Douglas County property record for 421 Forrest Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 885 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,279 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 103-06-0-10-06-004.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 103-06-0-10-06-004.00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 885 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 885 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0231030601006004000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 421 FORREST AVE |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66044-3729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS2 |
| Legal Description | 6-13-20 BEG AT PT 265.5 FT E OF W LINE & 1014 FT S OF NW CORNE 1/4 SD SEC TH S 118 FT TH E48 FT TO LAND CONVEYED TO CHANDLER |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 0035 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
Source: Douglas County records, as of April 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1112, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-8112 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000205698 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 421 FORREST AVE, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-3729 |
| Document Number | 01227/3891 |
| Book / Page | 1227 / 3891 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2421 FREE STATE CT, LAWRENCE, KS 66047-2831 |
| Document Number | 0012273898 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1227-3898 |
| Name | BELL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2044 |
Source: Douglas County assessment roll, as of July 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas County |
| Municipality | Lawrence City |
| Unified School District | Lawrence Unified School District 497 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,279.00 (+23.59%) | $17,020 (+14.99%) Land $9,200 Building $7,820 | $148,000 (+15%) Land $80,000 Building $68,000 |
| 2023 | $1,844.00 (+10.02%) | $14,801 Land $6,900 Building $7,901 | $128,700 Land $60,000 Building $68,700 |
| 2022 | $1,676.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2022 · 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 | 9 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 86% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 LAWRENCE serves 95,256 people · EPA ID KS2004503 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 433 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Midco Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: ClearWave, Mercury Fiber.
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