Last list price
1196 SW Garfield Ave Topeka, KS 66604
Elmhurst Neighborhood
4
Beds
1
Bath
1,863
Sq Ft
4,792
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Deck
- Separate Formal Living Room
- No HOA
- Wood Flooring
- Corner Lot
- 1-minute walk to Elmhurst Green Park
About This Home
As of June 2023This grand 3 story showstopper with all the character has a completely remodeled kitchen that includes new granite, cabinets, stove and dishwasher. 4 bedrooms with generous closets. Enjoy some of the original oak woodwork throughout the house. The redone oversized bathroom with dual vanities, separate toilet room and brand new everything! The stunning hardwood floors have been completely refinished. An entertaining paradise awaits you on the back deck with custom fencing and a firepit. New carpet on 2nd floor. Unique 3rd floor loft bedroom. Lots of vinyl replacement windows throughout the home. A nice corner lot. New beams in basement and it is the cleanest basement you have ever seen! Detached one car garage.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Better Homes and Gardens Real License #SP00224141 Listed on: 05/25/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,156
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 50x103
- Privacy Fence
- Wood Fence
- Corner Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Architectural Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Stick Built Home
- Plaster
Interior Spaces
- 1,863 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Sheet Rock Walls or Ceilings
- Separate Formal Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Laundry Room
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Stone or Rock in Basement
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Covered patio or porch
Schools
- Lowman Hill Elementary School
- Robinson Middle School
- Topeka High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Elmhurst Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number R13720
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 28, 2013
Closed on
Jun 12, 2014
Sold by
Us Bank Trust Na
Bought by
Dix Taylor F
Seller's Agent
Tammy Forshee
Forshee Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mary Froese
NextHome Professionals
List Price
$44,900
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.34%
Original Mortgage
$35,000
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2025 07/17/25 | Price Changed | $199,999 | -3.4% | $107 / Sq Ft |
| 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®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
A
Seller's Agent in 2025
Amanda Christy
At Home Kansas
-
W
Seller's Agent in 2023
Wade Wostal
Better Homes and Gardens Real
-
C
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Cole Cook
Berkshire Hathaway First
-
T
Seller's Agent in 2014
Tammy Forshee
Forshee Realty
-
D
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014
Dorothy Karnowski
Hawks R/E Professionals
-
M
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Mary Froese
NextHome Professionals
Map
Source: Sunflower Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 229252
APN: 097-36-0-30-17-017-000
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