Once in a blue moon, one of the fabulous early 20th century homes in the College Hill neighborhood near Washburn University comes on the market. This is one of those fabulous homes. It was designed by renown Topeka architect W. E. Glover and completed in 1926 on a wide, tree-lined street just blocks from what was then Washburn College. College Avenue was much wider than other streets to accommodate the street cars of the era and was shaded by tall, arching elm trees. The home is home is a picture-perfect example of the two-story brick Colonial Revival style. Center hall with a switchback staircase to the second floor, perfect window symmetry as viewed from the exterior, high roof, dormers, back stairway from the kitchen area to the second floor, butler's pantry and so much more. The main floor has living and dining rooms, the updated kitchen with laundry in a closet, a sunroom and what was the side screened porch now finished as interior space. All four bedrooms, one of which is a sleeping porch, are located on the second floor. The primary bedroom has an en suite bath with a jet tub as well as a low threshold shower. The backyard wood deck and mature, low maintenance landscaping complete the exterior appeal. The home is located just a few blocks from Washburn University which offers more than university level classes--the Sunflower Music Festival, art and music summer camps, libraries, sports games, concerts, plays, art exhibits, lectures and walking paths just to name a few of the many opportunities. Don't hesitate to become the next chapter in this home's exceptional story. Some photos are digitally staged.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (7/18)
$339,900
1417 SW College Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
4beds
3,218sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1926
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$106/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature low maintenance landscapingWide tree-lined streetTall arching elm treesUpdated kitchenPerfect window symmetryLaundry in a closetHigh roof
- 82 days
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Listed by:
Annette Harper 785-633-9146,
Coldwell Banker American Home,
Dee Anderson 785-220-4232,
Coldwell Banker American Home
Source: Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 245002
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Formal Living Room, Sun Room, Primary Bath, 1st Fl Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 243.83
- Dimensions: 17'5 x 14'
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 183.29
- Dimensions: 13'10 x 13'3
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 15'8 x 9'6 sleeping porch
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 85
- Dimensions: 10' x 8'6
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9'5 x 8'6 mud room
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 246.13
- Dimensions: 16'6 x 14'11
Family room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14' x 11'9 sun room
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13'10x11'7+8'6x5'8
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 405.99
- Dimensions: 26'11 x15'1
Recreation room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 22'8 x 7'10 side porch
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
- Laundry: Main Level, In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Other
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Two, Non Functional, Master Bedroom, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,218
- Total interior livable area: 3,218 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,218
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Extra Parking, Auto Garage Opener(s)
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 150
- Features: Sidewalk
Details
- Parcel number: R44140
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Roof: Architectural Style
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: College Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Topeka
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $106/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $253,710
- Annual tax amount: $4,238
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 83 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2026 | Price change | $339,900-2.9%$106/sqft |
Source:  Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #245002 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,900$109/sqft |
Source: Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #245002 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,238 +4.8% | $29,177 +3% |
| 2024 | $4,046 +4.7% | $28,327 +7% |
| 2023 | $3,865 +11.5% | $26,474 +15% |
| 2022 | $3,468 +9.8% | $23,021 +15% |
| 2021 | $3,158 | $20,018 +5% |
| 2020 | -- | $19,065 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,931 +2.9% | $18,691 +3% |
| 2018 | $2,847 -0.2% | $18,147 |
| 2017 | $2,853 -6.5% | $18,147 -6.3% |
| 2014 | $3,053 | $19,375 -4% |
| 2010 | -- | $20,183 |
| 2008 | -- | $20,183 |
| 2007 | -- | $20,183 +3.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $19,504 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $18,941 +4.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $18,159 +5% |
| 2003 | -- | $17,296 +4% |
| 2002 | -- | $16,629 +10.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $15,008 |
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Neighborhood: College Hill
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Randolph 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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