This charming West Hills home - built in 1938 - is a rare find adjacent to KU. Remodeled/modernized in last several years - SS appliances & granite in kitchen. Upgraded plumbing/wiring/hvac/humidifier. Beautiul wood floors. Huge deck/water pond/nice landscaping/ sprinkler. Laundry hookups in master & basement. The Seller finished attic area adding 300 addtl sq/ft. Great home on campus and close to DT, shopping/entertainment. FYI: Neighborhood covenants do not allow renting properties on this street.
Sunflower MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #194209
Apr 3, 2017
Listed
$550,000
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 2, 2010
Sold
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Public Records
Apr 4, 2006
Sold
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Public Records
Jun 14, 2004
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,402 (+2.7%)
$13,800 + $76,469
$90,269
2024
$11,100 (+15.8%)
$13,800 + $76,469
$90,269
2023
$9,587 (+7.0%)
$8,625 + $65,228
$73,853
2022
$8,963 (+13.9%)
$8,625 + $65,228
$73,853
2021
$7,872 (+3.5%)
$6,900 + $51,733
$58,633
2020
$7,603 (+0.1%)
$6,900 + $51,733
$58,633
2019
$7,595 (−8.5%)
$6,900 + $50,025
$56,925
2018
$8,297 (+2.4%)
$6,672 + $50,253
$56,925
2017
$8,105 (+7.0%)
$6,324 + $53,281
$59,605
2016
$7,572 (−0.8%)
$6,324 + $53,281
$59,605
2015
$7,636 (+6.6%)
$6,900 + $51,267
$58,167
2014
$7,164
$8,970 + $46,610
$55,580
Tax history for 1503 Stratford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,402 (+2.7%)
$13,800 + $76,469
$90,269
2024
$11,100 (+15.8%)
$13,800 + $76,469
$90,269
2023
$9,587 (+7.0%)
$8,625 + $65,228
$73,853
2022
$8,963 (+13.9%)
$8,625 + $65,228
$73,853
2021
$7,872 (+3.5%)
$6,900 + $51,733
$58,633
2020
$7,603 (+0.1%)
$6,900 + $51,733
$58,633
2019
$7,595 (−8.5%)
$6,900 + $50,025
$56,925
2018
$8,297 (+2.4%)
$6,672 + $50,253
$56,925
2017
$8,105 (+7.0%)
$6,324 + $53,281
$59,605
2016
$7,572 (−0.8%)
$6,324 + $53,281
$59,605
2015
$7,636 (+6.6%)
$6,900 + $51,267
$58,167
2014
$7,164
$8,970 + $46,610
$55,580
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
3,448
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Douglas County
APN
0230673603012002000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R-2
Residential Low Density 2 District
The purpose of the R-2 district is to accommodate residential development on medium-sized lots in established neighborhoods, plus a limited number of related civic uses, while ensuring compatibility with surrounding patterns of development. This district may be used as a transition between large-lot residential development and small-lot residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Library
Recreation
Agriculture-Cropland
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
Appliances: Humidifier, Bar Fridge, Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Marble
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Masonry
Room Information
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Fenced, Perimeter
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: Landscaping
Schools Information
Elementary School: Hillcrest
High School: Free State
Location Information
Subdivision Name: West Hills
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,448
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Douglas County
APN: 0230673603012002000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: Main: 785-841-4500
Around this home
Schools
Hillcrest Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Lawrence West Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Lawrence Free State High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 110° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lawrence, KS • 66044
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$796,000 – $963,000
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