Shawnee County property record for 903 NE Forest Ave, Topeka, KS 66616
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (9,525 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,881 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 108-28-0-10-23-013.00 |
| Primary APN | 108-28-0-10-23-013.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,416 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 648 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,525 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 232 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 903 NE FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | TOPEKA |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66616-1413 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | JENKIN W MORRIS , LOT 347 + , FOREST AVE LOTS 347-349-351 JENKIN W MORRIS ADD SECTION 28 TOWNSHIP 11 RANGE 16 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 11S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | JENKIN W MORRIS |
| Legal Tract | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 347 |
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPEKA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
903 NE Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2023.
Source: Shawnee County records, as of July 2, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 903 NE FOREST AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66616-1413 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202319147 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 4693/151 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 903 NE FOREST AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66616-1413 |
| Document Number | 2017R21172 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017R21172 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | KANSAS SECURED TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 903 NE FOREST AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66616-1413 |
| Document Number | 2017R21173 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017R21173 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 903 NE Forest Ave was $1,881, up 5% from the year before.
Source: Shawnee County assessment roll, as of July 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee County |
| Municipality | Topeka City |
| Unified School District | Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,881.00 (+5.03%) | $13,586 | $118,140 Land $5,200 Building $112,940 |
| 2024 | $1,791.00 (+16.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,542.00 (+5.54%) | $10,951 | $95,230 |
| 2022 | $1,461.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 903 NE Forest Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 11, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 903 NE Forest Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.4% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 TOPEKA serves 125,963 people · EPA ID KS2017701 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 468 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 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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