797 E 1217th Rd

Lawrence, KS 66047

$599,000
Price
4
Beds
3,631 Sq. Ft.
$165 / Sq. Ft.
3,631
Sq. Ft.
$165
per Sq. Ft.
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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...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?
  1. Listed by TOM H HARPER • STEPHENS REAL ESTATE, INC • Cell: 785-218-6351
  2. Listed by RANDY RUSSELL • STEPHENS REAL ESTATE, INC

Property Details for 797 East 1217th Road

Architectural Style
Other
Style
Two Level
Parking Features
Detached
Subdivision Name
Other
Zoning
R
LISTING UPDATED: 03/21/2026 02:32 PM

Property Details for 797 East 1217th Road

StatusActive
MLS #165169
Days on Market7
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Rural Residential
Year Built1870
Lot Size11.16 AC / 486,129 SF
CountyDouglas County
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Building Information for 797 East 1217th Road

Stories2Year Built1870Building Size-Lot Size11.16 AC / 486,129 SF

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Property Information for 797 East 1217th Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: South on 59 Hwy, West on N 1000 Rd, South on E 1296 Rd, turn on N 800 Rd, turn on E 1217 Rd.
  • Listing Area: DOUGLAS CO RURAL 7
  • Longitude: -95.276612
  • Latitude: 38.854126
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Levels: Two, Other
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Covered
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Structure Type: Stick Built
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,846
  • Tax Legal Description: Please see Offer Instructions
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
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Lot Information
  • Approx Finished Square Footage: 3201 - 4000
  • Total Square Footage: 3631.0
  • Land Data: Easement(s),Mineral Rights,Survey
  • Total Acres: 11.16
  • First Floor Total Square Footage: 2342.0
  • Second Floor Total Square Footage: 1289.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.1
  • Road Frontage Type: Public, Rock
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Ownership Type: Private
  • Age: 61+ Years
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Internet, Propane - Rent, Water-Rural
  • Water Source: Rural
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding, Other
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Other Structures: Two or more, Garage(s), Storage
  • Roof: Metal
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Other
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Basement: Slab
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Other
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Other
  • Heating: Propane
  • Interior Features: Paddle Fan, Kitchen Island
  • Bath Areas: 3
  • Conforming Bedrooms: 4
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 24x24
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13x15
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 16x13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 28x13
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 23x15
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13x10
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 14x13
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 10x12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 10
  • Room Description: Den
  • Room Dimensions: 11x12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Additional Room
Room 11
  • Room Description: Loft
  • Room Dimensions: 13x10
  • Room Type: Additional Room 2

Property History for 797 East 1217th Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #243461

$599,000—
Mar 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

HEARTLANDMLS #2607482

$599,000—
Mar 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

Lawrence Board of Realtors #165169

$599,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/17/2026

Listed (Active)

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #243461

$599,000
03/17/2026

Listed (Active)

HEARTLANDMLS #2607482

$599,000
03/17/2026

Listed (Active)

Lawrence Board of Realtors #165169

$599,000

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

Public Records for 797 East 1217th Road

Taxable ValueLand$15,525Additions$37,320Total$52,845
Tax Record2025$5,846 ($487 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,739 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,739 SqFtStories2Lot Size435,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1870CountyDOUGLASAPN161-11-0-00-00-011.00-0

Schools near 797 East 1217th Road

This home is within Lawrence School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Broken Arrow Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Lawrence South Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Lawrence High School
Public - 9 to 12
Lawrence Virtual School
Charter - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Broken Arrow Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lawrence South Middle School
Public6 to 8

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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More information about 797 East 1217th Road, Lawrence, KS 66047

797 East 1217th Road is a single family home for sale in Lawrence, KS 66047. This property was listed for sale on March 17, 2026 by STEPHENS REAL ESTATE, INC, it's currently listed at $599,000. This listing's school district is Lawrence School District. Nearby schools include Broken Arrow Elementary School, Lawrence South Middle School and Lawrence High School. 797 East 1217th Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 3,631 sqft single family home built in 1870.

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