Ellenwand Home for Sale

Ellenwand, a small suburban neighborhood in West Topeka, features spacious lots and mid-century ranch-style homes built between the 1950s and 1970s. These homes, typically three to five bedrooms, sit on half-acre lots, offering ample front and fenced-in back yards, wide driveways, and attached garages. The neighborhood is conveniently located 4 to 6.5 miles from downtown Topeka and is accessible via Interstate 70 and Interstate 470. Local amenities include a Dollar General and a small plaza with local businesses, such as Jorge’s Cantina and Riegel’s 20’s West sports bar. For more extensive shopping, residents can head 2 miles west to Southwest Wanamaker Road, home to several shopping centers, national chain restaurants, and the West Ridge Mall, which features over 50 businesses, including a Sky Zone Trampoline Park and an indoor mini golf course. Gage Park, just a mile away, offers 160 acres of attractions, including a miniature train ride, a carousel, the Topeka Zoo, and the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. The park also has walkways, a rose garden, beach volleyball courts, and an outdoor community pool. Ellenwand is served by McCarter Elementary School, Landon Middle School, and Topeka West High School, which is noted for its college prep courses. The neighborhood is quieter than the national average, making it a peaceful place to live.