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United Country Real Estate | Heartland Land Company
735 Missouri Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
- $?
- 3
- BD
- 1.5
- BA
- 1,216
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $?
- List Price
- $359,900
- Closing Date
- Jan 16, 2026
- MLS#
- 2591883
- Status
- SOLD
- Type
- Single Family Residential
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1.5
- Living Area
- 1,216
- Lot Size
- 5,850
- Acres
- 0.13
- Subdivision
- Other
Property Description
In Old West Lawrence sat a cheerful home with a nice porch that whispered stories with every footstep. It had the misfortune of standing on Missouri Street, a name borrowed from the rival state that no Kansan held particularly dear. Yet the house never seemed bothered; it stood proudly, its warm woodwork and built-ins reminding everyone that its identity was firmly and forever rooted in Kansas soil. When its current owner arrived, carrying paint swatches and dreams, the house seemed to straighten with delight. They restored the charm that time had softened—buffing the old pine floors until they gleamed, polishing the century-old trim, and preserving every curve of its original craftsmanship. At the same time, the owner gave it gentle modern updates: period specific fixtures, a refreshed kitchen that blended old and new, and thoughtful touches that made the home feel both timeless and lived-in. The house became a perfect blend of history and renewal, proud of every board and beam. And though it still sat on Missouri Street, that name became nothing more than a small irony—because nothing, not even the suggestion of the neighboring state, could dull the spirit of Old West Lawrence. The little house proved that charm, character, and community run deeper than any street sign. In the end, the moral was simple: Missouri can’t ruin everything, and it certainly can’t come close to altering the enduring heart of Old West Lawrence or the beloved home that thrives within it.
Additional Information
- Year Built
- 1910
- School District
- Lawrence
- Elementary School
- Hillcrest
- Middle School
- Central
- High School
- Free State
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Description
- Full
- Roof
- Composition
- Central Air
- Electric
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Construction
- Frame
- Water
- Public
- Cooling
- Electric
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Taxes
- $3,588
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Listing courtesy of Nicholas Lerner of McGrew Real Estate Inc.
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