Douglas County property record for 865 Lyon St, Lawrence, KS 66044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,107 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $54,500 (Dec 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,661 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 079-29-0-20-05-005.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 079-29-0-20-05-005.00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,107 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 264 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0230792902005005000 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0230792902005005.000 |
| Street Address | 865 LYON ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66044-5321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTH LAWRENCE ADD NO 9 W 51 FT LT 39 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 1285 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2064 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
865 Lyon St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2007.
Source: Douglas County records, as of December 1, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 865 LYON ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-5321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0010310405 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1031 / 0405 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 865 Lyon St was $1,661.
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 | $1,661.00 | $14,222 Land $5,175 Building $9,047 | $123,670 Land $45,000 Building $78,670 |
| 2023 | $1,511.00 (-0.26%) | $12,193 Land $4,025 Building $8,168 | $106,030 Land $35,000 Building $71,030 |
| 2022 | $1,515.00 |
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 865 Lyon St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 500 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 AH, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1993–2014) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2014 · 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 865 Lyon St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 214 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 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, Verizon.
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