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Central Topeka

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.KansasSeller's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Seller's market · 72
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$149K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
29
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$140K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.2,368
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$140K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,108 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1942
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.98%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.0.5%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.48%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.65%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.20%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.52%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.6 yrs

CommunityThese 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.133
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 100.41

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,631
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,280 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74K
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%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Central Topeka compares

By median home value, Central Topeka is the 9th most expensive of 26 neighborhoods in Shawnee County, and its typical home is worth more than 32% of all homes in Shawnee County.

Home values in Central Topeka

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$76K$258K
neighborhoods in Shawnee County ranked by median home value
#Shawnee CountyMedian valueHomes
1Colly Creek$356K655
2Brookfield$332K497
3Westboro$307K364
4Villages of Prairie Trace$281K405
5McAlister Parkway$187K362
6College Hill$161K548
7Greater Auburndale$160K1,085
8Randolph$155K580
9Central Topeka$140K2,368
10Montara Village$139K1,031
11Elmhurst$131K326
12Historic Holiday Park North$130K265
13Norton$115K320
14Oakland$109K2,499
15Jefferson Square$103K299
16Old Town$102K351
17Chesney Park$95K469
18Tennessee Town$93K208
19Ward Meade$89K835
20East End$86K491
21Central Park$79K599
22Quinton Heights$78K235
23Central Highland Park$75K2,157
24Highland Crest$74K2,033

26 neighborhoods in Shawnee County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Central Topeka market

What is the median home price in Central Topeka, KS?

The median sale price in Central Topeka, KS is $149,328 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Central Topeka, KS each year?

29 homes sold in Central Topeka, KS over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Central Topeka, KS a buyer's or seller's market?

Central Topeka, KS is currently a seller's market, scoring 72 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Central Topeka, KS?

Central Topeka, KS contains 2,368 residential properties, with a median of 1,108 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 1942. The median TopHap Estimate is $140K.

How does Central Topeka, KS compare to the rest of Shawnee County?

By median home value, Central Topeka, KS is the 9th most expensive of 26 neighborhoods in Shawnee County. Its typical home is worth more than 32% of all homes in Shawnee County. Randolph ranks just above it and Montara Village just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Central Topeka, KS?

65% of homes in Central Topeka, KS are owner-occupied. 20% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Central Topeka, KS hold?

48% of mortgaged homes in Central Topeka, KS are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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