Douglas County property record for 903 Ward Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,042 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Second Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 103-06-0-10-18-005.01-0 |
| Primary APN | 103-06-0-10-18-005.01-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 0231030601018005010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 903 WARD AVE |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66044-4357 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOMEWOOD GARDENS BLK 2 LT 16 (U10763A SPLIT 2018) |
| Legal Subdivision | HOMEWOOD GARDENS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
903 Ward Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2018.
Source: Douglas County records, as of December 2, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 903 WARD AVE, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-4357 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage ENVISTA CU |
| Dec 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RCB BANK |
| Mar 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RCB BANK |
| Jul 17, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 1160/0340 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Property Address | 903 WARD AVE, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-4357 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1168/2343 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 1168/2343 |
| Name | ENVISTA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | TOPEKA, KS 66614 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jun 20, 2020 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Property Address | 903 WARD AVE, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-4357 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | SECURITY FIRST TITLE, SECURITY 1ST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1175/3696 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 1175/3696 |
| Name | RCB BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWASSO, OK 74055 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Property Address | 903 WARD AVE, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-4357 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | SECURITY FIRST TITLE, SECURITY 1ST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1194/475 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1194/475 |
| Name | RCB BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWASSO, OK 74055 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 903 WARD AVE, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-4357 |
| Document Number | 1160/0340 |
| Book / Page | 1160 / 0340 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 903 Ward Ave was $3,042.
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 | $3,042.00 | $25,070 Land $5,750 Building $19,320 | $218,000 Land $50,000 Building $168,000 |
| 2023 | $3,042.00 (+11.59%) | $23,943 Land $6,900 Building $17,043 | $208,200 Land $60,000 Building $148,200 |
| 2022 | $2,726.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 903 Ward Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 | 9 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 Ward 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 433 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Midco Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: ClearWave, Mercury Fiber.
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