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1700 SW Buchanan St, Topeka, KS, 66604

1beds
1baths
1,479sqft
$119,900
$81price/sqft
$1,065/moest. monthly cost
$42,600/yrincome needed

About This Home

COTTAGE STYLE 1920's Service Station. Once Zoned Commercial & Industrial with living space allowed. Seller had PUD changed to Residential Use with Approval for Building to be built. Call City of Topeka to check for Permit to Use. Once used as a Gun repair shop and living space with Living room, kitchen, bathroom with a large Walk-in shower, washer Dryer hookups, Sunroom with Beautiful Glass skylights and Brick patio pavers. Many Updates, include New Gas line, New Central Air and A-Coil (2025), Electrical Panel, Some plumbing Hot water heater (2024). Recently professionally painted inside and out. Pella thermopane Windows and 3 steel Gauge Doors in Workshop area and Entry. (Montgomery Doors) Large yard with parking lot in the Front and Iron Fencing with 2 Gated openings for 17th Street or Buchanan Entry. PUD in Place and in order for it to be used for Commercial purposes, Must contact City for change in Usage. Previous Seller once Used Loft area to fit Queen Bed and Closet space, current owner uses Sunroom for Bedroom. Please check with City/County for Zoning restriction changes. Would make a nice Antique shop, Attorneys office.... Possible Space for small restaurant with Patio space in back for Tables or food truck. Unique property you will want to check out. Some room Sizes and finished space are approximate Sizes. Selling As-Is.

Getting Around

64
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
32
TransitSome Transit
66
BikeBikeable

Schools

5/10
5/10
Robinson Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.3 mi
5/10
Topeka High SchoolGrades 9-121.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1920

Materials

  • Roof: Slate,Other
  • Construction materials: Brick,Concrete

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Main Level,Separate Room

Basement

  • Basement: Concrete

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 107.52
  • Dimensions: 11.2 X 9.6

Features

  • Window features: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,479

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,479
  • Total interior livable area: 1,479 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 95.2
  • Dimensions: 11.9 x 8

Laundry

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 4 X 5 (Estimated)

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 22 X 14 (Used as BR)

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 336
  • Dimensions: 14 X 24

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: R44452
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Patio & porch: Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,227 sqft
  • Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 50 x 113

Parking

  • Parking features: Extra Parking

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Lightning
Tornado
Cold Wave
Hail
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Kansas Counties

Flood
Snowstorm
Tornado
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $606$7,272
Home Insurance *$165$1,980
Property Taxes $133$1,596
Electricity $161$1,935
Total$1,065$12,780
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$36,514/yr
40% on housing$31,950/yr
45% on housing$28,400/yr

Kansas FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 11,507Commercial: 209
Total Premiums$9.41M
Total Exposure$949,000

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.7%
8.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.6%
1.6%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 5.0%
5.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$81This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 66604$125
Shawnee County$148

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 66604$104
Shawnee County$121

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-06Listed for sale$129,900
2026-03-24Listing removed$129,900
2025-11-07Listed for sale$129,900
2025-11-07Listing removed$129,900
2025-08-14Listed for sale$129,900
2024-11-07Sold--
2024-11-04Pending sale$130,000
2024-08-23Listed for sale$130,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKimberly Bates
BrokerageTopCity Realty, LLC

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