Welcome to this well-maintained 1940 ranch offering about 1,060 square feet of main-level living plus a basement with a third bedroom and flexible space for storage or hobbies. The functional layout features a cozy living room with a wood-burning fireplace, an attached garage for everyday convenience, and outdoor enjoyment on both a front deck and a private fenced backyard patio. With low-maintenance vinyl siding, a composition roof, and proximity to shopping, dining, and parks, this home blends comfort and practicality.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$149Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kelly Meerpohl• Better Homes and Gardens Real
Central Topeka, located between the Kansas State Capitol and Washburn University, is a historic and civic Topeka neighborhood with a courthouse corridor and a grid of brick streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around S Kansas Ave and W 6th Ave, where galleries, lunch counters, and small storefronts set a weekday rhythm. Early-20th-century bungalows and foursquares mix with midcentury civic buildings and converted offices. The Kansas State Capitol grounds and the Shawnee County Courthouse lend a formal skyline and steady foot traffic. The Topeka Performing Arts Center and NOTO Arts Center anchor the cultural calendar with shows, studios, and street events. Parks and trails along the Kansas River add open-air breaks from the downtown blocks.
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Offer insights
3119 SW 11th St · $185,000
$186K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $186K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
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SALE-TO-LIST
93.8%
Most homes are selling 6% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Storm windows
Wood-burning fireplace in the living room
Basement partially finished
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Electric range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Gas water heater
Laundry & utility
Laundry on main level
Flooring
Vinyl flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central air
Exterior features
Patio
Deck
Chain link and privacy fencing
Storm doors
Home design
Single-family residence
Vinyl siding
Parking
Attached garage with garage door opener (1 car)
Construction
Composition roof
Vinyl siding
Partial finished basement
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Dreaming of living the good life in a sweet 1940's cottage?! Then this home is definitely for you! Love gardening? The backyard is a paradise for your green thumb! You'll see charming vintage details everywhere you look while enjoying many modern updates like new electrical wiring throughout, new lighting, a smart thermostat, front door camera and newer AC/HVAC system. The elaborate windows are original with added storm windows and let in tons of light! There's Two bedrooms on the main floor and one bedroom in basement (not pictured) that are comfortably sized. The bathroom features a shower tub combo with a cute built-in vanity space. The pink backsplash in the kitchen sets the mood for cheerful baking sessions with 2 built in cutting boards for all your food prep! Kitchen appliances stay! The large main floor laundry is a multi function space thats also used as a large pantry since it's off the kitchen. Enjoy your morning coffee in the sundrenched breakfast nook, the front deck or under the shade trees on the back patio! You can finish the basement for a bonus rec room space and there's room to add another bath if you fancy it! Schedule your showing today and see if you're ready to live the simple life in this cheery cottage!
Public Records
Sep 17, 2021
Sold
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Sunflower MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #220032
Sep 17, 2021
Sold
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Aug 5, 2021
Listed
$105,000
$85/sq ft
+23
Great starter or downsize home - move in ready to love! Very well maintained home. Beautiful landscaping. Two laundries - main floor and basement!
Public Records
Dec 20, 2000
Sold
$65,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,627 (+7.8%)
2024
$2,437 (+3.5%)
2023
$2,353 (+11.6%)
2022
$2,109 (+31.4%)
2021
$1,606 (+1.1%)
2020
$1,588 (+1.4%)
2019
$1,565 (+3.0%)
2018
$1,520 (−0.2%)
2017
$1,523 (−3.9%)
2016
$1,585 (−0.4%)
2015
$1,592 (−0.4%)
2014
$1,599
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
148 ft.
Lot size
9,620 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,240
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,240
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shawnee County
APN
0973503015004000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Dwelling District
This district is established to provide for the use of detached single-family dwellings together with specified accessory uses and other uses as may be approved. It is intended that the character and use of this district be for housing and living purposes free from the encroachment of incompatible uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Recreation
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 3119 SW 11th St
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