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?
Active
$599,000
797 E 1217th Rd, Lawrence, KS 66047
4beds
3,631sqft
Est.:
Rural Residential, Residential
Built in 1870
11.16 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$165/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Unique barn home conversionOld windmill pumpNewer one car garageGrain siloNew double pane windowsHigh efficiency hvac system
- 26 days |
- 4,631 |
- 253 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 21, 2026 at 12:32pm
Listed by:
TOM H HARPER Cell:785-218-6351,
STEPHENS REAL ESTATE, INC,
Randy Russell 785-331-7954,
STEPHENS REAL ESTATE, INC
Source: LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 165169
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 345
- Dimensions: 23x15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13x10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14x13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10x12
Additional room
- Description: Den
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11x12
Additional room 2
- Description: Loft
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13x10
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13x15
Family room
- Level: Second
- Area: 364
- Dimensions: 28x13
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16x13
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 576
- Dimensions: 24x24
Utility room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Hardwood, Other
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Other
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,631
- Total interior livable area: 3,631 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Level
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered
- Exterior features: Other
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 11.16 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Two or more, Garage(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 0231611100000011000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Rural Residential, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding, Other
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural
- Utilities for property: Electricity, Internet, Propane - Rent
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lawrence
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $165/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $451,080
- Annual tax amount: $5,769
- Date on market: 3/17/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,New Loan
- Ownership type: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel, Rock
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000$165/sqft |
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Public tax history
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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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$3,646/mo
Principal & interest
$2967
Property taxes
$679
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Neighborhood: 66047
Nearby schools
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- 8/10Langston 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
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