1237 SW High Ave, Topeka, KS 66604 Property Records

Shawnee County property record for 1237 SW High Ave, Topeka, KS 66604

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,564 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size	0.11 acres (4,826 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$2,246 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Mortgage Mar 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`097-35-0-40-30-015.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`097-35-0-40-30-015.00`
Alternative APN	`R12494`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,564 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,252 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1928
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Aluminum Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Stone
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	4,826 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions	127 ft deep x 38 ft wide
Patio Area	160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1237 SW HIGH AVE
City	TOPEKA
State	KS
Zip	66604-3952
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	WASHBURN PLACE (AMENDED), S35, T11, R15, LOT 459 +, HIGH AVE LOT 459-N 1/2 LOT 461 WASHBURN PLACE ADD SECTION 35 TOWNSHIP 11
Legal Range	15
Legal Township	11
Legal Section	35
Legal Subdivision	WASHBURN PLACE (AMENDED)
Legal Tract	18
Legal Lot Number	459
Jurisdiction	SHAWNEE KS
Township / Civil Division	TOPEKA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4002
Census Tract	1800

Owner

Source: Shawnee County records, as of December 1, 2025

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	1237 SW HIGH AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66604-3952
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 5, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ENVISTA CU
Mar 4, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage USAA FSB
Jun 27, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage DENISON STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 4, 2019
Deed Sale	Mar 4, 2019
Prior Sale	Jun 27, 2018
Deed Document Number	2019R02701
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SHAWNEE KS
Property Address	1237 SW HIGH AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66604-3952
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 18, 2021
Title Company	SECURITY FIRST TITLE, SECURITY 1ST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2021R24740
Date	Nov 5, 2021
Instrument	2021R24740

Lender

Name	ENVISTA CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	TOPEKA, KS 66614

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

March 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SHAWNEE KS
Recording Date	Mar 4, 2019
Property Address	1237 SW HIGH AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66604-3952
Document Number	2019R02701
Instrument Date	Feb 28, 2019
Instrument	2019R02701
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 1, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE OF KANSAS INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	00000

Mortgage

Document Number	2019R02702
Date	Mar 4, 2019
Instrument	2019R02702

Lender

Name	USAA FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2049

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SHAWNEE KS
Recording Date	Jun 27, 2018
Property Address	1237 SW HIGH AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66604-3952
Document Number	2018R10620
Instrument Date	Jun 15, 2018
Instrument	2018R10620
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 1, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Mortgage

Document Number	2018R10621
Date	Jun 27, 2018
Instrument	2018R10621

Lender

Name	DENISON STATE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Shawnee County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Kansas
County	Shawnee County
Municipality	Topeka City
Unified School District	Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,246.00 (+8.24%)	$16,000 (+10.21%)	$139,130 (+10.21%)
2023	$2,075.00 (+11.56%)	$14,518	$126,240
2022	$1,860.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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