Douglas County property record for 850 Oak St, Lawrence, KS 66044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,583 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 079-29-0-30-09-002.02-0 |
| Primary APN | 079-29-0-30-09-002.02-0 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 230 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0230792903009002020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 850 OAK ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66044-5524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS2 |
| Legal Description | NORTH LAWRENCE SIMPSON'S SUB LT 39,LESS THAT PORTION THEREOFTAKEN BY DG CTY DIST CT CONDEMNATION CASE NO 25074 (DIV |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 1835 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
850 Oak St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Douglas County records, as of December 2, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 850 OAK ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-5524 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1195 / 4741 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1047/2104 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 850 Oak St was $3,583.
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 | $3,583.00 | $29,130 Land $5,175 Building $23,955 | $253,300 Land $45,000 Building $208,300 |
| 2023 | $3,503.00 (+6.99%) | $27,278 Land $4,025 Building $23,253 | $237,200 Land $35,000 Building $202,200 |
| 2022 | $3,274.00 |
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 850 Oak St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 100 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.
Wildfire risk around 850 Oak 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 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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