$260,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,235 Sq Ft
709 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66603
Kristen Cummings Genesis, LLC, Realtors
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 $255,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $51,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.3%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,260 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $54K a year to afford the median home price in Downtown Topeka. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. 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:
- Topeka High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Meadows Elementary School has a B- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 13:1.
- Highland Park High School has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
What are the best private schools in Downtown Topeka?
The best private schools that serve Downtown Topeka are:
- Heritage Christian School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Mater Dei Catholic School has a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 3.0.
- St. Matthew Catholic School has a student teacher ratio of 12:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Downtown Topeka, Topeka, KS?
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, Central Highland Park, Historic Holliday Park and Central Park.
