1603 Harper St

853 Sq. Ft.
$223 / Sq. Ft.
853
Sq. Ft.
$223
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Great opportunity for first-time home buyers! Currently on a month-to-month lease and available to owner-occupants and investors alike. Month-to-month lease gives flexibility to anyone looking to move in immediately, or for an investor to negotiate a new long-term lease. Located on Lawrence’s east side near the Douglas County Fairgrounds, this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is a prime opportunity for investors. Quick access to K-10 Highway and commuting make this property even more attractive...Great opportunity for first-time home buyers! Currently on a month-to-month lease and available to owner-occupants and investors alike. Month-to-month lease gives flexibility to anyone looking to move in immediately, or for an investor to negotiate a new long-term lease. Located on Lawrence’s east side near the Douglas County Fairgrounds, this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is a prime opportunity for investors. Quick access to K-10 Highway and commuting make this property even more attractive to tenants. Inside, you’ll find plenty of natural light throughout, a functional floor plan, and lots of value for the footprint. The kitchen includes a new refrigerator, a gas range, and washer & dryer, all of which stay with the home. Outside, there's a detached 1-car garage, fully fenced yard, and open space behind the property offering privacy and room to enjoy the outdoors. Currently leased through January 2026 for $1,500/mo. Great tenant who would love to stay. This home is already a cash-flowing asset, perfect for growing your investment portfolio or getting started with a reliable, income-generating property.
  1. Listed by RYAN DESCH • R+K REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS, LLC

Property Details for 1603 Harper Street

Style
One Level
Parking Features
Detached
Subdivision Name
Town & Country
Zoning
R
LISTING UPDATED: 01/12/2026 01:01 PM

Property Details for 1603 Harper Street

StatusActive
MLS #164106
Days on Market153
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1956
Lot Size-
CountyDouglas County

Location

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Building Information for 1603 Harper Street

Stories1Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size-

Payment Calculator

$1,078 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$926

Property Taxes

$152

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1603 Harper Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From 23rd Street and Harper Street, take Harper north to property.
  • Listing Area: LAWRENCE 4
  • Longitude: -95.214029
  • Latitude: 38.954903
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Levels: One
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,827
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot 1, in Block 1, in Town and Country Addition No. 2, an Addition to the City of Lawrence, as shown by the recorded plat thereof, in Douglas County, Kansas.
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: Prairie Park
  • Middle Or Junior School: Liberty Memorial Central
  • High School: Lawrence High
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Type: Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Approx Finished Square Footage: Under 1000
  • Total Square Footage: 853.0
  • First Floor Total Square Footage: 853.0
  • Road Frontage Type: Hard Surface Road, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Ownership Type: Investor
  • Age: 61+ Years
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Available, Internet
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Perimeter, Chain Link
  • Roof: Composition
  • Window Features: Single Pane, Some Storms
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
  • Basement: Slab
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Bath Areas: 1
  • Conforming Bedrooms: 3
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 1603 Harper Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

HEARTLANDMLS #2569221

$189,900
Aug 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

Lawrence Board of Realtors #164106

$189,900
Dec 20, 2023

Sold

Lawrence Board of Realtors #160052

Nov 21, 2023

Pending

Lawrence Board of Realtors #160052

Nov 21, 2023

In Contract

Lawrence Board of Realtors #160052

Nov 17, 2023

Listed (Active)

Lawrence Board of Realtors #160052

$135,500
Sep 10, 2021

Sold

HEARTLANDMLS #2339711

Sep 10, 2021

Sold

Lawrence Board of Realtors #154818

Sep 3, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472133621

Aug 15, 2021

Pending

Lawrence Board of Realtors #154818

Aug 15, 2021

Pending

HEARTLANDMLS #2339711

Aug 13, 2021

Listed (Active)

Lawrence Board of Realtors #154818

$110,000
Aug 13, 2021

Listed (Active)

HEARTLANDMLS #2339711

$110,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2025

Listed (Active)

HEARTLANDMLS #2569221

$189,900
08/15/2025

Listed (Active)

Lawrence Board of Realtors #164106

$189,900
12/20/2023

Sold

Lawrence Board of Realtors #160052

11/21/2023

Pending

Lawrence Board of Realtors #160052

11/21/2023

In Contract

Lawrence Board of Realtors #160052

11/17/2023

Listed (Active)

Lawrence Board of Realtors #160052

$135,500
09/10/2021

Sold

HEARTLANDMLS #2339711

09/10/2021

Sold

Lawrence Board of Realtors #154818

09/03/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472133621

08/15/2021

Pending

Lawrence Board of Realtors #154818

08/15/2021

Pending

HEARTLANDMLS #2339711

08/13/2021

Listed (Active)

Lawrence Board of Realtors #154818

$110,000
08/13/2021

Listed (Active)

HEARTLANDMLS #2339711

$110,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1603 Harper Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,750Additions$10,160Total$15,910
Tax Record2024$1,827 ($152 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt853 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt853 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956CountyDOUGLASAPN103-05-0-10-07-012.00-0

Schools near 1603 Harper Street

This home is within Lawrence School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
New York Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lawrence High School
Public9 to 12

Lawrence Virtual School
CharterK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1603 Harper Street is a single family home for sale in Lawrence, KS 66044. This property was listed for sale on August 15, 2025 by R+K REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS, LLC, it's currently listed at $189,900. It has been on the market for a total of 153 days and was last sold on December 20, 2023. This listing's school district is Lawrence School District. Nearby schools include New York Elementary School, Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School and Lawrence High School. 1603 Harper Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 853 sqft single family home built in 1956.

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