Shawnee County property record for 710 SW Watson Ave, Topeka, KS 66606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 912 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $89,900 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,996 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 097-35-0-20-04-007.00 |
| Primary APN | 097-35-0-20-04-007.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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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 | 912 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 710 SW WATSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | TOPEKA |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66606-1976 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M2 |
| Legal Description | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS SUPP, S35, T11, R15, BLOCK 4, LOT 15 +, SW 7TH ST BLK 4 S 50FT OF LOTS 15-16-17-18 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS SUPP |
| Legal Range | 15 |
| Legal Township | 11 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS SUPP |
| Legal Tract | 41 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPEKA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 4100 |
710 SW Watson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2008.
Source: Shawnee County records, as of December 1, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 710 SW WATSON AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66606-1976 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20080015745 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4622 / 179 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Property Address | 710 SW WATSON AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66606-1976 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2022R00629 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R00629 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Property Address | 710 SW WATSON AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66606-1976 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2020R04584 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R04584 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 710 SW Watson Ave was $1,996.
Source: Shawnee County assessment roll, as of June 1, 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 | $1,996.00 | $14,350 | $124,780 |
| 2023 | $1,851.00 (+11.64%) | $13,021 | $113,220 |
| 2022 | $1,658.00 |
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 710 SW Watson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2015 · 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 710 SW Watson 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 345 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 |
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CentraCom.
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