797 E 1217th Rd, Lawrence, KS 66047
FOR SALE
11.16 ACRES

797 E 1217th Rd
Lawrence, KS 66047

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,631 sqft (on 11.16 acres)

$599,000

Est. Mortgage $3,736/mo*
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$599,000

Est. Mortgage $3,736/mo*
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4 Beds
3 Baths
3,631 sqft
(on 11.16 acres)

Local Information

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Description

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, the GOAT “Wilt the Stilt” Chamberlain 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 grain silo, old windmill pump, barn, 1950s storage building (could be an art studio or office) and a newer one car garage. This is a magical place. It gushes with a rural Kansas vibe and rich KU basketball history. Who’s next?

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$165
Listed
53 days ago

Home Details for 797 E 1217th Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Additional Room, Additional Room 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3631 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity, Internet, Propane - RentAppliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, MicrowaveDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: PropaneHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Propane
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living Room, OtherSpa: BathHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane Windows, OtherFlooring: Hardwood, Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Two LevelFloors: Hardwood, Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalPatio / Porch: Deck, CoveredFencing: FencedOther Structures: Two or more, Garage(s), StorageExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicRoad Surface Type: Gravel, Rock
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Days on Market

Days on Market: 53

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1870
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Rural Residential, ResidentialArchitecture: Other
Building
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding, OtherNot a New Construction

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $599,000Price Per Sqft: $165
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

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Location

Direction & Address
City: Lawrence

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 165169

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3631 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 11.16 Acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, New Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 165169Living Area Range: 3201 - 4000Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: Cell: 785-218-6351
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listing courtesy of TOM H HARPER, (785) 218-6351
STEPHENS REAL ESTATE, INC
Randy Russell, (785) 331-7954
STEPHENS REAL ESTATE, INC
Source: LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#165169
Also Listed on Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID, Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID.

Price History for 797 E 1217th Rd

DatePriceEventSource
03/17/2026$599,000Listed For SaleLBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #165169

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$5,769
Assessment$451,080
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What Locals Say about Lawrence

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  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 51 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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TOM H HARPER, STEPHENS REAL ESTATE, INC
Agent Phone: (785) 218-6351
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797 E 1217th Rd, Lawrence, KS 66047 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,631 sqft single-family home built in 1870. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID on Mar 17, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 165169.