Seller's Agent in 2025
Zach Dodson
Stephens Real Estate inc.
(785) 220-2237
2 in this area
175 Total Sales
Last list price
715 Forrest Ave Lawrence, KS 66044
Barker Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,625
Sq Ft
0.41
Acres
Highlights
- 0.41 Acre Lot
- Ranch Style House
- No HOA
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Corner Lot
- 4-minute walk to Burroughs Creek Park
About This Home
As of November 2025INVESTOR 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.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,701
Year Built
- Built in 1952
Lot Details
- 0.41 Acre Lot
- Corner Lot
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Stick Built Home
Interior Spaces
- 1,625 Sq Ft Home
- Living Room
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Carpet
Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
Schools
- Cordley Elementary School
- Liberty Memorial Central Middle School
- Lawrence High School
Additional Features
- Flood Zone Lot
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number U09619A
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 22, 2025
Closed on
Oct 30, 2025
Sold by
Todd Michael Allyn and Todd Shelly A
Bought by
Mark Snowden Special Needs Sub-Trust
Seller's Agent
Zach Dodson
Stephens Real Estate inc.
Buyer's Agent
Dana Newell
Countrywide Realty, Inc.
List Price
$220,000
Views
204
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
552.02%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 11, 2025
Sold by
Todd Richard Lee and Todd Michael Allyn
Bought by
Todd Michael Allyn and Todd Shelly A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 22, 2002
Sold by
Lange George Armond and Scoby Candis Maureen
Bought by
Todd Richard Lee and Todd Michael Allyn
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | Kansas Secured Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Kansas Secured Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 11/04/25 | Sold | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24/2025 10/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10/2025 10/10/25 | For Sale | $220,000 | -12.0% | $135 / Sq Ft |
| 10/09/2025 10/09/25 | Off Market | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/13/2025 08/13/25 | Price Changed | $250,000 | -16.4% | $154 / Sq Ft |
| 07/22/2025 07/22/25 | For Sale | $299,000 | -- | $184 / Sq Ft |
Source: Sunflower Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,701 | $31,545 | $9,200 | $22,345 |
| 2024 | $3,405 | $30,188 | $8,625 | $21,563 |
| 2023 | $3,405 | $26,703 | $6,900 | $19,803 |
| 2022 | $3,364 | $26,186 | $6,325 | $19,861 |
| 2021 | $2,808 | $21,131 | $5,175 | $15,956 |
| 2020 | $2,658 | $20,125 | $5,175 | $14,950 |
| 2019 | $2,496 | $18,940 | $4,947 | $13,993 |
| 2018 | $2,310 | $17,423 | $4,720 | $12,703 |
| 2017 | $2,214 | $16,526 | $4,720 | $11,806 |
| 2016 | $2,048 | $15,985 | $4,884 | $11,101 |
| 2015 | -- | $15,375 | $4,884 | $10,491 |
| 2014 | -- | $15,249 | $4,884 | $10,365 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Zach Dodson
-
Dana Newell
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Dana Newell
Countrywide Realty, Inc.
(785) 231-9087
1 in this area
297 Total Sales
Map
Source: Sunflower Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 240495
APN: 1030601009001000
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