$110,000
SOLD SEP 22, 2023
Last list price

1157 SW College Ave Topeka, KS 66604

Elmhurst Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,536 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$72 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of February 2024

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in historic Elmhurst neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wade Wostal

Better Homes and Gardens Real Brokerage Phone: 785-554-4711 License #SP00224141 Listed on: 09/13/2023

Better Homes and Gardens Real

Last Buyer's Agent

Wade Wostal

Better Homes and Gardens Real Brokerage Phone: 785-554-4711 License #SP00224141 Listed on: 09/13/2023

Better Homes and Gardens Real

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,952

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x125
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,536 Sq Ft Home
  • Fireplace

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Stone or Rock in Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Lowman Hill Elementary School
  • Landon Middle School
  • Topeka High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Elmhurst Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R13807

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,952

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1918
  • Property Sub Type: Single House
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 50x125
  • List Price: 110000
  • Subdivision Name: Elmhurst
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1496
  • Architectural Style: Airplane Bungalow
  • Structure Type: Stick Built
  • PricePer Sq Ft: 58.59
  • Attribution Contact: Pref: 785-554-4711
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Stone/Rock, Partially Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 40
  • Fireplace Features: One
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Living Area: 1536
  • ApproxTotalFinishedArea: 1501-1800
  • BathroomLevel: Full main and full basement
  • MainLevelFinishedArea: 1316
  • BasementFinishedArea: 40
  • BasementTotalArea: 1092
  • NumberConformingBedrooms: 3
  • NumberNonConformingBedrooms: 0
  • DiningFeatures: Formal,Breakfast Nook
  • OtherRooms: Formal Living Room,1st Floor Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Capacity: One

Utilities

  • Cooling: Forced Air Electric
  • Heating: Forced Air Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: City Water, City Sewer System
  • AreUtilitiesOnYN: Yes
  • WaterHeater: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lowman Hill Elementary School/USD 501
  • High School: Topeka High School/USD 501
  • Middle Or Junior School: Landon Middle School/USD 501

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 6250
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Paved Road, Sidewalk
  • Parcel #: R13807
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • FloodZone: Unknown
  • ApproximateLotSize: Under 1 Acre

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1951.56
  • GeneralTax: 1951.56
  • SpecTax: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2024
Closed on
Mar 1, 2024
Sold by
Dix Taylor F and Dix Christopher C
Bought by
Mitchell Katherine M and Mitchell Kieran R
Seller's Agent
Wade Wostal
Better Homes and Gardens Real
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Swift
Realty Professionals
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.5%
Views
99
Current Estimated Value
$215,099

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,099
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.24%
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Outstanding Balance
$187,191
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$24,347

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2023
Closed on
Sep 22, 2023
Sold by
Shutt Eric
Bought by
Dix Taylor F
Seller's Agent
Wade Wostal
Better Homes and Gardens Real
Buyer's Agent
Wade Wostal
Better Homes and Gardens Real
List Price
$110,000
Sold Price
$90,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-18.18%
Views
12

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
513.98%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Security 1St Title
Warranty Deed -- Security 1St Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $190,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $8,999 FHA
Previous Owner $87,377 FHA
Previous Owner $14,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/29/2024 02/29/24 Sold -- -- --
01/15/2024 01/15/24 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2024 01/12/24 For Sale $199,000 +80.9% $94 / Sq Ft
09/22/2023 09/22/23 Sold -- -- --
09/13/2023 09/13/23 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2023 09/13/23 For Sale $110,000 -- $72 / Sq Ft
Source: Sunflower Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,058 $22,747 -- --
2023 $3,058 $15,199 $0 $0
2022 $1,952 $13,216 $0 $0
2021 $1,793 $11,492 $0 $0
2020 $1,687 $10,945 $0 $0
2019 $1,663 $10,730 $0 $0
2018 $1,615 $10,417 $0 $0
2017 $1,586 $10,212 $0 $0
2014 $1,601 $10,212 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Sunflower Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 231099

Sunflower Association of REALTORS®

APN: 097-36-0-30-20-028-000