Investor special or great starter home! This charming 4-bedroom, 1-bath ranch offers the convenience of one-level living and is full of potential. With just a little TLC, this property could shine once again! Inside, you’ll find a spacious living room, main-floor laundry, and a versatile fourth bedroom that could also serve as a family room, home office, or hobby space. The attached garage provides convenient parking, and while it does not currently have direct access to the home, there is the potential to add an interior entrance into the living room. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard and a unique oversized attached outbuilding complete with a storm shelter below. Whether you’re looking for a workshop, man cave, she shed, home gym, or extra storage, this flexible space offers endless possibilities. Calling all investors! Recent comparable renovated homes in the area have sold in the approximately $145,000 to $165,000 range, making this an excellent opportunity to add value and build equity or create a strong cash-flow rental. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding renovation costs and after-repair value. Selling AS IS. Don’t miss this affordable opportunity with tons of upside!
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sherrill Shepard• Better Homes and Gardens Real
Est. $1,166 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1201 SW Cornwall St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Aug 7, 2026
Sold
—
Sunflower MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #245641
Aug 7, 2026
Sold
—
Jul 27, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 21, 2026
Price Changed
$119,000
$76/sq ft
Jul 18, 2026
Listed
$127,500
$82/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1994
Sold
$48,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,667 (+10.7%)
2024
$1,505 (+0.8%)
2023
$1,494 (+11.7%)
2022
$1,337 (+7.8%)
2021
$1,240 (+7.4%)
2020
$1,154 (+2.5%)
2019
$1,126 (−0.1%)
2018
$1,127 (−0.2%)
2017
$1,130
2016
$1,131 (−14.4%)
2015
$1,322 (−0.5%)
2014
$1,328
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
8,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,556
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shawnee County
APN
1461301012001000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Dwelling District
This district is established to provide for the use of detached single-family dwellings together with specified accessory uses and other uses as may be approved. It is intended that the character and use of this district be for housing and living purposes free from the encroachment of incompatible uses.
Middle Or Junior School: Jardine Middle School/USD 501
High School: Topeka High School/USD 501
Location Information
Directions: From SW 29th St & SW Burlingame Rd. Head toward SW Lane St. Turn right onto SW Lincoln St. Turn left onto SW Cornwall St/SW Tara Ave Destination will be on the right
Subdivision Name: Likins-Foster
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,556
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Shawnee County
APN: 1461301012001000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: Cell: 7858457973
Around this home
Schools
Jardine Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Jardine Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Topeka High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Topeka, KS • 66614
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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28
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Topeka. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.8 hrs
6.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$112,000 – $136,000
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Property information provided by Sunflower MLS as distributed by MLS GRID when last listed in 2026. This data may not match public records. Learn more.