Douglas County property record for 856 Oak St, Lawrence, KS 66044 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $116,300 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,961 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 079-29-0-30-09-002.01-0 |
| Primary APN | 079-29-0-30-09-002.01-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,620 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,620 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 | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 784 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0230792903009002010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 856 OAK ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66044-5524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTH LAWRENCE SIMPSON'S SUB LT 40,LESS THOSE PORTIONS TAKEN IN DG CTY DIST CT CONDEMNATION CASES NO 25040 & 25074 (DIV 1998 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 1835 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Douglas County records · APN 079-29-0-30-09-002.01-0
Assessment roll updated July 25, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 OAK ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-5524 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1040 / 560 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 08, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1040/0560 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Douglas County records · Assessment roll updated July 25, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas County |
| Municipality | Lawrence City |
| Unified School District | Lawrence Unified School District 497 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,961.00 (+11.55%) | $32,062 (+15.92%) Land $5,175 Building $26,887 | $278,800 (+15.93%) Land $45,000 Building $233,800 |
| 2023 | $3,551.00 (+11.81%) | $27,658 Land $4,025 Building $23,633 | $240,500 Land $35,000 Building $205,500 |
| 2022 | $3,176.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Douglas County (20045C), updated May 31, 2022 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 200450001003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Reduced by levee depends on levee performance |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 127 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Midcontinent Communications | Cable | 2,000 / 350 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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