Shawnee County property record for 627 NE Forest Ave, Topeka, KS 66616
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,402 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,700 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,650 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 108-28-0-40-10-016.00 |
| Primary APN | 108-28-0-40-10-016.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,402 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,530 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 352 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 352 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,350 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 627 NE FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | TOPEKA |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66616-1475 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | WALNUT PARK , LOT 302 + , FOREST AVE LOTS 302-303 WALNUT PARK ADD SECTION 28 TOWNSHIP 11 RANGE 16 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 11S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALNUT PARK |
| Legal Tract | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 302 |
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPEKA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
627 NE Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Shawnee County records, as of July 2, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 627 NE FOREST AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66616-1475 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20197009 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2014R12210 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 627 NE FOREST AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66616-1475 |
| Document Number | 2019R07009 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019R07009 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | KANSAS SECURED TTL INC TOPEK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 627 NE FOREST AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66616-1475 |
| Document Number | 2019R07010 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019R07010 |
| Name | LANDMARK NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 627 NE Forest Ave was $1,650, up 5% from the year before.
Source: Shawnee County assessment roll, as of July 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee County |
| Municipality | Topeka City |
| Unified School District | Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,650.00 (+5.03%) | $12,058 | $104,850 Land $4,700 Building $100,150 |
| 2024 | $1,571.00 (+24.39%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,263.00 (+5.51%) | $9,087 | $79,010 |
| 2022 | $1,197.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 627 NE Forest Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2007.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 11, 2021 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2007 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 627 NE Forest Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF TOPEKA serves 125,963 people · EPA ID KS2017701 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 468 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 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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