$44,900
SOLD JUN 18, 2014
Last list price

1196 SW Garfield Ave Topeka, KS 66604

Elmhurst Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,756 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$26 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Screened Porch
  • Recreation Room
  • No HOA
  • 1-minute walk to Elmhurst Green Park

About This Home

As of June 2023

Charming home on corner lot features 3 bedrooms, detached garage, central heat/air, copper plumbing, updated windows on main level, vinyl siding, big deck and lovely original woodwork! From the built-in bench seat to the twin book cases, bring this historic home back to its heyday with some additional work. NOTE: Seller requires a Caliber Home Loans Qualification Letter prior to negotiation for any non-cash transaction.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tammy Forshee

Forshee Realty License #BR00044534 Listed on: 12/28/2013

Co-Listed By

Dorothy Karnowski

Hawks R/E Professionals

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Froese

NextHome Professionals License #00229614

NextHome Professionals

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,158

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 103
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,756 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Schools

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Elmhurst Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0973603017000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,158

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1920
  • Property Sub Type: Single House
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 50 X 103
  • Co List Office Mls Id: SUN243
  • Co List Office Phone: 785-221-4375
  • List Price: 29900
  • Subdivision Name: Elmhurst
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1756
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Structure Type: Stick Built
  • PricePer Sq Ft: 14.24
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Living Area: 1756
  • ApproxTotalFinishedArea: 1501-1800
  • MainLevelFinishedArea: 1031
  • BasementFinishedArea: 0
  • DiningFeatures: Formal
  • UpperLevelFinishedArea: 725
  • LowerLevelFinishedArea: 0

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch Screened, Fence-Chain Link

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: No
  • WaterHeater: Gas,40 Gallon

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

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Paved Road
  • Parcel #: 0973603017000
  • FloodZone: Unknown
  • ApproximateLotSize: Under 1 Acre

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1157.78
  • GeneralTax: 1157.78
  • SpecTax: 0

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
20.03%
Original Mortgage
$35,000
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/13/2025 09/13/25 Price Changed $193,000 -1.0% $104 / Sq Ft
08/02/2025 08/02/25 Price Changed $195,000 -2.5% $105 / Sq Ft
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

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

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Map

Source: Sunflower Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 176652

Sunflower Association of REALTORS®

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