715 Forrest Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66044

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3
BD
2
BA
1,625
SqFt

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Sold Price
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List Price
$220,000
Closing Date
Nov 04, 2025
MLS#
2581296
Status
SOLD
Type
Single Family Residential
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,625
Lot Size
17,400
Acres
0.40
Subdivision
Other

Property Description

INVESTOR SPECIAL. This East Lawrence property is primed & ready for restoration. Flip it, develop it, update & hold as your own income-producing property OR build sweat equity and make the improvements yourself to create the perfect home for YOU. Explore all the possibilites of this true ranch home on a double lot with 120 feet of road frontage nestled adjacent to Burroughs Creek and Trail, & just down the street from both Parnell Park & Burroughs Creek Park & splash pad. The 1600+ sq ft, 3 BR/2 BA home is in need of repairs & updates. Though its large footprint provides a great opportunity for spacious one-level living. The expansize living room is flanked by a primary bedroom with en-suite bath on one side & 2 more bedrooms with bathroom on the other side of the home. There's a nice covered back patio that overlooks the large semi-private backyard that provides plenty of room to roam & is shaded by trees. Use your skillset to bring it back to its former glory or explore its development potential with the City of Lawrence. Preliminary discussions with City Planning & Zoning have suggested the ability to subdivide and/or build multiple dwellings on the property. Either way, bring your vision and roll up your sleeves to make this property shine! Home sold in present As Is condition, seller will make no repairs.

Additional Information

Year Built
1952
School District
Lawrence
Elementary School
Cordley
High School
Lawrence
Lot Description
Corner Lot
Basement Description
Slab
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Primary Bedroom
Roof
Composition
Central Air
Electric
Sewer
Public Sewer
Construction
Frame, Wood Siding
Water
Public
Cooling
Electric
Heating
Forced Air
Taxes
$3,701

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Listing courtesy of Zach Dodson of Stephens Real Estate.

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