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$72,678$144 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

845 SW WATSON AVE

TOPEKA, KS 66606
1
Beds
1
Baths
504 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.
0.17 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.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$73K
$60K low$85K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$852 (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.$6,492 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,492
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$56,450

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.41
45
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
26
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.
48
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
13
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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyShawnee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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 · 80 ft²Porch · 15 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Landon Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
E
Meadows Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
H
Topeka West High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501

Neighborhood · ZIP 66606These 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.146
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,187
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,813 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,408
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,446
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

845 Sw Watson Ave 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.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Central Topeka
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Topeka 66606
  • Among the smallest homes in Central Topeka
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Shawnee County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Shawnee County

What homes are worth in Topeka 66606

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$63K$451K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Topeka 66606.

How it measures up in Topeka 66606

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Topeka 66606.

Estimated value$72,678
CheaperTypical $144,603Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$144
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area504 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,312 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1933Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 845 Sw Watson Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral TopekaTopeka 66606Shawnee County
Estimated valuepricier than$72,6782% of homes4% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14478% of homes80% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than504 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac61% of homes60% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than194045% of homes61% of homes22% of homes

About 845 Sw Watson Ave

How much is 845 Sw Watson Ave, Topeka, KS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 845 Sw Watson Ave, Topeka, KS is $72,678 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $60,255 to $85,101. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 845 Sw Watson Ave, Topeka, KS last sell?

845 Sw Watson Ave, Topeka, KS last sold on Dec 30, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 845 Sw Watson Ave, Topeka, KS?

845 Sw Watson Ave, Topeka, KS has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 504 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 845 Sw Watson Ave, Topeka, KS built?

845 Sw Watson Ave, Topeka, KS was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 845 Sw Watson Ave, Topeka, KS?

845 Sw Watson Ave, Topeka, KS is assigned to Landon Middle School (middle), rated D; Meadows Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Topeka West High School (high), rated D. All sit in Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 845 Sw Watson Ave, Topeka, KS compare to other homes in Topeka 66606?

Among the 4,092 homes in Topeka 66606, it is worth more than 4% of them ($72,678 against a typical $144,603), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($144 against a typical $118), it is bigger than almost none of them (504 ft² against a typical 1,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1940 against a typical 1933). Measured against all of Shawnee County, it is worth more than 10% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 845 Sw Watson Ave, Topeka, KS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 845 Sw Watson Ave, Topeka, KS was $852. The county assessed it at $6,492.

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