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Downtown Topeka Home for Sale

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    $6,000

    • Land
    • 0.11 Acre
    • $54,545 per Acre

    1220 SE Monroe St, Topeka, KS 66612

    Vacant Lot in the heart of downtown topeka!

    Cole Boling KW One Legacy Partners, LLC

    1220 SE Monroe St, Topeka, KS 66612

Why Live in Downtown Topeka

The heart of Kansas’ state capital, Downtown Topeka, is the city’s hub for jobs, restaurants and entertainment. Home to the Kansas Statehouse, other state buildings and business offices, downtown makes up a quarter of the city’s workforce. It’s also home to about 2,000 residents, 84% of which rent from the neighborhood’s apartments, while 16% of homeowners live in condominiums. Locals can walk down from their units to the many businesses below, whether during the busy days or the slower nightlife. “There’s a lot open during the day,” says John ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Topeka a good place to live?
Downtown Topeka is a good place to live. Downtown Topeka is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Downtown Topeka has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.8 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $25,960 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 6.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Downtown Topeka are renters, with 83.6% of residents renting and 16.4% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Downtown Topeka can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Downtown Topeka neighborhood guide.
Is Downtown Topeka, KS a safe neighborhood?
Downtown Topeka, KS is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 9 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Downtown Topeka?
The median home price in Downtown Topeka is $124,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $24,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.84%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $650 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $28K a year to afford the median home price in Downtown Topeka. The average household income in Downtown Topeka is $26K.
What are the best public schools in Downtown Topeka?
The best public schools that serve Downtown Topeka are:
What are the best private schools in Downtown Topeka?
The best private schools that serve Downtown Topeka are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Downtown Topeka, Topeka, KS?
The most popular zip codes in Downtown Topeka, Topeka, KS include 66614, 66049, 66618, 66604 and 66610.
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Downtown Topeka, Topeka, KS?
The most popular neighborhoods near Downtown Topeka, Topeka, KS are East Topeka, Old Town, Historic Holliday Park, Oakland and Central Park.
Are home prices dropping in Downtown Topeka?
Yes, home prices in Downtown Topeka are down 52% in the last 12 months.

Home Trends in Downtown Topeka, KS

Housing Trends

Median Sale Price
$114,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$18,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$210,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$96
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$124,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
23%
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