Wow! Unique property nestled in a peaceful setting with move-in ready home and wonderful curb appeal. Seller has made over $80,000 of recent improvements and it shows. New front entrance and original stunning, solid wood front door with leaded glass accent window. Spacious 19x11 living room flooded with natural light open to dining room with charming new chandelier. Fantastic family home with three roomy bedrooms (one on first floor) and main level family room. Sturdy home with great bones and original hardwood floors throughout, new kitchen cabinets, countertops, back-splash and appliances. Ample closet space and storage, numerous updates and only a few owners since it was built in 1951. Garage has two newer insulated garage doors with openers and attached work/storage space. All new paint inside and out plus new roof over the main house. Newer AC, furnace, hot water heater and electrical panel plus new sewer line in 2025. Easy access to all Topeka has to offer as well as quick interstate access. This timeless gem won’t last long!
Opportunity awaits! Great bones, sturdy home. Needs updating. Large lot with plenty of space. Two car garage with attached workshop. Hardwood floors under carpets. Fantastic family home or rental.
Public Records
May 3, 2021
Sold
$100,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,279 (+6.0%)
2024
$2,149 (+2.1%)
2023
$2,104 (+10.6%)
2022
$1,903 (+31.4%)
2021
$1,448 (+4.3%)
2020
$1,389 (+2.5%)
2019
$1,355 (−0.1%)
2018
$1,357 (−0.2%)
2017
$1,360
2016
$1,361 (−0.4%)
2015
$1,367 (−0.4%)
2014
$1,373
Tax history for 400 SW 24th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,279 (+6.0%)
2024
$2,149 (+2.1%)
2023
$2,104 (+10.6%)
2022
$1,903 (+31.4%)
2021
$1,448 (+4.3%)
2020
$1,389 (+2.5%)
2019
$1,355 (−0.1%)
2018
$1,357 (−0.2%)
2017
$1,360
2016
$1,361 (−0.4%)
2015
$1,367 (−0.4%)
2014
$1,373
*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
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
74 ft.
Lot depth
185 ft.
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,781
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shawnee County
APN
1330702006012000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
M1
Two-Family Dwelling District
This district is established to provide for the use of two-family and attached single-family dwellings together with specified accessory uses. The purpose of this district is intended to provide for a housing type and arrangement that is distinguished from the single-family detached dwellings and multifamily dwellings provided for elsewhere in these regulations. The location of this district is further intended to provide a transitional use between the single-family detached dwelling districts and other districts which are more intensive.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
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: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Partially Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,381
Below Grade Finished Area: 400
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Frame
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single House
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 74 x 185
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,149.38
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Highland Park Central Elementary School/USD 501
Middle Or Junior School: Jardine Middle School/USD 501
High School: Topeka High School/USD 501
Location Information
Directions: from SW 21st and Topeka Blvd go south to 24th St, east to property
Subdivision Name: Not Subdivided
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,781
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Shawnee County
APN: 1330702006012000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Highland Park Central
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
Jardine Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
3/10
Topeka High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
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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
4/10 Fire Factor
2% 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 • 66611
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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
$196,000 – $237,000
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