Stunning Lake Sherwood lakefront property situated on a private, peaceful cove with beautiful views and direct access to all the lake has to offer. This 4-bedroom, 3-full-bath home features an inviting open floor plan with hardwood floors throughout, soaring ceilings, and an updated eat-in kitchen that is perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A formal dining room provides additional space for gatherings. The updated bathrooms add a fresh, modern touch, while the spacious finished basement offers plenty of room for recreation, guests, or additional living space. Step outside to enjoy the expansive deck and spacious backyard ideal for entertaining family and friends or simply relaxing. Additional highlights include a new roof, oversized 2-car garage, and Class A lake membership. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a weekend retreat, this property offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the lake lifestyle you've been dreaming of. Come experience Lake Sherwood living for yourself!
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$165Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kyle Schmidtlein• Genesis, LLC, Realtors
Sherwood Estates, located between SW 29th St and SW 37th St, is a residential and suburban Topeka neighborhood with curving streets and mature tree cover. The area reads as mid-century ranches and split-levels set back behind broad lawns, with a calm, lived-in streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the SW 29th St & SW Fairlawn Rd corridor, where local storefronts, coffee counters, and everyday errands create a steady daytime hum. Sherwood Park’s open fields and playgrounds set an outdoorsy rhythm close to home. Gage Park and the Topeka Zoo add a classic weekend destination nearby. Wanamaker Road’s retail strip frames the west edge with practical conveniences.
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Market insights
3952 SW Canterbury Town Rd · $495,000
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 7 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$495,000
Median sale price in this area is $234,352. (53% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Vaulted ceilings
Eat-in kitchen
Full, partially finished basement with concrete floors
Two fireplaces
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Electric range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central air
Exterior features
Patio
Deck
Sprinklers in front
Lakefront property with lake privileges
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Construction
Above-grade finished living area
Below-grade finished living area
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Sale and tax history for 3952 SW Canterbury Town Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Sunflower MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #245988
Aug 12, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2026
Listed
$495,000
$165/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 5, 2023
Sold
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Sunflower MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #229818
Jun 30, 2023
Sold
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May 23, 2023
Listed
$429,000
$143/sq ft
Sold before process
Public Records
Sep 4, 2015
Sold
—
Sunflower MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #185383
Sep 4, 2015
Sold
—
Jul 28, 2015
Listed
$309,900
$104/sq ft
+7
Beautifully updated Lake Sherwood walkout w/ Class A Lake Membership and private dock on cove. Enjoy the large deck and open concept living space- great for entertaining both up and downstairs. Invisible fence, sprinkler system and outside/mstr bath speakers. Long list of updates attached to seller's disclosure.
Public Records
Jul 14, 2011
Sold
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Public Records
Dec 3, 2010
Sold
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Public Records
Jul 1, 1987
Sold
$40,350
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,502 (+3.2%)
2024
$7,270 (+19.7%)
2023
$6,075 (+10.9%)
2022
$5,477 (+7.2%)
2021
$5,108 (+3.8%)
2020
$4,921 (+0.8%)
2019
$4,883 (+6.7%)
2018
$4,578 (−4.3%)
2017
$4,782 (+4.1%)
2016
$4,592 (+14.8%)
2015
$4,000 (+1.2%)
2014
$3,952
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
261 ft.
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,992
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,992
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shawnee County
APN
1441901005015010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
RR-1
Residential Reserve District
This district is established to provide for a transitional area between urbanized development with intensive activity areas, and the rural-agricultural areas; and which is expected to become urbanized in subsequent planning periods. The limitations of this district are intended to allow for the gradual development of urban uses and activities therefore providing for the coexistence with agricultural farmland activities based upon the availability and extension of municipal facilities and services. Such urban development will be permitted at appropriate intensity-density levels to assure that public improvement expenditures are appropriately planned for in advance of the conversion to urban uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Recreation
Golf related
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
19% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 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, 3 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 3952 SW Canterbury Town Rd
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