Own your own piece of history! Vintage home built in 1920 has details not seen in modern houses yet is suitable for today’s lifestyle. This home features 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. Spacious covered front porch to relax on after a long day. Welcoming foyer, large living room and dining room, bright cheery kitchen with granite counters. Newer windows, fresh paint, hardwood floors, and more. Privacy fenced backyard with access to garage. A great value.
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1228 SW Garfield Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
3beds
1,358sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1920
5,150 Acres Lot
$141,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,385 Estimated rent
Home value
$141,600
$125,000 - $157,000
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Spacious covered front porchDining roomBright cheery kitchenNewer windowsHardwood floorsFresh paintGranite counters
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Listed by:
Tracy O'Brien 785-969-1111,
KW One Legacy Partners, LLC,
Lesia McMillin 785-224-4348,
KW One Legacy Partners, LLC
Bought with:
Kelley Hughes, SP00237130
Better Homes and Gardens Real
Source: Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 230612
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 133.1
- Dimensions: 12.1 X 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 162.14
- Dimensions: 13.4 X 12.1
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 111.24
- Dimensions: 10.8 X 10.3
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 163.35
- Dimensions: 13.5 X 12.1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 144.45
- Dimensions: 13.5 X 10.7
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 163.35
- Dimensions: 13.5 X 12.1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Block,Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,358
- Total interior livable area: 1,358 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,358
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Fencing: Fenced,Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 5,150 Acres
- Dimensions: 50 x 103
- Features: Sidewalk
Details
- Parcel number: R14098
- Special conditions: Standard,Arm's Length
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Plaster
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Topeka
- Subdivision: Elmhurst
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2023 | Sold | -- |
Source:  Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #230612 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2023 | Pending sale | $119,900$88/sqft |
Source: Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #230612 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2023 | Price change | $119,900-7.7%$88/sqft |
Source: Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #230612 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $129,900+85.6%$96/sqft |
Source: Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #230612 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #228961 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2023 | Pending sale | $70,000+16.7%$52/sqft |
Source: Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #228961 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2018 | Sold | -- |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2018 | Price change | $59,995-7.7%$44/sqft |
Source: Countrywide Realty #201085 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2017 | Listed for sale | $65,000$48/sqft |
Source: Topeka #198135 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,115 +7.2% | $15,130 +5% |
| 2024 | $1,973 +64.5% | $14,409 +66.3% |
| 2023 | $1,200 +3.4% | $8,663 +7% |
| 2022 | $1,160 +2.5% | $8,096 +10% |
| 2021 | $1,132 | $7,360 +6% |
| 2020 | -- | $6,943 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,038 +25.9% | $6,808 +24.6% |
| 2018 | $825 +7.4% | $5,462 +7.2% |
| 2017 | $768 -12.3% | $5,094 -11.6% |
| 2014 | $876 | $5,761 +125.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $2,553 |
| 2008 | -- | $2,553 |
| 2007 | -- | $2,553 |
| 2006 | -- | $2,553 +5.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $2,415 +16.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $2,070 |
| 2003 | -- | $2,070 |
| 2002 | -- | $2,070 |
| 2000 | -- | $2,070 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Elmhurst
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lowman Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Landon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 5/10Topeka High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lowman Hill Elementary School/USD 501
- Middle: Robinson 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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