Great opportunity in Topeka! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home appears to have been very well cared for and features a lovely yard, attached garage, plus a large shop offering excellent additional space for storage, hobbies or projects. With plenty of potential, this property could be a great find for the right buyer. Offers will be accepted up until September 2nd. Property is being sold AS IS. Sale is subject to approval by the probate judge, and approval may take several weeks. All measurements are approximate. Buyer to verify all information. No seller's disclosure but there is a recent appraisal available.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$117Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Richard Garvin• Town & Country Real Estate
East End, located between Downtown Topeka and the Kansas River, is a historic and residential Topeka neighborhood with brick-lined streets and a porch-forward streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around SE 6th Ave and SE Quincy St, where small storefronts, corner eateries, and everyday errands set a steady rhythm. The Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site anchors local memory with museum galleries and preserved school grounds. Lake Shawnee Park adds shoreline paths and open lawns that shape weekend routines. Housing leans toward early-20th-century bungalows and modest two-stories, with mature trees softening the blocks. A short drive connects to the Topeka Zoo and Gage Park for larger cultural and outdoor outings.
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Offer insights
500 SE Rodgers St · $125,000
$125K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $125K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
19 days
The average home goes pending in 8 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.9%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Laminate flooring
Basement
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry
Flooring
Laminate
Exterior features
Enclosed patio/porch
Fenced yard
Corner lot
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential property
Belmont subdivision
Parking
Attached garage
Detached garage
3 garage spaces
Construction
Composition roof
Above-grade finished living area approximately 1,064
Financial info
$1,904 annual tax amount
Electricity and solar
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Nice quiet area of 4 streets. Owner has lived in home 70 years. Home is very livable with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and another partial bath in the basement. Nice living room and kitchen with main floor utility. Great breezeway between house and garage plus nice covered front patio. One car garage with mechanics oil pit. Great for oil changes. Home is on a corner lot and the 2 additional lots to the south go with this property. Great for owner occupants or investors. Priced to sell.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,903 (+9.5%)
2024
$1,739 (+100.9%)
2023
$865 (+3.4%)
2022
$837 (+1.1%)
2021
$828 (+10.1%)
2020
$753 (+1.5%)
2019
$742 (+24.1%)
2018
$598 (−0.2%)
2017
$599 (−17.7%)
2016
$728 (−0.4%)
2015
$731 (−0.5%)
2014
$735
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,064
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,064
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shawnee County
APN
1083403016002000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
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
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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Topeka, KS • 66607
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
5.7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 500 SE Rodgers St
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $27,500 and $220,000.
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