4038 SE Howard Dr, Topeka, KS 66605 Property Records

Shawnee County property record for 4038 SE Howard Dr, Topeka, KS 66605

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,642 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size	1.97 acres (60,300 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$259,772 (May 2026)
Tax Bill	$5,189 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2012 Mortgage Aug 2006 Line of Credit + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`131-11-0-40-03-002.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`131-11-0-40-03-002.00`
Alternative APNs	`131-11-0-40-03-002-000` `R29596`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,642 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,542 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,532 sqft
Basement Area	1,110 sqft
Finished Basement	1,110 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Game Room	Game Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1967
Effective Year Built	Effective 1967
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	60,300 sqft (1.97 acres)
Lot Dimensions	603 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	780 sqft
Parking Spaces	7 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Covered Slab
Porch Area	120 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	224 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4038 SE HOWARD DR
City	TOPEKA
State	KS
Zip	66605-1940
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RR1
Legal Description	DOWNING SUB, S11, T12, R16, BLOCK B, LOT 4 +, PT OF LOTS 4,5,6 IN BLK B DOWNING SUBD BEG 9.55 W OF NEC LOT 5 TH S 637.93, W 135.42, N 603.73, E 142.91 TO POB SECTION 11 TOWNSHIP 12 RANGE 16
Legal Range	16E
Legal Township	12S
Legal Section	11
Legal Subdivision	DOWNING SUB
Legal Tract	39A
Legal Block	B
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	SHAWNEE KS
Township / Civil Division	TECUMSEH
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2029
Census Tract	3901

Owner

Source: Shawnee County records, as of September 24, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	4038 SE HOWARD DR, TOPEKA, KS 66605-1940
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 29, 2012	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIDELITY STATE BANK & TRUST CO
Aug 1, 2006	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA
May 20, 2011	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIDELITY STATE BANK & TRUST CO
May 8, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage U S BANK N A
May 8, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK
Dec 27, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Jan 5, 2015	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 8, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 8, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 27, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20267017
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2012: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SHAWNEE KS
Property Address	4038 SE HOWARD DR, TOPEKA, KS 66605-1940
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026
Title Company	CAPITOL TITLE COMPANY INC, CAPITAL TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	005044/112
Date	Oct 29, 2012
Book Page	5044/112
Instrument	20120021622

Lender

Name	FIDELITY STATE BANK & TRUST CO
Address	TOPEKA, KS 66601

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2042

August 2006: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SHAWNEE KS
Property Address	4038 SE HOWARD DR, TOPEKA, KS 66605-1940
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026
Title Company	UNITED GENERAL TITLE INSURANCE, UNITED GENERAL TITLE INS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	004386/247
Date	Aug 1, 2006
Book Page	4386/247
Instrument	20060019231

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	297 Months
Due	May 12, 2031

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

May 2011: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SHAWNEE KS
Property Address	4038 SE HOWARD DR, TOPEKA, KS 66605-1940
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026
Title Company	KANSAS SECURED TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	004901/020
Date	May 20, 2011
Book Page	4901/020
Instrument	20110008674

Lender

Name	FIDELITY STATE BANK & TRUST CO
Address	TOPEKA, KS 66601

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2041

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SHAWNEE KS
Recording Date	May 8, 2026
Property Address	4038 SE HOWARD DR, TOPEKA, KS 66605-1940
Document Number	0000007017
Instrument Date	Apr 16, 2026
Instrument	2026.7017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 28, 2026
Title Company	KANSAS SECURED TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Estimated Sale Price
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4038 SE HOWARD DR, TOPEKA, KS 66605-1940

Mortgage

Document Number	0000007018,
Date	May 8, 2026
Instrument	2026.7018

Lender

Name	U S BANK N A

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.38%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SHAWNEE KS
Recording Date	May 8, 2026
Property Address	4038 SE HOWARD DR, TOPEKA, KS 66605-1940
Document Number	2026R07017
Instrument Date	Apr 16, 2026
Instrument	20267017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 23, 2026
Title Company	KANSAS SECURED TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4038 SE HOWARD DR, TOPEKA, KS 66605-1940

Mortgage

Document Number	0000007018,
Date	May 8, 2026
Instrument	20267018

Lender

Name	US BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SHAWNEE KS
Recording Date	Dec 27, 2022
Property Address	4038 SE HOWARD DR, TOPEKA, KS 66605-1940
Document Number	2022R23034
Instrument Date	Dec 21, 2022
Instrument	2022R23034
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026
Title Company	HEARTLAND TITLE SERVICES, HEARTLAND TITLE SERVICES INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Mortgage

Document Number	2022R23035
Date	Dec 27, 2022
Instrument	2022R23035

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2053

January 2015: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SHAWNEE KS
Recording Date	Jan 5, 2015
Property Address	4038 SE HOWARD DR, TOPEKA, KS 66605-1940
Document Number	2015R00158
Instrument Date	Nov 25, 2014
Instrument	2015R00158
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2015R00159
Date	Jan 5, 2015
Instrument	2015R00159

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2045

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Shawnee County assessment roll, as of July 2, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Kansas
County	Shawnee County
County Subdivision	Tecumseh Township
Unified School District	Shawnee Heights Unified School District 450 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$5,189.00 (+2.03%)	$35,917 (+2%)	$312,320 (+2%) Land $20,310 Building $292,010
2024	$5,086.00 (+0.12%)
2023	$5,080.00 (+25.99%)	$35,213	$306,200
2022	$4,032.00

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.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Kansas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 226 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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