$82,800
SOLD MAR 21, 2013
Last list price

1230 SW Boswell Ave Topeka, KS 66604

Elmhurst Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
6,316 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$69 Per Sq Ft

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storm Windows

About This Home

As of May 2025

Great wrap around proch and deck on this cedar sided bungalow. Well maintained. Lots new: shingles 2007, windows 2006, basement bath and bonus room 2006. Large Master BR w/private door to deck. Three car garage, attic area finished too. A must see, priced below city appraisal.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Christenson

Countrywide Realty, Inc. License #SP00217315 Listed on: 12/21/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Bob Brackney

1 Source Real Estate, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,477

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 125x50
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Sheet Rock Walls or Ceilings
  • Thermal Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Partially Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Burglar Security System
  • Storm Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Randolph Elementary School
  • Robinson Middle School
  • Topeka High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Elmhurst Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0973603029011000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,477

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Property Sub Type: Single House
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 125X50
  • List Price: 82800
  • Subdivision Name: Elmhurst
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1160
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow-1 Story
  • PricePer Sq Ft: 63.75
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Burglar Alarm, Auto Garage Opener(s), Garage Opener Control(s), Cable TV Available
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: One, Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood, Vinyl, Sheetrock
  • Living Area: 1200
  • ApproxTotalFinishedArea: 1001-1200
  • MainLevelFinishedArea: 1160
  • BasementFinishedArea: 40
  • DiningFeatures: Formal
  • OtherRooms: Formal Living Room,1st Floor Primary Bedroom,1st Fl Full Bath
  • UpperLevelFinishedArea: 0
  • LowerLevelFinishedArea: 0

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch-Covered, Storm Windows, Thermal Pane Windows, Fence

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Detached, Extra Parking
  • Garage Capacity: Three

Utilities

  • Cooling: Forced Air Electric
  • Heating: Forced Air Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: City Water, City Sewer System
  • WaterHeater: Gas,40 Gallon

Schools

  • Elementary School: Randolph Elementary School/USD 501
  • High School: Topeka High School/USD 501
  • Middle Or Junior School: Robinson Middle School/USD 501

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Paved Road, Sidewalk
  • Parcel #: 0973603029011000
  • FloodZone: Unknown
  • ApproximateLotSize: Under 1 Acre

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1477.09
  • GeneralTax: 1477.09
  • SpecTax: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2025
Closed on
May 14, 2025
Sold by
Roberts Cameron and Barton Alaina E
Bought by
Thorne Isaiah and Swickard Sarah
Seller's Agent
Crystal Swearingen
Crystal Clear Realty
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Moore
KW One Legacy Partners, LLC
List Price
$167,000
Views
100
Current Estimated Value
$166,412

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.40%
Original Mortgage
$153,000
Outstanding Balance
$152,865
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$12,551

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2021
Closed on
May 25, 2021
Sold by
Mapes Jospeh S
Bought by
Roberts Carmeron and Barton Afaina E
Seller's Agent
Cole Ridley
Keller Williams Realty Partner
Buyer's Agent
Laci Heller
Eck Properties, LLC
List Price
$120,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.41%
Original Mortgage
$121,600
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2018
Closed on
Jul 17, 2018
Sold by
Watson Derek R and Watson Amy A
Bought by
Mapes Joseph S
Seller's Agent
BJ McGivern
Genesis, LLC, Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Aenk
Realty Professionals
List Price
$89,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.89%
Original Mortgage
$76,075
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 21, 2012
Closed on
Mar 19, 2013
Sold by
Cates James W and Cates Rosemartha
Bought by
Watson Derek R and Watson Amy A
Seller's Agent
Tracy Christenson
Countrywide Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Bob Brackney
1 Source Real Estate, Inc
List Price
$82,800

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.92%
Original Mortgage
$75,112
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2011
Sold by
Watson Dann A and Watson Tresa A
Bought by
Cates James W and Cates Rosemartha

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2006
Sold by
Cocolis Bergkamp Michael J and Cocolis Bergkamp Melissa
Bought by
Watson Dann A and Watson Tresa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,750
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
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 -- Kansas Secured Title Inc
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- Lawyers Title Of Topeka Inc
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Warranty Deed -- Lawyers Title Of Topeka Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $153,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $121,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $73,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $76,075 New Conventional
Previous Owner $76,075 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,112 FHA
Previous Owner $85,750 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Sold -- -- --
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Sale $167,000 +39.2% $116 / Sq Ft
05/28/2021 05/28/21 Sold -- -- --
04/23/2021 04/23/21 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2021 04/19/21 For Sale $120,000 +33.5% $90 / Sq Ft
08/30/2018 08/30/18 Sold -- -- --
07/10/2018 07/10/18 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2018 06/28/18 For Sale $89,900 +8.6% $61 / Sq Ft
03/21/2013 03/21/13 Sold -- -- --
01/24/2013 01/24/13 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2012 12/12/12 For Sale $82,800 -- $69 / 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 $2,468 $18,265 -- --
2023 $2,468 $16,572 $0 $0
2022 $2,197 $14,801 $0 $0
2021 $1,671 $10,728 $0 $0
2020 $1,572 $10,217 $0 $0
2019 $1,549 $10,017 $0 $0
2018 $1,504 $9,725 $0 $0
2017 $1,477 $9,534 $0 $0
2014 $1,492 $9,534 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Sunflower Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 171277

Sunflower Association of REALTORS®

APN: 097-36-0-30-29-011-000