Residential - Vacant LandResidential
1537 SE WASHINGTON ST
TOPEKA, KS 66607
2
Beds
1
Baths
672 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$34 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$227 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$227
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,890
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.42
37
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
28
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
73
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
47
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
25
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cottage
CountyShawnee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 84 ft²
Transaction History(1)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EHM
Williams Science & Fine Arts Magnet SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
Highland Park High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
Eisenhower Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
District: Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501
Neighborhood · ZIP 66607These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,742
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,480 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,452
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$44,883
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%
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How this home compares
1537 Se Washington St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Smaller than 98% of homes in Shawnee County
- Among the smallest lots in Central Highland Park
- Older than 77% of homes in Shawnee County
How it measures up in Topeka 66607
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Topeka 66607.
Living area672 ft²
SmallerTypical 969 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 8% of homes nearby
Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger
Bigger than 9% of homes nearby
Year built1940
OlderTypical 1948Newer
Newer than 45% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Central Highland Park | Topeka 66607 | Shawnee County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 672 ft² | 9% of homes | 8% of homes | 2% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.1 ac | almost no homes | 9% of homes | 4% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1940 | 36% of homes | 45% of homes | 23% of homes |
About 1537 Se Washington St
How big is 1537 Se Washington St, Topeka, KS?
1537 Se Washington St, Topeka, KS has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 672 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.
When was 1537 Se Washington St, Topeka, KS built?
1537 Se Washington St, Topeka, KS was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.
What schools serve 1537 Se Washington St, Topeka, KS?
1537 Se Washington St, Topeka, KS is assigned to Williams Science & Fine Arts Magnet School (elementary), rated B; Highland Park High School (high), rated D; Eisenhower Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 1537 Se Washington St, Topeka, KS compare to other homes in Topeka 66607?
Among the 2,994 homes in Topeka 66607, it is bigger than 8% of them (672 ft² against a typical 969 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1940 against a typical 1948). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 1537 Se Washington St, Topeka, KS?
The 2025 property tax bill for 1537 Se Washington St, Topeka, KS was $34. The county assessed it at $227.
More homes on Se Washington St
- 2001 Se Washington St$49K2 bd · 1 ba · 800 ft² · Sold Jul 2026
- 1101 Se Washington St$52K2 bd · 1 ba · 1,161 ft² · Sold Jan 2026
- Se Washington St$52K0.73 ac · Sold Jul 2025
- 1752 Se Washington St$92K0.36 ac · Sold Aug 2024
- 1419 Se Washington St$29K2 bd · 1 ba · 720 ft² · Sold Mar 2024
- 1752 Se Washington St$83K2 bd · 1 ba · 856 ft² · Sold Dec 2022
- Se Washington St$53K0.15 ac · Sold Sep 2022
- 1924 Se Washington St$77K3 bd · 1 ba · 1,721 ft² · Sold Jul 2022
- 1701 Se Washington St$49K2 bd · 1 ba · 840 ft² · Sold Jun 2021
- 1906 Se Washington St$103K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,220 ft² · Sold Jul 2020
- 1931 Se Washington St$75K2 bd · 2 ba · 912 ft² · Sold May 2020
- 1900 Se Washington St$142K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,036 ft² · Sold Nov 2019
Closest homes
- 1543 Se Washington St$33K57 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 800 ft²
- 902 Se 17th St$37K91 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 850 ft² · Sold Apr 2011
- Se Washington St$52K153 ft · 0.76 ac · Sold Jul 2025
- Se Ohio Ave155 ft · 0.12 ac
- Se Ohio Ave173 ft · 0.11 ac
- 1701 Se Washington St$49K194 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 840 ft² · Sold Jun 2021
- Se Washington St165 ft · 0.13 ac
- Se Ohio Ave193 ft · 2,000 ft²
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- 522 Se Woodland Ave$85K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 ft² · Sold Jul 2026
- 1010 Se Locust St$30K3 bd · 1 ba · 1,156 ft² · Sold Jul 2026
- 237 Se Lawrence St$100K8 ba · 26,868 ft² · Sold Jul 2026
- 301 Se Lawrence St$98K6 ba · 25,422 ft² · Sold Jul 2026
- 301 Se Lime St$98K8 ba · 25,422 ft² · Sold Jul 2026
- 400 Se Rodgers St$51K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,092 ft² · Sold $51K · Jul 2026
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