Douglas County property record for 1281 N 850 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66047
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 4.9 acres (213,444 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,509 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 161-02-0-00-00-077.05-0 |
| Primary APN | 161-02-0-00-00-077.05-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 213,444 sqft (4.9 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Deck Area | 384 sqft |
| Patio Area | 768 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 480 sqft |
| Utility Building | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0231610200000077050 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0231610200000077.050 |
| Street Address | 1281 N 850 RD |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66047-9580 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 5.01A 2-14-19 BEG AT PT ON N LINE SE QR 690.25 FT W OF NE COR SD SE 1/4 ON ASSUMED BEARINGS89DEG15'W TH CONT ALONG SD N LINE |
| Legal Range | 19 |
| Legal Township | 14 |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | WILLOW SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1126 |
| Census Tract | 1201 |
Source: Douglas County records, as of December 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1281 N 850 RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66047-9580 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 0010634120 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Douglas County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas County |
| County Subdivision | Willow Springs Township |
| Unified School District | Lawrence Unified School District 497 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,509.00 (+2.49%) | $23,549 (+8.72%) Land $4,539 Building $19,010 | $202,520 (+9.01%) Land $37,220 Building $165,300 |
| 2023 | $2,448.00 (+3.9%) | $21,660 Land $4,147 Building $17,513 | $185,780 Land $33,490 Building $152,290 |
| 2022 | $2,356.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · other causes |
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 75% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | DOUGLAS CO RWD 2 serves 1,163 people · EPA ID KS2004508 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
May also be available: Midco, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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