Shawnee County property record for 1717 SE John St, Topeka, KS 66605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,565 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $654 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 133-08-0-10-24-004.00 |
| Primary APN | 133-08-0-10-24-004.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,565 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 130 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1717 SE JOHN ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOPEKA |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66605-1682 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | COLORADO ACRES SUB # 3 , LOT 24 , SE JOHN ST LOT 24 COLO ACRES NO 3 SECTION 08 TOWNSHIP 12 RANGE 16 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLORADO ACRES SUB # 3 |
| Legal Tract | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPEKA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
1717 SE John St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Shawnee County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2648 SE ALLEN DR, TOPEKA, KS 66605-2052 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1717 SE John St was $654, up 5.8% from the year before.
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 | $654.00 (+5.83%) | $4,989 | $43,380 Land $2,340 Building $41,040 |
| 2024 | $618.00 (+5.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $586.00 (+9.74%) | $4,525 | $39,350 |
| 2022 | $534.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1717 SE John St 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 risk around 1717 SE John 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 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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