Shawnee County property record for 1237 SW Collins Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,653 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $156,300 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,223 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 097-35-0-40-26-011.00 |
| Primary APN | 097-35-0-40-26-011.00 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,653 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,087 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,001 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 239 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1237 SW COLLINS AVE |
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| City | TOPEKA |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66604-1515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | WASHBURN PLACE REPLAT, S35, T11, R15, LOT 457 +, COLLINS WAS FRANKLIN AVE LOTS 457- 459 & N 1/2 LOT 461 WASHBURN PLACE ADD SECTION 35 TOWNSHIP 11 RANGE 15 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 11S |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHBURN PLACE REPLAT |
| Legal Tract | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 457 |
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPEKA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Shawnee County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 1237 SW COLLINS AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66604-1515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 18, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 202023864 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1237 SW COLLINS AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66604-1515 |
| Document Number | 2020R23864 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R23864 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | HEARTLAND TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2020R23865 |
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| Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R23865 |
| Name | SILVER LAKE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $4,223.00 (+4.76%) | $29,077 (+10.21%) | $252,850 (+10.21%) Land $8,560 Building $244,290 |
| 2024 | $4,031.00 (+4.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,851.00 (+11.46%) | $26,384 | $229,430 |
| 2022 | $3,455.00 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 11, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 693 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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