Douglas County property record for 217 Lawrence Ave, Lawrence, KS 66049
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,535 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $237,500 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,342 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 067-26-0-20-17-001.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 067-26-0-20-17-001.00-0 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,535 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,535 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,485 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 995 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 490 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Patio Area | 448 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 0230672602017001000 |
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| Street Address | 217 LAWRENCE AVE |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66049-1901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS2 |
| Legal Description | REPLAT OF DEERFIELD PARK BLK 5LT 1A DESC AS:LT 1 & PART LT 3BLK 5 DESC AS:BEG AT S MOST COR SD LT 3,SD COR COMMON WITH SE COR |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 0395 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-4 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 604 |
217 Lawrence Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Douglas County records, as of December 2, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 LAWRENCE AVE, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-1901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1192 / 1177 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 01192/1177 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 LAWRENCE AVE, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-1901 |
| Document Number | 01192/1177 |
| Book / Page | 1192 / 1177 |
| Map Reference | MB P17 PG 264 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | COMMERCE LAND TITLE, COMMERCE TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Number | 0011921159 |
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| Date | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1192/1159 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Lawrence Ave was $5,342.
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 | $5,342.00 | $43,010 Land $7,475 Building $35,535 | $374,000 Land $65,000 Building $309,000 |
| 2023 | $4,960.00 (+6.9%) | $38,571 Land $6,900 Building $31,671 | $335,400 Land $60,000 Building $275,400 |
| 2022 | $4,640.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 217 Lawrence Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1993–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2015 · other causes |
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 217 Lawrence 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 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 235 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 |
| Midco Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, T-Mobile.
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