$109,900
SOLD AUG 5, 2021
Last list price

1224 SW Garfield Ave Topeka, KS 66604

Elmhurst Neighborhood
4 Beds
0.5 Bath
1,825 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$60 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Covered patio or porch
  • 2-minute walk to Elmhurst Green Park

About This Home

As of February 2023

Historic Charms with modern touches. This 4 BR 2.5 BA has a spacious layout, with main floor primary bedroom suite and main floor laundry. Updates in Bathroom and kitchen. Second floor features 3 bedrooms and a balcony overlooking the backyard. Side door to access basement or for use as a mudroom. Add your own chapter to this 101 year old story.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robin Bonsall

Coldwell Banker American Home License #SP00232784 Listed on: 05/29/2021

Coldwell Banker American Home

Co-Listed By

Graham Bonsall

Coldwell Banker American Home License #SP00241720

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Strong

Realty Professionals License #SN00048712

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,281

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 103
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,825 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Burglar Security System
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 0.5 Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Covered 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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,281

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Estimated Age: 91+ Years
  • Estimated Year Built: 1920
  • Build Type: Stick Built
  • Class: Residential
  • Lvt Date: 05/29/2021
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 65.75
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Type: Single House
  • Zone: Snco Tract 51A
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Electric Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Burglar Alarm, Sump Pump
  • Finished Sq Ft: 1825
  • Upper Level Finished Sq Ft: 672
  • Main Fin Area: 1135
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1825
  • Interior: Carpet, Hardwood, Ceramic
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1: Size: 12 x 11.5, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Size: 11 x 11, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Size: 11 x 11, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Size: 13 x 11, On Level: Upper
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Or Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal
  • Dining Room: Size: 14 x 14.5, On Level: Main
  • Foundation: Block, Crawl, Full, Unfinished
  • Kitchen: Size: 14 x 10, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Size: 23 x 13, On Level: Main
  • Other Rooms: Formal Living Room, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bath, 1st Fl Half Bath

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Covered Deck, Covered Porch
  • Exterior Materials: Frame
  • Roofing: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Extra Parking

Utilities

  • Are Utilities On: Yes
  • Cooling: Forced Air Electric
  • Heating: Forced Air Gas
  • Laundry: Main Floor
  • Water Heater: Gas, 40 Gallon
  • Water Sewer: City Water, City Sewer System

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lowman Hill Elementary School/USD 501
  • Middle School: Landon Middle School/USD 501
  • High School: Topeka High School/USD 501

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Size: Under 1 Acre
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Lot Size: 50 x 103
  • Lot Descriptions: Paved Road
  • Geo Subdivision: KS

Tax Info

  • County Tax ID Number: 0973603032009000
  • Estimated General Tax Expense: 1281.42
  • Total Tax: 1281.42

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Lowman Hill Elementary School/USD 501
  • Middle School: Landon Middle School/USD 501
  • High School: Topeka High School/USD 501

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 20, 2022
Closed on
Feb 27, 2023
Sold by
Rosas Jonah M and Rosas Brinlee N
Bought by
Moeck Michael and Parton Sayje
Seller's Agent
Beth Strong
Realty Professionals
Buyer's Agent
House Non Member
SUNFLOWER ASSOCIATION OF REALT
List Price
$138,000
Sold Price
$138,000
Views
200
Current Estimated Value
$173,886

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$35,886
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.15%
Original Mortgage
$135,500
Outstanding Balance
$131,691
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$42,195

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2021
Closed on
Jul 15, 2021
Sold by
Nedved Terry A and Nedved Linda K
Bought by
Rosas Jonah M and Christlieb Brinlee N
Seller's Agent
Robin Bonsall
Coldwell Banker American Home
Buyer's Agent
Beth Strong
Realty Professionals
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
9.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.37%
Original Mortgage
$122,760
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2017
Closed on
Dec 6, 2017
Sold by
Beckett Connie L and Connie L Beckett Trust
Bought by
Nedved Terry and Nedved Linda
Seller's Agent
Amanda Lewis
Coldwell Banker American Home
Buyer's Agent
Robin Bonsall
Coldwell Banker American Home
List Price
$84,000
Sold Price
$72,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-14.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.98%
Original Mortgage
$64,800
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2006
Sold by
Maine Cynthia M and Maine Michael R
Bought by
Beckett Connie L and The Connie L Beckett Trust
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 -- Kansas Secured Title
Warranty Deed -- Lawyers Title Of Kansas Inc
Trustee Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- Capital Title Insurance Comp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $135,500 FHA
Previous Owner $122,760 VA
Previous Owner $64,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/27/2023 02/27/23 Sold -- -- --
01/15/2023 01/15/23 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2022 12/20/22 For Sale $138,000 +25.6% $76 / Sq Ft
08/05/2021 08/05/21 Sold -- -- --
06/06/2021 06/06/21 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2021 05/29/21 For Sale $109,900 +30.8% $60 / Sq Ft
12/07/2017 12/07/17 Sold -- -- --
11/13/2017 11/13/17 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2017 08/15/17 For Sale $84,000 -- $46 / 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 $2,112 $16,105 -- --
2023 $2,112 $14,470 $0 $0
2022 $1,999 $13,524 $0 $0
2021 $1,358 $8,774 $0 $0
2020 $1,281 $8,384 $0 $0
2019 $1,263 $8,220 $0 $0
2018 $1,226 $7,981 $0 $0
2017 $1,055 $6,888 $0 $0
2014 $1,630 $10,391 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Sunflower Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 218760

Sunflower Association of REALTORS®

APN: 097-36-0-30-32-009-000