 Congress St, Emporia, KS last sold on May 24, 2016 for $37,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 829 Congress St, Emporia, KS?

829 Congress St, Emporia, KS has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,264 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 829 Congress St, Emporia, KS built?

829 Congress St, Emporia, KS was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 829 Congress St, Emporia, KS?

829 Congress St, Emporia, KS is assigned to Walnut Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Emporia High School (high), rated D; Emporia Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Emporia Unified School District 253. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 829 Congress St, Emporia, KS compare to other homes in Emporia 66801?

Among the 8,630 homes in Emporia 66801, it is bigger than 48% of them (1,264 ft² against a typical 1,286 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1940 against a typical 1958). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 829 Congress St, Emporia, KS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 829 Congress St, Emporia, KS was $1,139. The county assessed it at $8,197.

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