797 E 1217 Road, Lawrence, KS 66047

Lawrence
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797 E 1217 Road,Lawrence, KS 66047
$599,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,631 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: randy russell
Office: stephens real estate
MLS#:2607482
Source:MOKS_HL

Price summary

  • Price:$599,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$164.97

About this home

Located 8 miles south of Lawrence in the unincorporated town Pleasant Grove. The unique barn home conversion resides on one of the highest plateaus in Douglas County on 11 acres. This Gable Barn with a hay mow was part of an early European settlement in the 1870s. For approximately 100 years it served as a barn for a productive dairy farm. In the 1970s it was converted into a home. The Brown family had the opportunity to purchase the original basketball flooring from Allen Fieldhouse. They repurposed all the flooring except the K piece, installing it in throughout the home. Much of the 3,600 square feet contains this flooring. Just think, famous basketball player played on this floor! The current owners have enjoyed being the stewards for 20 years, improving the property with recent bathroom and kitchen renovations, new double pane windows and a high efficiency HVAC system. The property contains a mix of green space and old growth timber to the west. The compound still retains a...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1870
  • Listing ID #:2607482
  • Added:58 day(s) ago
  • Updated:May 15, 2026 at 07:55 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Rooms Total:10
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Slab
  • Living area:3,631 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Electric
  • Heating:Propane Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Metal
  • Year built:1870
  • Building area:3,631 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:11.16 Acres
  • Lot Features:Acreage, Wooded
  • Architectural Style:2 Stories
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding
  • Foundation Description:Slab

Utilities

  • Water:Rural
  • Sewer:Septic Tank

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$599,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$164.97

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Parking

  • Parking description:Detached
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:1
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