Greater Auburndale Homes for Sale

Greater Auburndale in Topeka is a historic neighborhood developed by Bostonians in the late 1800s, featuring century-old homes that replicate East Coast architecture. The predominantly residential area is characterized by side-by-side bungalows with Craftsman influences and larger Victorian-style houses, often adorned with ornamental wood and front porches. Homes are typically on tenth-acre lots with small backyards accessible via alleyways. The neighborhood is shaded by mature trees, enhancing its quaint atmosphere despite being just two miles from downtown Topeka. Residents frequently interact from their wide, covered front porches and enjoy local parks like Edgewood Park, which offers a playground, picnic pavilion, and tennis courts, and Auburndale Park, known for its open field used by the Midwest Cricket League. Hummer Sports Park, located nearby, serves multiple high schools with shared sports facilities. Gage Park, about 2 miles west, is one of Topeka's largest parks, featuring a miniature train ride, carousel, zoo, and the Kansas Children's Discovery Center, along with extensive walkways and recreational facilities. Shopping and dining options are available at the intersection of 6th Avenue and Macvicar Avenue, including a Dollar Tree, Walmart Neighborhood Market, and Pal Indian Cuisine. Bobo's Drive In, a local favorite, is located about a mile south. The neighborhood is safer than the national average and offers convenient access to Interstate 70 and 6th Avenue, with Topeka Metro bus stops along 6th Avenue. While Greater Auburndale is in Tornado Alley, no tornadoes have been recorded in the area since 1950.