$207,000

1196 SW Garfield Ave Topeka, KS 66604

Elmhurst Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,399/month

Total Views 142
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,863 Sq Ft
$111 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room
  • 1-minute walk to Elmhurst Green Park

About This Home

This 3-story home is a showstopper with great character throughout and a completely remodeled kitchen that includes granite countertops, newer cabinets, stove and dishwasher. This home includes 4 bedrooms each with generous closets. Enjoy some of the original oak woodwork throughout the house. The updated oversized bathroom includes dual vanities and a separate toilet room. An entertaining paradise awaits you on the back deck with custom fencing and a firepit. Newer windows throughout the home, brand new gravel drive. This home sits on a nice corner lot with a detached one car garage. Newer beams in basement. This home is a must see! Schedule a showing before it is gone!

Listing Agent

Amanda Christy

At Home Kansas License #SP00241725 Listed on: 06/27/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,011

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,863 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Laundry Room
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Elmhurst Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R13720

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,011

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1920
  • Property Sub Type: Single House
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • List Price: 207000
  • Subdivision Name: Elmhurst
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1863
  • Architectural Style: Two or More Stories
  • Structure Type: Stick Built
  • PricePer Sq Ft: 111.11
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Living Area: 1863
  • BathroomLevel: Upper
  • MainLevelFinishedArea: 725
  • BasementTotalArea: 725
  • NumberConformingBedrooms: 3
  • NumberNonConformingBedrooms: 1
  • UpperLevelFinishedArea: 1138

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • AreUtilitiesOnYN: Yes

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: Robinson Middle School/USD 501

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: R13720
  • FloodZone: Unknown
  • ApproximateLotSize: Under 1 Acre

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3011.2
  • GeneralTax: $3,011.20
  • SpecTax: 0

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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
2023 $3,011 $8,635 $0 $0
2022 $1,156 $8,070 $0 $0
2021 $1,128 $7,337 $0 $0
2020 $939 $6,222 $0 $0
2019 $925 $6,100 $0 $0
2018 $898 $5,922 $0 $0
2017 $900 $5,922 $0 $0
2014 $1,130 $7,292 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $207,000 +11.9% $111 / Sq Ft
06/29/2023 06/29/23 Sold -- -- --
05/28/2023 05/28/23 Pending -- -- --
05/25/2023 05/25/23 For Sale $185,000 +312.0% $99 / Sq Ft
06/18/2014 06/18/14 Sold -- -- --
05/28/2014 05/28/14 Pending -- -- --
12/26/2013 12/26/13 For Sale $44,900 -- $26 / Sq Ft
Source: Sunflower Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $60,000 Commercial
Closed $35,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $74,700 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $20,750 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Source: Sunflower Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 240094

Sunflower Association of REALTORS®

APN: 097-36-0-30-17-017-000