Neighborhoods in Lawrence, KS

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Gateway

Gateway is a portal to Lawrence’s future. This neighborhood tucked into the northwestern corner of the city is among the communities that has been gradually built up over the past several years as Lawrence continues its westward expansion. The neighborhood has groups of contemporary suburban houses and modern apartment complexes set against a
- Average Value
  
  $550K
- List Price
  
  $389K - $575K
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  1 Listing
Gateway
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West Lawrence

West Lawrence was once the name of the historic neighborhood that bordered downtown Lawrence, Kansas. However, that community of prominent Victorian and early 20th-century architecture formally became Old West Lawrence as the college town expanded. In turn, the suburban subdivisions that overtook the rural plains on the western end of the city
- Average Value
  
  $526K
- List Price
  
  $324K - $1.5M
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  25 Listings
West Lawrence
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Scenic Riverway

Scenic Riverway lies in the vicinity of where Kansans say the Civil War truly started. Today, this community bordered by Lecompton and Lawrence is a rural haven consisting of swaths of farmland and dirt roads. “Part of it is river bottomland and the other part of it is very much like the Ozarks. That’s what it reminds me of. It’s very hilly and
- Average Value
  
  $459K
- List Price
  
  $387K - $2.3M
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  3 Listings
Scenic Riverway
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Western Hills

Western Hills provides more breathing room than many other neighborhoods in Lawrence, Kansas. “The larger lots are by far the number one reason people move here,” says Peggy Johnson, president of the Western Hills Neighborhood Association. “You just don’t see those very often. I don’t know of any other place within city limits that has lot sizes
- Average Value
  
  $415K
- List Price
  
  $398K - $618K
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  0 Listings
Western Hills
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Old West Lawrence

Old West Lawrence was a victim of one of the most infamous incidents in Kansas history. In 1863, William Quantrill led pro-slavery fighters on a raid of the free-state stronghold of Lawrence. While Old West Lawrence lost many houses during the attack, a few survived. These mid-1800s houses can be seen across the neighborhood’s east end and
- Average Value
  
  $408K
- List Price
  
  $155K - $961K
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  7 Listings
Old West Lawrence
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Hillcrest

Although the row of Greek life houses to its east might suggest otherwise, Hillcrest is home to a large number of non-student residents. This neighborhood bordering the University of Kansas has drawn buyers attracted to its large collection of post-World War II houses. “It’s just the type of home in the Hillcrest area. It’s geared more for younger
- Average Value
  
  $403K
- List Price
  
  $271K - $584K
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  0 Listings
Hillcrest
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Quail Run

Quail Run is one of the gateways to West Lawrence. Residents who opt to live on this half of the city do so for its modern housing options and quieter lifestyle--away from the densely packed, student-crowded communities of downtown and the University of Kansas. Thomas Howe, an associate broker with McGrew Real Estate, describes Quail Run as “A
- Average Value
  
  $397K
- List Price
  
  $200K - $587K
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  1 Listing
Quail Run
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University Place

Pioneers once passed through what is now University Place as they journeyed westward on the Oregon Trail. Today, the neighborhood is one of several destinations for those who want to live close to the University of Kansas. “It’s a nice neighborhood that’s actually on the south border of the KU campus,” says Dennis Brown, a long-time city resident
- Average Value
  
  $378K
- List Price
  
  $260K - $485K
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  2 Listings
University Place
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Oread

This neighborhood with a name rooted in Greek mythology draws those looking to live between Lawrence’s biggest attractions. Oread borders both the University of Kansas to the west and downtown Lawrence to the east. The downtown puts many here within walking distance of an eclectic lineup of shops, eateries, watering holes and even a vintage movie
- Average Value
  
  $368K
- List Price
  
  $245K - $807K
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  1 Listing
Oread
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Monterey

Parts of Lawrence stand out for their old-fashioned charm, but Monterey is a community for those who want a more contemporary setting. “There are newer homes here, than what you’ll see in Deerfield,” says Beth Ham, a Realtor with Realty Executives, referencing Monterey’s neighboring community. “It’s closer to the west part of town where you’re
- Average Value
  
  $360K
- List Price
  
  $294K - $383K
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  0 Listings
Monterey
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Deerfield

Some say “park like” is an accurate way to describe Deerfield. Groups of trees not only line the streets, but can be found clustered behind houses where they can appear to turn backyards into tiny forests. Although some may not like the upkeep these kinds of lots require, much of Deerfield’s buyer pool enjoys the neighborhood’s natural scenery.
- Average Value
  
  $343K
- List Price
  
  $290K - $513K
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  1 Listing
Deerfield
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Prairie Meadows

Prairie Meadows is a bedroom community that promotes active lifestyles. Home to the 31-acre Holcom Park, this south Lawrence neighborhood also features a recreation center that is free and open to all Lawrence and Douglas County residents. During the week, many Prairie Meadows residents walk to the facility for a racquetball match or some strength
- Average Value
  
