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$609,124$284 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

794 HIGHWAY 40

LAWRENCE, KS 66049
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,144 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
18.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$609K
$499K low$719K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,247 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$38,297 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,374
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,923
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,297
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$317,240

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.27 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyDouglas
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.18.30
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 14 ft²Shed · 400 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Langston Hughes Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi
H
Lawrence Free State High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
M
Southwest Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.9 mi

District: Lawrence Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 66049These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,331
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.684 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,056
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,070
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

794 Highway 40 measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 89% of homes in Douglas County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Douglas County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Douglas County
  • Among the largest lots in Lawrence 66049
  • Older than 95% of homes in Lawrence 66049

What homes are worth in Lawrence 66049

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$186K$882K

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Lawrence 66049.

How it measures up in Lawrence 66049

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lawrence 66049.

Estimated value$609,124
CheaperTypical $410,065Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$284
CheaperTypical $237Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area2,144 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,683 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size18.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 794 Highway 40 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawrence 66049Douglas County
Estimated valuepricier than$609,12488% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28479% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than2,144 ft²76% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than18.3 acalmost all homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than19605% of homes24% of homes

About 794 Highway 40

How much is 794 Highway 40, Lawrence, KS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 794 Highway 40, Lawrence, KS is $609,124 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $498,975 to $719,273. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 794 Highway 40, Lawrence, KS last sell?

794 Highway 40, Lawrence, KS last sold on Oct 17, 1995, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 794 Highway 40, Lawrence, KS?

794 Highway 40, Lawrence, KS has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,144 square feet of living space and a 18.30-acre lot.

When was 794 Highway 40, Lawrence, KS built?

794 Highway 40, Lawrence, KS was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 794 Highway 40, Lawrence, KS?

794 Highway 40, Lawrence, KS is assigned to Langston Hughes Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Lawrence Free State High School (high), rated A; Southwest Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Lawrence Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 794 Highway 40, Lawrence, KS compare to other homes in Lawrence 66049?

Among the 9,600 homes in Lawrence 66049, it is worth more than 88% of them ($609,124 against a typical $410,065), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($284 against a typical $237), it is bigger than 76% of them (2,144 ft² against a typical 1,683 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (18.3 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1960 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Douglas County, it is worth more than 89% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 794 Highway 40, Lawrence, KS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 794 Highway 40, Lawrence, KS was $4,247. The county assessed it at $38,297.

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