$195,000
$5K PRICE DROP

1196 SW Garfield Ave Topeka, KS 66604

Elmhurst Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,318/month

Total Views 18,362
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,863 Sq Ft
$105 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-minute walk to Elmhurst Green Park
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

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 Brokerage Phone: 785-506-2336 License #00241725 Listed on: 06/30/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,012

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,863 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • 5,150 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 097-36-0-30-17-017-000
  • $0 special tax assessment

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,012

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1863
  • Internet Address Display: Yes
  • Internet Consumer Comment: No
  • List Agent Full Name: Amanda Christy
  • List Office Mls Id: HMSAHKS
  • List Office Name: At Home Kansas
  • List Office Phone: 785-393-2274
  • Living Area: 1863
  • Mls Status: Active
  • Ownership: Private
  • Age Description: 101 Years/More
  • Floor Plan Features: 3 Stories
  • Tax Special Amount: 0
  • Tax Total Amount: 3012
  • Value Range Pricing YN: 0
  • Maintenance Provided YN: 0
  • Special Documents Required YN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 785-506-2336
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: No

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exclusions YN: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Electric
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: None

Association/Amenities

  • Association: No

Fee Information

  • Deposit: Security 1st Title

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Topeka

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 5150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5150
  • Parcel Number: 097-36-0-30-17-017-000
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • In Flood Plain: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3012
  • Tax Abatement YN: 0

Map

Range of Values:

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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
2025 $3,011 $22,448 -- --
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
08/02/2025 08/02/25 Price Changed $195,000 -2.5% $105 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 For Sale $199,999 +8.1% $107 / 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: Heartland MLS

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: Heartland MLS

MLS Number: 2566300

Heartland MLS

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