Step inside and explore the story of one of Herington's historic homes. Built around 1881, this is more than just an old house — it's confirmed to be the former home of Monroe D. Herington himself, the man the city was named after. Owning it means owning a real piece of the town's earliest history, and the best part is you don't have to sacrifice comfort to do it. The home has been thoughtfully updated over the years without losing what makes it special. On the main level you'll find updated electrical with a newer panel, rewiring through much of the house, and all-new plumbing, plus a tankless water heater for modern efficiency. The kitchen and bathrooms have been refreshed with a clean, neutral look that lets the home's original character shine rather than compete with it. And that character is everywhere — tall ceilings, oversized windows, natural light pouring in, and generously sized rooms that reflect the kind of craftsmanship you just don't see in newer construction. It's a home that respects its past while quietly delivering everything today's buyers expect. Herington offers small-town peace with easy access to the bigger picture: Fort Riley is about 33 miles away, Manhattan and K-State are roughly 42 miles out, and Wichita is around 75 miles down the road. So you get the quiet, plus the convenience.
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Price cut: $10K (10/12)
$289,000
215 W Main St, Herington, KS 67449
4beds
1,879sqft
Single Family Onsite Built
Built in 1881
0.37 Acres Lot
$295,500 Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 20 days
- 359
- 22
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carol Otis 316-648-6375,
Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
Source: SCKMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 679607
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Luxury Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16X13
Kitchen
- Description: Luxury Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20x13
Living room
- Description: Luxury Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Area: 600
- Dimensions: 20x30
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room, 220 equipment
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Cellar
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,879 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,879
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: RV Access/Parking, Attached
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Balcony, Guttering - ALL
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: Standard
Details
- Parcel number: 0052611203033004000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Onsite Built
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: None, Cellar
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1881
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas Available
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Jogging Path
- Subdivision: NONE LISTED ON TAX RECORD
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Herington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $154/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $68,510
- Annual tax amount: $1,443
- Date on market: 9/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 107 days
- Ownership: Corporate non-REO
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$295,500
$281,000 - $310,000
$1,190/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,502 +2.9% | $7,879 +5% |
| 2024 | $1,460 -18.4% | $7,504 -14.1% |
| 2023 | $1,789 +10.5% | $8,735 +11% |
| 2022 | $1,619 | $7,869 +8% |
| 2021 | -- | $7,285 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $1,529 | $7,155 +0.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $7,149 +8.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $6,581 +4.8% |
| 2017 | -- | $6,279 -3.3% |
| 2016 | -- | $6,491 -0.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $6,496 -10% |
| 2014 | -- | $7,217 -1.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $7,315 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 67449
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Herington
- Middle: Herington
- High: Herington
Source: SCKMLS 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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