Shawnee County property record for 3839 SE Howard Dr, Topeka, KS 66605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,062 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.602 acres (26,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $949 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Sale Feb 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 131-11-0-30-07-003.00 |
| Primary APN | 131-11-0-30-07-003.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,062 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,250 sqft (0.602 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 210 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 242 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 546 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 3839 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 6 , HOWARD DR BLK G LOT 6 PECK SUB NO 2 SECTION 11 TOWNSHIP 12 RANGE 16 |
| Legal Range | 16 |
| Legal Township | 12 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | PECK SUB # 2 |
| Legal Tract | 39A |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | TECUMSEH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 3901 |
3839 SE Howard Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2019.
Source: Shawnee County records, as of December 1, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 301 EAST ST, IOLA, KS 66749-3009 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer HEARTLAND TITLE SERVICES, HEARTLAND TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Feb 13, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PREMIUM TITLE SERVICES FL INC, PREMIUM TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Dec 12, 2017 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019R11878 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3839 SE HOWARD DR, TOPEKA, KS 66605-1935 |
| Document Number | 2019R11878 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019R11878 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | HEARTLAND TITLE SERVICES, HEARTLAND TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3839 SE HOWARD DR, TOPEKA, KS 66605-1935 |
| Document Number | 2019R01869 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019R01869 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | PREMIUM TITLE SERVICES FL INC, PREMIUM TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1661 WORTHINGTON RD STE 100, 1661, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409-6493 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 WESTCHESTER AVE, WEST HARRISON, NY 10604-2910 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3839 SE HOWARD DR, TOPEKA, KS 66605-1935 |
| Document Number | 2017R21580 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017R21580 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3839 SE Howard Dr was $949.
Source: Shawnee County assessment roll, as of June 1, 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 | $949.00 | $7,347 | $63,880 |
| 2023 | $1,127.00 (+9.74%) | $7,396 | $64,310 |
| 2022 | $1,027.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3839 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 3839 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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