938 Ward Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044 Property Records

Douglas County property record for 938 Ward Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,366 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size	0.08 acres (3,485 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$3,186 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2017 Transfer Jun 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`103-06-0-10-01-004.06-0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`103-06-0-10-01-004.06-0`
Alternative APNs	`0231030601001004060` `43489`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,366 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2005
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Covered Porch
Porch Area	48 sqft
Deck Area	64 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0231030601001004060
Street Address	938 WARD AVE
City	LAWRENCE
State	KS
Zip	66044-4356
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal Description	HOMEWOOD GARDENS BLK 1 E 30 FT LT 3A (DIV 2006 U10738A)
Legal Subdivision	HOMEWOOD GARDENS SUB
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	3A
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Township / Civil Division	LAWRENCE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	202

Owner

938 Ward Ave, a townhouse, is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2017.

Source: Douglas County records, as of December 1, 2025

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	433 E SHIPTON RD, SALINA, KS 67401-9252
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 6, 2017	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Jun 23, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PLATTE VALLEY BANK OF MISSOURI

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 23, 2017
Deed Sale	Jun 23, 2017
Prior Sale	Nov 14, 2008
Deed Document Number	1148-2224
Deed Book / Page	1148 / 2224
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

November 2017: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Recording Date	Nov 6, 2017
Property Address	938 WARD AVE, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-4356
Document Number	1152/3960
Book / Page	1152 / 3960
Map Reference	MB P17 PG843
Instrument Date	Sep 20, 2017
Instrument	1152-3960
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 6, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS KS
Recording Date	Jun 23, 2017
Property Address	938 WARD AVE, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-4356
Document Number	1148/2224
Book / Page	1148 / 2224
Map Reference	MBP17 PG843
Instrument Date	Jun 21, 2017
Instrument	1148-2224
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 6, 2021
Title Company	CONTINENTAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Mortgage

Document Number	11482226
Date	Jun 23, 2017
Instrument	1148-2226

Lender

Name	PLATTE VALLEY BANK OF MISSOURI
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 938 Ward Ave was $3,186.

Source: Douglas County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Kansas
County	Douglas County
Municipality	Lawrence City
Unified School District	Lawrence Unified School District 497 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,186.00	$26,197 Land $4,025 Building $22,172	$227,800 Land $35,000 Building $192,800
2023	$3,302.00 (+8.12%)	$25,921 Land $6,900 Building $19,021	$225,400 Land $60,000 Building $165,400
2022	$3,054.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 938 Ward Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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
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

Wildfire risk around 938 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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