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Historic Lawrence neighborhood between city’s top attractions
This neighborhood with a name rooted in Greek mythology draws those looking to live between Lawrence’s biggest attractions. Oread borders both the University of Kansas to the west and downtown Lawrence to the east. The downtown puts many here within walking distance of an eclectic lineup of shops, eateries, watering holes and even a vintage movie theater that’s been transformed into a live music venue. KU brings college sports, which lead to tailgating and a variety of small neighborhood festivities during the year. “On game days, there’s just hundreds of people around and the shops are busy with a lot of life,” says Jacob Oglesby, pastor at the neighborhood’s First Christian Church. Although students make up much of the neighborhood, it’s home to many who appreciate the historic character and stories of the homes here. One example is a two-story stone house that once belonged to the widow of a man who died during Quantrill’s Raid, one of the state’s most infamous incidents. The stone house neighbors a brick Italianate on Tennessee Street that was once home to the city’s first mayor and was one of the first properties in Lawrence added to the National Register of Historic Places. “They’re totally different houses, but there’s a really amazing history regarding both houses,” says Dennis Brown, former president of the Lawrence Preservation Alliance. “Those are the kinds of fun things you can see once you start walking around the neighborhood.”
The Spence Art Museum on KU campus is just a few minutes walk from the Oread neighborhood.
Raven Books is an independent book store specializing in literary fiction, mysteries.
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Victorian era cottages, Craftsman bungalows, ranch-style houses and rentals
Rows of houses from different eras sit along Oread’s tree-lined streets. Many two-story and colorful Queen Anne cottages and a few Italianates represent the Victorian era. The Italianate on Tennessee Street stands out with its red brick siding and ornate porch columns and eaves. A fountain with a gaping fish sculpture on its base make up part of the lawn decor. Oread also has a large collection of Craftsman bungalows from the first half of the 20th century, and some of them showcase distinct features like gambrel roofs. The neighborhood also has ranch-style and midcentury houses, including one with a prominent stone exterior and chimney. Price points here can go from $300,000 for a less than 1,500-square-foot bungalow to $500,000 for a larger Queen Anne cottage. Due to the many renters who live here, the neighborhood also has many multi-family investment properties that can run between $600,000 and $900,000.
Oread is home to many historic homes with ice curb appeal.
The Oread neighborhood has a great selection of historic homes.
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Surrounded by Lawrence and KU bar scene
The proximity to downtown Lawrence and the university puts many in Oread within walking distance of the city’s different bar scenes. Institutions within the neighborhood and near the campus include the Bullwinkles Bar, which has televisions and a fenced patio for large standing crowds. The Jayhawk Cafe, or “The Hawk,” has been around for over a century and is a night time and weekend tradition for the many who live around KU. The rustic-themed bar and nightclub is the oldest existing establishment on campus. A little farther down West 14th Street is the Wheel, a Jayhawk-themed staple that gets its name from the wagon wheel chandeliers hanging from its ceiling. Patrons can pair their beers with a bowl of chili or basket of grilled sandwich and crinkle fries. Framed photos and thousands of short messages scribbled by patrons over the decades cover the bar’s walls. Oread residents can also walk over a few blocks to downtown Lawrence, where they’ll find a range of eateries and shops in rows of low-rise brick buildings with vintage storefronts. The Red Lyon Tavern and the Mad Greek are just a few of the popular places closest to the neighborhood. A Dillons south of the neighborhood offers a nearby grocery shopping option, and those looking for farm fresh produce and artisan goods can visit the Lawrence Farmers Market downtown. The farmers market runs every Saturday between April and late November.
Home to city meetup point in South Park and surrounded by local museums
Oread shares South Park with the neighboring community of East Lawrence. The green space is one of the city’s oldest parks and a frequent meetup point for all of Lawrence. Children often go to its playground and visit the butterfly garden. Other visitors enjoy walks on a path lined by eastern redbuds, sweetgums and sugar maples. Or they can sit down and relax by the Roosevelt Fountain, a granite structure that was once seen by the former president Theodore Roosevelt himself. Local history enthusiasts curious about Douglas County’s past can stop by the Watkins Museum of History. Visitors to this red brick Romanesque building will find a number of artifacts from the 1800s and interactive exhibits covering major events like Quantrill’s Raid and Lawrence’s past role as a free state stronghold. More art and wildlife exhibits exist west of Oread at KU’s Spencer Museum of Art and Natural History Museum. The Natural History Museum is based at Dyche Hall, also a Romanesque-style building with an exterior made out of Oread Limestone.
The Watkins Museum of History is a great place to learn about the history of Lawrence KS.
South Park has a great playground all the kids will love.
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South Park festivities and Free State Festival
Students and other residents in Oread won’t be able to conveniently go to Jayhawks football games for a while due to the ongoing reconstruction of the David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Despite that, there remains no shortage of nearby entertainment and festivities. They can still make the less than 2 mile trip to Allen Fieldhouse, home of Jayhawks basketball. South Park on the eastern end of the neighborhood hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the acclaimed Art in the Park in September. Goers to this festival find a variety of items like jewelry and crochets. The park also hosts a free weekly concert series during the summer. The Lawrence Arts Center just north of the park hosts the annual Free State Festival over several days in June. The event’s entertainment includes indie film screenings at the center.
Access to strong schools and home to St. John Catholic School
Younger students here can start at Cordley Elementary School, which receives a B-plus from ratings site Niche. They then go on to Liberty Memorial Central Middle School, which Niche grades a B. Liberty Memorial is among several Lawrence public schools that emphasize science, technology and fine arts learning. The middle school is set to launch a STEAM initiative that will encourage students to choose a variety of fine arts activities like band and theater. They will also get to take courses in skills like coding. Oread is also home to St. John Catholic School, a private option for students in pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. To complete their secondary education, teens here go to Lawrence High School, which receives an A-minus from Niche.
Liberty Memorial Central Middle School has a B grading from Niche.
St. John Catholic School has great after school programs the kids will enjoy.
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Within walk of downtown and proximity to Amtrak station
Oread is about 2 miles south of Interstate 70, which serves as a commuter route to both Kansas City and Topeka. The neighborhood borders the southern end of downtown Lawrence. The city’s Amtrak station operates near the downtown and provides an alternative transportation option for both permanent neighborhood residents and KU students looking to go on long distance trips. Those needing more alternative transportation choices can access several Lawrence Transit stops both within the neighborhood and along Massachusetts Street. For out-of-state flights, many go to the Kansas City International Airport about 50 miles east of Lawrence. The Lawrence Memorial Hospital less than 2 miles north of Oread addresses major medical needs.
Important to know
Oread has an overall CAP Index score of six out of 10, putting it slightly above the national average.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Oread
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
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Oread Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oread, Lawrence sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Oread, Lawrence over the last 12 months is $475,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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