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857 E 1259 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66047 Property Records

Douglas County property record for 857 E 1259 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66047 · Last verified April 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,537 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size3 acres (130,680 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$571,300 (May 2020)
Tax Bill$7,177 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Transfer
Dec 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN161-02-0-00-00-034.00-0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN161-02-0-00-00-034.00-0
Alternative APNs
  • 0231610200000034000
  • 34566

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures13 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,537 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,537 sqft
Basement Area1,537 sqft
Finished Basement1,100 sqft
Unfinished Basement437 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area130,680 sqft (3 acres)
TerrainBelow Road/Slope
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area880 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area100 sqft
Deck Area192 sqft
Patio Area500 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number0231610200000034000
Street Address857 E 1259 RD
CityLAWRENCE
StateKS
Zip66047-9201
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPLEASANT GROVE ESTATES NO 3 LT2 3.26A COL WW35 (900613,618 & 619 REPLATTED 1985)
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION 1478
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionDOUGLAS KS
Township / Civil DivisionWILLOW SPRINGS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1049
Census Tract1400

Owner

Source: Douglas County records · APN 161-02-0-00-00-034.00-0

Assessment roll updated July 25, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address857 E 1259 RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66047-9201
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 27, 2026Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Dec 01, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
May 07, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 07, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 07, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 14, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page1179 / 4735
Last Transfer DateJan 23, 2026
Transfer Doc01244/5015
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

January 2026: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionDOUGLAS KS
Recording DateJan 27, 2026
Property Address857 E 1259 RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66047-9201
Document Number01244/5015
Book / Page1244 / 5015
Instrument DateJan 23, 2026
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 10, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDOUGLAS KS
Property Address857 E 1259 RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66047-9201
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 02, 2022
Title CompanySECURITY FIRST TITLE, SECURITY 1ST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number01189/2526
DateDec 01, 2020
Book Page1189/2526
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCARROLLTON, TX 75007
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueDec 01, 2040

May 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDOUGLAS KS
Recording DateMay 07, 2020
Property Address857 E 1259 RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66047-9201
Document Number01179/4735
Book / Page1179 / 4735
Instrument DateApr 26, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 02, 2022
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE/KANSAS INC, LAWYERS TITLE OF KANSAS INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0011794859
DateMay 07, 2020
Instrument1179/4859
Lender
NameMOVEMENT MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Douglas County records · Assessment roll updated July 25, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateKansas
CountyDouglas County
County SubdivisionWillow Springs Township
Unified School DistrictLawrence Unified School District 497 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,177.00 (+3.68%)$64,527 (+8.03%) Land $6,348 Building $58,179$561,100 (+8.03%) Land $55,200 Building $505,900
2023$6,922.00 (-0.4%)$59,732 Land $5,831 Building $53,901$519,400 Land $50,700 Building $468,700
2022$6,950.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Douglas County (20045C), updated May 31, 2022 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 34% of the US · above 36% of Kansas
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 3,125 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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