Shawnee County property record for 1705 SE John St, Topeka, KS 66605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 480 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.312 acres (13,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $13,100 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $488 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 133-08-0-10-24-007.00 |
| Primary APN | 133-08-0-10-24-007.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 480 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,580 sqft (0.312 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 97 ft wide |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 133 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1705 SE JOHN ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOPEKA |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66605-1682 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SOUTH LAWN PARK , LOT 125 + , SE JOHN ST LOTS 125-127-129-131 SOU TH LAWN PARK ADD SECTION 08 TOWNSHIP 12 RANGE 16 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH LAWN PARK |
| Legal Tract | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 125 |
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPEKA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Shawnee County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2125 SE MARKET ST, TOPEKA, KS 66605-1766 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202519666 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1705 SE JOHN ST, TOPEKA, KS 66605-1682 |
| Document Number | 2025R19666 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025R19666 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2125 SE MARKET ST, TOPEKA, KS 66605-1766 |
Source: Shawnee County assessment roll, as of July 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee County |
| Municipality | Topeka City |
| Unified School District | Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $488.00 (-49.22%) | $3,727 (+10.23%) | $32,410 (+10.24%) Land $3,230 Building $29,180 |
| 2024 | $961.00 (+119.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $438.00 (-51.28%) | $3,381 | $29,400 |
| 2022 | $899.00 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 350 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, Mercury Fiber, T-Mobile.
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