Why Live in Norton
Norton, a residential neighborhood located 2 miles west of Downtown Topeka, features century-old single-family homes, primarily bungalows with wide front porches and a few larger American Foursquares. The homes, built in the early 1900s, are situated on approximately 0.10-acre lots with mature trees providing ample shade. Despite the modest size of the homes and yards, the neighborhood offers a unique charm with its tree-lined, grid-pattern streets and back alleyways leading to detached garages. Norton is known for its local drive-in, Bobo’s Drive In, which gained national attention on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Louie’s 10th Street Lounge and Laundromat offers a distinctive experience where patrons can do laundry and enjoy a drink. For shopping, residents have access to Dollar General, Einstein’s Outdoor Outfitters, and a Walmart Neighborhood Market about 1 mile away. Gage Park, one of Topeka’s largest parks, is a few miles away and offers numerous attractions, including a miniature train ride, carousel, zoo, and the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. The park also features walkways, a rose garden, and recreational facilities like beach volleyball and an outdoor pool. Norton is safer than the national average, and residents can easily access downtown via a 2-mile drive or Topeka Metro bus. The neighborhood is also close to Stormont Vail Hospital and Interstate 70. While the area is in Tornado Valley, no tornadoes have been recorded in Norton since 1950.
Home Trends in Norton, KS
On average, homes in Norton, Topeka sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Norton, Topeka over the last 12 months is $92,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$92,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$95,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$82
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median List Price
$99,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%