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?
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797 E 1217th Rd, Lawrence, KS 66047
4beds
3,631sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1870
11.16 Acres Lot
$565,700 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,198 Estimated rent
Home value
$565,700
$537,000 - $594,000
$3,198/mo
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Listed by:
Randy Russell 785-331-7954,
Stephens Real Estate inc.
Bought with:
House Non Member
SUNFLOWER ASSOCIATION OF REALT
Source: Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 243461
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Study Den, Balcony or Loft
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 345
- Dimensions: 23x15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13x10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14x13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10x12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13x15
Family room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 364
- Dimensions: 28x13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16x13
Laundry
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 576
- Dimensions: 24x24
Heating
- Propane Rented
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Slab
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Pellet Stove, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,631
- Total interior livable area: 3,631 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,631
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 11.16 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: R34626
- Special conditions: Standard,Arm's Length
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Rural Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Other
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lawrence
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $451,080
- Annual tax amount: $5,846
- Date on market: 3/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 83 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Sold | -- |
Source:  Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #243461 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2026 | Pending sale | $599,000$165/sqft |
Source: Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #243461 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Contingent | $599,000$165/sqft |
Source:  LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #165169 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000$165/sqft |
Source: LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #165169 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,769 +7.4% | $51,874 +11.5% |
| 2023 | $5,370 +4.7% | $46,521 +5.6% |
| 2022 | $5,129 +13.8% | $44,040 +17% |
| 2021 | $4,508 +14.6% | $37,626 +12.8% |
| 2019 | $3,934 +0.9% | $33,363 +0.8% |
| 2018 | $3,900 +3.8% | $33,101 +4.6% |
| 2017 | $3,759 +9.7% | $31,652 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $3,428 -2.8% | $29,979 -1% |
| 2015 | $3,526 | $30,280 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $3,526 | $29,869 +1.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $29,334 -5.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $31,035 -4.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $32,545 -4.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $34,017 +65.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $20,539 +6.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $19,251 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $18,527 -3.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $19,286 +37.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $14,030 |
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Neighborhood: 66047
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Langston Hughes Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 8 mi
- 4/10Lawrence South Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.9 mi
- 5/10Lawrence High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Langston Hughes Elementary School/USD 497
- Middle: Billy Mills Middle School/ USD 497
- High: Lawrence High School/USD 497
Source: Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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