South of Downtown · Lawrence, KS 66044
Barker
Bungalow blocks between downtown and the university
The Barker neighborhood runs south of downtown roughly from 11th to 15th Street, a compact grid of craftsman bungalows and cottages that puts downtown, KU, and South Park all within a few minutes.
Barker is classic streetcar-era Lawrence: modest, well-built homes from the 1910s through 1940s with front porches, detached garages, and alleys. The neighborhood association is active, and its location is quietly superb, north to Massachusetts Street, west to KU, with South Park and the Lawrence Public Library minutes away.
Because the homes are smaller, Barker remains one of central Lawrence's most attainable ways to own real character. First-time buyers and downsizers compete here with investors who know these blocks rent instantly, so Bryan's early-access listing alerts matter more than usual.
Schools Serving Barker
- Cordley Elementary
- Liberty Memorial Central Middle School
- Lawrence High School
School assignments can vary by street and change over time, always verify current boundaries with USD 497.
Pricing
Attainable central-Lawrence pricing, competition is real for move-in-ready bungalows.
For current Barker listings and recent sold comps, contact Bryan, market data beats portal estimates every time.
Coming Soon in the Barker Area
These homes are announced but not yet open for tours. Local Realtor association rules set a Begin Showing Date for every Coming Soon listing, and no one may view the home before that date, not even the listing agent. Bryan can line up your showing appointment now for the first available day, so you are at the front of the line when doors open. How Coming Soon listings work →
One of Lawrence's Historic Neighborhoods
Barkerholds some of the city's best pre-1950 homes. See every historic home for sale in Lawrence right now → live from the market, oldest first.
Get Early Access to Barker Listings
Bryan Hedges, a local broker, shows you neighborhoods, including Barkerproperties before they appear on Zillow or Realtor.com. Bryan knows about homes and investment properties in 66044 before they go active: sellers preparing to list, off-market opportunities, and new phases when they become available. Working with Bryan gives you first access when listings become available to view.
- ✓ Every active listing in Barker and nearby streets
- ✓ Pre-market and off-market properties Bryan hears about first
- ✓ Broker-level expertise, with every effort made to negotiate the commission from the seller as part of the transaction