2005 SW Sims Ave is a 2,232 square foot house on a 0.44 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 01, 1994 for $89,900. Based on Redfin's Topeka data, we estimate the home's value is $241,382.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$108Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$241,382
$151K since sold in June 1994$8,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 7.7% higher than the average sale price ($224K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 720
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Split Level
Exterior Wall: Frame/Metal
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MACKEYS SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 2,232
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,512
Building Sq. Ft: 2,808
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: Split Level
Legal Description: MACKEY'S SUB , LOT 1 , SIMS ST LOT 1 MACKEYS SUB SECTION 03 TOWNSHIP 12 RANGE 15
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 19,152
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS - USD
Acres: 0.4397
Depth Footage: 152
Front Footage: 126
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Utility Information
Utility Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,232
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Shawnee County
APN: 1420303013027000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
McCarter Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Marjorie French Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
Topeka West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being 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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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
$230,000 – $278,000
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