  $337K
- List Price
  
  $220K - $420K
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  1 Listing
Prairie Meadows
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Perry Park

“Dad” Perry Park was affectionately named after a Lawrence-area teacher and coach considered the father of gymnastics in Kansas. Today, this 45-acre park is the heart of the Perry Park neighborhood, which shares the same name. Serving as a hub of activity, here youth attend soccer practices during the summer or sled down its snow-covered hill
- Average Value
  
  $317K
- List Price
  
  $209K - $380K
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  0 Listings
Perry Park
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Sunset Hills

Sunset Hills accommodates those looking for a neighborhood that has both old-fashioned charm and promotes an active lifestyle. One of the community's biggest appeals is Centennial Park, a lush hilly green space with terraced limestone cliffs. Known as one of the largest parks in all of Lawrence, Kansas, this site teems with activity. “It has a
- Average Value
  
  $306K
- List Price
  
  $125K - $637K
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  4 Listings
Sunset Hills
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Barker

Houses ranging from a handful of 19th century Italianates to quaint cottages built between the early and mid-20th century fill Lawrence’s Barker neighborhood. The generational charm of these homes appeals to many, and the community works diligently to maintain its distinct character. “They take a lot of pride in how their yards look,” says Chris
- Average Value
  
  $303K
- List Price
  
  $175K - $565K
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  2 Listings
Barker
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Indian Hills

Some consider Indian Hills one of the most conveniently placed neighborhoods in Lawrence. “It used to be the central part of town. Within a 2 mile radius, you got a lot of shopping,” says John Huntington, a Realtor with McGrew Real Estate, who previously lived in Indian Hills and still owns a house there. This neighborhood sits right between the
- Average Value
  
  $301K
- List Price
  
  $250K - $386K
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  2 Listings
Indian Hills
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Park Hill

Park Hill is a south Lawrence neighborhood on the doorstep of Haskell Indian Nations University, the only 4-year institution in the world that serves an entirely Native American population. Park Hill's proximity to Haskell means direct access to unique cultural events like Native American art markets and fall and spring powwows on the vast open
- Average Value
  
  $287K
- List Price
  
  $202K - $374K
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  0 Listings
Park Hill
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Centennial

Centennial is a Lawrence neighborhood with mid-20th century character, but it also boasts the creative quirks of that era. The neighborhood enjoys structures like the Dean House, which easily stands out with its double hyperbolic paraboloid roof. A mature canopy and many diligently maintained lots add to the neighborhood’s Atomic Age traits.
- Average Value
  
  $286K
- List Price
  
  $189K - $565K
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  1 Listing
Centennial
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East Lawrence

East Lawrence sits a few blocks east of downtown Lawrence with its dense, eclectic mix of shops and eateries alongside Massachusetts Street. “You get to see more of the historical side of Lawrence when you’re on that side of town,” says Victoria Perdue, team leader for Keller Williams Integrity’s Complete Home Advisors team, who’s made sales in
- Average Value
  
  $284K
- List Price
  
  $144K - $607K
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  6 Listings
East Lawrence
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Prairie Park

The nature center that shares its name with Prairie Park was once just woodlands and dirt trails. Today, however, the 100-acre preserve is now one of the most popular sites within the neighborhood, offering residents amenities like a lake, nature trails and a wildlife facility that's home to prairie dogs and birds of prey. Dennis Brown, former
- Average Value
  
  $284K
- List Price
  
  $181K - $392K
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  2 Listings
Prairie Park
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North Lawrence

North Lawrence was once the city of Jefferson, which in the mid-19th century provided the timber to help build Lawrence. Although it was annexed over 150 years ago, this neighborhood separated from the rest of Lawrence by the Kansas River still views itself as its own little town. “We’re one of a kind. We’re sand rats,” says Ted Boyle, president
- Average Value
  
  $251K
- List Price
  
  $125K - $502K
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  4 Listings
North Lawrence
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Pinckney

Lawrence was well known for its role as a free state stronghold during the Civil War, but Pinkney residents long felt uneasy about the neighborhood's name. Once called Pinckney, and spelled with a 'ck,' this name denoted a pro-slavery plantation owner. As such, in 2021 the community voted to change the name to Pinkney the surname of a staunch
- Average Value
  
  $240K
- List Price
  
  $75K - $454K
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  3 Listings
Pinckney
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Brook Creek

A wishing tree leans over East 12th Street, a narrow roadway tucked behind groups of houses in Lawrence’s Brook Creek neighborhood. Numerous tags hang from the twigs and strings tied around the trunk, with a couple of the colorful slips bearing messages about food and staying “wild.” The road leads down to Brook Creek Park, a green space close to
- Average Value
  
  $224K
- List Price
  
  $118K - $467K
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  1 Listing
Brook Creek

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