537 Schwarz Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049 Property Records

Douglas County property record for 537 Schwarz Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,122 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size	0.31 acres (13,504 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$4,758 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2025 Transfer Sep 2025 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`067-26-0-30-15-007.00-0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`067-26-0-30-15-007.00-0`
Alternative APNs	`0230672603015007000` `5873`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,122 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	2,122 sqft
Basement Area	2,122 sqft
Unfinished Basement	2,122 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1965
Effective Year Built	Effective 1965
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	13,504 sqft (0.31 acres)
Terrain	Rolling
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	341 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0230672603015007000
Street Address	537 SCHWARZ RD
City	LAWRENCE
State	KS
Zip	66049-4226
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	RM1
Legal Description	PIONEER RIDGE BLK 1 LT 7
Legal Subdivision	PIONEER RIDGE
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Township / Civil Division	LAWRENCE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3020
Census Tract	604

Owner

537 Schwarz Rd, a duplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2024.

Source: Douglas County records, as of December 2, 2025

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	820 PRESCOTT DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-3664
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 3, 2025	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Sep 15, 2025	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Mar 25, 2024	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jan 19, 2018	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 25, 2024
Deed Sale	Mar 25, 2024
Prior Sale	Jul 1, 2016
Deed Book / Page	1227 / 1495
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 7, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	01154/2854
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2025: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Recording Date	Nov 3, 2025
Property Address	537 SCHWARZ RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-4226
Document Number	01242/3477
Book / Page	1242 / 3477
Instrument Date	Oct 17, 2025
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

September 2025: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Recording Date	Sep 15, 2025
Property Address	537 SCHWARZ RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-4226
Document Number	01241/1720
Book / Page	1241 / 1720
Instrument Date	Sep 4, 2025
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

March 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Recording Date	Mar 25, 2024
Property Address	537 SCHWARZ RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-4226
Document Number	01227/1495
Book / Page	1227 / 1495
Instrument Date	Mar 18, 2024
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	537 SCHWARZ RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-4226

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	820 PRESCOTT DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-3664

January 2018: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Recording Date	Jan 19, 2018
Property Address	537 SCHWARZ RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-4226
Document Number	01154/2854
Book / Page	1154 / 2854
Instrument Date	Sep 7, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	1025 OAK TREE DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-3872

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Schwarz Rd was $4,758, up 5.7% from the year before.

Source: Douglas County assessment roll, as of July 25, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Kansas
County	Douglas County
Municipality	Lawrence City
Unified School District	Lawrence Unified School District 497 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,758.00 (+5.71%)	$38,456 Land $7,475 Building $30,981	$334,400 Land $65,000 Building $269,400
2024	$4,501.00 (+2.6%)
2023	$4,387.00 (+6.17%)	$33,695 Land $6,900 Building $26,795	$293,000 Land $60,000 Building $233,000
2022	$4,132.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 537 Schwarz Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1993.

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	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1993–2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 3
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2015 · other causes

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

Wildfire risk around 537 Schwarz Rd is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Kansas
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 235 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Midco Cable	2,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Mercury Fiber, T-Mobile.

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