Downtown Lawrence · Lawrence, KS 66044
Old West Lawrence
Lawrence's grandest historic district, blocks from Massachusetts Street
Old West Lawrence is the city's signature historic neighborhood, Victorian and early-1900s homes on brick-lined streets just west of downtown, many of them lovingly restored over generations.
Roughly bounded by 6th and 9th Streets west of downtown, Old West Lawrence holds the deepest concentration of historic architecture in the city: Queen Anne turrets, Italianate brackets, and craftsman porches under a canopy of mature trees. Much of the neighborhood carries historic-district recognition, which protects its character and rewards owners who restore rather than replace.
Living here puts Massachusetts Street's restaurants, shops, and Liberty Hall minutes away, with KU just up the hill. Homes range from grand landmark properties to smaller Victorians awaiting the right owner's vision. These houses trade on history and detail, exactly the kind of purchase where Bryan's knowledge of what restoration really costs pays for itself.
Schools Serving Old West Lawrence
- Deerfield or Hillcrest Elementary (varies by street since the 2023 boundaries)
- Liberty Memorial Central Middle School
- Lawrence High or Free State (varies by boundary)
School assignments can vary by street and change over time, always verify current boundaries with USD 497.
Pricing
Wide range, from project Victorians to fully restored landmark homes at premium prices.
For current Old West Lawrence listings and recent sold comps, contact Bryan, market data beats portal estimates every time.
Coming Soon in the Old West Lawrence 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
Old West Lawrenceholds 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 Old West Lawrence Listings
Bryan Hedges, a local broker, shows you neighborhoods, including Old West Lawrenceproperties 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 Old West Lawrence 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