Centrally located between Topeka & Lawrence on the west edge of Big Springs. Newer flooring & interior paint in this 4 BR (2 non-conforming), 2 BA ranch home. Stove & refrigerator only 2 yrs old. Large storm room doubles as 4th BR in basement. All electric, no propane. 28x38 detached garage/shop plus 12x20 shed for extra storage. Hard to find 4 acre tract with plenty of room for kids & pets to play. Possible to attend Perry/Lecompton School District.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
$216Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Denise Breason• Miller & Midyett Real Estate
Bought with Brenda Bickford• Coldwell Banker American Home
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Market trends in 66050, KS
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
97.4%
+1.3% MoM
Median sale price
$600K
$13K MoM
Avg. days on market
34d
29 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
1 MoM
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Sale history for 1893 E 78th Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jun 30, 2017
Sold
—
Sunflower MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #195186
Jun 30, 2017
Sold
—
May 19, 2017
Listed
$139,900
$92/sq ft
Sunflower MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #177131
Feb 9, 2014
Listed
$120,000
$79/sq ft
Lawrence MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #132835
Feb 5, 2014
Listed
$120,000
$79/sq ft
Lawrence MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #132343
Nov 17, 2013
Listed
$120,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 10, 2000
Sold
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,540 (+3.5%)
$5,060 + $18,780
$23,840
2024
$2,454 (−4.4%)
$5,060 + $18,780
$23,840
2023
$2,568 (+2.8%)
$4,830 + $17,825
$22,655
2022
$2,498 (+11.7%)
$4,830 + $17,825
$22,655
2021
$2,237 (+4.4%)
$3,393 + $14,835
$18,228
2020
$2,142 (+10.1%)
$3,393 + $14,835
$18,228
2019
$1,946 (+1.6%)
$3,393 + $14,312
$17,705
2018
$1,915 (+14.8%)
$3,393 + $12,593
$15,986
2017
$1,668 (+25.5%)
$2,990 + $10,774
$13,764
2016
$1,329 (+1.5%)
$2,990 + $10,774
$13,764
2015
$1,310 (+9.6%)
$2,962 + $8,181
$11,143
2014
$1,195
$2,962 + $7,330
$10,292
Tax history for 1893 E 78th Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,540 (+3.5%)
$5,060 + $18,780
$23,840
2024
$2,454 (−4.4%)
$5,060 + $18,780
$23,840
2023
$2,568 (+2.8%)
$4,830 + $17,825
$22,655
2022
$2,498 (+11.7%)
$4,830 + $17,825
$22,655
2021
$2,237 (+4.4%)
$3,393 + $14,835
$18,228
2020
$2,142 (+10.1%)
$3,393 + $14,835
$18,228
2019
$1,946 (+1.6%)
$3,393 + $14,312
$17,705
2018
$1,915 (+14.8%)
$3,393 + $12,593
$15,986
2017
$1,668 (+25.5%)
$2,990 + $10,774
$13,764
2016
$1,329 (+1.5%)
$2,990 + $10,774
$13,764
2015
$1,310 (+9.6%)
$2,962 + $8,181
$11,143
2014
$1,195
$2,962 + $7,330
$10,292
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.93 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,252
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Douglas County
APN
0230461401001006000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
BSC
Big Springs Community District
The purpose of the BSC Big Springs Community District is to encourage the continued existence and growth of Big Springs, a mixed use community, by establishing a unique set of dimensional and density standards and allowing a variety of uses without the requirement to rezone.; The boundaries of the Big Springs Community zoning district shall be as established with these zoning regulations. Expansion of the district is not encouraged but may occur when the expansion is squaring off the district boundary or allows for the expansion of an existing use onto an undeveloped adjacent parcel.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
General retail
Restaurant
Tavern / bar / nightclub / micro-Brewery
Housing-Group
Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Warehouse
Bed & breakfast
Hotel / motel
Office
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Laminate, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Partially Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,252
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,252
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single House
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 4 +/- acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,330
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Other Schools
Middle Or Junior School: Other Schools
High School: Other Schools
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 40 to Big Springs. North on 78th Rd by Tool Barn.
Subdivision Name: Douglas County
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,252
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.93 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: Douglas County
APN: 0230461401001006000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Tecumseh North Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 5.6mi
4/10
Shawnee Heights Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
6/10
Shawnee Heights High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
23% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$312,000 – $378,000
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Property information provided by Sunflower MLS as distributed by MLS GRID when last listed in 2017. This data may not match public records. Learn more.