$283,900
$6K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $1,759/month

Total Views 35,945
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,150 Sq Ft
$247 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1-Story Property
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Central Air

About This Home

Freshly updated including new garage doors, new garage electrical, freshly graveled alley access to garage, trees and yard landscaping have been cleared to create easy access for extra large lot and additional shed in the back part of the property at this charming Mid-Century Ranch in the Heart of Barker! Welcome to 1950 Barker Ave—an irresistibly charming 1950s ranch nestled in the sought-after Barker neighborhood, just minutes from downtown Lawrence, KU, local bakeries, and cozy coffee shops. Set on an oversized 20,000 sq ft lot with a partial basement ideal for storage, this home offers both space and style with room to garden, play, or simply enjoy the outdoors from the inviting front deck. Inside, you’ll find a bright and open floor plan featuring beautiful hardwood floors and a freshly painted interior. The updated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and blends seamlessly with the living and dining areas, creating an ideal space for entertaining or everyday living. The home offers three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a recently renovated full bath with a stylish, walk-in tile shower. A two-car detached garage and a large storage shed add convenience and functionality. If you’re looking for classic character, modern updates, and an unbeatable location—this is the one. All taxes and msmts are approx.

Listing Agent

Holly Garber

AMERICAN DREAM REALTY License #BR00054094 Listed on: 08/01/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,274

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,150 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Paddle Fans
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Lawrence High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,274

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1957
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Hard Surface, Gravel
  • Co List Office Mls Id: LBR64
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Year: 2024
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Style: One Level
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • First Floor Total SqFt: 1150
  • Total SqFt: 1150
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Paddle Fan
  • PricePerSquareFoot: 246.87
  • Primary Bedroom Level: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Type: Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Lawrence High

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,274 $27,554 $9,200 $18,354
2024 $3,274 $26,864 $8,625 $18,239
2023 $3,029 $23,840 $6,900 $16,940
2022 $2,898 $22,655 $6,325 $16,330
2021 $2,531 $19,079 $5,175 $13,904
2020 $2,442 $18,515 $5,175 $13,340
2019 $2,330 $17,698 $4,947 $12,751
2018 $2,268 $17,112 $4,720 $12,392
2017 $2,204 $16,457 $4,720 $11,737
2016 $2,040 $15,927 $4,884 $11,043
2015 $2,049 $15,996 $4,884 $11,112
2014 $1,964 $15,490 $4,884 $10,606
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Price Changed $283,900 -0.4% $247 / Sq Ft
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Price Changed $284,900 -1.7% $248 / Sq Ft
08/01/2025 08/01/25 For Sale $289,900 -- $252 / Sq Ft
Source: Lawrence Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Capital Title Ins Company Lc
Warranty Deed -- Kansas Secured Title
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $40,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $122,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $68,000 No Value Available
Closed $12,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Lawrence Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 164019

Lawrence Board of REALTORS®

APN: 023-103-06-0-40-07-019.00-0