The famous Clock House is ideally located about halfway between Lawrence, KS and Topeka, KS along US Highway 40 West. This unique real estate offering has mesmerized travelers along I-70 since the 1980's and it's looking for its next owner! The home features more than five acres of property and includes the famous Clock House in addition to a massive 60' x 100' insulated and heated, steel-framed metal building. The property commands your attention as you walk up to the impressive front porch with it's towering clock. The clock was saved from a building in Nebraska and moved to its current location where it stands as a sentinel along I-70 between Topeka and Lawrence. The house is well appointed with beautiful lighting fixtures, a passion of the home's antique obsessed curator. A large, chef's kitchen is the cornerstone of the main floor. The kitchen features high-end quality Viking appliances, tons of counterspace, ample cabinets and a layout designed for entertaining. Three bedrooms on the second floor plus one primary bathroom. There are three bedrooms on the second floor plus one primary bathroom. The primary bedroom is a massive space. The third floor attic space is where the clock is housed. This space is currently used for storage overflow but is well situated to be a finished space, adding additional living area to the property. The basement includes an additional 1,522 sq ft of space. There are two access points, an interior access off the kitchen as well as a cellar door style entrance that goes to the outside. The basement area includes a third bathroom with stool, sink and shower. This is an ideal space for an interior workshop or a major bonus for additional storage. The famous "Clock House" Acreage: 5.02 +/- acres | Total Living Area: 3,727 sq ft - (2,205 sq ft above grade + 1,522 sq ft basement) | Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 3 (1 full - 2nd floor | 1/2 - main floor | 3/4 - basement) | Improvements & Buildings: 60' x 100' insulated, steel-frame metal building with overhead propane heat PLUS 44' x 32' garage / shop building
For sale
Price cut: $39K (4/4)
$759,000
417 Highway 40, Lawrence, KS 66049
3beds
2,205sqft
Est.:
Farm
Built in 1905
5.02 Acres Lot
$716,800 Zestimate®
$344/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Towering clockPrimary bedroomHigh-end quality viking appliancesAttic spaceAdditional storageInterior workshopFront porch
- 144 days
- on Zillow |
- 1,006 |
- 33 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 18, 2025 at 06:51am
Listed by:
785-620-7121,
Wildlife Properties Land Company, LLC
Source: My State MLS,MLS#: 11384347
Travel times
Tour with a buyer’s agent
Tour with a buyer’s agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Dining Room, Formal Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Kitchen
- Features: Galley
Basement
- Area: 1522
Heating
- Propane, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Central, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven, Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliances
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Doors: Bilco Doors
- Basement: Full,Bilco Doors,Unfinished,Bathrooms(1)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,727
- Total interior livable area: 2,205 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,205
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered Porch, Open Porch
- Exterior features: Utilities
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic, Street
Lot
- Size: 5.02 Acres
- Features: Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), General Outbuilding, Workshop
- Parcel number: 0230552100000007000
- Lease amount: $0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Amps(0)
- Sewer: Private Septic
- Water: Community
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lawrence
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $344/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $365,770
- Annual tax amount: $5,857
- Date on market: 12/2/2024
- Date available: 12/02/2024
- Loading
- Loading