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405 SW Taylor St, Topeka, KS 66603 Property Records

Shawnee County property record for 405 SW Taylor St, Topeka, KS 66603

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.132 acres (5,700 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$700 (Oct 2018)
Tax Bill$50 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2018 Foreclosure
Jan 2012 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN109-31-0-20-11-025.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN109-31-0-20-11-025.00
Alternative APNs
  • 109-31-0-20-11-025-000
  • R25797

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,304 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,304 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,700 sqft (0.132 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 38 ft wide
Garage Area160 sqft
PorchSlab
Porch Area12 sqft
Deck Area189 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address405 SW TAYLOR ST
CityTOPEKA
StateKS
Zip66603-3135
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionORIGINAL TOWN , LOT 111 + , TAYLOR ST S 1/2 LOT 111-ALL 113 SECTION 31 TOWNSHIP 11 RANGE 16
Legal Range16E
Legal Township11S
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL TOWN
Legal Tract6
Legal Lot Number111
JurisdictionSHAWNEE KS
Township / Civil DivisionTOPEKA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract600

Owner

405 SW Taylor St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2018.

Source: Shawnee County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1115 SW OSBORNE ST, TOPEKA, KS 66604-2173
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 9, 2018Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
Foreclosure Auction
Jan 13, 2012Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Mar 30, 2007Warranty Deed, Transfer
LAWYERS TITLE/TOPEKA INC, LAWYERS TITLE OF TOPEKA INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 9, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 9, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201817274
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2018: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionSHAWNEE KS
Recording DateOct 9, 2018
Property Address405 SW TAYLOR ST, TOPEKA, KS 66603-3135
Document Number2018R17274
Instrument DateJun 6, 2018
Instrument2018R17274
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTax Sale
Additional
  • Foreclosure Auction
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1115 SW OSBORNE ST, TOPEKA, KS 66604-2173

January 2012: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSHAWNEE KS
Recording DateJan 13, 2012
Property Address405 SW TAYLOR ST, TOPEKA, KS 66603-3135
Document Number004961/139
Book / Page4961 / 139
Instrument DateJan 13, 2012
Instrument20120000689
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address811 SW LINCOLN ST, TOPEKA, KS 66606-1514

March 2007: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSHAWNEE KS
Recording DateMar 30, 2007
Property Address405 SW TAYLOR ST, TOPEKA, KS 66603-3135
Document Number004469/090
Book / Page4469 / 090
Instrument DateMar 24, 2007
Instrument20070007030
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2026
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE/TOPEKA INC, LAWYERS TITLE OF TOPEKA INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 405 SW Taylor St was $50.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateKansas
CountyShawnee County
MunicipalityTopeka City
Unified School DistrictTopeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$50.00$337$2,810 Land $2,810
2024$50.00
2023$50.00 (+85.19%)$337$2,810
2022$27.00

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

FEMA maps place 405 SW Taylor St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 11, 2021

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 405 SW Taylor St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SystemCITY OF TOPEKA
serves 125,963 people · EPA ID KS2017701
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 540 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications
Cable		2,000 / 100

May also be available: CentraCom, Mercury Fiber.

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