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Historic sites and modern parks welcome buyers to East Manhattan
The name Redbud and Sunset offers immediate clues to the historical significance of this east Manhattan neighborhood. In the late 1800s, early homebuilders here planted native redbud trees throughout the Kansas State campus, parks and historic Sunset Cemetery, the oldest cemetery in the city. City landscapers continue to incorporate the bright fuscia-flowering tree into their plantings across the city in parks and along central boulevards, including this neighborhood’s Poyntz Avenue and Sunset Avenue.
“While primarily a neighborhood of 20th-century homes, Redbud and Sunset offers a much broader array of home styles than one might find in other Manhattan neighborhoods,'' says Realtor Megan Thornton, with Keller Williams One Legacy Partners and a Manhattan real estate agent for nearly four years. "The neighborhood also offers a mix of ready-to-renovate homes with competitive prices and those that are fully renovated.” While 19th-century historic sites dot the neighborhood, most homes in Redbud and Sunset are from the 20th century.
Manhattan has several historic home scatted throughout the Redbud and Sunset neighborhoods.
Grab one of the six tennis courts at City Park for a friendly match.
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A broad array of 20th-century homes are found in Redbud and Sunset
Homes in Redbud and Sunset offer a majority of mid-20th-century styles, from cottages and bungalows to ranch-style and split-level homes. Old-house lovers who want to tackle renovations will find two-bedroom bungalows from the 1930s that have recently sold for about $144,000 to $285,000. American Foursquares have recently sold for about $140,000 to about $300,000. Updated mid-century modern ranch-style homes range from about $400,000 to $600,000.
Brightly colored homes line the streets of the quiet Redbud and sunset neighborhoods.
Redbud and Sunset have a great selection of home styles for residents to choose from.
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Linear Park Trail winds through Manhattan and around Sunset Zoo
Sunset Zoological Park, known locally as Sunset Zoo, is Manhattan’s city zoo and features more than 300 animals, including leopards, chimpanzees and kangaroos. Kids can enjoy year-round classes in their Nature Exploration Center and summer camps, while volunteer opportunities are available for high school students. Located along the Flint Hills, the zoo offers panoramic views of the city. Girl Scout Park is on the neighborhood's east side and just north of Manhattan High School. It offers a quarter-mile walking trail and is adjacent to several other trails, including the Linear Park Trail. Adjacent to Girl Scout Park is Sunset Cemetery, established in 1860. The centerpiece of the 45-acre site is the Paslay Tower, a 50-foot tall landmark that chimes once a day.
The Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District is A-rated by Niche
The Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District #383 serves public school students in Manhattan and is the No. 1 school district in Riley County. Redbud and Sunset students may attend kindergarten through fifth grade at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary, graded B-plus by Niche. It is rated the No. 8 public elementary school in Riley County. Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle has an A-minus grade from Niche. It provides a summer sports program that supports its athletes and introduces new sports to interested students. A-rated Manhattan High is ranked Kansas's No. 10 college prep public high school. In 2024, Manhattan High began offering dual-credit classes and summer programs taught by K-State faculty.
MHS Booster Club supports athletic teams, school clubs/organizations & school spirit activities.
Manhattan Catholic School mission is to provide an excellent, traditional Catholic education.
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Shopping and dining destinations are close to home in Redbud and Sunset
Highway 113 (also known as K-113) flows north/south on the west side of Redbud and Sunset and links to shopping and dining destinations, including PetSmart and The Home Depot. On the east side of the neighborhood, Poyntz Avenue features an Aldi grocery store, Bling Manhattan boutique for women, and Tallgrass Tap House brew pub and restaurant, which features as part of its interior decor floor-to-ceiling window views of its tall, stainless steel brewing machinery.
So Long Salon is a local favorite on game day.
Home depot is right around the corner when its time to do a little home repair.
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Redbud and Sunset is a particularly bike-friendly neighborhood
Redbud and Sunset is 7 miles northeast of Manhattan Regional Airport. The trip will take about 12 minutes with Manhattan's typically moderate traffic. The aTa Bus is Manhattan's primary source of public transportation. More than 20 bus stops are along Poyntz Avenue, Sunset Avenue and Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. While most people will drive cars inside and outside the neighborhood, it is a particularly bike-friendly community, and regular cyclists will enjoy living close to bike-friendly zones, including Manhattan City Park and the K-State campus. Linear Trail Park's routing along the city's levee system provides off-street cycling routes for both recreation and commuting uses. The trail recently reopened after construction work was accomplished.
Redbud and Sunset’s overall CAP Index crime score is 5 (on a scale of 1 to 10), while the U.S. average is 4. However, it scores a 6 for violent crimes.
Linear Trail S Manhattan Ave Trailhead offer resident miles of Hiking and biking trials.
Kansas State University is in the Herat of Manhattan and is just a few minutes away.
Aggieville, an eclectic shopping, dining and entertainment district adjacent to K-State's campus, is about 3 miles to the east. Frequent events draw crowds, Thornton said. “Aggieville is the place to be every month of the year," she said. "They kick off major events like the Aggieville Showdown and cattle drive in April and K-State events like K-State Band Spirit Night, which kicks off football season.”
Manhattan City Park, one-half mile south of East Campus, offers frequent, recurring events, including Parent’s Night Out, held the last Friday of the month, where trained staff from Little Apples Day Camp provide games, pizza, movies and activities for kids from 5-12 years of age.
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Parks in this Area
Optimist Ball Park
Manhattan City Park
Stagg Hill Golf Course
Linear Trail S Manhattan Ave Trailhead
Sunset Zoo & Park
Transit
Airport
Manhattan Regional
19 min drive
Bus
Redbud N
Bus
Mlk Jr & Leavenworth
Bus
Redbud S
Bus
High School
Bus
Garden Way
Bus
Walgreens W
Bus
Westwood
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Redbud and Sunset
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Redbud and Sunset, Manhattan sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Redbud and Sunset, Manhattan over the last 12 months is $282,879, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Home is rented for $850/month until May 31st, 2025. Tenant pays all utilities. Close to Sunset Zoo with easy access to Ft. Riley. Has potential for some sweat equity.
Located just Southeast of Anderson and Seth Child Rd., University Gardens Apartments offer affordable one, two and three bedroom units. Residents are within minutes of Westside shopping and dining, and only one mile from the Kansas State University Campus. On-site laundry facilities, excellent 24-hour emergency service, and a community swimming pool are just some of the amenities featured at this
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,823
Median Age
29
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,843
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,503
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.7%
College Graduates
55.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.4%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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