Shawnee County property record for 116 SW Buchanan St, Topeka, KS 66606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,457 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $5,500 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $102 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 109-30-0-30-07-008.00 |
| Primary APN | 109-30-0-30-07-008.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,457 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 717 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,550 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Deck Area | 41 sqft |
| Patio Area | 139 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Street Address | 116 SW BUCHANAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOPEKA |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66606-1128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | HARVEYS SUB , LOT 16 + , BUCHANAN ST S 1/2 LOT 16-ALL LOT 1 8 HARVEYS SUB SECTION 30 TOWNSHIP 11 RANGE 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARVEYS SUB |
| Legal Tract | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPEKA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
116 SW Buchanan St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Shawnee County records, as of June 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 116 SW BUCHANAN ST, TOPEKA, KS 66606-1128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202512280 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Property Address | 116 SW BUCHANAN ST, TOPEKA, KS 66606-1128 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2018R16913 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018R16913 |
| Name | THE CITY OF TOPEKA |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | 00000 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 116 SW Buchanan St was $102, up 1% from the year before.
Source: Shawnee County assessment roll, as of July 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee County |
| Municipality | Topeka City |
| Unified School District | Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102.00 (+0.99%) | $680 | $5,670 Land $5,670 |
| 2024 | $101.00 | ||
| 2023 | $101.00 (-3.81%) | $680 | $5,670 |
| 2022 | $105.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 116 SW Buchanan St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 11, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 116 SW Buchanan St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 | CITY OF TOPEKA serves 125,963 people · EPA ID KS2017701 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 540 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
May also be available: CentraCom, Mercury Fiber.
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