Charming, Move-In Ready Ranch with Coastal Vibes! Welcome home to this solid 1953 ranch-style single-family home located in a quiet, safe, and incredibly friendly neighborhood. With wonderful older neighbors who look out for one another, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,000 sq. ft. of comfortable living space and tons of recent updates! Interior Highlights: The entire interior has been freshly painted in 2024 with a relaxing coastal color palette—including walls, ceilings, and trim. It’s completely move-in ready with all-new interior fans, lights, and light plates added in 2025. The bathroom has been beautifully refreshed with a new vanity, sink, showerhead, faucet, vent fan, and lighting (all 2025). The kitchen features a brand-new sink (2025), and the A/C ducts have just been cleaned for your peace of mind. New high-performance windows keep the home energy-efficient. Exterior & Lot: Sitting on a big lot with tons of parking, this property offers low-maintenance mowing and fantastic outdoor features. Enjoy your morning coffee on the 125 sq. ft. covered raised-slab porch. There is a 9-foot tall carport to protect your vehicle, plus a handy shed in the backyard. The vinyl siding is in great shape, the roof is composition shingle, and everything is solid! Location Perks: Conveniently located close to the Topeka Recreation Center and local parks. You are just 12 minutes from beautiful Lake Shawnee, with quick highway access for easy commuting, and just minutes from Walmart and Dillons for all your grocery needs. Don't miss out on this charming, low-maintenance home in a fantastic community. Schedule your showing today! · Year Built: 1953 · Style: Ranch · Living Area: 1,000 sq. ft. · Bedrooms: 2 · Bathrooms: 1 Full · Foundation: Slab on Grade · Heating/Cooling: Warmed & Cooled Air
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Scott Dual Language Magnet
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Chase Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
Highland Park High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
2/10
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About East
End
East End, located between Downtown Topeka and the Kansas River, is a historic and residential Topeka neighborhood with brick-lined streets and a porch-forward streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around SE 6th Ave and SE Quincy St, where small storefronts, corner eateries, and everyday errands set a steady rhythm. The Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site anchors local memory with museum galleries and preserved school grounds. Lake Shawnee Park adds shoreline paths and open lawns that shape weekend routines. Housing leans toward early-20th-century bungalows and modest two-stories, with mature trees softening the blocks. A short drive connects to the Topeka Zoo and Gage Park for larger cultural and outdoor outings.
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Market insights
413 SE Fairfax St · $98,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 13 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
93.8%
Most homes are selling 6% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$98,000
Median sale price in this area is $229,525. (134% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Exterior
Finance
Construction
Built in 1953
HOA & community
East End subdivision
Electricity and solar
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Beautiful, well-maintained, one floor living! This property has had tons of improvements by the current owner inside and out. The spacious open floor plan for the living area creates a great atmosphere to entertain, or relax with the family. Central Air and thermopane windows. New flooring, and paint throughout! New roof in 2014!
Sunflower MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #199336
Apr 19, 2018
Sold
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Feb 5, 2018
Listed
$47,500
$48/sq ft
+14
Public Records
Jan 24, 2014
Sold
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Sunflower MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #174735
Jan 24, 2014
Sold
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Aug 1, 2013
Listed
$34,900
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$971 (−5.5%)
2024
$1,028
2023
$1,028 (+3.4%)
2022
$995
2021
$994 (+15.8%)
2020
$858 (+1.5%)
2019
$846 (+53.3%)
2018
$552 (−0.2%)
2017
$553 (−8.6%)
2016
$605 (−0.3%)
2015
$607 (−0.5%)
2014
$610
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,000
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,000
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shawnee County
APN
1083403012012000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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HOA Dues
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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
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Topeka, KS • 66607
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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