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  • Price cut: $100K (11/26)
    $684,000

    417 Highway 40, Lawrence, KS 66049

    3beds
    2,728sqft
    : 
    Farm
    Built in 1905
    5.02 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $251/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Towering clockExpansive front porchHigh-end quality viking appliancesBeautiful lighting fixturesTons of counterspaceAmple cabinets
    The famous "Clock House" located about halfway between Lawrence, KS and Topeka, KS along US Highway 40 West and overlooking the California / Oregon Trail. This unique real estate offering has mesmerized travelers along Interstate-70 and it's looking for its next owner! The home boasts 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 and a detached garage/shop. The home commands your attention as you walk up to the expansive 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. 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 unfinished 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. Historical NOTES: - The original structure was thought to have been built in 1860 (pre-civil war) and many impressive renovations have been made since then. - The historic California & Oregon Trail runs ran right in front of the Clock House - Historic Lecompton, KS and the Kansas Territorial Capital are just up the road (5 miles) Acreage:5.02 +/- acres | Total Living Area: 2,728 sq ft finished above grade + 1,522 sq ft unfinished basement + 1,100 sq ft unfinished walk-up attic | 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 | 44′ x 32′ garage / shop building Area Info: 10 miles to Lawrence, KS | 13 miles to Topeka, KS | 50 minutes drive to Kansas City International Airport
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: December 05, 2025 at 08:52am

    Listed by:

    Casey Orr 785-620-7121,

    Wildlife Properties Land Company, LLC

    Source: My State MLS,MLS#: 11384347

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 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: 4,250
    • Total interior livable area: 2,728 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,728

    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
    • Architectural style: Greek Revival
    • 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: $251/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $380,410
    • Annual tax amount: $5,883
    • Date on market: 12/2/2024
    • Date available: 12/02/2024
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    Estimated market value

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    Estimated sales range

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    $2,575/mo

    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    11/26/2025Price change$684,000-12.8%$251/sqft
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    8/27/2025Price change$784,000+3.3%$287/sqft
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    4/4/2025Price change$759,000-4.9%$278/sqft
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    12/2/2024Listed for sale$798,000-19.8%$293/sqft
    Source: My State MLS #11384347 Report a problem
    2/18/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Sunflower AOR #227799 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$5,883 +0.4%$49,887 +4%
    2023$5,857 +10.2%$47,965 +12.1%
    2022$5,314 +14%$42,805 +16.5%

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    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $4,298/mo
    Principal & interest
    $3375
    Property taxes
    $684
    Home insurance
    $239

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      Neighborhood: 66049

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