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West Lawrence has a good variety of of newer and upscale home designs.
Expansive suburban community on growing side of Lawrence
West Lawrence was once the name of the historic neighborhood that bordered downtown Lawrence, Kansas. However, that community of prominent Victorian and early 20th-century architecture formally became Old West Lawrence as the college town expanded. In turn, the suburban subdivisions that overtook the rural plains on the western end of the city decades later became the new West Lawrence. “That’s where community leaders have decided we’re going to expand our infrastructure. All the new homes are constantly being built west, west and west,” says Brian Sims, a home builder in West Lawrence. This large community now appeals to those who enjoy modern and spacious homes, including some upscale ones that can reach the million-dollar mark. With slowly growing shopping districts and institutions like Langston Hughes Elementary School, West Lawrence has also drawn comparisons to the region’s other developing communities. “It’s becoming its own suburb. It feels very much like suburban Johnson County,” says Angela Zysk, a Realtor with ReeceNichols Preferred Realty, in reference to the Kansas City suburb.
Contemporary Traditionals with unique touches
Built primarily from the 2000s through today, contemporary Traditional houses with a few Craftsman and ranch-style touches line the streets of West Lawrence. Their exteriors show a mix of stucco, wood, brick and stone veneer sidings. Tiled roofing covers many houses; others feature distinct designs like turrets and slanted skillion roofs. Walking paths weave through the subdivisions, where neighbors chat while out on evening walks. Lots of up to a half-acre provide space for backyard pools and lawn decorations during the holidays. Many houses here have footprints exceeding 3,000 square feet and some can reach up to about 5,000 square feet. Price points go from just under $500,000 on the north end of West Lawrence to about $700,000 around the center of the neighborhood. The houses near Lake Alvamar on the south end can run between $900,000 and $1.2 million. John Huntington, a Realtor with McGrew Real Estate and West Lawrence resident, says his neighbors “just want a really nice place to live. It’s not like it’s next to a golf course or anything like that. It’s just newer construction and a nice style of houses.”
West Lawrence is know for it contemporary homes on larges lot with nice curb appeal.
There are a few smaller brightly colored homes with nice curb appeal.
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Steaks, craft beers and pastries around West Sixth and Wakarusa
The Six Mile Chop House and Tavern is a local favorite for steaks. It’s a walk down from Johnny’s Tavern West, where patrons can enjoy pub fare and cold beers and catch up on sports. The Salty Iguana serves Mexican fare, with cheese-dipped tortilla chips being a popular appetizer before patrons tackle their main course. The stylish and upscale J. Wilson’s provides another bar and spot for steaks and seafood. Patrons can also pair their meals with a wine, house cocktail or local craft brew. Tous Les Jours is a Korean and French pastry shop that makes anything from strawberry-filled croissants sprinkled with powdered sugar to macaroons and iced lattes. The Lawrence Beer Company West is a brewpub where patrons can enjoy drinks around an outdoor fireplace. Grocery stores like Dillons and Sprouts Farmers Market exist in the main shopping area around West Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive.
Stop in for a great dinner or lunch at J Wilsons.
It all starts there world famous wings at Jeffersons.
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Just a few miles to Clinton State Park
West Lawrence is home to DeVictor Park, a green space with rolling hills and amenities like a playground and treehouse. About 2 miles south is the 1,400-acre Clinton State Park, the anchor to an even larger outdoor area. The expansive green space forms the northern shore of the 7,000-acre Clinton Lake reservoir, a summertime destination for sports like kayaking and water skiing. Anglers enjoy fishing for trout here, while avid campers will find many sites for the night. Bikers and hikers can also explore the habitats on more than 20 miles of trail. Along the way, they might come across some deer or pass under archways of tree limbs. The park also has an 18-hole disc golf course and archery range. At the nearby Mutt Run Off-Leash Dog Park, visitors can let their pets roam the meadows. They can also stop by the Sesquicentennial Point, a distinct stone monument on a hill tracing Lawrence’s history.
Clinton Lake Overlook has great pathed walking trails that go for miles.
Eagle Bend has a great golf course that residents of all ages can enjoy.
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Langston Hughes Elementary School has a A rating from Niche.
Highly rated public and private schools in West Lawrence
Students here can attend highly-rated schools at all levels, including private institutions. West Lawrence is home to Langston Hughes Elementary School, which receives an A from ratings site Niche. The elementary school, which opened at the turn of the 21st century, is one of several sites in Lawrence that honors the great Harlem Renaissance poet who spent most of his childhood in town. Activities at Langston Hughes Elementary include a summer Novice Music program that introduces fourth and fifth graders to various instrument groups. Students can then go on to Southwest Middle School and Lawrence Free State High School, which both receive A-minus grades from Niche. Renowned for its science emphasis, Lawrence Free State’s extracurriculars include a robotics team and a Women in STEM club. West Lawrence is home to the Corpus Christi Catholic School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Bishop Seabury Academy, a private sixth- to 12th-grade institution, is just outside the neighborhood and receives an A-plus from Niche. Niche ranks it as the best private high school and college prep private high school in Kansas.
K-10 help residents get into the great Kansas City Area.
South Lawrence Trafficway connection to I-70 commuter route
The South Lawrence Trafficway — the name for the local stretch of U.S. Highway 40 — connects to Interstate 70 roughly 4 miles north of the neighborhood. Commuters take the interstate to reach both Topeka and Kansas City. The Lawrence Transit provides alternative transportation, with bus stops along Wakarusa Drive. West Sixth Street provides a direct route to the city’s downtown, about 5 miles east of West Lawrence. For flights, many here go to the Kansas City International Airport, about 58 miles from the neighborhood. The LMH Health West Campus, about a mile north of the neighborhood, addresses medical needs. The neighborhood is also about 5 miles east of the Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Special events at Corpus Christi Catholic Church and Clinton State Park
The Corpus Christi Catholic Church puts on events throughout the year ranging from small gatherings like an August ice cream social and an October bingo night to a two-day Feast of Corpus Christi weekend in May or June. Clinton State Park also hosts events like its Sunflower Campout in July. The event invites families to spend a day at the park to try various outdoor activities. The Great Plains Art & Music Festival occurs on the last Saturday in September near the Sesquicentennial Point. In addition to a lineup of live music acts, goers can indulge in food truck fare and browse the many works of art vendors.
Corpus Christi Catholic School prepares students to become life-long learners in a faith.
Eagle Bend has a great golf course that residents of all ages can enjoy.
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Important to know
West Lawrence has an overall CAP Index crime score of three out of 10, putting it slightly below the national average.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Lawrence
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Lawrence Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Lawrence, Lawrence sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in West Lawrence, Lawrence over the last 12 months is $410,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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