639 Alabama St, Lawrence, KS, 66044
About This Home
Nestled in the heart of Old West Lawrence, this charming 2-story home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and location. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, plus a non-conforming third bedroom or flex space, this home provides versatility for a home office, guest room, hobby space, or additional storage.Inside, you'll find beautiful hardwood floors, an inviting eat-in kitchen, convenient main-level laundry, and over 1,200 square feet of living space filled with timeless charm. Step outside to enjoy the covered front porch, covered back deck, spacious backyard, and storage building—ideal for gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing outdoors.Located just blocks from Downtown Lawrence, parks, shopping, restaurants, and the University of Kansas, this home offers the convenience of in-town living in one of Lawrence's most sought-after historic neighborhoods.Whether you're searching for your first home, a place full of character, or an investment opportunity in Lawrence, Kansas, 639 Alabama Street is ready to welcome you home.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Additional Room
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12x11
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Microwave,Washer,Dryer,Gas Range,Free-Standing Freezer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 10x15
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,202
- Total interior livable area: 1,202 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15x13
Living Room
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15x12
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12x11
Utility Room
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12x11
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0230672504024008020
Features
- Levels: Two Level
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Living area range: 1201 - 1500
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Kansas Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,360 | $16,320 |
| Home Insurance * | $226 | $2,712 |
| Property Taxes | $266 | $3,192 |
| Electricity | $161 | $1,935 |
| Total | $2,013 | $24,156 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Kansas FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Pending sale | $269,000 |
| 2026-08-12 | Contingent | $269,000 |
| 2026-07-16 | Listed for sale | $269,000 |
| 2022-08-12 | Sold | -- |
| 2022-07-24 | Contingent | $219,900 |
| 2022-07-22 | Listed for sale | $219,900 |
| 2015-05-15 | Sold | -- |
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