Prairie Crest Reserve offers 20 acres M/L of scenic Douglas County countryside, ideally located just 10 miles southwest of Lawrence, Kansas, with convenient access from N 900 Road. This thoughtfully sized tract presents an excellent opportunity to build a country home while enjoying the openness, privacy, and natural beauty that define rural Kansas living.
The property is currently under cultivation, providing a clean and open canvas well suited for a custom residence, shop, and outdoor living spaces. Gently rolling terrain creates elevation changes that enhance scenic views and allow flexibility in home placement. The layout supports a variety of building styles, from a classic farmhouse to a modern country estate, while maintaining strong functionality for everyday rural living.
Along the southern portion of the property, a timbered draw adds a natural feature that brings visual interest...
Along the southern portion of the property, a timbered draw adds a natural feature that brings visual interest and character without limiting the usability of the acreage. This area provides seasonal color, natural shelter, and a quiet backdrop to the property, while contributing to the overall sense of privacy and connection to the surrounding landscape.
Rural water and electric utilities are nearby, simplifying future development planning. Access is provided by well-maintained county roads, offering ease of travel while preserving a peaceful, rural setting. Simple protective covenants are in place to help maintain the quality, consistency, and long-term appeal of the area.
Prairie Crest Reserve is ideally sized for those seeking more space than a typical acreage property without the management demands of a large farm. There is ample room for a home, outbuildings, gardens, or hobby livestock, while still preserving open views and separation from neighboring properties. The tract allows for thoughtful site planning to maximize privacy, drainage, and orientation to the landscape.
Located in one of northeast Kansas’s most desirable rural corridors, the property offers the rare combination of build-ready characteristics, scenic surroundings, and proximity to town. Lawrence, Baldwin City, and Clinton Lake are all within easy reach, providing access to shopping, dining, recreation, and employment while allowing you to return home to wide-open skies and quiet evenings.
Prairie Crest Reserve represents an exceptional opportunity to create a rural homesite in Douglas County that balances natural beauty, practical usability, and long-term value. Whether you plan to build immediately or hold the property as a future homesite, this tract offers the setting, size, and location to support a wide range of rural living visions.
A neighboring 11.5± acre parcel is also available should you desire a smaller tract.
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Research Parcel InformationSouth on 59 Hwy out of Lawrence, west on N 1200 Rd (458), continue to E 650 Rd then turn south, after .5 mi, turn west on N 900 Rd. Property will be on south side of the road.