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$280,507$195 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

917 WARD AVE

LAWRENCE, KS 66044
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,440 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$281K
$271K low$290K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,427 (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.$28,072 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,750
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,322
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$28,072
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$244,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyDouglas
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Porch · 96 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
Liberty Memorial Central Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
New York Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Lawrence High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Lawrence Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 66044These 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.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
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.26,152
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.410 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,408
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,823
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

917 Ward Ave 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 78% of homes in Brook Creek
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Douglas County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Brook Creek
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Brook Creek
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Lawrence 66044

What homes are worth in Lawrence 66044

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

This home
$138K$840K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Lawrence 66044.

How it measures up in Lawrence 66044

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lawrence 66044.

Estimated value$280,507
CheaperTypical $288,976Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$195
CheaperTypical $224Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,351 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 917 Ward Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrook CreekLawrence 66044Douglas County
Estimated valuepricier than$280,50778% of homes47% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19533% of homes26% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²81% of homes57% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac67% of homes60% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than200585% of homes91% of homes87% of homes

About 917 Ward Ave

How much is 917 Ward Ave, Lawrence, KS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 917 Ward Ave, Lawrence, KS is $280,507 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $270,775 to $290,239. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 917 Ward Ave, Lawrence, KS last sell?

917 Ward Ave, Lawrence, KS last sold on Sep 19, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 917 Ward Ave, Lawrence, KS?

917 Ward Ave, Lawrence, KS has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 917 Ward Ave, Lawrence, KS built?

917 Ward Ave, Lawrence, KS was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 917 Ward Ave, Lawrence, KS?

917 Ward Ave, Lawrence, KS is assigned to Liberty Memorial Central Middle School (middle), rated D-; New York Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Lawrence High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Lawrence Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 917 Ward Ave, Lawrence, KS compare to other homes in Lawrence 66044?

Among the 7,279 homes in Lawrence 66044, it is worth more than 47% of them ($280,507 against a typical $288,976), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($195 against a typical $224), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,351 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (2005 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Douglas County, it is worth more than 27% 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 917 Ward Ave, Lawrence, KS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 917 Ward Ave, Lawrence, KS was $3,427. The county assessed it at $28,072.

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