1281 Buchanan Street, Topeka, KS 66604

     
  • 3Beds
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  • 2 Baths
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  • 0½ Baths
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  • 1,983Sq Ft
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$162,000
 est. $784/mo

Professional photos coming week of 11/17! Step into the warmth and charm of this 1898 Central Park neighborhood home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, plus a 4th non-conforming room perfect for an office, guest space, or hobby room. The primary bedroom is conveniently located on the main level offering easy access with attached ensuite bathroom. You’ll love the character throughout—from the beautiful stained-glass windows leading upstairs to the blend of original wood floors and cozy carpet, not to mention the beautiful tile entryway. Upstairs you’ll find a freshly painted second bathroom, two additional bedrooms, one being generously oversized and two additional bonus rooms—ideal for a craft room, office, or sunny reading nook. Nestled in Topeka’s Central Park neighborhood, this home offers convenient access to downtown, Washburn University, and local amenities—perfect for those who work or play nearby. Speaking of Washburn, this residence could be the perfect multi-family residence or rental property with an additional outside entrance to the upstairs Have you been looking for a quaint Air BnB property? This is the one! The possibilities are endless with this historic home. Outside, you can sit on the front porch swing and enjoy the beauty of mature maple & sycamore trees that paint the yard in radiant colors every fall or hang out on the back porch while grilling. A true mix of historic, timeless charm and everyday convenience—come see all this inviting home has to offer!

Directions
From downtown Topeka, head southwest on SW Topeka Blvd, then turn right onto SW 13th Street. Continue for about half a mile, then turn left onto SW Buchanan Street — 1281 SW Buchanan St will be on your right.
Subdivision
Other
City
Topeka
County
Shawnee
Property Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Listing Updated
Nov 21, 2025 at 7:11am
MLS Number
2586978
Property Tax
$2,109
Home Owners Association
No
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