Douglas County property record for 842 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,275 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $11,219 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 079-31-0-20-14-022.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 079-31-0-20-14-022.00-0 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 2,275 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,275 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0230793102014022000 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 0230793102014022.000 |
| Street Address | 842 MASSACHUSETTS ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66044-2658 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | MASSACHUSETTS STREET S 1/2 LT 66 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 1085 |
| Legal Lot Number | 66 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lawrence's Downtown Historic District listed 2004 · 102 contributing resources · NRIS 04000685 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Douglas County records, as of December 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 842 MASSACHUSETTS ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-2658 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $11,219.00 (+45.21%) | $86,840 (+49.08%) Land $62,595 Building $24,245 | $347,360 (+49.08%) Land $250,380 Building $96,980 |
| 2023 | $7,726.00 (+3.5%) | $58,250 Land $52,650 Building $5,600 | $233,000 Land $210,600 Building $22,400 |
| 2022 | $7,465.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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 | 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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