Monroe Home for Sale

Monroe, a neighborhood immediately south of downtown Topeka, features a variety of early 1900s homes. Buyers can find Craftsman-style bungalows, American Foursquares and two-story cottages with Victorian influences. These homes typically have two to four bedrooms. The area is known for its pocket parks, such as Clyde O'Bracken Park and Cushinberry Park, the latter of which is adjacent to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site and features the "Old Bluff" buffalo statue. Cushinberry Park also serves as a starting point for the Landon Nature Trail, which connects to a broader trail system in Shawnee County. Dining options along Kansas Avenue include the long-standing Hanover Pancake House, Golden Dragon and El Centenario, a popular Mexican restaurant. Shoppers can head to Walmart Neighborhood Market and Dillons, both about 3 miles away, or explore the retail offerings on Wanamaker Road, 5 miles west. The Stormont Vail Events Center hosts a variety of attractions, including concerts and trade shows. Public transportation is accessible via Topeka Metro bus routes, and residents have easy access to Interstate 70.