Douglas County property record for 439 Elm St, Lawrence, KS 66044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 868 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,806 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 079-30-0-40-04-020.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 079-30-0-40-04-020.00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 868 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 125 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0230793004004020000 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0230793004004020.000 |
| Street Address | 439 ELM ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66044-1540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTH LAWRENCE ELM STREET LTS 206 & 208 (N06559 & 60 COMBINED 1988) |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 0505 |
| Legal Lot Number | 206,208 208 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
439 Elm St is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2018.
Source: Douglas County records, as of December 1, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 706, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-0706 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 0011555889 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1155 / 5889 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 439 ELM ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-1540 |
| Document Number | 01155/5889 |
| Book / Page | 1155 / 5889 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | KANSAS SECURED TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Document Number | 0011555890 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1155/5890 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 439 Elm St was $1,806.
Source: Douglas County assessment roll, as of June 1, 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 | $1,806.00 | $15,348 Land $5,175 Building $10,173 | $133,460 Land $45,000 Building $88,460 |
| 2023 | $1,693.00 (+13.78%) | $13,570 Land $4,025 Building $9,545 | $118,000 Land $35,000 Building $83,000 |
| 2022 | $1,488.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 439 Elm St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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 439 Elm St is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 75% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Midco Cable | 2,000 / 350 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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