Well-maintained 4 bedroom, 3 full bath ranch home in Topeka's Southern Hills neighborhood, freshened up with new flooring and fresh paint throughout. The main level offers a spacious primary suite with a large walk-in closet and en-suite bath featuring both a shower and a soaking tub, along with two additional bedrooms and a second full bathroom. The finished, walkout basement -- accessible through the attached two-car garage -- includes a fourth bedroom, a third full bath, and a large combined living/laundry area, ideal as a guest suite, home office, or extra living space. Some original finishes remain, offering an opportunity to add your own updates over time. A ramped front entry and a small covered sunroom provide easy, low-maintenance access at the front of the home. Situated on a quarter-acre lot and zoned R1, in the Topeka Public Schools district (Ross Elementary, Eisenhower Middle, Highland Park High). Bring your ideas and make it your own -- schedule a showing today!
For sale
$189,900
400 SE 38th St, Topeka, KS 66609
4beds
2,236sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1973
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$85/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Small covered sunroomAttached two-car garageSpacious primary suiteQuarter-acre lotLarge walk-in closetFinished walkout basementRamped front entry
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Listed by:
Rick Davis 785-546-6273,
Brickhaven.RealEstate, LLC
Source: Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 246311
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bath, Rec Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 150.69
- Dimensions: 12'11"x11'8"
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 130.23
- Dimensions: 11'9"x11'1"
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 118.83
- Dimensions: 10'4"x11'6"
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 174.03
- Dimensions: 11'8"x14'11"
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- 8' Ceiling
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Concrete,Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,236
- Total interior livable area: 2,236 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,456
- Finished area below ground: 780
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 12250
Details
- Parcel number: R38746
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm
- Subdivision: Southern Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Topeka
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $85/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $143,090
- Annual tax amount: $2,315
- Date on market: 8/28/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,900$85/sqft |
Source:  Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #246311 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,315 +6% | $16,456 +4% |
| 2024 | $2,184 +2.2% | $15,823 +6% |
| 2023 | $2,137 +10.6% | $14,927 +14% |
| 2022 | $1,933 +8.8% | $13,094 +15% |
| 2021 | $1,777 | $11,387 +3% |
| 2020 | -- | $11,055 +4% |
| 2019 | $1,647 +1.9% | $10,630 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,616 -0.2% | $10,422 |
| 2017 | $1,619 -0.1% | $10,422 |
| 2014 | $1,621 | $10,422 -4% |
| 2010 | -- | $10,856 |
| 2008 | -- | $10,856 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $10,638 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $10,431 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $10,132 +6% |
| 2004 | -- | $9,557 +6.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $9,005 +4% |
| 2002 | -- | $8,660 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $8,487 |
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Neighborhood: Southern Hills
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ross Elementary School/USD 501
- Middle: Eisenhower Middle School/USD 501
- High: Highland Park 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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