Shawnee County property record for 2420 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $76,200 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,858 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 133-08-0-10-27-004.00 |
| Primary APN | 133-08-0-10-27-004.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,222 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,250 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 900 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Slab |
| Porch Area | 130 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2420 SE ILLINOIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | TOPEKA |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66605-1419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SHAWNEE HEIGHTS , LOT 18 + , ILLINOIS AVE LOTS 18-20-22 SECTION 08 TOWNSHIP 12 RANGE 16 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAWNEE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPEKA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
2420 SE Illinois Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2011.
Source: Shawnee County records, as of July 2, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2420 SE ILLINOIS AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66605-1419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201122211 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4954 / 180 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 004954/180 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2420 SE Illinois Ave was $1,858, up 6.1% 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 | $1,858.00 (+6.11%) | $13,432 | $116,800 Land $3,000 Building $113,800 |
| 2024 | $1,751.00 (+1.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,726.00 (+10.64%) | $12,184 | $105,950 |
| 2022 | $1,560.00 |
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 2420 SE Illinois Ave 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 2420 SE Illinois 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.3% 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 555 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 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CentraCom, Mercury Fiber, T-Mobile.
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