$199,000
SOLD FEB 29, 2024
Last list price

1157 SW College Ave Topeka, KS 66604

Elmhurst Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,109 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$94 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered patio or porch
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of February 2024

4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in historic Elmhurst neighborhood. Completely updated craftsman style bungalow with original oak woodwork throughout the home. Refinished stunning hardwood floors. Updated bathrooms and kitchen. Stainless appliances stay with the home. Covered front porch. Small deck off the back of the home. New carpet in basement, upstairs bedroom and main bedroom with a huge walk in closet. 4th bedroom in basement could be used as an office or family room as well. Huge oversized 1 car garage with flu for stove. Kitchenette and a workout room in basement. Yard is fenced. Ample storage areas throughout the home. Bedroom in basement is virtually staged.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wade Wostal

Better Homes and Gardens Real Brokerage Phone: 785-554-4711 License #SP00224141 Listed on: 01/12/2024

Better Homes and Gardens Real

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Swift

Realty Professionals License #SN00045029

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,952

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x125
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Stick Built Home
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 2,109 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Sheet Rock Walls or Ceilings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Stone or Rock in Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

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: 199000
  • Subdivision Name: Elmhurst
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1609
  • Architectural Style: Airplane Bungalow
  • Structure Type: Stick Built
  • PricePer Sq Ft: 94.83
  • Attribution Contact: Cell: 785-554-4711
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Wet Bar
  • Basement: Stone/Rock, Full, Partially Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 500
  • Fireplace Features: One, Wood Burning, Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Sheetrock, Plaster, 9' Ceiling
  • Living Area: 2109
  • ApproxTotalFinishedArea: 1801-2200
  • BathroomLevel: Full main and full basement
  • MainLevelFinishedArea: 1316
  • BasementFinishedArea: 565
  • BasementTotalArea: 1092
  • NumberConformingBedrooms: 3
  • NumberNonConformingBedrooms: 1
  • DiningFeatures: Formal
  • OtherRooms: Formal Living Room,1st Floor Primary Bedroom,1st Fl Full Bath

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Architectural Style
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch-Covered, Storm Windows, Storm Doors, Fence, Fence-Chain Link, Fence-Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Extra Parking
  • 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
4.27%
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: 232359

Sunflower Association of REALTORS®

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