$219,900
PENDING $19K PRICE DROP

226 S Main St Topeka, IN 46571

Estimated payment $1,518/month

Total Views 4,008
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,804 Sq Ft
$78 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

Looking to live in a laid-back community with small-town charm? This beautiful historic home, known as the second home ever built in Topeka, is full of character and timeless appeal. Situated on a large corner lot with a fenced private backyard, you can spend your summer days relaxing in the 12x26 above-ground pool or enjoying peaceful evenings outdoors. Step back in time as you enter this turn-of-the-century gem featuring original wood pocket doors, a stunning staircase in the foyer, and all the charm of the early 1900s. Start your mornings with a cup of coffee on the wraparound front porch while watching the horses and buggies wander by, giving you that true small-town feeling. All Appliances to pass with property, Above ground pool to pass with property. If you’ve been dreaming of charm, history, and a slower pace of life, this home may be exactly what you’ve been searching for.

Listing Agent

Bonnie Miller

eXp Realty, LLC Listed on: 05/19/2026

eXp Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,718

Year Built

  • Built in 1898

Lot Details

  • 12,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x120
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned U1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Slate Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Pocket Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Stone or Rock in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Topeka Elementary School
  • Westview Jr/Sr Middle School
  • Westview Jr/Sr High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Suburban Location

Community Details

  • Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 44-12-36-200-000.016-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,718

Year Built

Built in 1898

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Style: Two Story
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Victorian
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Legal Description: ORIGINAL PLAT - TOWN OF TOPEKA LOTS 12,13,14, & 15 - BLK 3
  • Parcel Number ID: 44-12-36-200-000.016-008
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Countertops-Laminate, Deck Open, Detector-Smoke, Dryer Hook Up Electric, Foyer Entry, Landscaped, Natural Woodwork, Pocket Doors, Porch Covered, Range/Oven Hook Up Gas, Stand Up Shower, Tub/Shower Combination, Formal Dining Room, Main Floor Laundry
  • Inside City Limits: Yes
  • Location: City/Town/Suburb
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 3818
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2804
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1790
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1014
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1014
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Full Basement, Unfinished
  • Basement Material: Stone
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Carpet, Laminate
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 15x13, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 10x13, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 22x16, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 13x15, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15x13, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13x8, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13x13, On Level: Upper
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1014
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 2028

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof Material: Metal, Slate, Shingle
  • Outbuilding1: None
  • Pool: Above Ground
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fence: Privacy, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 20x24
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off Street Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: City
  • Water Utilities: City
  • Electric Company: NIPSCO
  • Gas Company: NIPSCO
  • Laundry: Dimensions: Mainx6, On Level: 7

Schools

  • Elementary School: Topeka

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Corner, Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X120
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 12000
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.28

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: HVAC, Water Heater

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 3717.52
  • Exemptions: Homestead

MLS Schools

  • High School: Westview Jr/Sr
  • Middle School: Westview Jr/Sr
  • School District: Westview School Corp.

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Tax History

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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 $3,718 $167,200 $27,000 $140,200
2024 $1,589 $169,100 $28,900 $140,200
2023 $1,363 $164,600 $28,100 $136,500
2022 $1,321 $147,500 $23,400 $124,100
2021 $1,179 $128,900 $22,300 $106,600
2020 $877 $106,800 $21,600 $85,200
2019 $845 $105,300 $21,600 $83,700
2018 $895 $107,500 $21,600 $85,900
2017 $905 $105,700 $28,800 $76,900
2016 $888 $109,000 $28,800 $80,200
2014 $882 $106,000 $28,800 $77,200
2013 $882 $106,800 $28,800 $78,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/01/2026 07/01/26 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2026 06/30/26 Price Changed $219,900 -4.3% $78 / Sq Ft
06/17/2026 06/17/26 Price Changed $229,900 -3.8% $82 / Sq Ft
05/19/2026 05/19/26 For Sale $239,000 -- $85 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $52,900 Sojourners Title Agency, Llc
Quit Claim Deed -- First Federal Savings Bank
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $63,233 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $40,700 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202619059

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 44-12-36-200-000.016-008

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