Douglas County property record for 643 Tennessee St, Lawrence, KS 66044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 11 bd · 15 ba · 6,797 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.389 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,534 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 079-30-0-30-15-013.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 079-30-0-30-15-013.00-0 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 11 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 15 Baths |
| Half Baths | 6 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 48 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 24 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,797 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 2,763 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,350 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.389 acres) |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 562 sqft |
| Deck Area | 78 sqft |
| Patio Area | 56 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0230793003015013000 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 0230793003015013.000 |
| Street Address | 643 TENNESSEE ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66044-2367 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TENNESSEE STREET S 45 FT LT 43& ALL LTS 45 & 47 (U01685,86 &87 COMBINED 1988) |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 1890 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43,45 47 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 502 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Old West Lawrence Historic District listed 1972 · 50 contributing resources · NRIS 72000494 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
643 Tennessee St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 1990.
Source: Douglas County records, as of December 1, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 643 TENNESSEE ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-2367 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 1990 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 1990 |
| Deed Document Number | 0004481917 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 643 Tennessee St was $11,534.
Source: Douglas County assessment roll, as of June 1, 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 | $11,534.00 | $91,303 Land $13,800 Building $77,503 | $793,940 Land $120,000 Building $673,940 |
| 2023 | $11,594.00 (-0.42%) | $89,161 Land $8,625 Building $80,536 | $775,310 Land $75,000 Building $700,310 |
| 2022 | $11,643.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 643 Tennessee St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 | 1 (1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1996 · river or lake 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.
The area around 643 Tennessee St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 550 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Midco Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ClearWave, Mercury Fiber.
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