Timeless character offered in this classic three bedroom, one and a half bath home on a prominent corner lot in the Elmhurst neighborhood. Classic features include beautiful original woodwork and floors, a stout brick woodburning fireplace, a beautiful staircase, a beamed ceiling and a window seat in the formal dining room. You will be surprised by the updated kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances, the updated bathroom, and main floor laundry. This home offers a private driveway off College Avenue PLUS a two car detached garage off SW 12th Street. Great outdoor space on the large covered front porch and in the fenced in yard offering an impressive Bur Oak tree. The walk-up attic offers amazing storage or even space for future expansion. All this with a location close to Washburn University, the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, downtown Topeka, and just three blocks from Boswell Square Park. Sewer, roof, furnace, AC, hot water heater and interior waterlines all replaced within the past 10 years!
Pending
$165,000
1197 SW College Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
3beds
1,810sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1913
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$91/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 17 days
- 809
- 67
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Grant Sourk 785-231-6957,
Kirk & Cobb, Inc.
Source: Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 246096
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10X13
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 14X15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 10X16.8
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 325
- Dimensions: 13X25
Heating
- 90 + Efficiency
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Cable TV Available
- Laundry: Main Level, Separate Room
Features
- Sheetrock
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Block,Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,810
- Total interior livable area: 1,810 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,810
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Extra Parking, Auto Garage Opener(s)
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Fencing: Wood,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 125
- Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk
Details
- Parcel number: R13797
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Plaster
- Roof: Architectural Style
Condition
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Elmhurst
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Topeka
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $91/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $138,720
- Annual tax amount: $2,239
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Pending sale | $165,000$91/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000+289.2%$91/sqft |
Source: Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #246096 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,100+10%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2019 | Listing removed | $1,000$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,000$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2018 | Sold | -- |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2018 | Listed for sale | $42,400-37.1%$23/sqft |
Source: Michelle O'Connor Real Estate #201013 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2017 | Listing removed | $67,462$37/sqft |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2017 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 11/7/2007 | Sold | -- |
Source: Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #142200 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,239 +4.9% | $15,953 +3% |
| 2024 | $2,134 +3.1% | $15,489 +7% |
| 2023 | $2,069 +11.6% | $14,475 +15% |
| 2022 | $1,854 +8.7% | $12,587 +15% |
| 2021 | $1,706 | $10,945 +5% |
| 2020 | -- | $10,424 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,581 +3% | $10,219 +3% |
| 2018 | $1,536 +1.8% | $9,921 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,508 -0.1% | $9,727 |
| 2014 | $1,510 | $9,727 -4% |
| 2010 | -- | $10,132 |
| 2008 | -- | $10,132 +5.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $9,568 |
| 2006 | -- | $9,568 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $9,292 +5.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $8,832 +3.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $8,533 +4.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $8,200 +10.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $7,406 |
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Neighborhood: Elmhurst
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lowman Hill Elementary School/USD 501
- Middle: Landon Middle School/USD 501
- High: Topeka High School/USD 501
Source: Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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