$599,900

Estimated payment $3,797/month

Total Views 7,007
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,336 Sq Ft
$257 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

I am pleased to share a rare opportunity: Up for grabs is renovated super-sized 1927 Bungalow in Barker Neighborhood. There have only been 3 owners over the past 99 years. The original owner was Waldemar Geltch, a world renown violinist and former Director of the Violin Department at KU. In recent years the home has been expanded and updated to blend the charm of yesteryear with the conveniences of today. The chef’s kitchen is tucked away in the rear, integrated with a cozy family room. The deck is nearby that connects you with a huge, fenced yard surrounded by mature trees. The shed in back has been transformed into a fabulous, finished gym with a mini-split and television. The primary bedroom is located on the second floor overlooking the gorgeous lot. The morning sun greets you each day. There are two HVAC systems to keep you feeling just right. Located on a roadless traveled, Forrest Avenue. Who’s next?

Listing Agent

Tom Harper

STEPHENS REAL ESTATE, INC Brokerage Phone: 785-218-6351 Listed on: 04/01/2026

STEPHENS REAL ESTATE, INC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R-4

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Barker Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1927
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Hard Surface, Gravel
  • Co List Office Mls Id: LBR8
  • Subdivision Name: Barker
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Other Structures: Two or more, Garage(s), Other
  • Year: 2025
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Style: 1.5 Level
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Type: Additional Room
  • Room Type: Additional Room 2
  • Attribution Contact: Cell: 785-218-6351
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Approx Finished SqFt: 2201 - 2700
  • First Floor Total SqFt: 1433
  • Second Floor Total SqFt: 903
  • Total SqFt: 2336
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Range
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: One
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other
  • Window Features: Double Hung
  • PricePerSquareFoot: 256.81
  • Primary Bedroom Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Type: Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Zoning: R-4

Map

Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





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 $7,661 $61,088 $9,200 $51,888
2024 $7,482 $59,662 $8,625 $51,037
2023 $7,243 $55,971 $6,900 $49,071
2022 $6,739 $51,750 $4,600 $47,150
2021 $3,492 $26,197 $4,368 $21,829
2020 $3,350 $25,277 $4,368 $20,909
2019 $3,100 $23,437 $3,798 $19,639
2018 $3,000 $22,529 $3,571 $18,958
2017 $2,821 $20,965 $3,571 $17,394
2016 $2,554 $19,849 $4,884 $14,965
2015 -- $19,941 $4,884 $15,057
2014 -- $20,524 $4,884 $15,640
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/04/2026 04/04/26 For Sale $599,900 +22.7% $257 / Sq Ft
05/28/2021 05/28/21 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
05/04/2021 05/04/21 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2021 04/26/21 For Sale $489,000 -- $209 / Sq Ft
Source: Lawrence Board of REALTORS®

Source: Lawrence Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 165282

Lawrence Board of REALTORS®

APN: 1030601005013000

Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.