240 SW Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS 66606
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240 SW Fairlawn Rd,Topeka, KS 66606
$350,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,995 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: bill welch
Office: performance realty, inc.
MLS#:246122
Source:KS_TAAR
Price summary
- Price:$350,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$175.44
About this home
Welcome to 240 SW Fairlawn Road, the original homestead of the West Hills Subdivision. Built in 1906, it is the sole surviving structure from the area’s pre-subdivision agrarian era and is directly tied to Prospect Farm and the later Fairfield Farm dairy operation. Discover a rare piece of Topeka history with this distinctive property, sitting on the site of one of the area’s original estates. Long before the street names and strip malls, this land was home to the first settlers in the neighborhood, later thriving as a working dairy and a beloved apple orchard surrounded by rolling prairie. That rich agricultural past is still felt in the character of the beautifully shaded grounds framed by majestic oak trees and adorned with rows of perennial peonies, offering a true sense of place you simply won’t find in a new build. A Location You’ll Love! • MacLennan Park right across the street – One of Topeka’s finest outdoor gems overlooked by the Kansas Governor's Mansion. Enjoy stocked fishing ponds, miles of limestone walking paths, and a network of singletrack hiking and mountain biking trails that wind through timber and prairie overlooking the Kansas River. Trail access is practically in your front yard. The stunning Dutch Colonial style home is very rare for Topeka and commands the attention of passersby. Much of the original artisanry has been well preserved. The kitchen overlooks the park across the street and gets bathed in gorgeous sunsets. You'll appreciate the two car garage with additional room for storage, office or hobby room. There's also covered parking and a large semi-circular drive. Your spacious living room is accented by a working wood fireplace and a cozy sunroom for reading books, intimate conversations or sunrise morning coffee. Enjoy family and holidays in a formal dining room, or for convenience, use your breakfast nook for quick, private meals. Children will have ample room to play under shade trees in the back yard and side lot, or keeping occupied flying kites, fishing, biking and exploring at the park across the street. Bedrooms are spacious and beautiful accentuated with dormer windows. Oak floors through in main rooms/bedrooms. As a bonus you get a full, unfinished basement for plentiful storage, shelter or whatever your imagination can dream up. Local Features: • Gage Park & Topeka Zoo just down the road – A short drive takes you to the city’s most beloved family destination, complete with the zoo, the Reinisch Rose Garden, playgrounds, and a swimming pool for hot summer days. • Convenience at your doorstep – Minutes to groceries, dining, and retail at Flemming Place Shopping Center, Gage Center, Wanamaker Corridor and more. Quick access to I-70 makes commuting or weekend getaways effortless. • Washburn University nearby – Just minutes to campus, planetarium, and sporting events. Bonus Opportunity: This listing includes a separate buildable lot, meaning you gain the privacy and charm of the main homestead plus the potential to construct a second home, a workshop, gazebo, outdoor stone path leading to a fireside lounge, or potential to generate income by selling off the lot. *Check with planning department for specifics. Property Snapshot: • Historic homestead site with dairy and apple orchard legacy • Direct access to MacLennan Park trails and fishing • Minutes to Gage Park Zoo, pool, and recreation • Close to shopping and quick highway access • Includes an additional buildable lot Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind home with historical provenance, or a smart investment with future development potential, 240 SW Fairlawn Rd. delivers on location, history, and opportunity. Schedule your private tour today. *Please note that this home currently does not have functional heating and cooling. The home has been priced with this well taken into consideration. Sold As-Is *Pictures marked 'Kansas State Historical Society' are used by permission only. Kansasmemory.org. Copy & Reuse Restrictions Apply...
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Home facts
- Year built:1906
- Subdivision & Development:West Hills
- Listing ID #:246122
- Added:6 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 25, 2026 at 03:17 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Dining Description:Breakfast Nook, Formal
- Bathrooms Description:1st Floor Full Bath
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:9'+ Walls, Concrete, Full, Unfinished
- Living area:1,995 sq. ft.
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Architectural Style, Composition
- Year built:1906
- Building area:1,995 sq. ft.
- Lot Features:Corner Lot
- Architectural Style:Two Story
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Topeka West High School/USD 501
- Middle school:Landon Middle School/USD 501
- Elementary school:McCarter Elementary School/USD 501
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$350,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$175.44
- Tax amount:$3,914
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:In Basement
Parking
- Parking description:Detached
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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