SHOW STOPPER! Move right into this sprawling walkout ranch. This almost 4,000 sq ft. home not only offers room inside, but it sits on nearly a half acre lot! You will absolutely love the views of the established neighborhood from your covered front porch! This Fall, open up the doors in the large family room to two great patio areas, a beautiful backyard, and even a small creek. Inside, the large rooms with lots of natural light leave you feeling at home, yet with so much space for the family or guests! Inside, you will find lots of updates including solid hardwood flooring, updated electrical, and HVAC to name a few. The best part? The original mid-century charm still remains! 3+ bedrooms with walk-in closets, (4th bedroom also with egress and walk-in closet to finish off if you choose)! This is not your spec home or standard ranch. Solid built, and ready for you to move right in!
Beautiful home on picturesque Dover Rd in Emporia, KS. Brand new landscaping on the outside compliments the two amazing outdoor entertaining area's of this home. The home opens up to you as you step inside the front door. A large formal living room is warmed by a double sided fireplace leading into the dining room and updated kitchen. Brand new 3/4 inch hard wood floors welcome you throughout the rooms. Watch your family or entertain your guests in the family room as you prepare food in the kitchen. The family room opens out to a beautiful entertaining area to enjoy the fresh air. Escape for the evening to one of the two large bedrooms on the main floor complete with massive storage closets. The whole house is heated and cooled by the brand new high efficiency HVAC system! Downstairs you'll find the laundry, a family rec room, an unfinished 3rd bedroom rdy with a newly installed egress window AND a large office/game/possible 4th bedroom. The office opens out onto a second outdoor entertaining area. In the double car garage you'll notice the extra storage closets AND the new EV charging outlet! Houses like this one are rare in Emporia. A true 1960's ranch gem in a magical setting.
Public Records
Sep 7, 2021
Sold
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Sunflower MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #219539
Sep 7, 2021
Sold
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Jul 9, 2021
Listed
$265,000
$83/sq ft
+74
Modern mid-century home on large lot with mature trees & creek in nice neighborhood. Large living room, large family room w/ surrounding windows providing view of nature. Remodeled kitchen: quartz countertops, island, newer oven & microwave, pass-through window, tigerwood flooring. 3 large-sized bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (one remodeled), 2 fireplaces, original flooring & features throughout home. Safe room & 2 storage rooms. Exceptionally clean and well maintained by 3 owners.
Public Records
Mar 1, 2003
Sold
$182,000
$57/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 2002
Sold
$187,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,420 (+8.8%)
$3,826 + $35,294
$39,120
2024
$5,901 (+13.8%)
$3,826 + $34,745
$38,571
2023
$5,188 (+7.7%)
$3,826 + $32,111
$35,937
2022
$4,815 (+21.7%)
$3,081 + $28,303
$31,384
2021
$3,958 (+1.5%)
$3,701 + $26,349
$30,050
2020
$3,901 (−2.5%)
$3,701 + $21,245
$24,946
2019
$3,999 (+4.9%)
$3,447 + $20,772
$24,219
2018
$3,813
$3,447 + $20,772
$24,219
2017
$3,816 (+15.0%)
$3,447 + $19,507
$22,954
2016
$3,317 (+5.3%)
$3,447 + $19,507
$22,954
2015
$3,150 (+2.6%)
$3,468 + $16,507
$19,975
2014
$3,070 (+3.8%)
$2,916 + $16,682
$19,598
2013
$2,958
$2,916 + $16,682
$19,598
Tax history for 1636 Dover Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,420 (+8.8%)
$3,826 + $35,294
$39,120
2024
$5,901 (+13.8%)
$3,826 + $34,745
$38,571
2023
$5,188 (+7.7%)
$3,826 + $32,111
$35,937
2022
$4,815 (+21.7%)
$3,081 + $28,303
$31,384
2021
$3,958 (+1.5%)
$3,701 + $26,349
$30,050
2020
$3,901 (−2.5%)
$3,701 + $21,245
$24,946
2019
$3,999 (+4.9%)
$3,447 + $20,772
$24,219
2018
$3,813
$3,447 + $20,772
$24,219
2017
$3,816 (+15.0%)
$3,447 + $19,507
$22,954
2016
$3,317 (+5.3%)
$3,447 + $19,507
$22,954
2015
$3,150 (+2.6%)
$3,468 + $16,507
$19,975
2014
$3,070 (+3.8%)
$2,916 + $16,682
$19,598
2013
$2,958
$2,916 + $16,682
$19,598
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
142 ft.
Lot depth
124 ft.
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,184
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lyon County
APN
056-192-09-0-10-06-003.00-0
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
R-1
Low Density Residential District
The intent of the R-1 District is to provide for areas of low density singlefamily development including certain public uses such as schools, churches and parks which promote the health, safety, order or general welfare of persons residing in the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Golf related
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Range, Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Middle Or Junior School: Emporia Middle School/USD 253
High School: Emporia High School/USD 253
Location Information
Directions: Head east on W 6th Ave toward Oak St Turn left onto West ST Turn left onto W 15th Ave Turn right onto Dover Rd Destination will be on the right
Subdivision Name: Other
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,184
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Lyon County
APN: 056-192-09-0-10-06-003.00-0
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: Office: 620-342-3366
Around this home
Schools
Walnut Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Emporia Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
Emporia High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Emporia, KS • 66801
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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52
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39
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29
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.9 hrs
5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$320,000 – $388,000
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