1400 W 1st Ave, Topeka, KS 66606 Property Records

Shawnee County property record for 1400 W 1st Ave, Topeka, KS 66606

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,982 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.252 acres (11,250 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$186,000 (Jan 2013)
Tax Bill	$4,937 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Line of Credit Aug 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`097-25-0-40-09-012.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`097-25-0-40-09-012.00`
Alternative APNs	`097-25-0-40-09-012-000` `R9685`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	13 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,982 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,104 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,493 sqft
Basement Area	300 sqft
Finished Basement	300 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Game Room	Game Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Combination
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	11,250 sqft (0.252 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	453 sqft
Deck Area	77 sqft
Patio Area	269 sqft
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1400 W 1ST AVE
City	TOPEKA
State	KS
Zip	66606-1248
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	KENWOOD , LOT 77 + , COURTLAND AVE S 20 FT LOT 77-ALL LO T 79 & FRL LOT 81 KENWOOD ADD SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 11 RANGE 15
Legal Range	15E
Legal Township	11S
Legal Section	25
Legal Subdivision	KENWOOD
Legal Tract	22
Legal Lot Number	77
Jurisdiction	SHAWNEE KS
Township / Civil Division	TOPEKA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	2200

Owner

1400 W 1st Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2013.

Source: Shawnee County records, as of July 2, 2025

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1400 W 1ST AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66606-1248
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 19, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ENVISTA CU
Aug 24, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ENVISTA CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 24, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 24, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 16, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20131736
Deed Book / Page	5069 / 143
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 18, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	5069/143
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SHAWNEE KS
Property Address	1400 W 1ST AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66606-1248
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 1, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2022R13754
Date	Jul 19, 2022
Instrument	2022R13754

Lender

Name	ENVISTA CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	TOPEKA, KS 66614

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Jul 18, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SHAWNEE KS
Property Address	1400 W 1ST AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66606-1248
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 6, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE/KANSAS INC, LAWYERS TITLE OF KANSAS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2021R18798
Date	Aug 24, 2021
Instrument	2021R18798

Lender

Name	ENVISTA CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	TOPEKA, KS 66614

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1400 W 1st Ave was $4,937, up 4.7% from the year before.

Source: Shawnee County assessment roll, as of July 2, 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	$4,937.00 (+4.73%)	$33,801	$293,920 Land $9,710 Building $284,210
2024	$4,714.00 (+4.94%)
2023	$4,492.00 (+11.44%)	$30,670	$266,690
2022	$4,031.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1400 W 1st Ave 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.

Wildfire

The area around 1400 W 1st Ave 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.

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 547 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
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: CentraCom, Mercury Fiber.

Nearby Properties on W 1st Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures