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1242 SW Polk ST, Topeka, KS 66612

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Sale Pending

$109,000

3 beds • 2 baths • 1,844 sqft

Estimated Payment

$ 627 /mo. †

6.65% APR for 30 yrs.
$811 in taxes
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  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • $59.11
    Price per square foot

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

  • Basement
    Rooms

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Don't miss this one! So much value and so many updates. Paint, flooring, high efficiency HVAC, and more. Beautiful two story home with countless possibilities. Call to schedule your showing today!
MLS# 237932

Courtesy Of Keller Williams One Legacy Partners LLC

(785) 246-8075

Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Amenities
    Porch
  • Architecture Style
    Other
  • Heating System
    Forced Air
  • Rooms
    Basement

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Monthly Payment Breakdown

  • Principle and Interest
    $560
  • Property Taxes
    $67
  • Hazard Insurance
    $0
  • Private Mortgage Insurance
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  • HOA Dues
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  • Total Monthly Payment:
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Schools

Meadows Elementary School

Grades KG-5 Public School

Topeka, KS 66606 1.2 miles
201 sw clay st

421 total students
10:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C+

School Details

Robinson Middle School

Grades 6-8 Public School

Topeka, KS 66604 0.4 miles
1125 sw 14th st

342 total students
10:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: D+

School Details

Topeka High School

Grades 9-12 Public School

Topeka, KS 66612 0.4 miles
800 sw 10th ave

1530 total students
14:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: D

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Mater Dei Catholic School 0.5 miles Private PK-8
Williams Science & Fine Arts Magnet School 0.6 miles Public KG-5 D
Cair Paravel Latin School 0.8 miles Private PK-12
Cair Paravel Latin School 0.8 miles Private PK-12
Lowman Hill Elementary School 0.8 miles Public PK-5 D-
Randolph Elementary School 1.3 miles Public KG-5 C+
Topeka Lutheran School 1.3 miles Private PK-8
Stout Elementary School 1.5 miles Public PK-5
Capital City 1.8 miles Public 7-12 F
Whitson Elementary School 1.9 miles Public KG-5 B
Scott Dual Language Magnet Elementary School 2 miles Public PK-5 C-
Most Pure Heart Of Mary School 2 miles Private KG-8
St Matthew Catholic School 2.1 miles Private KG-8
Highland Park Central Elementary School 2.3 miles Public KG-5 D-
Highland Park High School 2.4 miles Public 9-12 F
Quincy Elementary School 2.5 miles Public KG-5 C

Mater Dei Catholic School

Distance: 0.5 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Williams Science & Fine Arts Magnet School

Distance: 0.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

D

Cair Paravel Latin School

Distance: 0.8 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-12

Cair Paravel Latin School

Distance: 0.8 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-12

Lowman Hill Elementary School

Distance: 0.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

D-

Randolph Elementary School

Distance: 1.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

C+

Topeka Lutheran School

Distance: 1.3 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Stout Elementary School

Distance: 1.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

Capital City

Distance: 1.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: 7-12

F

Whitson Elementary School

Distance: 1.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

B

Scott Dual Language Magnet Elementary School

Distance: 2 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

C-

Most Pure Heart Of Mary School

Distance: 2 miles

Type Private

Grades: KG-8

St Matthew Catholic School

Distance: 2.1 miles

Type Private

Grades: KG-8

Highland Park Central Elementary School

Distance: 2.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

D-

Highland Park High School

Distance: 2.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

F

Quincy Elementary School

Distance: 2.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

C

School information does not guarantee enrollment. School service boundaries are provided as a reference only, may change, and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Contact the school district directly to verify school enrollment eligibility.

Local area information for Topeka, KS 66612

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Topeka, KS 66612

This community’s employment is highest in the food and administrative support industries. The area’s overall household expenses are below the national average.

90° July
Hottest Average Month
18° January
Coldest Average Month
1,161 Total Households in Area
-2.4% Increase in population since the year 2010
20.9%
of households
have children
20 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Demographic facts
for Topeka, KS 66612

Topeka, KS 66612 has a population of 2,515 people in 1,161 households with a median age of 38.9 years old.

-2.4%
Decrease in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending down
1,174
Total households as of 2010
2.5%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 38.9 years old. The smallest percentage group is 35-44 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 51%
Hispanic 22%
Black 22%
Other 9%
Native American 2%
Asian <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 51%, followed by Hispanic at 22%, Black at 22%, and Other at 9%.

Economics
for Topeka, KS 66612

2,568 /sq mi
Population Density
$27,045 /yr
Median Household Income
$86,281
Median Sales Price
20 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is Under $15k representing 24.3% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 84%
  • Work from Home 7%
  • Walk or Bike 5%
  • Public Transit 5%

Occupancy by Type

Rented 790 51%
Vacant 389 25%
Owned 371 24%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 53%
Blue Collar 47%

Family & Education Facts
for Topeka, KS 66612

38.9 Median Age

Average Household Size

2
persons per
household

17.1%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 43%
Some College 19%
Some High School 15%
Bachelors Degree 11%
Associates Degree 7%
Graduate Degree 5%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 42.63% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
20.9% of households have children

Weather
for Topeka, KS 66612

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 90° F in July to a low of 18° F in January

90° July
Hottest Average Month
18° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
18°
38°
Feb
23°
44°
Mar
32°
55°
Apr
43°
67°
May
53°
76°
Jun
63°
84°
Jul
68°
90°
Aug
66°
89°
Sep
56°
81°
Oct
45°
69°
Nov
33°
54°
Dec
22°
42°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

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† Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 3.38% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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