540 Bently Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049 Property Records

Douglas County property record for 540 Bently Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 1,594 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$526,560 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill	$5,930 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2008 Mortgage Jan 2013 Mortgage + 9 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`066-23-0-30-07-015.00-0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`066-23-0-30-07-015.00-0`
Alternative APNs	`0230662303007015000` `2865`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	13 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,594 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,594 sqft
Basement Area	1,518 sqft
Finished Basement	556 sqft
Unfinished Basement	962 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2000
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Architectural Style	Bi-Level
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Terrain	Rolling
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	75 sqft
Deck Area	150 sqft
Patio Area	150 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0230662303007015000
Street Address	540 BENTLY DR
City	LAWRENCE
State	KS
Zip	66049-1898
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS2
Legal Description	DEERFIELD WOODS SUB NO 2 BLK 5LT 15
Legal Subdivision	SUBDIVISION 0413
Legal Block	005
Legal Lot Number	1,5
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Township / Civil Division	LAWRENCE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	604

Owner

540 Bently Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2026.

Source: Douglas County records, as of June 29, 2026

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	540 BENTLY DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-1898
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Married Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 9, 2008	Deed of Trust, Mortgage COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB
Jan 7, 2013	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage 66 FCU
Oct 6, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIDELITY BANK NA
Aug 1, 2014	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage THE BALDWIN STATE BANK
Nov 4, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA
Apr 17, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Oct 6, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIDELITY BANK NA
Jan 15, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CAPITOL FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Aug 15, 2014	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jun 6, 2011	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MID AMERICA BANK
Apr 9, 2009	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 17, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 17, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 15, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	1246 / 5913
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2008: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Property Address	540 BENTLY DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-1898
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	01035/1830
Date	Apr 9, 2008
Book Page	1035/1830

Lender

Name	COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB
Type	Bank
Address	ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

January 2013: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Property Address	540 BENTLY DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-1898
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026
Title Company	CAPITOL TITLE COMPANY INC, CAPITAL TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	01096/5181
Date	Jan 7, 2013
Book Page	1096/5181

Lender

Name	66 FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	BARTLESVILLE, OK 74005

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2028

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Property Address	540 BENTLY DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-1898
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026
Title Company	SECURITY FIRST TITLE, SECURITY 1ST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	01186/5539
Date	Oct 6, 2020
Book Page	1186/5539

Lender

Name	FIDELITY BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	57202

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2035

August 2014: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Property Address	540 BENTLY DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-1898
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	01115/5422
Date	Aug 1, 2014
Book Page	1115/5422

Lender

Name	THE BALDWIN STATE BANK
Address	BALDWIN CITY, KS 66006

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	3 Months
Due	Nov 13, 2014

November 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Property Address	540 BENTLY DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-1898
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	001233/315
Date	Nov 4, 2024
Book Page	1233/315

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Oct 19, 2054

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

April 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Recording Date	Apr 17, 2026
Property Address	540 BENTLY DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-1898
Document Number	1246005913
Book / Page	1246 / 5913
Instrument Date	Apr 3, 2026
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 4, 2026
Title Company	KANSAS SECURED TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Estimated Sale Price
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	540 BENTLY DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-1898
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	1246005915,
Date	Apr 17, 2026
Book Page	1246/5915

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Property Address	540 BENTLY DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-1898
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	SECURITY 1ST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	1186/5539
Date	Oct 6, 2020
Book Page	1186/5539

Lender

Name	FIDELITY BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	57202

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2035

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Recording Date	Jan 15, 2020
Property Address	540 BENTLY DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-1898
Document Number	001176/255
Book / Page	1176 / 255
Instrument Date	Jan 14, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 2, 2022
Title Company	SECURITY FIRST TITLE, SECURITY 1ST TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Mortgage

Document Number	0001176257
Date	Jan 15, 2020
Instrument	1176/257

Lender

Name	CAPITOL FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2050

August 2014: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Recording Date	Aug 15, 2014
Property Address	540 BENTLY DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-1898
Document Number	01116/2337
Book / Page	1116 / 2337
Instrument Date	Jul 24, 2014
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026
Title Company	COMMERCE LAND TITLE, COMMERCE TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0011162338
Date	Aug 15, 2014
Instrument	1116/2338

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2044

June 2011: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Recording Date	Jun 6, 2011
Property Address	540 BENTLY DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-1898
Document Number	01074/5606
Book / Page	1074 / 5606
Instrument Date	May 26, 2011
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026
Title Company	CAPITAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY LC, CAPITAL TITLE INS CO LC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants

Mortgage

Document Number	0010745607
Date	Jun 6, 2011
Instrument	1074/5607

Lender

Name	MID AMERICA BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2026

April 2009: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Recording Date	Apr 9, 2009
Property Address	540 BENTLY DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-1898
Document Number	01047/2081
Book / Page	1047 / 2081
Instrument Date	Apr 7, 2009
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026
Title Company	CONTINENTAL, CONTINENTAL TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0010472082
Date	Apr 9, 2009
Instrument	1047/2082

Lender

Name	COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2039

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Bently Dr was $5,930.

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	$5,930.00	$47,599 Land $7,475 Building $40,124	$413,900 Land $65,000 Building $348,900
2023	$5,659.00 (+15.63%)	$43,896 Land $6,900 Building $36,996	$381,700 Land $60,000 Building $321,700
2022	$4,894.00

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 540 Bently Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	5 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 540 Bently Dr 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 423 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 / 350
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Mercury Fiber.

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