Douglas County property record for 227 N 8th St, Lawrence, KS 66044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 920 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,100 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,601 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit Jul 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 079-29-0-30-06-025.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 079-29-0-30-06-025.00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 920 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 920 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 168 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 91 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 308 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0230792903006025000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 227 N 8TH ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66044-5513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS2 |
| Legal Description | NORTH LAWRENCE BEG 20 RDS N OFSE COR NW 1/4 SW 1/4 29-12-20 TH W 12 RDS N 52 FT E 12 RDS S52 FT TO BEG |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH LAWRENCE SUB |
| Legal Block | 900 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
227 N 8th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2019.
Source: Douglas County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 N 8TH ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-5513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LANDMARK NATIONAL BANK |
| Jul 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LANDMARK NATIONAL BANK |
| Jun 5, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LANDMARK NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1168 / 3442 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Property Address | 227 N 8TH ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-5513 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 01246/2636 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Book Page | 1246/2636 |
| Name | LANDMARK NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MANHATTAN, KS 66505 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Apr 15, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Property Address | 227 N 8TH ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-5513 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE/KANSAS INC, LAWYERS TITLE OF KANSAS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001183/637 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1183/637 |
| Name | LANDMARK NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 56505 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 227 N 8TH ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-5513 |
| Document Number | 01168/3442 |
| Book / Page | 1168 / 3442 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | SECURITY FIRST TITLE, SECURITY 1ST TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0011683444 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1168/3444 |
| Name | LANDMARK NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 227 N 8th St was $2,601.
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 | $2,601.00 | $21,517 Land $5,175 Building $16,342 | $187,100 Land $45,000 Building $142,100 |
| 2023 | $2,369.00 (+5.95%) | $18,699 Land $4,025 Building $14,674 | $162,600 Land $35,000 Building $127,600 |
| 2022 | $2,236.00 |
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 227 N 8th St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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 227 N 8th St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 75% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Midco Cable | 2,000 / 350 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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