709 Joseph Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049 Property Records

Douglas County property record for 709 Joseph Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,011 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$252,100 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$5,150 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Mortgage Jul 2019 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`068-34-0-10-05-049.00-0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`068-34-0-10-05-049.00-0`
Alternative APNs	`0230683401005049000` `11491`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	12 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,011 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,289 sqft
Basement Area	1,289 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1994
Effective Year Built	Effective 1994
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Terrain	Rolling
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	483 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	55 sqft
Deck Area	252 sqft
Patio Area	224 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0230683401005049000
Street Address	709 JOSEPH DR
City	LAWRENCE
State	KS
Zip	66049-3238
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS2
Legal Description	JENNY WREN ESTATES BLK 1 LT 6
Legal Subdivision	SUBDIVISION 0911
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Township / Civil Division	LAWRENCE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	703

Owner

709 Joseph Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2018.

Source: Douglas County records, as of May 13, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	709 JOSEPH DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-3238
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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 1, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage US BANK NA
Jul 19, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITYAMERICA CU
Dec 4, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITYAMERICA CU
Jul 2, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 2, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 2, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 5, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	1159 / 3078
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Property Address	709 JOSEPH DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-3238
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	709 JOSEPH DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-3238

Mortgage

Document Number	01224/2809
Date	Nov 1, 2023
Book Page	1224/2809

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	CINCINNATI, OH 45202

Agreement

Type	Closed-End Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2043

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Property Address	709 JOSEPH DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-3238
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 2, 2022
Title Company	SECURITY FIRST TITLE, SECURITY 1ST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	01170/0678
Date	Jul 19, 2019
Book Page	1170/0678

Lender

Name	COMMUNITYAMERICA CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	LENEXA, KS 66219

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2049

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Property Address	709 JOSEPH DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-3238
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 2, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	01189/3966
Date	Dec 4, 2020
Book Page	1189/3966

Lender

Name	COMMUNITYAMERICA CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	LENEXA, KS 66219

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2050

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Recording Date	Jul 2, 2018
Property Address	709 JOSEPH DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049-3238
Document Number	01159/3078
Book / Page	1159 / 3078
Instrument Date	Jun 29, 2018
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
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	00000

Mortgage

Document Number	0011593080
Date	Jul 2, 2018
Instrument	1159/3080

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Joseph Dr was $5,150.

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	$5,150.00	$41,515 Land $7,475 Building $34,040	$361,000 Land $65,000 Building $296,000
2023	$4,850.00 (+14.71%)	$37,732 Land $5,520 Building $32,212	$328,100 Land $48,000 Building $280,100
2022	$4,228.00

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 709 Joseph Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	2 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

The area around 709 Joseph Dr 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

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 507 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 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Mercury Fiber.

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