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2936 SW Lydia Ave Apt 109
Topeka, KS 66614
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Topeka, KS Housing Market
Strong seller's market+0.1% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Topeka, KS is worth $198,041, held roughly flat 0.1% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $189,900, +2.7% year over year (through May 2026). With 1.1 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 8 days, Topeka is a strong seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $198,041 home is about $1,057/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Topeka, KS
Typical home value
$198,041
+0.1% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,285/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$189,900
+2.7% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
8
Fast-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
179
1.1 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$55,902
Home costs 3.5x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Topeka a buyer's or seller's market?
Strong seller's market1.1 months of supply8 days on market
Topeka, KS is a strong seller's market, based on 1.1 months of supply and homes selling in about 8 days. Under 2 months of supply is a severe shortage: expect competition on almost anything priced correctly, and little room to negotiate below asking.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Topeka housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Topeka, KS. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $189,900 |
| Median list price | $195,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | +2.7% |
| Median price per sq ft | $124/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 8 days |
| Active inventory | 179 listings |
| Months of supply | 1.1 months |
| Homes sold (that month) | 157 |
| New listings (that month) | 214 |
| Listings with a price cut | 35.2% |
| Market condition | Strong seller's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Topeka is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Topeka is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Topeka home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Topeka, KS rose 31.9%, from $144,000 to $189,900. The live Zillow value series has held roughly flat 0.1% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 35.2% of Topeka listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Topeka?
Priced off the typical home value of $198,041 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $39,608 | $158,433 | $1,057/mo |
| 5% | $9,902 | $188,139 | $1,255/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,057, that implies roughly $45,311 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Topeka earns $55,902, about $10,591 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 3.5x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Topeka?
Typical asking rent in Topeka, KS is $1,285/mo, against a typical home value of $198,041. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 12.8x, which means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $1,057 a month — $228 less than renting before taxes and insurance, so ownership can win on monthly cost alone once you have the down payment.
Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent
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Is inventory rising or falling in Topeka?
Active listings in Topeka, KS went from 187 in May 2025 to 179 in May 2026, a -4.3% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 214 | 217 |
| July 2025 | 209 | 193 |
| August 2025 | 237 | 189 |
| September 2025 | 253 | 178 |
| October 2025 | 244 | 157 |
| November 2025 | 245 | 124 |
| December 2025 | 225 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 191 | 125 |
| February 2026 | 169 | 137 |
| March 2026 | 160 | 178 |
| April 2026 | 169 | 183 |
| May 2026 | 179 | 214 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Topeka compare to Kansas and the U.S.?
Topeka homes sell for $189,900 — 40% below the Kansas median of $316,300. Against the national median of $410,700, Topeka runs 54% lower. Year-over-year, Topeka moved +2.7% against Kansas's +2.6% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $189,900 | +2.7% | 8 days |
| Kansas statewide | $316,300 | +2.6% | 19 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Topeka
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 1.1. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 35.2%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $198 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $198,041 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Topeka listing goes under contract in 8 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- In the last published month Topeka added 214 new listings against 157 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved +0.1% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Topeka varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Topeka
There are currently 179 homes listed for sale in Topeka, Kansas. The median listing price is $195K. Featured listings range from $85,000 to $450,000.
New Listing
10
$135,000
429 SE California Ave Se California Ave Unit 431
Topeka, KS 66607
Multi-family5,663 sqft lot
Robbie Ramos · KW One Legacy Partners, LLC
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New Listing
25
$149,900
3720 SW 9th St
Topeka, KS 66606
2 bd1 ba1,666 sqft$90/ft²
House6,098 sqft lot
Jessica Laky · Countrywide Realty, Inc.
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New Listing
24
$185,000
1609 SW Wayne Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
3 bd1 ba1,454 sqft$127/ft²
House6,098 sqft lot
Nick Koch · KW One Legacy Partners, LLC
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New Listing
23
$215,000
2601 SW Kingsrow Rd
Topeka, KS 66614
3 bd2 ba1,848 sqft$116/ft²
House12,197 sqft lot
Helen Crow · Kirk & Cobb, Inc.
