Need more room? Stop the search! This open feel floor plan lives large and makes expert use of the space it provides. Conveniently located across from Sims Park, with schools and shopping in close proximity. This well maintained home features an expansive living room with hardwood floors and a beautiful floor-to-ceiling cut stone fireplace. You'll love the inviting chef's kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and convenient breakfast bar. The main floor features three bedrooms, a full bath, and a convenient guest powder room. The full basement offers abundant storage in addition to a spacious family room. Value added energy efficient upgrades include a new hi-eff furnace/ac, replacement windows, storm door, and newer kitchen appliances. The privacy fenced backyard is perfect for kids, pets, and summertime get-togethers. Monthly avg electric $91, monthly average gas $85.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
9,147 sq ftLot Size
$105Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Cathy Lutz• Berkshire Hathaway First
Bought with Sandra Haines• KW One Legacy Partners, LLC
Tour this great 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home located directly across the street from a park near SW 17th and SW Fairlawn! This home features beautiful hardwood floors, remodeled kitchen and bathroom with all bedrooms on the main floor. One car attached garage with a fenced-in backyard.
Sunflower MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #190492
Sep 1, 2016
Sold
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Jul 8, 2016
Listed
$129,950
$66/sq ft
+13
Walk in and say "Wow!" Beautifully remodeled home from head to toe! Vinyl siding, some new windows, refinished hardwood floors, new counter tops and tile backsplash in the kitchen, updated bathrooms, new paint, new carpet, all new electrical and more! Basement has been finished off with a huge family room and laundry room. And you will love the location being right across the street from a park. Must see!
Sunflower MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #188234
May 17, 2016
Sold
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Mar 3, 2016
Listed
$77,300
$39/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 14, 1999
Sold
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Public Records
Jun 1, 1999
Sold
$77,532
$39/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 19, 1998
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,111
2024
$3,114 (−2.9%)
2023
$3,206 (+11.5%)
2022
$2,875 (+9.5%)
2021
$2,625 (+14.6%)
2020
$2,291 (−0.6%)
2019
$2,305 (−0.1%)
2018
$2,307 (+2.8%)
2017
$2,243 (+19.7%)
2016
$1,874 (−0.4%)
2015
$1,882 (−0.4%)
2014
$1,890
Tax history for 1837 SW Sims Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,111
2024
$3,114 (−2.9%)
2023
$3,206 (+11.5%)
2022
$2,875 (+9.5%)
2021
$2,625 (+14.6%)
2020
$2,291 (−0.6%)
2019
$2,305 (−0.1%)
2018
$2,307 (+2.8%)
2017
$2,243 (+19.7%)
2016
$1,874 (−0.4%)
2015
$1,882 (−0.4%)
2014
$1,890
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
142 ft.
Lot size
9,230 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,975
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shawnee County
APN
1420303003040000
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.
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Attic Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Water Softener, Gas Water Heater, Electric Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Water Softener Owned
Property information provided by Sunflower MLS as distributed by MLS GRID when last listed in 2023. This data may not match public records. Learn more.