I am pleased to share a rare opportunity in Old West Lawrence. This historic Italianate home embodies our European origin story beginning in 1855. The 3 lots were sold to Olive Beach who was the first to construct a modest two room house in 1868. The home began to take its current grand architectural form when William and Mary Harris purchased it in 1871. Twelve years later the Sinclair’s transformed it into the gorgeous Italianate we appreciate today. For the past 62 years the Godwin family has lovingly cared for the home. We are now seeking the next steward. The home resides on a huge ½ acre lot surrounded by mature trees and plantings. The architectural detailing and brick work are stunning. The interior features a drop-dead gorgeous staircase, beautiful fixtures, 3 ornamental fireplaces, ornate plasterwork and exceptional stained art glass. The home is structurally sound & move in ready but there are things the next steward might want to update or renovate. A contributing home in the OWL historic district makes it eligible for up to 40 % State tax credits for approved improvements. We look forward to locating the next stewards of this architecturally significant home who will carry on the rich narrative that embodies our shared history. Who’s next?
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Price cut: $51K (6/17)
$699,000
603 Ohio St, Lawrence, KS 66044
5beds
4,071sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1868
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$172/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 77 days |
- 1,633 |
- 97 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
TOM H HARPER Cell:785-218-6351,
STEPHENS REAL ESTATE, INC
Source: LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 165457
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 19x12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12x14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11x14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11x12
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10x12
Additional room
- Description: Office
- Level: First
- Area: 256
- Dimensions: 16x16
Additional room 2
- Description: Parlor
- Level: First
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 12x18
Other
- Description: Music Room
- Level: First
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 14x18
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 14x24
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18x15
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 20x15
Utility room
- Level: First
- Area: 25
- Dimensions: 5x5
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Double Hung
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Three or More
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,071
- Total interior livable area: 4,071 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Detached
Features
- Levels: Two Level
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Other
- Parcel number: 0230793003014001000
- Zoning: R-4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1868
Details
- Builder name: Beach, Harris & Sinclair
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Old W Lawrence
Location
- Region: Lawrence
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $172/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $849,000
- Annual tax amount: $12,354
- Date on market: 4/19/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,New Loan
- Ownership type: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $699,000-6.8%$172/sqft |
Source:  LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #165457 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000-19.8%$184/sqft |
Source: LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #165457 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2025 | Listing removed | $935,000$230/sqft |
Source:  Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2582313 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $935,000-11%$230/sqft |
Source: LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #164327 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2025 | Listing removed | $1,050,000$258/sqft |
Source: LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #163500 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000$258/sqft |
Source: LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #163500 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,354 +6% | $97,635 +8.9% |
| 2023 | $11,655 +6.6% | $89,620 +7.3% |
| 2022 | $10,930 +13.1% | $83,502 +16.1% |
| 2021 | $9,664 +8.2% | $71,898 +7.5% |
| 2019 | $8,930 +8.6% | $66,872 +9.3% |
| 2018 | $8,227 +3.3% | $61,180 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $7,962 +7% | $58,558 +2.5% |
| 2016 | $7,440 | $57,155 +6.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $53,728 +7.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $50,071 +2.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $48,841 |
| 2012 | -- | $48,841 +3.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $47,150 -1.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $47,736 +4.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $45,540 +4.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $43,527 |
| 2003 | -- | $43,527 +7.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $40,503 +15.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $34,937 |
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Neighborhood: Old West Lawrence
Nearby schools
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- 5/10Hillcrest Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Lawrence Free State High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
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