Kenwood
Neighborhood in Topeka, Kansas
Shawnee County 66606
Century-old bungalows and American Foursquares
Single-family homes, built between 1907 and the 1930s, line the tree-canopied streets. Two-to-four-bedroom bungalows and American Foursquares with wide front porches are among the most common housing styles, often enabling neighborly interactions. “The neighbors are great. People walk their dogs around and actually sit on their porch and talk to each other,'' says Lexie Kincaid, a Kenwood resident and owner of her home business, Strawberry Shapes + Cakes. "It’s just a friendly part of Topeka.” Homes on lots of about an eighth of an acre generally range from 1,000 to 1,700 square feet, selling for $125,000 to $185,000. A few larger homes with 2,000 to 3,000 square feet of living space sell for around $200,000 to $275,000. While not as common, some Tudor and Colonial styles can be found scattered around the neighborhood. Most homes do not have driveways in the front, but typically have access to a small parking space and a detached garage from a back alleyway.Old Prairie Town is a step back to the 19th century
Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site takes visitors back in time as they walk through a village of 19th-century buildings on the Oregon Trail. They can explore a Victorian mansion, grab a drink from the vintage soda fountain at Potwin Drug Store and walk through the 2.5-acre botanical garden, which hosts the annual Tulips at Twilight event every April when the flowers are in bloom. “We walk to the festival every year because it’s impossible to park,” says Kincaid. “It’s incredibly popular. They plant hundreds of tulips and set up lights around the flowers, in the butterfly exhibit and these cute little fairy houses.”Steps from Meadows Elementary
Meadows Elementary, which earns a C-plus grade from Niche, is within walking distance of many homes on the east side, while also no more than a 0.70-mile drive from the rest of Kenwood. Students go on to Robinson Middle School, which also receives a C-plus grade. They’ll head on to Topeka High School, which receives a B grade and is ranked as the state's fourth most diverse high school. Built in 1931, Topeka High is well known for its elaborate Gothic-style architecture with a 165-foot bell tower inspired by Henry VIII’s Great Hall at Hampton Court Palace.Extravagant Christmas and Halloween decorations in Potwin
Locals enjoy the holiday traditions in the neighboring, historic Potwin community. “It’s basically a requirement that you have to have Christmas lights on your house,” says Kincaid. “You tune into the radio station and drive through the Potwin area, and it is just the coolest thing I have ever seen in my whole life. I know people who come from Missouri just to see the Christmas lights.” Potwin also goes all out in October, according to Kincaid, who says, “Halloween is just as important as Christmas. It’s where everyone goes trick-or-treating. The houses get decked out, and there’s one person on the corner who does a haunted house every year.”A 1.5-mile drive to downtown
There are no public transportation options directly in Kenwood. However, Topeka Metro provides bus services along nearby SW 6th Avenue. Whether driving or taking the bus, it’s about a 1.5-mile commute to downtown. That’s where the closest access to Interstate 70 is located, which runs west through Kansas and about 60 miles east to Kansas City.Retailers and Topeka's best ice cream shop on 6th Avenue
Southwest Sixth Avenue is less than a half-mile from the neighborhood’s southside, offering all of Kenwood’s nearest shopping and dining options. Locals can shop for everyday essentials at Walmart Neighborhood Market and Dollar Tree. Taco Al’s has been a popular Mexican restaurant in the community since 1963. Meanwhile, G’s Frozen Custard is a city-wide dessert staple, named the best ice cream shop from 2016 to 2023 in Topeka’s Community Choice Awards. “I walk to G’s all the time with my family,” says Kincaid. “It’s usually busy if it's nice and sunny outside, and the fire department goes there almost every night to get ice cream. The kids get really excited. They can go inside the fire trucks and honk the horn. It’s really special.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kylie Edington
Kylie Edington
RE/MAX EK Real Estate
(785) 329-0494
256 Total Sales
2 in Kenwood
$115K - $140K Price Range
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Tracy O'Brien
Tracy O'Brien
KW One Legacy Partners, LLC
(785) 329-0371
241 Total Sales
1 in Kenwood
$155,000 Price
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Pepe Miranda
Pepe Miranda
Genesis, LLC, Realtors
(785) 329-1197
439 Total Sales
2 in Kenwood
$70K - $120K Price Range
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Patrick Dixon
Patrick Dixon
Countrywide Realty, Inc.
(785) 380-2409
165 Total Sales
1 in Kenwood
$140,000 Price
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Traci McDonald
TM
Traci McDonald
Responds QuicklyHawks R/E Professionals
(785) 645-2506
19 Total Sales
1 in Kenwood
$190,000 Price
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Luke L. Thompson
Luke L. Thompson
Responds QuicklyCOLDWELL BANKER AMERICAN HOME
(785) 329-9721
279 Total Sales
1 in Kenwood
$155,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
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Parks in this Area
Holliday Park
Ward Meade Park
Chandler Library Pavilion
Hummer Sports Park
Gage Park
Auburndale Park
Topeka Zoo
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Kenwood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Kenwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kenwood, Topeka sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Kenwood, Topeka over the last 12 months is $143,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$155,000
Median Sale Price
$143,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$156,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$110
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
320
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1925
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,389
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,056
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
653
Median Age
44
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,178
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,507
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
56.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
21
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Greater Auburndale
Leafy neighborhood with century-old, single-family homes
Potwin
A preserved neighborhood dating back to the 1800s
Central Park
An affordable, urban neighborhood near downtown with an active community center
Elmhurst
A neighborhood of century-old homes shaded by mature trees
Historic Holliday Park
A historic neighborhood near downtown that honors one of Topeka's founders
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