East Lawrence
Wide range of historical houses along brick roads
Houses in the neighborhood can go as far back as the late 19th century. The architecture ranges from less than 1,000-square-foot ranch-style houses and Craftsman bungalows to 4,000-square-foot Queen Anne cottages and modern contemporaries. One of the area’s leading builders has also modernized several of the older and smaller houses by making contemporary additions to them. Wood fences for privacy are common, while some of the Queen Annes occupy lots with wrought-iron fencing enclosing both the front and back yards. Houses sit behind groups of mature trees that form dense canopies across the neighborhood. Red brick roads also cut through parts of the neighborhood with narrow walking paths. Sale price points can go from under $200,000 for a cozy log ranch-style house to $900,000 for a new contemporary.
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Drinks and pub fare at Merchants and craft brews at Lawrence Beer Company
East Lawrence residents can take advantage of dining and shopping options located a few blocks away in downtown Lawrence. The Free State Brewing Company began serving craft beers in the late 1980s, decades before the national brewpub craze. Free State's flagship beers include the Ad Astra Amber Ale and the Stormchaser IPA. Merchants Pub & Plate's menu includes an over-easy egg English muffin sandwich with fries. Merchants runs out of an old bank that first opened in the late 19th century, and remnants of the institution remain visible. “They’ve turned the vaults into the bathroom, so every time you visit the restroom, you’re in the vault,” Perdue says. One of the most well-known stories about this building is Clyde Barrow — one-half of the outlaw duo Bonnie and Clyde — robbed the bank in 1932. Popular shops downtown include Love Garden Sounds, a favorite of music fans and vinyl collectors. East Lawrence itself is home to Bon Bon!, a bistro serving anything from beet poke to okonomiyaki, a Japanese pancake dish with toppings like pork cutlet and shiitake mushrooms. Just down the street, Lawrence Beer Company serves up flights and pints in it’s roomy, industrial-style taproom. Also nearby is CARAMELO, a tortilla shop for those looking to try their hand at making some Mexican dishes at home. The tortillas are distinctly made with duck fat. A Dillons in the neighboring Barker community to the south offers a nearby grocery shopping option. For farm fresh produce and artisan goods, the Lawrence Farmers Market downtown runs every Saturday between April and late November.
Scenic strolls and butterfly garden at South Park
South Park serves as the neighborhood’s main green space and is home to the city’s parks and recreation administrative office. Lawrence’s oldest park, the site extends on both sides of Massachusetts Street. Visitors on one side of the park can relax by the Roosevelt Fountain, a granite installation President Theodore Roosevelt himself saw when he attended its dedication. Other activities on this side include strolls along a path lined with eastern redbuds, sweetgums and sugar maples and through flower gardens. On the other side of Massachusetts, children enjoy burning off energy on the playground and swings and visiting the butterfly garden. On the other end of the neighborhood is Hobbs Park and the Municipal Stadium, the latter of which is adorned with mural panels showing East Lawrence’s history. The art includes scenes of the Lawrence Massacre, Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes and baseball games at the venue. The stadium neighbors the historic Murphy - Bromelsick house, a brick structure and memorial to abolitionist and newspaper publisher John Speer.
South Park summer concerts and Lawrence Arts Center’s Free State Festival
In addition to functioning as a neighborhood green space, South Park hosts a variety of events ranging from live music performances to art showcases. On Wednesday nights during the summer, a few hundred people come out to the park with their cooler chairs and gather around the gazebo for the free summer band concert series. Each night is centered on themes like Americana and Hollywood Nights. “There are a lot of scores from movies. They did some Disney,” says Beth Ham, a Realtor with Realty Executives, who’s made nearly 20 sales in East Lawrence. “It’s a little family type of event. You got kids running all over the place. People bring their dogs, bicycles and roller skates.” The Lawrence Arts Center hosts the Free State Festival over several days in June. The celebration includes a variety of entertainment, including indie film screenings at the center. “There are always art festivals,” Ham says about the scene around East Lawrence.
Science and technology focus at Liberty Memorial and Lawrence High
Students in East Lawrence start at New York Elementary School, which receives a B-minus from Niche. The school houses a local Boys and Girls Club after-school program. Older children and teens then go on to Liberty Memorial Central Middle School and Lawrence High School, which receive B and A-minus grades respectively. Both schools’ emphasize science and technology. Liberty’s STEAM initiative includes courses on subjects like coding and app creation, and obtaining an additional STEM credit is among the new graduation requirements for Lawrence’s high school students. Niche ranks Lawrence High as among the top 25 best high schools in the state for STEM.
A stop for Amtrak’s Southwest Chief Train
East Lawrence is within 2 miles of Interstate 70, which serves as a commuter route to both Topeka and Kansas City. Located on the northern end of the neighborhood, Amtrak’s Lawrence station is a stop for the Southwest Chief Train. The line makes a stop in Kansas City and goes as far west as Los Angeles. The Lawrence Memorial Hospital west of downtown puts the neighborhood within 2 miles of a major medical facility. For out-of-state flights, many here travel to the Kansas City International Airport about 53 miles east.Important to know
East Lawrence has an overall CAP Index crime score of eight out of 10, double the national average.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Renee Barrett
Renee Barrett
PLATINUM REALTY
(424) 488-1598
52 Total Sales
1 in East Lawrence
$289,000 Price
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Crystal Swearingen
Crystal Swearingen
CRYSTAL CLEAR REALTY
(785) 453-3864
95 Total Sales
4 in East Lawrence
$117K - $538K Price Range
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PATRICK DIPMAN
PATRICK DIPMAN
McGrew Real Estate Inc
(785) 553-7628
89 Total Sales
1 in East Lawrence
$210,000 Price
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Pat Manza
Pat Manza
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Partners Inc.
(913) 423-2807
57 Total Sales
1 in East Lawrence
$174,900 Price
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Chris Schmid
Chris Schmid
MCGREW REAL ESTATE
(785) 538-3447
63 Total Sales
10 in East Lawrence
$185K - $905K Price Range
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Rob Lang
Rob Lang
AT HOME KANSAS
(785) 453-7224
70 Total Sales
1 in East Lawrence
$360,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Centennial Park
Prairie Park Nature Center
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Burcham Park
John Taylor Park
Robinson Park
Prairie Park
South Park
Burroughs Creek Park
Veterans Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Lawrence | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10 | 4 |
| Larceny | 9 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East Lawrence Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Lawrence, Lawrence sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in East Lawrence, Lawrence over the last 12 months is $324,900, up 51% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$334,450
Median Sale Price
$324,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$292,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$495,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$495,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
51%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$238
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
757
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1910
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,298
Significantly below the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,549
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,230
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,268
Median Age
35
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$38,960
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,047
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.3%
College Graduates
60.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.5%
% Population in Labor Force
76.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
87
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
83
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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