Shawnee County property record for 3827 SE Howard Dr, Topeka, KS 66605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,062 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.452 acres (17,460 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,514 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 131-11-0-30-07-006.00 |
| Primary APN | 131-11-0-30-07-006.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,062 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,884 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,502 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,460 sqft (0.452 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 97 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Slab |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 3827 SE HOWARD DR |
|---|---|
| City | TOPEKA |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66605-1935 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR1 |
| Legal Description | PECK SUB # 2 , BLOCK G , LOT 3 , HOWARD DRIVE BLK G LOT 3 PECKS SUB #2 SECTION 11 TOWNSHIP 12 RANGE 16 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | PECK SUB # 2 |
| Legal Tract | 39A |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | TECUMSEH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
3827 SE Howard Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2009.
Source: Shawnee County records, as of July 2, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3827 SE HOWARD DR, TOPEKA, KS 66605-1935 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 4690/180 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3827 SE Howard Dr was $3,514, down 5.5% from the year before.
Source: Shawnee County assessment roll, as of July 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee County |
| County Subdivision | Tecumseh Township |
| Unified School District | Shawnee Heights Unified School District 450 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,514.00 (-5.46%) | $24,700 | $214,780 Land $16,310 Building $198,470 |
| 2024 | $3,717.00 (+3.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,599.00 (+13.86%) | $24,216 | $210,570 |
| 2022 | $3,161.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3827 SE Howard Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2017.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 11, 2021 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2017–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 3827 SE Howard Dr 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 | SHAWNEE CO RWD 8 serves 6,073 people · EPA ID KS2017708 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 238 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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