Douglas County property record for 839 Oak St, Lawrence, KS 66044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,478 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $268,651 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,844 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 079-29-0-30-08-011.10-0 |
| Primary APN | 079-29-0-30-08-011.10-0 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,478 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,478 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 258 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0230792903008011100 |
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| Street Address | 839 OAK ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66044-5525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS1 |
| Legal Description | NORTH LAWRENCE SIMPSON'S SUB PORTION LT 51A DESC AS:BEG AT SE COR LT 51A TH N 110 FT TH W 66.12 FT TH S 110 FT TH E 66.12 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | SIMPSON'S SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 51A |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Douglas County records, as of December 2, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 839 OAK ST, A, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-5525 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE LYON COUNTY STATE BANK |
| Feb 1, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1233 / 834 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1192/780 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Property Address | 839 OAK ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-5525 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | CONTINENTAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1194/250 |
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| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1194/250 |
| Name | THE LYON COUNTY STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | EMPORIA, KS 66801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 839 OAK ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-5525 |
| Document Number | 1192/780 |
| Book / Page | 1192 / 780 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 839 OAK ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-5525 |
| Document Number | 1149/4826 |
| Book / Page | 1149 / 4826 |
| Map Reference | MB17 PG151 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1149-4826 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | KANSAS SECURED TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Document Number | 11494828 |
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| Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1149-4828 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
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 | $3,844.00 (+7.31%) | $31,154 (+11.67%) Land $5,175 Building $25,979 | $270,900 (+11.67%) Land $45,000 Building $225,900 |
| 2023 | $3,582.00 (+1.99%) | $27,899 Land $4,025 Building $23,874 | $242,600 Land $35,000 Building $207,600 |
| 2022 | $3,512.00 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
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 127 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 |
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