Douglas County property record for 729 Elm St, Lawrence, KS 66044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 996 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,167 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 079-29-0-30-03-021.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 079-29-0-30-03-021.00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 996 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 996 sqft |
| Basement Area | 776 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 776 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Lean-To | 242 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0230792903003021000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 729 ELM ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66044-5435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS2 |
| Legal Description | NORTH LAWRENCE ADD NO 20 LT 1 (REPLAT 2019) |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH LAWRENCE ADDITION NO 20 |
| Legal Block | 900 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
729 Elm St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2017.
Source: Douglas County records, as of December 2, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 786 WALNUT ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-5532 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 1145/5064 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 729 ELM ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-5435 |
| Document Number | 1145/5064 |
| Book / Page | 1145 / 5064 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1145-5064 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 729 Elm St was $2,167.
Source: Douglas County assessment roll, as of July 25, 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 | $2,167.00 | $18,146 Land $5,175 Building $12,971 | $157,790 Land $45,000 Building $112,790 |
| 2023 | $2,118.00 (+7.51%) | $16,798 Land $4,025 Building $12,773 | $146,070 Land $35,000 Building $111,070 |
| 2022 | $1,970.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 729 Elm St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 729 Elm 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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