Lawrence, KS 66044
Homes for Sale in 66044, Downtown & North Lawrence
The 66044 zip code covers the historic heart of Lawrence, Kansas: downtown and Massachusetts Street, Old West Lawrence, the Oread neighborhood beside the University of Kansas, East Lawrence's arts district, and North Lawrence across the Kansas River.
Homes for Sale in 66044 Right Now
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Neighborhoods in 66044
Why Buyers Choose Downtown & North Lawrence
- ✓Historic homes from the 1860s onward, including Victorian and craftsman architecture
- ✓Restaurants, shops, and nightlife of Massachusetts Street at your doorstep
- ✓Strong rental and investment demand from the University of Kansas
- ✓East Lawrence's Warehouse Arts District and the Burroughs Creek Trail
What Can You Buy in 66044?
Under $200,000
Condos, smaller bungalows, and fixer opportunities in East and North Lawrence. The most attainable entry points in the city, and strong rental demand from KU.
$200,000 - $325,000
The core of the 66044 market: 2-3 bedroom bungalows, craftsman homes, and North Lawrence single-family houses with big lots.
$325,000 - $500,000
Updated historic homes in the Barker and East Lawrence neighborhoods, larger Old West Lawrence homes needing some work, and newer infill construction.
$500,000+
Restored Old West Lawrence Victorians and landmark historic homes blocks from Massachusetts Street, some of the most distinctive properties in Kansas.
Property Types in 66044
Old West Lawrence and the Oread hold homes dating to the 1860s, Victorian, Queen Anne, and craftsman architecture you cannot build again.
Browse Historic Homes →Blocks from KU and downtown, 66044 rentals stay leased. Duplexes and small multi-family here are perennial investor favorites.
Browse Investment Duplexes →East Lawrence and North Lawrence offer some of the city's most affordable single-family homes, with character newer builds can't match.
Browse Starter Homes →Minutes from campus in the Oread and the blocks between downtown and the university, ideal for faculty, staff, and parents of students.
Browse Homes Near KU →Subdivisions & Named Areas in 66044
Every known residential subdivision and named area in 66044. Click Map to search active listings by location, or Guide for the neighborhood detail page.
East Lawrence
Edgewood Park
East Lawrence
Town and Country
East Lawrence
Homewood Gardens
East Lawrence
Brookdale
East Lawrence
The Woods on 19th
East Lawrence
Ashbury
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Central Lawrence
Hillcrest
Central Lawrence
West Hills
Central Lawrence
Spencer Heights
Near KU & Oread
University Heights
East Lawrence
Maple Lawn
East Lawrence
Fairview
East Lawrence
Prairie Estates
East Lawrence
East Glenn
East Lawrence
Burroughs Creek Trail
Work With a 66044 Specialist
Online portals show you what was listed, Bryan Hedges, a local broker, shows you neighborhoods: which streets hold value, which school boundaries matter, and which homes are worth the drive before they hit Zillow. As a broker with deep ties to the Lawrence market, Bryan knows about homes and investment properties before they go active, sellers preparing to list, off-market opportunities, and new construction phases before they're announced publicly. Working with Bryan means you get early access when listings become available to view, not a notification after everyone else has already seen them.
- ✓Everything on Zillow, Realtor.com, and every other real estate portal flows through the Lawrence market. Bryan has full, real-time full market access, you get the same listings, plus his layer of local knowledge on top.
- ✓Pre-market and off-market properties Bryan learns about before they go active
- ✓Early showing access, Bryan reaches out immediately when a 66044 home matches your criteria
- ✓Broker-level expertise, with every effort made to negotiate the commission from the seller as part of the transaction
66044 Real Estate, Frequently Asked Questions
What zip code is downtown Lawrence, KS?
Downtown Lawrence, including Massachusetts Street, is zip code 66044. The zip also covers Old West Lawrence, the Oread neighborhood next to KU, East Lawrence, and North Lawrence across the Kansas River.
Are there historic homes for sale in Lawrence, KS?
Lawrence's historic housing stock is concentrated in 66044, Old West Lawrence and the Barker neighborhood hold Victorian, Queen Anne, and craftsman homes dating from the 1860s onward, several on the historic register. These homes trade in a wide range depending on restoration level, and Bryan can guide you through what registered-district status means for renovations.
Is 66044 a good area for rental investment property?
It is one of the strongest in Lawrence. Proximity to both KU and downtown keeps vacancy low, and the mix of duplexes, small multi-family, and single-family rentals gives investors options at several price points. Lawrence has rental licensing requirements, Bryan can guide you through current city requirements before you close.
What is North Lawrence like?
North Lawrence, across the Kansas River from downtown, has a small-town feel inside the city: larger lots, gardens, and quick access to the levee trail and downtown over the bridge. Its homes are often more affordable than comparable square footage elsewhere in Lawrence.