Douglas County property record for 598 Walnut St, Lawrence, KS 66044
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 079-30-0-40-17-001.01-0 |
| Primary APN | 079-30-0-40-17-001.01-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 0230793004017001.010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 598 WALNUT ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66044-5528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | NORTH LAWRENCE WALNUT STREET BLK 16 TR 1A IN LT SPLIT LTS 1 & 2 DESC AS:N 100 FT LT 1 (LT SPLIT FILED 07/27/2006 BK |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 2071 |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
598 Walnut St, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2006.
Source: Douglas County records, as of August 2, 2023
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 708, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-0708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 0010032111 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1003 / 2111 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Douglas County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas County |
| Municipality | Lawrence City |
| Unified School District | Lawrence Unified School District 497 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,000 Land $35,000 |
Assessed market value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 598 Walnut St in Zone X, where a levee reduces 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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 598 Walnut 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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