UNICORN ALERT! Surround yourself with sweeping 180-degree views of the Missouri River; rolling, lush hills as far as the eye can see; and the meticulously maintained Esplanade walking park, which runs along the hillside overlooking the river.
This is your chance to call this magnificent Queen Anne Victorian (a registered historic home), which has been lovingly maintained by just 5 families since 1866… ALL YOURS.
This property’s location is just a hop, skip & and jump from the KC Metro area
This home is a statement piece all its own: Located on the highest section of North Esplanade Street, over 4200 square feet of livable space, 12-foot high ceilings & crown molding throughout, is shaded throughout the day by mature oak & maple trees, views include the “mighty” Missouri River as well as rolling hills & greenery for miles, and a wrap-around & screened-in porch.
SOME BACKGROUND: The core of the home was first built by Elcana Hensley, a river steamboat owner, in 1866.
18 years later, Mr. Elmore W. Snyder (aka E.W. Snyder), grain merchant, Founder and President of Manufacturers National Bank, and founder and owner of Leavenworth Terminal Railway and Bridge Company, purchased the house in 1884 and developed it to its present configuration from 1889 to 1913.
Since 1913, just 3 families have cared for & owned this gem: J. B. Taylor, Col. Lamar Weaver, and Lt. Col. W.M. Connor.
Boasting a dramatic three-story tower and turret on its northeast side, it showcases original woodwork, including a spectacular front oak staircase, new hardwood floors, a remodeled formal dining room, kitchen, and guest bathroom, remodeled and enclosed back porch, full attic with exhaust fan, basement and wraparound porch with side screened in.
Known as the E.W. Snyder House, this home (with sweeping 180-degree views of the “mighty” Missouri River) rests at the highest point on North Esplanade Street in charming Leavenworth, KS.
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Active
$550,000
409 N Esplanade St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
5beds
4,202sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1866
8,750 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$131/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 28 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 21, 2025 at 11:28am
Listing Provided by:
Gordon Mein 913-306-6346,
ReeceNichols Premier Realty
Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2560243

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 7
Other
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: First
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 15
Enclosed porch
- Level: First
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 23
Enclosed porch
- Level: First
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 7
Family room
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: First
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 20
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 15
Sitting room
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiant
Cooling
- Electric, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Built-In Electric Oven, Trash Compactor
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Custom Cabinets, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Electric, Gas, Heat Circulator, Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,202
- Total interior livable area: 4,202 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,202
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70 x 125
- Features: City Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01628
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1866
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Other
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Leavenworth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $131/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $458,220
- Annual tax amount: $6,256
- Date on market: 7/2/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Road surface type: Paved
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