PRICE UPDATED TO REFLECT COMPLETED RENOVATION! Renovations underway on this home that was once known as the Jefferson County Poor Farm. Back in the day you could live and work there to earn your keep. Then in the latter years it became an elite retirement center. Main level has 11 foot ceilings, upstairs and basement have 9 foot ceilings and loads of daylight streaming in. There is a old kitchen, one bath and a living room that has not been renovated but currently being used to store the items for reno for the home. Much of the original wood trim and doors remain. Working dumb-waiter. Majority of the home has new sheetrock in place and some nice renovations have been happening. All new windows. Brand new septic tank and newer lateral fields (8 to 10 years old). This home could be a showstopper with some of the beauty and character of the past mixed in. HOME IS UNDERGOING RENOVATION AND PRICED AS COMPLETED. You can still make an offer to purchase the home as is or the general contractor is for hire to help complete the work on the home if you so desire. All items in house for the renovation such as the bathtub, sinks, toilets, insulation, etc. remain with the home unless the buyer does not want them and contractor will take with him. If the county would allow it could be a beautiful wedding venue, or bed and breakfast, endless possibilities. Buyer would need to check with county to determine that. Acreage has open areas with views and has some wooded areas too. No gravel roads and a beautiful drive. Construction loan or cash is necessary for purchase. Schedule your showing today!
Est. $2,415 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 16010 Fairview Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
May 26, 2026
Sold
—
Heartland MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2576896
May 22, 2026
Sold
*
Apr 10, 2026
Pending
—
Dec 9, 2025
Price Changed
$575,000
$116/sq ft
Oct 10, 2025
Price Changed
$375,000
$76/sq ft
Sep 23, 2025
Listed
$387,000
$78/sq ft
Lawrence MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1
Dec 9, 2025
Price Changed
$575,000
$116/sq ft
Oct 10, 2025
Price Changed
$375,000
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 9, 2025
Sold
—
Heartland MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2502833
Nov 8, 2024
Sold
*
Oct 2, 2024
Pending
—
Oct 2, 2024
Relisted
—
Sep 28, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Aug 17, 2024
Pending
—
Aug 2, 2024
Listed
$199,500
$40/sq ft
+71
Come put your own design and dreams into this home that was once known as the Jefferson County Poor Farm. You could live and work there to earn your keep. Then in the latter years it became an elite retirement center. Main level has 11 foot ceilings, 9 foot in basement and 9 foot upstairs and loads of daylight streaming in. Currently zoned as residential. There is a kitchen, one bath and a living room that was also used as a bedroom while the sellers lived there. Much of the original wood trim and doors remain . Dumwaiter on top level was working but recently has stopped moving but you can hear the motor still working its just not engaging. Most of the lathe and plaster walls and been removed but 2 x4framed walls remain and some have new sheetrock in place. Brand new septic tank, and lateral field were put into place before current sellers bought the home. Sellers never used the new system. New septic would need to be hooked up to the sewer drain. Current sellers used the old system that was still working. This could be a showstopper home with some time and love put into it. Or as long as the county would allow it could be a beautiful wedding venue, or bed and breakfast, endless possibilities. Buyer would need to check with county. It may be contingent upon a conditional use permit. Acreage has open areas with views and has some wooded areas too. No gravel roads and a beautiful drive.
Directions: Coming from Lawrence turn right on Wellman Road across from Midland Junction continue until Fairview Road then turn left on Fairview then home is on the right.
Community Information
Maintenance Provided YN: 0
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,962
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.08 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Jefferson County
APN: 044-128-27-0-00-00-017.00-0
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Attribution Contact: 785-218-0406
Green Information
Direction Faces: South
Home Information
Living Area: 4962
Age Description: 101 Years/More
Floor Plan Features: 2 Stories
Around this home
Schools
Oskaloosa Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
Oskaloosa Jr-Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
18% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 17 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Oskaloosa, KS • 66066
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$426,000 – $515,000
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Property information provided by Heartland MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.