Douglas County property record for 923 Ward Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,685 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Line of Credit Jan 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 103-06-0-10-18-003.01-0 |
| Primary APN | 103-06-0-10-18-003.01-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 356 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0231030601018003010 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0231030601018003.010 |
| Street Address | 923 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 9 (D IV 2005 U10758A) |
| Legal Subdivision | HOMEWOOD GARDENS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
923 Ward Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2026.
Source: Douglas County records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BELL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 0012442739 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1244 / 2739 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Property Address | 923 WARD AVE, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-4357 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 01232/3027 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Book Page | 1232/3027 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 3, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS KS |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 923 WARD AVE, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-4357 |
| Document Number | 01244/2739 |
| Book / Page | 1244 / 2739 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | CONTINENTAL, CONTINENTAL TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Number | 0012442741 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 1244/2741 |
| Name | BELL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 923 Ward Ave was $3,685.
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 | $3,685.00 | $30,084 Land $5,750 Building $24,334 | $261,600 Land $50,000 Building $211,600 |
| 2023 | $3,511.00 (+5.66%) | $27,520 Land $6,900 Building $20,620 | $239,300 Land $60,000 Building $179,300 |
| 2022 | $3,323.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 923 Ward Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 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 923 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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