Private 8.35-acre hillside homesite opportunity in southern Jefferson County, offering the kind of land people hope to find and rarely see at this size: wooded, scenic, usable, and full of possibility. Located along Wellman Road with convenient access to the Highway 59 / US-24 corridor and I-70/Kansas Turnpike, this rural residential property features mature trees, rolling terrain, valley views, a private pond, a barn/outbuilding, a long driveway, established access, rural water, a newer septic system, and propane heat. The setting feels tucked into the countryside while remaining an easy drive to Lawrence, McLouth, Perry, Oskaloosa, Tonganoxie, and surrounding communities. The existing 1945 farmhouse-style home needs significant renovation and is being sold as-is. However, unlike raw land, the property already includes an existing residence, utilities, a driveway, and established access, giving buyers a practical starting point as they consider renovations, land improvements, or future homesite possibilities. Bring your builder, vision, and due diligence. Buyer to verify all zoning, building, rental, outbuilding, pond, septic, utility, and future-use options with Jefferson County and applicable authorities.
Under contract/taking bu
$165,000
1568 Wellman Rd, Lawrence, KS 66044
3beds
1,480sqft
Rural Residential, Residential
Built in 1945
8.35 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$111/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rolling terrainPrivate pondExisting residenceEstablished accessLong drivewayMature treesValley views
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
MARCIE WAINRIGHT 785-766-8915,
PLATINUM REALTY,
Deanna Dibble 785-393-9359,
PLATINUM REALTY
Source: LBORMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 165872
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Windows: Single Pane, Double Pane Windows, Storm Window(s), Wood Frames
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Walk-Up Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,480
- Total interior livable area: 1,480 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Other – See Remarks
Features
- Levels: 1.5 Level
- Fencing: Partial,Wire
Lot
- Size: 8.35 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: One
- Parcel number: 2272500000002000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Rural Residential, Residential
Materials
- Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural
- Utilities for property: Electricity
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lawrence
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $111/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $153,970
- Annual tax amount: $1,966
- Date on market: 8/30/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,New Loan
- Ownership type: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2026 | Contingent | $165,000$111/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000$111/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,966 | $17,707 +7.9% |
| 2024 | -- | $16,403 +9.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $14,922 +10.6% |
| 2022 | -- | $13,488 +13.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $11,926 +6.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $11,187 +4.9% |
| 2019 | -- | $10,660 +3% |
| 2018 | -- | $10,350 +4% |
| 2017 | -- | $9,952 +2% |
| 2016 | -- | $9,756 -4% |
| 2015 | -- | $10,161 +8.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $9,341 -0.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $9,367 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | $9,637 |
| 2008 | -- | $9,637 |
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