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New Listing
26
$264,900
2869 SW Jewell Ave
Topeka, KS 66611
3 bd2 ba1,684 sqft$157/ft²
House10,454 sqft lot
Judy Lochmann · Berkshire Hathaway First
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New Listing
27
$269,900
1113 SW Red Oaks Ct
Topeka, KS 66615
3 bd3 ba2,394 sqft$113/ft²
House5,663 sqft lot
Darin Stephens · Stone & Story RE Group, LLC
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New Listing
46
$299,900
4814 SW Cochise Ave
Topeka, KS 66614
5 bd3 ba2,600 sqft$115/ft²
House11,326 sqft lot
Liesel Kirk-Fink · Kirk & Cobb, Inc.
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$320,000
2912 SE Burton St
Topeka, KS 66605
4 bd3 ba2,028 sqft$158/ft²
House3,524 sqft lot
KW One Legacy Partners, LLC
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New Listing
20
$364,500
2307 SE Capricorn Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
3 bd3 ba2,075 sqft$176/ft²
House19,166 sqft lot
Pamela Chyba · ListWithFreedom.com
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New Listing
$399,900
2692 NE Cedar Ct
Topeka, KS 66617
4 bd4 ba3,071 sqft$130/ft²
House25,265 sqft lot
KW One Legacy Partners, LLC
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New Listing
60
$450,000
4828 NW Kendall Dr
Topeka, KS 66618
5 bd3 ba3,070 sqft$147/ft²
House23,522 sqft lot
Amanda Danielson · Better Homes and Gardens Real
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Active listings
179
Homes on market
Median list price
$195K
Avg. days on market
8
Days until sale
New this week
214
Newly listed
Price drops:35.2%of listings
How much do homes cost in Topeka by property type?
How the Topeka, KS market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $189,900 | $126/sq ft | 152 | 8 days |
| Townhouse | $199,500 | $103/sq ft | 3 | 35 days |
Who lives in Topeka?
American Community Survey estimates for Topeka. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
126,103
Households
54,303
Median income
$55,902/yr
Median age
38.2 years
Owner-occupied
59.2%
Median home value
$130,600
Median gross rent
$947/mo
Mean commute
16.7 min
59.2% of occupied homes in Topeka are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $130,600 against Zillow's $198,041 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $947/mo, below Zillow's $1,285/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve Topeka?
42 schools tracked · 21,294 students
The largest public schools serving Topeka, KS by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Washburn Rural High
Grades 9-12 · 1,885 students
Topeka High
Grades 9-12 · 1,508 students
Seaman High
Grades 9-12 · 1,179 students
Topeka West High
Grades 9-12 · 1,009 students
Washburn Rural Middle School
Grades 7-8 · 1,008 students
Highland Park High
Grades 9-12 · 836 students
Jardine Elementary
Grades PK-5 · 714 students
Farley Elementary
Grades PK-6 · 624 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Topeka, KS?
Ordered by distance from Topeka, not by size. Compare Topeka side by side with any of them.
Which ZIP codes are in Topeka?
These are the ZIP codes we see on active Topeka listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.
Topeka housing market FAQ
Is Topeka a buyer's or seller's market?
Topeka, KS is currently a strong seller's market. That read comes from 1.1 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 8 days in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Topeka?
The typical home in Topeka, KS is worth $198,041 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $189,900, about $124 per square foot.
Is Topeka cheaper than the rest of Kansas?
Topeka's median sale price of $189,900 is 40% lower than the Kansas statewide median of $316,300, and 54% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Topeka?
Homes in Topeka, KS spent a median of 8 days on market before going under contract, versus 19 days statewide. Under three weeks means well-priced listings move before most buyers can schedule a second showing. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Topeka?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $198,041 home is about $1,057 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $45,311 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $55,902.
Are home prices rising in Topeka?
The typical home value in Topeka, KS held roughly flat 0.1% over the last 12 months, from $197,927 to $198,041 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Topeka?
Topeka ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Topeka?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Topeka, KS is a strong seller's market with 1.1 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 12.8x means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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