Douglas County property record for 1503 W 4th St, Lawrence, KS 66044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,689 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,834 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 067-25-0-30-10-001.02-0 |
| Primary APN | 067-25-0-30-10-001.02-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,689 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,689 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0230672503010001020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1503 W 4TH ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66044-4623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM2 |
| Legal Description | WEST LAWRENCE SUB PORTION BLK 31 LT 8 REPLAT LT 1 (REPLAT 2017) |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST LAWRENCE, A REPLAT OF LOT 7 AND 8 |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,8 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 501 |
1503 W 4th St is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Douglas County records, as of March 31, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1503 W 4TH ST, 1-5, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-4623 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 19, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 01237/2321 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Property Address | 1503 W 4TH ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-4623 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | SECURITY FIRST TITLE, SECURITY 1ST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 01193/5029 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1193/5029 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Property Address | 1503 W 4TH ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-4623 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | SECURITY FIRST TITLE, SECURITY 1ST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1193/5029 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1193/5029 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1503 W 4TH ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-4623 |
| Document Number | 01146/1398 |
| Book / Page | 1146 / 1398 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1146-1398 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | SECURITY FIRST TITLE, SECURITY 1ST TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 00000 |
| Document Number | 0011461399 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1146-1399 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1503 W 4th St was $3,834.
Source: Douglas County assessment roll, as of July 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas County |
| Municipality | Lawrence City |
| Unified School District | Lawrence Unified School District 497 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,834.00 | $29,049 Land $8,050 Building $20,999 | $252,600 Land $70,000 Building $182,600 |
| 2023 | $3,336.00 (+14.17%) | $26,186 Land $6,900 Building $19,286 | $227,700 Land $60,000 Building $167,700 |
| 2022 | $2,922.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1503 W 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 1503 W 4th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.4% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 LAWRENCE serves 95,256 people · EPA ID KS2004503 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| 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 360 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midco Cable | 2,000 / 350 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, T-Mobile.
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