Douglas County property record for 5228 Brown Ln, Lawrence, KS 66049
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,978 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,467 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 068-28-0-20-11-036.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 068-28-0-20-11-036.00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,978 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,978 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,894 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,553 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 341 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 236 sqft |
| Deck Area | 300 sqft |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 0230682802011036000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5228 BROWN LN |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66049-5112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 497 |
| Legal Description | WESTWOOD HILLS 3RD PLAT REPLATOF WESTWOOD HILLS 2ND PLAT ANDA TRACT IN NW 1/4 28-12-19 BLK1 LT 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTWOOD HILLS 3RD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 603 |
Source: Douglas County records, as of December 2, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5228 BROWN LN, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-5112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 6, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, DBA COMMERCIAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1210 / 3075 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 01234/5365 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Property Address | 5228 BROWN LN, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-5112 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1190/1168 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1190/1168 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5228 BROWN LN, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-5112 |
| Document Number | 1188/1675 |
| Book / Page | 1188 / 1675 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, DBA COMMERCIAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $8,467.00 (+7.56%) | $67,379 (+10.86%) Land $9,200 Building $58,179 | $585,900 (+10.86%) Land $80,000 Building $505,900 |
| 2023 | $7,872.00 (+1.64%) | $60,778 Land $7,475 Building $53,303 | $528,500 Land $65,000 Building $463,500 |
| 2022 | $7,745.00 |
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 | 8 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 96% of the US · lower than 89% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | DOUGLAS CO RWD 1 serves 1,400 people · EPA ID KS2004506 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF LAWRENCE |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 1 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 180 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Midco Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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