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.
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
$591,892
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$184,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$273
Number of Homes for Sale
6
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%