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Historic Institutional Building

810 Burke Street Fort Scott, KS 66701

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For Sale
$530,000

COMMERCIAL - Fort Scott, KS

Property size:
25,778 SF
Lot size:
4.30 Acres
Price / SF:
$20.56/SF
Added:
May 26, 2026
Days on Market:
49
Last Refresh:
Jul 13 at 7:06 pm

Property Features for 810 Burke Street

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Standard status
Active
Size
25,778 SF
Lot size
4.30 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount
26091

Utilities

Heating system
Natural Gas

Listing agent Nichole Hamblin License #2017041142

Listing office ReeceNichols Sunflower Joplin 2007 S Sergeant Avenue, Joplin, KS

Listing date May 26, 2026

MLS# 262818

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This for-sale property is a historic institutional building originally constructed as a convent and later used as the home for the nursing program for Fort Scott Community College. The interior features an expansive, versatile arrangement with multiple large rooms, former classrooms, offices, and common areas. Architectural elements include high ceilings and wide corridors, supporting a conversion-friendly base for renovation while maintaining the building’s character.

The property is located at 810 Burke Street in Fort Scott, Kansas, in Bourbon County. It sits on 4.3 acres and contains approximately 25,778 square feet of building area, offering room to reimagine the facility for a future operating plan.

Because the existing footprint includes institutional rooms and circulation designed for educational use, the property may fit a range of adaptive reuse concepts, including multi-family housing, senior living, a boutique hotel, an event venue, professional offices, or a continued education and community-focused facility. For buyers and operators, the combination of a substantial interior layout and established building form provides a practical starting point for redevelopment.

Key Highlights

  • Historically significant landmark building with unique architectural charm and a legacy.
  • Expansive and versatile layout suitable for redevelopment into multi‑family housing, senior living, a boutique hotel, event venue, professional offices, or continued educational use.
  • Solid construction, high ceilings, wide corridors, and institutional‑grade infrastructure provide a strong foundation for renovation.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Schools

Suggested Use

Parking Lot & Garage Pharmacy Bakery (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Gym & Fitness Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Big Box & Wholesale Store Electrical Service Carpet & Flooring Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
School - Large institutional layout with classrooms and offices, suited for redevelopment into education, hospitality, senior living, or multifamily.
Where is this school located?
The property is located at 810 Burke Street Fort Scott, KS.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $530,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historically significant landmark building with unique architectural charm and a legacy.; Expansive and versatile layout suitable for redevelopment into multi‑family housing, senior living, a boutique hotel, event venue, professional offices, or continued educational use.; Solid construction, high ceilings, wide corridors, and institutional‑grade infrastructure provide a strong foundation for renovation.
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