1700 SW Buchanan St

$129,900
Price
1,479 Sq. Ft.
$88 / Sq. Ft.
1,479
Sq. Ft.
$88
per Sq. Ft.

Description

COTTAGE STYLE 1920's Service Station. Once Zoned Commercial & Industrial with living space allowed. Seller had PUD changed to Residential Use with Approval for Building to be built. Call City of Topeka to check for Permit to Use. Once used as a Gun repair shop and living space with Living room, kitchen, bathroom with a large Walk-in shower, washer Dryer hookups, Sunroom with Beautiful Glass skylights and Brick patio pavers. Many Updates, include New Gas line, New Central Air and A-Coil (2025), Electrical...COTTAGE STYLE 1920's Service Station. Once Zoned Commercial & Industrial with living space allowed. Seller had PUD changed to Residential Use with Approval for Building to be built. Call City of Topeka to check for Permit to Use. Once used as a Gun repair shop and living space with Living room, kitchen, bathroom with a large Walk-in shower, washer Dryer hookups, Sunroom with Beautiful Glass skylights and Brick patio pavers. Many Updates, include New Gas line, New Central Air and A-Coil (2025), Electrical Panel, Some plumbing Hot water heater (2024). Recently professionally painted inside and out. Pella thermopane Windows and 3 steel Gauge Doors in Workshop area and Entry. (Montgomery Doors) Large yard with parking lot in the Front and Iron Fencing with 2 Gated openings for 17th Street or Buchanan Entry. PUD in Place and in order for it to be used for Commercial purposes, Must contact City for change in Usage. Previous Seller once Used Loft area to fit Queen Bed and Closet space, current owner uses Sunroom for Bedroom. Please check with City/County for Zoning restriction changes. Would make a nice Antique shop, Attorneys office.... Possible Space for small restaurant with Patio space in back for Tables or food truck. Unique property you will want to check out. Some room Sizes and finished space are approximate Sizes. Selling As-Is.
  1. Listed by Kimberly S Bates • TopCity Realty, LLC
    P: (785)-220-8717 C: (785)-220-8717 kimbatesrealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 1700 Southwest Buchanan Street

Subdivision
Martin & Dennis
LISTING UPDATED: 11/17/2025 07:01 PM

Property Details for 1700 Southwest Buchanan Street

StatusActive
MLS #242089
Days on Market59
Taxes$1,336 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Single House
Year Built1920
Lot Size-
CountyShawnee County

Location

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Building Information for 1700 Southwest Buchanan Street

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size-

Payment Calculator

$744 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$633

Property Taxes

$111

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1700 Southwest Buchanan Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Go East on 17th/Washburn to Buchanan. Enter from Buchanan Entrance Through Driveway Gate.
School Information
  • Elementary School: Lowman Hill Elementary School/USD 501
  • Middle Or Junior School: Robinson Middle School/USD 501
  • High School: Topeka High School/USD 501
Taxes and HOA
  • Gen Tax (est): 1335.92
  • Spec Tax (est): 0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,335.92
  • Association: No
  • Legal: Long Legal to appear on Title Commitment
  • Parcel Number: R44452
Parking
  • Parking Features: Extra Parking
  • Garage Spaces: .00
Property
Lot Information
  • Approx Lot Size: Under 1 Acre
  • Main Level Finished Area: 1287
  • Upper Level Finished Area: 192
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1479.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 1479.0
  • LOT DESCRIPTIONS: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 113
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single House
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Balance of Specials (est): 0
  • PO Yr on Specials: 0
  • Approx Year Built: 1920
  • BUILD TYPE: Stick Built
Utilities
  • Are Utilities On: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utility Providers: KS Gas, Evergy, City of Topeka Water, Topeka Refus
  • DINING: Kit/Din Combo
  • LAUNDRY: Main Level, Separate Room
  • Heating: Forced - Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • APPLIANCES/EQUIPMENT: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Concrete, None (Basement)
  • Exterior Features: Thermal Pane Windows
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Concrete
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Roof: Slate, Other
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Full or 3/4 Baths: 1
  • 1/2 Baths: 0
  • Bathroom Level: main
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Number Conforming Bedrooms: 0
  • Number Non Conforming Bedrooms: 1
  • BasementYN: No
  • Basement Total Area: 0
  • Water Heater: Gas,40 Gallon
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Other Rooms: Sun Room,Pantry,Workshop
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11.9 x 8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11.2 X 9.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 22 X 14 (Used as BR)
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 4 X 5 (Estimated)
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 24
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Average Utility Cost: Gas: $100.00 Elec. 49.00 Water/Trash $75.00

Property History for 1700 Southwest Buchanan Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 7, 2025

Withdrawn

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #240872

$129,900—
Nov 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #242089

$129,900—
Aug 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #240872

$129,900—
Nov 7, 2024

Sold

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #235689

—
Nov 4, 2024

Pending

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #235689

—
Aug 21, 2024

Listed (Active)

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #235689

$130,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/07/2025

Withdrawn

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #240872

$129,900
11/07/2025

Listed (Active)

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #242089

$129,900
08/13/2025

Listed (Active)

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #240872

$129,900
11/07/2024

Sold

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #235689

—
11/04/2024

Pending

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #235689

—
08/21/2024

Listed (Active)

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #235689

$130,000

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Public Records for 1700 Southwest Buchanan Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,336 ($111 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt985 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt985 SqFtLot Size6,398 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningM1CountySHAWNEEAPN141-01-0-40-04-004.00

Schools near 1700 Southwest Buchanan Street

This home is within Topeka Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Randolph Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Robinson Middle School
Public6 to 8

Topeka High School
Public9 to 12

Maude Bishop Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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1700 Southwest Buchanan Street is a single family home for sale in Topeka, KS 66604. This property was listed for sale on November 7, 2025 by TopCity Realty, LLC, it's currently listed at $129,900. It has been on the market for a total of 59 days and was last sold on November 7, 2024. This listing's school district is Topeka Public Schools. Nearby schools include Randolph Elementary School, Robinson Middle School and Topeka High School. 1700 Southwest Buchanan Street is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 1,479 sqft single family home built in 1920.

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