New Price! Charming brick home in the heart of Old West Lawrence! Whether you're looking for a place to call home or a smart investment property, this home is move-in ready and full of potential. The main level features a spacious living room with a cozy brick fireplace, a dining area with built-in cabinetry, and a kitchen offering ample storage. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms, including two large vaulted rooms filled with character, plus a smaller bedroom that would make an ideal office. The basement provides additional storage and laundry space. While the lot is compact, it offers exciting possibilities for expansion for the addition of a garage. Conveniently located near downtown Lawrence shopping, restaurants, bars, trails, and easy access to l-70, this home also sits just a few blocks from The University of Kansas- making it perfect for game days, campus events, or rental appeal. Don't miss your opportunity to make this house your home!
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$259,000
701 1/2 Illinois St, Lawrence, KS 66044
3beds
1,323sqft
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Get pre-qualified$1,723/mo
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1927
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy brick fireplaceCharming brick homeKitchen offering ample storageThree bedrooms
- 5 days |
- 615 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
JANET BREITHAUPT 785-843-2055,
MCGREW REAL ESTATE
Source: LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 166135
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13X12
Additional room
- Level: Second
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 9X7
Additional room 2
- Description: Office
- Level: First
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 8X6
Other
- Description: mudroom
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18X12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15X10
Living room
- Level: First
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Metal Windows
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Masonry, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,323
- Total interior livable area: 1,323 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: None
Features
- Levels: 1.5 Level
- Fencing: None
Details
- Parcel number: 0230673601013002000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Brick Veneer
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity, Water-City, Sewer-City
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lawrence
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $229,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,215
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Listing terms: New Loan,Cash
- Ownership type: Investor
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $259,000-3.2%$196/sqft |
Source:  LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #166135 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2026 | Listing removed | $267,500$202/sqft |
Source: LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #165927 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $267,500-2.7%$202/sqft |
Source: LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #165927 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2026 | Listing removed | $274,900$208/sqft |
Source: LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #165684 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $274,900+17%$208/sqft |
Source: LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #165684 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Price change | $234,900-2.1%$178/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Price change | $239,900-4%$181/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,900$189/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2025 | Listing removed | $249,900$189/sqft |
Source: LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #163190 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2025 | Price change | $249,900-5.7%$189/sqft |
Source: LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #163190 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $265,000$200/sqft |
Source: LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #163190 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,215 -2.2% | $26,404 +2.3% |
| 2023 | $3,287 +8.6% | $25,806 +9.2% |
| 2022 | $3,027 +23.9% | $23,631 +28.2% |
| 2021 | $2,444 +14% | $18,435 +13% |
| 2019 | $2,143 +7.2% | $16,307 +7.8% |
| 2018 | $1,999 +6.4% | $15,123 +7.4% |
| 2017 | $1,879 +10.4% | $14,076 +5.5% |
| 2016 | $1,701 | $13,340 +0.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $13,294 +3% |
| 2014 | -- | $12,901 |
| 2013 | -- | $12,901 -2% |
| 2012 | -- | $13,169 |
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Neighborhood: Old West Lawrence
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hillcrest Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Lawrence Free State High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
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