Looking to live in a laid-back community with small-town charm? This beautiful historic home, known as the second home ever built in Topeka, is full of character and timeless appeal. Situated on a large corner lot with a fenced private backyard, you can spend your summer days relaxing in the 12x26 above-ground pool or enjoying peaceful evenings outdoors. Step back in time as you enter this turn-of-the-century gem featuring original wood pocket doors, a stunning staircase in the foyer, and all the charm of the early 1900s. Start your mornings with a cup of coffee on the wraparound front porch while watching the horses and buggies wander by, giving you that true small-town feeling. If you’ve been dreaming of charm, history, and a slower pace of life, this home may be exactly what you’ve been searching for.
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Price cut: $9.1K (6/17)
$229,900
226 S Main St, Topeka, IN 46571
4beds
2,804sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
0.28 Acres Lot
$219,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced private backyardWraparound front porchOriginal wood pocket doorsLarge corner lot
- 40 days |
- 900 |
- 45 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bonnie L Miller 260-894-2202,
eXp Realty, LLC
Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202619059
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 352
- Dimensions: 22 x 16
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven Hook Up Gas, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Entrance Foyer, Natural Woodwork, Stand Up Shower, Tub/Shower Combination, Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Laminate
- Doors: Pocket Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments, Blinds
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,818
- Total interior livable area: 2,804 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,790
- Finished area below ground: 1,014
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch Covered
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 100X120
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, City/Town/Suburb, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 441236200000.016008
- Zoning: U1
- Zoning description: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal,Slate,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: NIPSCO
- Gas: NIPSCO
- Sewer: City
- Water: City
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: HVAC, Water Heater
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Topeka
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $167,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,717
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Estimated market value
$219,800
$209,000 - $231,000
$1,614/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $229,900-3.8% |
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| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,000+335.3% |
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| 5/13/2012 | Listing removed | $54,900$20/sqft |
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| 2/12/2012 | Listed for sale | $54,900$20/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,589 +16.6% | $167,200 -1.1% |
| 2024 | $1,363 +3.2% | $169,100 +2.7% |
| 2023 | $1,321 +12% | $164,600 +11.6% |
| 2022 | $1,179 +34.5% | $147,500 +14.4% |
| 2021 | $877 +3.8% | $128,900 +20.7% |
| 2020 | $845 -5.7% | $106,800 +1.4% |
| 2019 | $895 -1.1% | $105,300 -2% |
| 2018 | $905 +1.9% | $107,500 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $888 +2.8% | $105,700 -3% |
| 2016 | $864 -2% | $109,000 +2.8% |
| 2014 | $882 -3% | $106,000 -0.7% |
| 2013 | $909 -1% | $106,800 -0.2% |
| 2012 | $918 -8.5% | $107,000 +2.6% |
| 2011 | $1,003 -16.2% | $104,300 -12.9% |
| 2009 | $1,197 +18.6% | $119,700 +11.9% |
| 2006 | $1,009 | $107,000 +19.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $89,700 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 46571
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Topeka Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Westview Jr-Sr High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 4.7 mi
- 8/10Westview Elementary SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 4.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Topeka
- Middle: Westview Jr/Sr
- High: Westview Jr/Sr
- District: Westview School Corp.
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- Indiana
- Lagrange County
- Topeka
- 46571
- 226 S Main St
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