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Midcentury Meets
Campus

1506 University Drive  ·  Lawrence, KS 66044

$799,999
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5
Bedrooms
3+2
Full & Half Baths
~3,000
Sq Ft Finished
9,112
Sq Ft Lot
1954
Year Built
1
Car Garage
The Story

A rare address where legacy lives without compromise.

Set along one of Lawrence’s most storied corridors, 1506 University Drive is a study in what it means to live well — steps from the University of Kansas campus, yet removed enough from the ordinary to feel entirely your own. The home’s midcentury bones have been thoughtfully elevated: original wood-paneled rooms, clean geometric lines, and an effortless indoor-outdoor flow that feels both curated and lived-in.

Inside, a fully renovated chef’s kitchen anchors the heart of the home — warm wood cabinetry to the ceiling, white quartz waterfall island, professional-grade appliances, and hardwood floors that glow underfoot. The reimagined primary suite is a private retreat: a generous bedroom paired with a spa-caliber bath featuring double vanity, walk-in shower, soaking tub, and a dedicated walk-in closet.

Beyond the walls, a resort-style saltwater pool commands the rear garden — a crystalline centerpiece around which evenings unfold slowly. String lights, mature oaks, raised garden beds, and a fully fenced yard complete the picture. Whether you arrive for the football Saturdays or the daily ceremony of a morning walk to campus, this home understands exactly who you are.

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Exterior — Sunset
Exterior — Sunset
Exterior — Blue Sky
Exterior — Blue Sky
Exterior — Street View
Exterior — Street View
Exterior — Elevated
Exterior — Elevated
Exterior — Front Detail
Exterior — Front Detail
MCM Front Door
MCM Front Door
Stone Planter Entry
Stone Planter Entry
Covered Porch View
Covered Porch View
Rear Deck
Rear Deck
Rear — Pool View
Rear — Pool View
Side Garden
Side Garden
Aerial Tour

The full picture, from above.

A bird’s-eye view of what makes this address extraordinary — the campus, the saltwater pool, the mature oaks, and the rare on-campus position that sets 1506 apart.

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Property Highlights

Curated for the extraordinary.

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Saltwater Pool
Resort-caliber saltwater pool with concrete deck, string lights, lounge furniture, and raised garden beds — the ultimate Kansas summer backyard.
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On-Campus Location
Rare on-campus address just steps from Allen Fieldhouse, the Hill, and the full energy of the University of Kansas.
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New Kitchen
Fully renovated with warm wood cabinetry, white quartz waterfall island, gas cooktop, double wall ovens, and hardwood floors throughout.
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New Primary Suite
Completely reimagined primary bedroom and spa bath with walk-in shower, soaking tub, double vanity, and dedicated walk-in closet.
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Midcentury Architecture
Authentic 1954 mid-century character: original wood-paneled walls, MCM doors, clean rooflines, and warm hardwood floors throughout.
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Hardwood Floors
Rich hardwood floors throughout the main level, warm with the character that only decades of care can produce.
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Finished Basement
Fully finished lower level with living area, bedroom, bath, flex room, office nook, and laundry — a complete additional living suite.
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Garage & Laundry
Attached 1-car garage with direct access plus dedicated laundry rooms on both the main level and basement.
Dimensions & Specs

Every square foot, accounted for.

2022 architect-designed addition  ·  Adams Architects, Lawrence KS  ·  Permit DR-22-00013

2,025 Main Level SF
~1,000 Finished Basement SF
~3,000 Total Finished SF
15′×30′ Saltwater Pool
~1,295 Outdoor Living SF
Primary Suite2022 Architect-Designed Addition
  • Primary Bedroom14′-2″ × 15′-5″
  • TV / Sitting Room15′-5″ × 14′-2″
  • Walk-In Closet12′-7″ deep
  • Primary Bath96″ double vanity
  • Glass Shower3′ × 5′
  • Dedicated LaundryAdjacent to suite
Main LevelLiving, Kitchen & Bedrooms
  • Kitchen~22′ × 10′
  • Living Room18′-0″ × 13′-6″
  • Mudroom / Storage10′-3″ × 13′-6″
  • Bedroom 214′-0″ × 12′-3″
  • Bedroom 313′-6″ × 12′-3″
  • Bedroom 4~13′-0″ × 12′-0″
  • Garage24′-0″ × 11′-7″
Outdoor LivingPool, Decks & Patio
  • In-Ground Pool15′ × 30′ (450 SF)
  • Pool Concrete Patio~680 SF
  • Elevated Wood Deck~415 SF
  • Poolside Sun Deck~200 SF
  • Pool Heater Gas LineHeated
  • Triple-Panel Slider9′-0″ to deck

All dimensions from 2022 architectural drawings by Adams Architects (R21.049.05)  ·  Buyer to verify independently

The Location

Where the Jayhawk spirit is home.

University Drive is not simply an address — it is a front-row seat to the heartbeat of Lawrence. Positioned just steps from the University of Kansas campus, this corridor hums with rare energy: the pageantry of game days, the intellectual cadence of a great university town, and the natural beauty of one of Kansas’s most beloved hilltop settings.

Beyond the campus boundary, downtown Lawrence’s award-winning arts district, acclaimed restaurants, and vibrant Mass Street corridor are minutes away. Hillcrest Elementary is 0.4 miles, Lawrence West Middle is under a mile, and Lawrence Free State High School (rated 8/10) is a short drive.

KU CampusAllen Fieldhouse Mass StreetWalk Score 55 Bike Score 67Top-Rated Schools
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Allen Fieldhouse
Home of Kansas Basketball · The Phog
0.4 mi
~8 min walk
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Memorial Stadium
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
0.6 mi
~12 min walk
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KU Campus Core
Wescoe Hall, Strong Hall, The Hill
0.2 mi
~4 min walk
Campus proximity aerial
University of Kansas  ·  Property visible in lower frame
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