715 Forrest Ave Lawrence, KS 66044
Barker NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,629/month
Highlights
- 17,400 Sq Ft lot
- 1 Fireplace
- No HOA
- Ranch Style House
- Corner Lot
- 4-minute walk to Burroughs Creek Park
About This Home
HUGE $49K PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Developmental potential? Flip opportunity w/ option to subdivide? Explore all the possibilities. Nestled adjacent to Burroughs Creek and Trail, & just down the street from both Parnell Park & Burroughs Creek Park & splash pad, sits this all one level 1600+ sq ft 3 BR/ 2 BA rancher on almost half an acre. The home is in need of repair & work not for the faint of heart, but the potential of this property is extensive. Use your skillset to bring it back to its former glory or talk with the listing agent about some of the ideas discussed with the City about subdividing the parcel & maximizing its investment potential. 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.
Listing Agent
Stephens Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 785-220-2237 License #SP00236280 Listed on: 07/22/2025

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,701
Year Built
- Built in 1952
Lot Details
- 0.4 Acre Lot
- North Facing Home
- Corner Lot
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Slab Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,625 Sq Ft Home
- 1 Fireplace
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Carpet
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Schools
- Cordley Elementary School
- Lawrence High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 023-103-06-0-10-09-001.00-0
- $0 special tax assessment
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Quit Claim Deed | -- | Kansas Secured Title | |
Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Heartland MLS
MLS Number: 2564858

APN: 1030601009001000
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