Price Undisclosed
SOLD DEC 13, 2024

557 S Fountain St Wichita, KS 67218

Longview Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,826 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$49 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Corner Lot
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 2-minute walk to Longview Neighborhood Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to 557 S Fountain! This property is a perfect investment opportunity, offering classic charm and strong potential in a convenient location. While not move-in ready, the spacious, light-filled layout and open flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas provide an excellent foundation for updates or renovations. Featuring well-appointed rooms and ample storage, this home is situated just minutes from shopping, dining, and parks, combining accessibility with great potential. Ideal for investors looking to add value—don’t miss this promising property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tricia Waite

Elite Real Estate Experts Brokerage Phone: 316-304-8945 License #00227067 Listed on: 11/10/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,335

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Jefferson County North Elementary School
  • Southeast High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Fairfax Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 087-127-26-0-12-04-011.00-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,335

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Onsite Built
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: None, 220 equipment
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved Road
  • Attribution Contact: CELL: 316-304-8945
  • Co List Office Phone: 316-719-4000
  • Ownership: Individual
  • MLS Status: Sold-Co-Op w/mbr
  • Subdivision Name: FAIRFAX
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1266
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Reso Fireplace Features: One
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • DiningArea: Formal
  • FloodInsurance: Unknown
  • TransactionType: For Sale
  • ShortSaleYN: No
  • SCK_RoomFlooring: Carpet
  • SCK_RoomFlooring: Wood
  • SCK_RoomFlooring: Wood
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Levels: One
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 560
  • PricePerSquareFoot: 52.03

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior Features: Fence-Chain Link, Frame w/More than 50% Mas
  • Foundation Details: Partial, No Basement Windows

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Gas, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Jefferson County North
  • High School: Southeast
  • Junior High Dist: Wichita School District (USD 259)
  • Middle Or Junior School: Curtis

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 087-127-26-0-12-04-011.00-
  • Acreage: City Lot

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1335.25

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2025
Closed on
Apr 18, 2025
Sold by
Sotelo Joshawa and Sotelo Sarah
Bought by
Sotelo Joshawa and Sotelo Sarah
Seller's Agent
Tessa Vice
Vice Real Estate
List Price
$195,000
Views
7
Current Estimated Value
$187,186

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$191,468
Outstanding Balance
$190,961
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$2,990

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2024
Closed on
Dec 9, 2024
Sold by
Wichita Area Rentals Llc
Bought by
Act Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Tricia Waite
Elite Real Estate Experts
List Price
$89,900
Views
37

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2015
Closed on
Feb 3, 2016
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Wichita Area Rentals Llc
Seller's Agent
Basem Krichati
Superior Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jerrome Castillo
Titan Realty
List Price
$53,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$37,800
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2014
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank National Association
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2014
Sold by
Warden Eun Kyoung and Warden Michael P
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank National Association
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Security 1St Title
Warranty Deed -- Security 1St Title
Warranty Deed -- Security 1St Title
Warranty Deed -- Security 1St Title
Special Warranty Deed -- Land
Special Warranty Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $67,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $191,468 FHA
Previous Owner $135,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $800,000 Construction
Previous Owner $37,800 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Sold -- -- --
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2025 03/16/25 For Sale $195,000 +116.9% $88 / Sq Ft
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Sold -- -- --
11/15/2024 11/15/24 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2024 11/10/24 For Sale $89,900 +69.6% $49 / Sq Ft
02/05/2016 02/05/16 Sold -- -- --
12/18/2015 12/18/15 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2015 06/19/15 For Sale $53,000 -- $29 / Sq Ft
Source: South Central Kansas MLS

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 $1,393 $14,732 $2,668 $12,064
2023 $1,393 $12,432 $2,335 $10,097
2022 $1,347 $12,432 $2,208 $10,224
2021 $1,299 $11,512 $1,806 $9,706
2020 $1,216 $10,753 $1,806 $8,947
2019 $1,218 $10,753 $1,806 $8,947
2018 $1,138 $10,051 $1,564 $8,487
2017 $1,011 $0 $0 $0
2016 $994 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,017 $0 $0 $0
2014 $997 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tessa Vice

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tessa Vice

    Vice Real Estate

    (316) 393-0888

    1 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    Tessa Vice
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  • Tricia Waite

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Tricia Waite

    Elite Real Estate Experts

    (316) 304-8945

    2 in this area

    189 Total Sales

    Tricia Waite
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  • Basem Krichati

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Basem Krichati

    Superior Realty

    (316) 440-6000

    301 Total Sales

    Basem Krichati
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  • Jerrome Castillo

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jerrome Castillo

    Titan Realty

    (316) 312-6697

    2 in this area

    100 Total Sales

    Jerrome Castillo
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Map

Source: South Central Kansas MLS

MLS Number: 647313

South Central Kansas MLS

APN: 127-26-0-12-04-011.00

Kansas Sedgwick County Wichita 67218 Longview

557 S Fountain St, Wichita, KS

This home is located at 557 S Fountain St, Wichita, KS 67218. This property was built in 1935. 557 S Fountain St is a home located in Sedgwick County with nearby schools including Jefferson Elementary School, Curtis Middle School, and Wichita Southeast High School.

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