Lawrence, KS · Built 1950 or Earlier
Historic Homes for Sale in Lawrence, Kansas
Victorian and Queen Anne landmarks in Old West Lawrence, craftsman bungalows in East Lawrence and Barker, stone-foundation houses on the Oread, homes you cannot build again. Every active listing built in 1950 or earlier, live from the market, oldest first.
Historic Homes on the Market Right Now
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Where Lawrence's Historic Homes Are
Lawrence was founded in 1854, and its oldest neighborhoods ring downtown and the university. Start with Old West Lawrence, the city's flagship historic district, then explore the others.
The Historic District
Old West Lawrence →
Lawrence's grandest historic district, roughly 6th to 9th Street between Tennessee and Michigan Streets. Victorian, Queen Anne, and Italianate homes from the 1860s onward, on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Oread →
The hillside between KU and downtown, some of the oldest homes in the city, many with stone foundations and wraparound porches.
East Lawrence →
Workers' cottages, shotgun houses, and craftsman bungalows in Lawrence's most eclectic and artistic neighborhood.
North Lawrence →
Across the Kansas River, farmhouse-style homes and cottages on generous lots, many dating to the early 1900s.
Pinckney →
West of downtown along the river bluffs, a mix of Victorian-era homes and early 20th-century bungalows.
Barker →
South of downtown, craftsman and minimal-traditional homes from the 1910s through the 1940s on quiet, tree-lined blocks.
Browse all Lawrence neighborhoods or all homes for sale in 66044, the zip that holds most of the city's historic housing.
Historic Home Questions
What counts as a historic home in Lawrence, KS?
This page lists every active Lawrence listing built in 1950 or earlier, which captures the city's Victorian, Queen Anne, craftsman, and pre-war housing stock. Some of these homes also sit inside designated historic districts such as Old West Lawrence, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Which Lawrence neighborhoods have the most historic homes?
Old West Lawrence is the city's flagship historic district, with landmark Victorians blocks from Massachusetts Street. The Oread, East Lawrence, North Lawrence, Pinckney, and Barker neighborhoods also hold deep stocks of pre-1950 homes, from stone-foundation houses near KU to craftsman bungalows south of downtown.
What should I know before buying a historic home in Lawrence?
Older homes reward a careful look: foundations, wiring, plumbing, and windows can date from another era, and homes inside registered historic districts may need design review for exterior changes. Bryan reviews each property in person and can guide you through inspections, district requirements, and what comparable restored homes have sold for.
How current are these historic home listings?
The list queries the live Lawrence market feed and refreshes continually. If a home went under contract this morning it drops out, and new listings appear as they hit the market.
Fallen for an old house?
Bryan has helped buyers restore, finance, and close on historic Lawrence homes, and knows which blocks hold the ones worth the work. (785) 766-9383.
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