$299,900
SOLD DEC 20, 2023
Last list price

6840 SW 40th St Topeka, KS 66610

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$115 Per Sq Ft

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Jay Shideler Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of March 2025

Spacious 5 bedroom, 4 bath home for sale! Lots of recent improvements done by the owner such as: new lighting, new carpet, outlets, sliding door, patio, fencing, added a bathroom & remodeled the others, and basement was finished! Home is all electric, HVAC system was also replaced. Parking pad for a 3rd car was added. New crown coat on fireplace, all that's left is to move in and enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carrie Rager

ReeceNichols Topeka Elite License #TS00222817 Listed on: 10/17/2023

ReeceNichols Topeka Elite

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Herdman

Kirk & Cobb, Inc. License #00233019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,671

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Home
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Jay Shideler Elementary School
  • Washburn Rural Middle School
  • Washburn Rural High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sherwood Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R57366

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,671

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1970
  • Property Sub Type: Single House
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • List Price: 279900
  • Subdivision Name: Sherwood Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2217
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Structure Type: Stick Built
  • PricePer Sq Ft: 101.92
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Wall Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Auto Garage Opener(s), Sump Pump, Whirlpool Tub
  • Basement: Concrete, Partial, Partially Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 383
  • Fireplace Features: Two, Wood Burning, Living Room, Basement
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Living Area: 2600
  • ApproxTotalFinishedArea: 2201-2700
  • BathroomLevel: full bath on main, 3 on upper, 1 in bsmt
  • MainLevelFinishedArea: 1380
  • BasementFinishedArea: 1220
  • BasementTotalArea: 1336
  • NumberConformingBedrooms: 5
  • NumberNonConformingBedrooms: 0
  • DiningFeatures: Formal,Eat-In-Kitchen
  • OtherRooms: Formal Living Room,Primary Bath,1st Fl Full Bath

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Architectural Style
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Deck, Fence

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Extra Parking
  • Garage Capacity: Two

Utilities

  • Cooling: Forced Air Electric
  • Heating: Forced Air Electric
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Separate Room
  • Sewer: City Water, City Sewer System
  • AreUtilitiesOnYN: Yes
  • WaterHeater: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Jay Shideler Elementary School/USD 437
  • High School: Washburn Rural High School/USD 437
  • Middle Or Junior School: Washburn Rural Middle School/USD 437

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 15000
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Paved Road
  • Parcel #: R57366
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • FloodZone: Unknown
  • ApproximateLotSize: Under 1 Acre

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3671.1
  • GeneralTax: 3,671.10
  • SpecTax: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2025
Closed on
Mar 8, 2025
Sold by
Smith Matthew S and Smith Allison E
Bought by
Weekes-Garcia Marcia S
Seller's Agent
Melissa Herdman
Kirk & Cobb, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Glenn
Coldwell Banker American Home
List Price
$300,000
Views
215
Current Estimated Value
$300,855

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.51%
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Outstanding Balance
$307,231
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$5,962

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2023
Closed on
Dec 21, 2023
Sold by
Beal Tiffany C
Bought by
Smith Matthew S and Smith Allison E
Seller's Agent
Carrie Rager
ReeceNichols Topeka Elite
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Herdman
Kirk & Cobb, Inc.
List Price
$299,900
Views
566

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.00%
Original Mortgage
$225,250
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 28, 2022
Closed on
Jan 12, 2023
Sold by
Sanders Jeanette Susanna
Bought by
Beal Tiffany C
Seller's Agent
William Haag
Better Homes and Gardens Real
Buyer's Agent
Carrie Rager
ReeceNichols Topeka Elite
List Price
$207,500
Views
7

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
32.26%
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 -- Lawyers Title Of Topeka
Warranty Deed -- First American
Warranty Deed -- Security 1St Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $308,000 VA
Previous Owner $225,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $236,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold -- -- --
02/16/2025 02/16/25 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2025 02/13/25 For Sale $300,000 0.0% $115 / Sq Ft
01/21/2025 01/21/25 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2025 01/17/25 For Sale $300,000 +7.2% $115 / Sq Ft
12/20/2023 12/20/23 Sold -- -- --
11/21/2023 11/21/23 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2023 10/30/23 Price Changed $279,900 -3.4% $108 / Sq Ft
10/23/2023 10/23/23 Price Changed $289,900 -3.3% $112 / Sq Ft
10/17/2023 10/17/23 For Sale $299,900 +44.5% $115 / Sq Ft
01/12/2023 01/12/23 Sold -- -- --
12/30/2022 12/30/22 Pending -- -- --
12/28/2022 12/28/22 For Sale $207,500 -- $105 / 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 $4,316 $30,850 -- --
2023 $4,316 $26,443 $0 $0
2022 $3,308 $23,822 $0 $0
2021 $2,930 $21,461 $0 $0
2020 $2,823 $21,040 $0 $0
2019 $2,801 $20,628 $0 $0
2018 $2,572 $20,223 $0 $0
2017 $2,687 $19,826 $0 $0
2014 $2,604 $18,964 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Sunflower Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 231484

Sunflower Association of REALTORS®

APN: 144-19-0-10-11-013-000