This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath two-story home is the perfect canvas for an investor or a buyer looking to build immediate sweat equity. If you’ve been searching for a "fix it yourself" opportunity to own a home at an affordable price, this is the one! Massive Expansion Potential: The third floor is already framed for two additional bedrooms, offering a clear path to a 5-bedroom layout. Exterior was painted and sewer line replaced in 2020. Sold "as-is" Bring your tools and your vision.
West Meade, located between SW 29th St and SW Gage Blvd, is a residential and commercial Topeka neighborhood with mid-century streetscapes and a steady retail corridor. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the SW 29th St & SW Gage Blvd crossroads, where local storefronts, service counters, and everyday errands cluster in a compact strip. Ranch-style homes and tidy cul-de-sacs sit behind busier arterials, giving the area a calm interior rhythm. Sidewalk pockets and small greenspaces shape a practical, walkable feel in select blocks. Nearby civic and cultural stops add texture beyond shopping runs.
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Market insights
217 SW Tyler St · $39,900
DAYS ON MARKET
187 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
92.6%
Most homes are selling 7% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$39,900
Median sale price in this area is $225,000. (464% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
3 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Gas water heater
Basement present
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Laundry & utility
Laundry on upper level
Heating & cooling
Window unit(s) for cooling
Exterior features
Composition roof
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential property
Construction
Frame construction
Above-grade finished area 1,818
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
It is the purpose of this district to provide for multiple-family dwelling structures which are in the moderate to high density range and at heights which allow for a high intensity of use and development. The location of this district is intended to complement high activity centers such as the central business district, employment centers or other similar locations. Since this district will have high levels of pedestrian activity, attention will be focused on ensuring a pleasant, safe and efficient pedestrian environment.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Infrastructure
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% 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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Topeka, KS • 66603
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 217 SW Tyler St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently listed between $40,000 and $319,900.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $40K to $320K.