Why Live in Potwin
Potwin, a National Historic District in Topeka, is renowned for its late 1800s charm, with red-brick roads, stone curbs, and landscaped traffic circles. The neighborhood features a variety of historic homes, including elaborate Queen Anne houses with textured siding, multi-gabled roofs, and wrap-around porches, as well as Colonial styles and English cottages. Most homes sit on quarter-acre lots with mature trees, encouraging a vibrant walking community. Potwin is celebrated for its strong sense of community, with residents hosting numerous events, especially during holidays like the Fourth of July, Halloween, and Christmas. Southwest Sixth Avenue, less than a half-mile away, provides convenient shopping and dining options, including Walmart Neighborhood Market, Dollar Tree, Taco Al's, and G's Frozen Custard. Willow Park offers green space, a playground, and a fitness station, while Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site, less than a mile east, provides a historical experience with 19th-century buildings and a botanical garden. Potwin is safer than the national average, contributing to its appeal. The neighborhood is about 1.5 miles from downtown Topeka, where residents can access Interstate 70 and Topeka Metro bus services. Homes in Potwin typically range from 1,500 to 3,500 square feet, maintaining the area's historic aesthetic and community-focused atmosphere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potwin a good place to live?
Potwin is a good place to live. Potwin is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Potwin is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Potwin has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.4 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $103,270 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 58.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Potwin are home owners, with 16.3% of residents renting and 83.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Potwin can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Potwin neighborhood guide.
Is Potwin, KS a safe neighborhood?
Potwin, KS is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Potwin?
The median home price in Potwin is $449,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $89,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,330 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $100K a year to afford the median home price in Potwin. The average household income in Potwin is $103K.
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Home Trends in Potwin, KS
On average, homes in Potwin, Topeka sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Potwin, Topeka over the last 12 months is $410,000.
Median Sale Price
$410,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$554,784
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$186
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median List Price
$449,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%