Why Live in Westboro
Westboro, a historic neighborhood in central Topeka, is known for its diverse architectural styles, including English cottages, Tudors, Colonial Revivals, and French Eclectic designs. Developed in 1926, the area features tree-lined streets with well-manicured lots ranging from quarter to half an acre. Homes typically span 1,000 to 4,500 square feet, with some larger properties reaching up to 8,000 square feet. Westboro Park, a nearly 5-acre green space, offers playground equipment, an athletics field, and a circular garden with benches. Tudor Park, a smaller pocket park, includes a brick walkway and a wrought iron gazebo. Gage Park, located 1.5 miles north, provides additional recreational options such as a miniature train ride, carousel, zoo, and the Kansas Children's Discovery Center. Westboro Mart, the oldest shopping center in Topeka, features a chic restaurant, a speakeasy-style bar, and a renowned flower shop. For groceries, residents can visit Dillons, just 1 mile north. The neighborhood is about 3 miles from the state capitol and downtown business offices, with Interstate 70 located 2 miles north. While Topeka Regional Airport is 9 miles south, Kansas City International Airport is the nearest commercial airport, 78 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westboro a good place to live?
Westboro is a good place to live. Westboro is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Westboro has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.7 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $133,119 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 46.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Westboro are home owners, with 13.1% of residents renting and 86.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Westboro can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Westboro neighborhood guide.
Is Westboro, KS a safe neighborhood?
Westboro, KS is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Westboro?
The median home price in Westboro is $430,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $86,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,230 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $96K a year to afford the median home price in Westboro. The average household income in Westboro is $133K.
What are the best public schools in Westboro?
The best public schools that serve Westboro are:
What are the best private schools in Westboro?
The best private schools that serve Westboro are:
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Are home prices dropping in Westboro?
Yes, home prices in Westboro are down 51% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Westboro, KS
On average, homes in Westboro, Topeka sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Westboro, Topeka over the last 12 months is $184,000, down 79% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$184,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$515,446
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$184,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$274
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median List Price
$430,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-79%