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  • $162,000

    1281 SW Buchanan St, Topeka, KS 66604

    3beds
    1,983sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1898
    4,788 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $82/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Professional photos coming week of 11/17! Step into the warmth and charm of this 1898 Central Park neighborhood home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, plus a 4th non-conforming room perfect for an office, guest space, or hobby room. The primary bedroom is conveniently located on the main level offering easy access with attached ensuite bathroom. You’ll love the character throughout—from the beautiful stained-glass windows leading upstairs to the blend of original wood floors and cozy carpet, not to mention the beautiful tile entryway. Upstairs you’ll find a freshly painted second bathroom, two additional bedrooms, one being generously oversized and two additional bonus rooms—ideal for a craft room, office, or sunny reading nook. Nestled in Topeka’s Central Park neighborhood, this home offers convenient access to downtown, Washburn University, and local amenities—perfect for those who work or play nearby. Speaking of Washburn, this residence could be the perfect multi-family residence or rental property with an additional outside entrance to the upstairs Have you been looking for a quaint Air BnB property? This is the one! The possibilities are endless with this historic home. Outside, you can sit on the front porch swing and enjoy the beauty of mature maple & sycamore trees that paint the yard in radiant colors every fall or hang out on the back porch while grilling. A true mix of historic, timeless charm and everyday convenience—come see all this inviting home has to offer!
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: November 30, 2025 at 04:16pm

    Listing Provided by:

    Magnolia KC Group 913-375-6822,

    Compass Realty Group,

    Jennifer Leon 316-644-6621,

    Compass Realty Group

    Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2586978MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Wood Floor
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Wood Floor
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Wood Floor
    • Level: Second
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Linoleum
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom 2
    • Features: Linoleum
    • Level: Second
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Features: Carpet
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Washer
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
    • Basement: Partial
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,983
    • Total interior livable area: 1,983 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,983
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    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
    • Fencing: Metal
    Lot
    • Size: 4,788 Square Feet
    • Features: Corner Lot
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 1410101004028000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stone
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1898

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Other
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Topeka

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $82/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $133,240
    • Annual tax amount: $2,109
    • Date on market: 11/21/2025
    • Ownership: Private
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    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    12/1/2025Pending sale$162,000$82/sqft
    Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2586978 Report a problem
    11/21/2025Listed for sale$162,000+24.6%$82/sqft
    Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2586978 Report a problem
    7/6/2022Sold--
    Source: Sunflower AOR #224210 Report a problem
    6/17/2022Contingent$130,000$66/sqft
    Source: Sunflower AOR #224210 Report a problem
    5/31/2022Listed for sale$130,000$66/sqft
    Source: Sunflower AOR #224210 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $15,322
    2024$2,109 +2.1%$15,322 +6%
    2023$2,066 +81.2%$14,455 +81.4%

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    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $886/mo
    Principal & interest
    $628
    Property taxes
    $201
    Home insurance
    $57

      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: Central Park

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