Legacy farm opportunity near Americus, Kansas! Owned by the same family since 1859, this 157.5+/- acre property offers a unique combination of modern improvements, agricultural potential, and outdoor recreation. The property features a 1,620-square-foot home built in 2024 with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an open-concept layout, a metal roof, and a spacious 576-square-foot (16' x 36') deck. Additional improvements include a 40' x 80' shop with 20'-wide by 14'-high doors, an RV hookup with electric, water, and sewer, livestock pens and working facilities with rural water, grain bins, and a pit silo with a concrete floor and 2,500-ton capacity. The land offers approximately 63 tillable acres recently planted to a native prairie mix, which is not under contract and could be planted to crops. Another 16+/- acres are currently hayed, while the remaining acreage consists of native grass and timber. A 2.5 +/- acre stocked pond provides excellent waterfowl habitat, with heavy waterfowl use during the fall and winter months. The pond has been cleaned within the last 10 years. The property also offers opportunities for deer, waterfowl, and quail hunting. With blacktop frontage and a driveway just off the blacktop, this property offers convenient access while maintaining the character and privacy of a rural legacy farm. Located just 22+/- minutes from Emporia, 24+/- minutes from Council Grove, and approximately 1 hour from Topeka. All showings are by appointment only. Disclaimer: The boundary lines shown are approximate and are provided for general reference only. AHLC makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of those property lines. Buyers are advised to obtain an independent survey to verify exact property boundaries.
Under contract
$844,076
581 Road 260, Americus, KS 66835
4beds
1,620sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
157.5 Acres Lot
$807,900 Zestimate®
$521/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Native grass and timberGrain binsMetal roofOpen-concept layout
- 30 days
- 253
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brandon Houck 620-794-7488,
Arrowhead Land Company
Source: My State MLS,MLS#: 11996096
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,620
- Total interior livable area: 1,620 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,620
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Property
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 157.5 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 1273500000001000
- Lease amount: $0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 0
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Amps(0)
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Americus
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $521/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $77,430
- Annual tax amount: $1,606
- Date on market: 9/22/2026
- Date available: 09/09/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive
Estimated market value
$807,900
$768,000 - $848,000
$1,513/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Contingent | $844,076$521/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11996096 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $844,076$521/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11996096 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,606 +4.2% | $15,757 +4.8% |
| 2024 | $1,542 -12.8% | $15,041 -11.7% |
| 2023 | $1,769 +4.3% | $17,032 -0.7% |
| 2022 | $1,695 +5.9% | $17,159 +8.7% |
| 2021 | $1,602 | $15,782 -52.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $33,029 +3.4% |
| 2019 | -- | $31,954 +3.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $30,813 +2.5% |
| 2017 | -- | $30,074 +2.4% |
| 2016 | -- | $29,382 +8.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $27,009 +3.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $26,100 +17.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $22,189 +2.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $21,636 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | $21,626 -3% |
| 2009 | -- | $22,298 |
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