THIS HOUSE IS BEING PAUSING--SO NO MORE TOURS BEING SCHEDULED IF YOU CONTACT NOW Please contact about other 3 BR, 2 bath house like 2101 Ohio here on Zillow. THE JAMES NAISMITH HOUSE Available August 1st, 2026. No on-line applications. Free application only available after a tour. No sight-seers or the curious...serious renters only! This is not a management-run place, so it's a great place to live. So, that means NO application fee, a full 12 month lease that's not short 4-5 days at the start or end, leaving you and all your stuff homeless. Also, the rent won't get jacked up a 100 bucks each year, like other places. This is the first of two houses built by Dr. James Naismith. He designed and built this home in 1923. Although he lived there only 2 years (after building a the second and last house with his son) he moved to his new place. You can't live in his last house. This 1.5 story, 2800 sq. ft. two bath, home that is 2 blocks South of Watson Library, features a big living room, good-size bedrooms. Most closets are walk-in. It has a dining room, break-fast nook and a patio on the South side. The good-size kitchen has tons of storage, all appliances, including dishwasher. Two bedrooms and bath on first floor. Top floor has the master bedroom. Lower level has a bedroom and bath, along with rec-room, kitchenette and free-to-use washer and dryer. Off street parking for up to 4 cars is in back, however will be nose-to-tail for two cars. (K.U. students use up all the street parking in front and walk to class) A pet like a CAT maybe o.k. with $25/mo. pet rent. No other animals or "not-a-pet(s)" are allowed. NOTE: Garage in back is not included for tenant use. Rent is only $1880 for up to 3 adults Rent is $2150 for four adults (max) Deposit matches one months rent and is due at signing of the lease, so have it ready now. The lease runs from August 1, 2026 to July 31st, 2027 and is renewable. Deposit matches one months rent and is due at signing of lease, so have the funds available right now. Rent is only $1880 per month for up to 3 adults Rent is $2150 for four adults (max). Rent and deposit is paid by check or money-order and sent by mail direct to landlord...no middleman or extra/user fees.
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