Welcome to this charming home just down the street from Washburn University and near the newly remodeled Boswell Park. Tucked into a quiet neighborhood with convenient access to shopping, dining, schools, parks, and everyday essentials, this home offers a great blend of location, character, and function. Fresh updates have been made throughout while still preserving the beautiful hardwood floors and original charm that make homes of this era so special. New windows throughout and new appliances add comfort and convenience, while thoughtful improvements have created even more usable living space. An additional bedroom on the main level offers flexibility for guests, a home office, playroom, or whatever best fits your needs. Upstairs, a second full bathroom adds even more functionality. Laundry can be accommodated on the main level or in the basement, giving you options depending on how you want to use the space. Parking is easy with options along Huntoon, College Avenue, or in the driveway. The smaller yard is perfect for anyone looking to spend less time on maintenance and more time enjoying life, entertaining friends and family, or taking advantage of everything nearby. With a flexible layout, fresh updates, original hardwoods, added living space, and a location close to Washburn University and Boswell Park, this home has so much to offer. Come see the possibilities and imagine how you could make it your own.
Single-familyProperty Type
1919Year Built
3,920 sq ftLot Size
$115Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Wade Wostal• Better Homes and Gardens Real
Listed by Jordan Lawson• Better Homes and Gardens Real
College Hill, located between Washburn University and Gage Park, is a historic and residential Topeka neighborhood with tree-lined streets and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along SW Washburn Ave by the Washburn University campus, where coffee counters, campus hangouts, and small eateries set a steady daytime rhythm. The Mulvane Art Museum and White Concert Hall act as cultural anchors with rotating exhibitions and performances. Brick Tudors, Craftsman bungalows, and classic porch-front homes shape a walkable streetscape. Sidewalks and mature canopy trees frame daily routines, while nearby parkland adds open green space. The atmosphere reads collegiate and calm, with a polished, lived-in feel.
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Offer insights
1801 SW Huntoon St · $182,900
$183K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $183K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
33 days
The average home goes pending in 13 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
94.8%
Most homes are selling 5% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Storm windows
Humidifier
One fireplace located in the family room
Basement with sump pump; full, unfinished block construction
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Electric range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry on main level and in basement
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Corner lot
Storm door(s)
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Driveway parking (street parking available on Huntoon and College Ave.)
Construction
Plaster construction
Composition roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Opportunity awaits! This 4-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a corner lot and offers plenty of potential for investors or first-time buyers looking to build sweat equity. Enjoy a large covered front porch, basement for storage or expansion, and great possibilities for rental income. With some TLC, this property could shine—don’t miss the chance to make it your own! Main floor laundry and applicances stay "sold as is"
Sunflower MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #197446
Sep 17, 2017
Listed
$77,500
$49/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 4, 2016
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,424 (+5.1%)
2024
$1,354 (+1.3%)
2023
$1,337 (+11.8%)
2022
$1,196 (+7.4%)
2021
$1,114 (+6.4%)
2020
$1,046 (+1.5%)
2019
$1,031 (+3.0%)
2018
$1,001 (+21.6%)
2017
$823 (−20.3%)
2016
$1,033 (−0.4%)
2015
$1,037 (−0.5%)
2014
$1,042
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
63 ft.
Lot depth
63 ft.
Lot size
3,969 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,588
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,588
Year built
1919
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shawnee County
APN
1410102004001000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
R2
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.
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
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
5/10 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 • 66604
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38
48
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Sun exposure
92/ 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.
9.6 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1801 SW Huntoon St
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $95,000 and $319,900.
Nearby comparable homes
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