Douglas County property record for 1609 Barker Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 528 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,030 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 103-06-0-20-14-012.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 103-06-0-20-14-012.00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 528 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0231030602014012000 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0231030602014012.000 |
| Street Address | 1609 BARKER AVE |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66044-3717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GEORGE C. SMITH'S ADD E 1/2 S 1/2 LT 14 & E 1/2 LT 15 (U04232 & 33 COMBINED 1988) |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 1670 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,15 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
1609 Barker Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2007.
Source: Douglas County records, as of December 1, 2025
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 | 1609 BARKER AVE, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-3717 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2007 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 0010231908 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1023 / 1908 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 Barker Ave was $2,030.
Source: Douglas County assessment roll, as of June 1, 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 | $2,030.00 | $17,181 Land $10,350 Building $6,831 | $149,400 Land $90,000 Building $59,400 |
| 2023 | $1,844.00 (+9.96%) | $14,801 Land $6,900 Building $7,901 | $128,700 Land $60,000 Building $68,700 |
| 2022 | $1,677.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1609 Barker Ave 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 | 9 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 1609 Barker Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 433 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Midco Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: ClearWave, Mercury Fiber.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures