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Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
4,250 sq ftLot Size
$74Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kelli Higgins• Better Homes and Gardens Real
Bought with Lindsey Folkerts• RE/MAX Destiny Real Estate
Built in 1920 this central Topeka 2 story features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal dining, unfinished basement + large front porch. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property.
Public Records
Apr 1, 1999
Sold
$91,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,617 (+47.9%)
2024
$1,093 (−0.7%)
2023
$1,100 (+3.4%)
2022
$1,064 (+2.1%)
2021
$1,042 (+17.9%)
2020
$884 (+1.5%)
2019
$871 (+71.5%)
2018
$508 (−44.3%)
2017
$911 (+24.1%)
2016
$734 (−40.8%)
2015
$1,239 (−0.4%)
2014
$1,244
Tax history for 1237 SW Garfield Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,617 (+47.9%)
2024
$1,093 (−0.7%)
2023
$1,100 (+3.4%)
2022
$1,064 (+2.1%)
2021
$1,042 (+17.9%)
2020
$884 (+1.5%)
2019
$871 (+71.5%)
2018
$508 (−44.3%)
2017
$911 (+24.1%)
2016
$734 (−40.8%)
2015
$1,239 (−0.4%)
2014
$1,244
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2.5
Lot width
34 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
4,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,716
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shawnee County
APN
0973603031014000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
R2
NCD
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.
Zone overlays
Neighborhood Conservation Districts
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Recreation
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Block, Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,848
Construction Materials: Frame
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single House
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 34 x 125
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $911.15
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Lowman Hill Elementary School/USD 501
Middle Or Junior School: Landon Middle School/USD 501
High School: Topeka High School/USD 501
Location Information
Directions: Huntoon & Garfield
Subdivision Name: Elmhurst
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,716
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 4,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Shawnee County
APN: 0973603031014000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lowman Hill Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Landon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
5/10
Topeka High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 16 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 • 66604
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$130,000 – $157,000
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