$300,000
SOLD MAR 14, 2025
Last list price

6840 SW 40th St Topeka, KS 66610

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$115 Per Sq Ft

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Jay Shideler Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2025

Opportunity is knocking twice for this home. Enjoy life near Lake Sherwood in this timeless split-level charmer! The covered entry porch and grand double doors offer a warm welcome right from the start. Inside, the spacious living room features a stunning fireplace and built-in shelving—just waiting for your personal touch. The formal dining room flows easily into the eat-in kitchen, making it perfect for hosting get-togethers or enjoying a casual meal. Plus, both dining spaces offer lovely views of the fenced-in backyard! This home is all about comfort and functionality, with plenty of natural light and those indoor-outdoor views that mid-century homes do so well. Upstairs, you'll find bedrooms that are just the right size, including one with its own en-suite bath. Downstairs, the basement offers a great second retreat, with it's own bath and closet space. Perfect for guests, mother-in-law suite, or daily living. With its roomy layout, great storage, thoughtful updates, and a mix of classic charm and modern touches, this home is ready for you to fall in love. Conveniently located and full of character, it’s the kind of place that makes you feel at home the moment you walk in.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Herdman

Kirk & Cobb, Inc. License #00233019 Listed on: 01/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Glenn

Coldwell Banker American Home License #SP00244483

Coldwell Banker American Home

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,316

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 150
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • 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

$4,316

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1970
  • Property Sub Type: Single House
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 100 x 150
  • List Price: 300000
  • Subdivision Name: Sherwood Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2217
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Structure Type: Stick Built
  • PricePer Sq Ft: 118.46
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • 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: 1 on Main, 2 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
  • UpperLevelFinishedArea: 837

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Extra Parking

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 Fee Frequency: Basement
  • 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 Features: Paved Road
  • Parcel #: R57366
  • FloodZone: Unknown
  • ApproximateLotSize: Under 1 Acre

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4315.8
  • GeneralTax: $4315.80
  • SpecTax: NA

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: 237570

Sunflower Association of REALTORS®

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