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217 SW Tyler St, Topeka, KS, 66603

3beds
2baths
1,818sqft
$39,900
$22price/sqft
$457/moest. monthly cost
$18,280/yrincome needed

About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath two-story home is the perfect canvas for an investor or a buyer looking to build immediate sweat equity. If you’ve been searching for a "fix it yourself" opportunity to own a home at an affordable price, this is the one! Massive Expansion Potential: The third floor is already framed for two additional bedrooms, offering a clear path to a 5-bedroom layout. Exterior was painted and sewer line replaced in 2020. Sold "as-is" Bring your tools and your vision.

Getting Around

69
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
35
TransitSome Transit
71
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Meadows Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.4 mi
5/10
Robinson Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.5 mi
5/10
Topeka High SchoolGrades 9-120.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Frame

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Upper Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Stone/Rock

Bedroom2

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 171.35
  • Dimensions: 14.9 x 11.5

Bedroom3

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 97.96
  • Dimensions: 12.4 x 7.9

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 453
  • Dimensions: 30 x 15.1

Family Room

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 127.5
  • Dimensions: 15 x 8.5

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,818

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,818
  • Total interior livable area: 1,818 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 73.16
  • Dimensions: 6.2 x 11.8

Laundry

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 107.1
  • Dimensions: 11.9 x 9

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 213.52
  • Dimensions: 15.7 x 13.6

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 199.08
  • Dimensions: 15.8 x 12.6

Recreation Room

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 179.2
  • Dimensions: 12.8 x 14

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: R25620
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,662 sqft
  • Features: Sidewalk

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

  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Ice Storm
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Tornado

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 $201$2,412
Home Insurance *$51$612
Property Taxes $44$528
Electricity $161$1,935
Total$457$5,484
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$15,668/yr
40% on housing$13,710/yr
45% on housing$12,186/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

$22This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 66603$37
Shawnee County$149

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 66603$86
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
2026-05-06Price change$42,000
2026-04-16Price change$44,900
2026-03-27Listed for sale$49,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentDebbie Gillum
BrokerageGillum Realty LLC

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