Is parking easy in Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say car is needed

Do kids play outside in Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say kids play outside

Is Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS quiet?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS?

As of early 2026, 35% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 31% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say there are sidewalks

Are there community events in Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS?

As of early 2026, 26% of users say there are community events

Are the streets well-lit in Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS?

As of early 2026, 21% of users say streets are well-lit

What is 2522 SE Illinois Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2522 SE Illinois Ave in Topeka, KS is $108,000 .

Is Topeka a buyer's or seller's market?

Topeka is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Topeka?

The median sale price in Topeka is $221K. That is up $1.67K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Central Highland Park neighborhood?

Residents describe the Central Highland Park neighborhood in Topeka, KS as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Central Highland Park, Topeka .

How big is the lot at 2522 SE Illinois Ave?

The lot at 2522 SE Illinois Ave in Topeka, KS is about 0.43 acres (18,750 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$108,000

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,131 sqft (on 0.43 acres)

2522 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605

Central Highland Park

Est. Refi. Payment $809/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$108K

Since last month

$300 (-0.3%)

Since last year

$4K (+3.9%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +261% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$108K
August 2026	$108K
July 2026	$104K
June 2026	$102K
May 2026	$102K
April 2026	$102K
March 2026	$95K
February 2026	$92K
January 2026	$92K
2025
December 2025	$96K
November 2025	$94K
October 2025	$92K
September 2025	$104K
August 2025	$101K
July 2025	$103K
June 2025	$102K
May 2025	$101K
April 2025	$98K
March 2025	$99K
February 2025	$98K
January 2025	$98K
2024
December 2024	$100K
November 2024	$101K
October 2024	$98K
September 2024	$97K
August 2024	$100K
July 2024	$101K
June 2024	$100K
May 2024	$100K
April 2024	$98K
March 2024	$94K
February 2024	$89K
January 2024	$88K
2023
December 2023	$90K
November 2023	$88K
October 2023	$91K
September 2023	$92K
August 2023	$92K
July 2023	$90K
June 2023	$91K
May 2023	$94K
April 2023	$90K
March 2023	$87K
February 2023	$84K
January 2023	$84K
2022
December 2022	$85K
November 2022	$86K
October 2022	$88K
September 2022	$89K
August 2022	$88K
July 2022	$88K
June 2022	$88K
May 2022	$88K
April 2022	$86K
March 2022	$80K
February 2022	$74K
January 2022	$72K
2021
December 2021	$74K
November 2021	$74K
October 2021	$74K
September 2021	$73K
August 2021	$73K
July 2021	$73K
June 2021	$68K
May 2021	$62K
April 2021	$62K
March 2021	$59K
February 2021	$59K
January 2021	$58K
2020
December 2020	$56K
November 2020	$54K
October 2020	$54K
September 2020	$53K
August 2020	$55K
July 2020	$54K
June 2020	$52K
May 2020	$56K
April 2020	$58K
March 2020	$58K
February 2020	$56K
January 2020	$55K
2019
December 2019	$52K
November 2019	$49K
October 2019	$52K
September 2019	$50K
August 2019	$50K
July 2019	$56K
June 2019	$56K
May 2019	$61K
April 2019	$61K
March 2019	$61K
February 2019	$64K
January 2019	$64K
2018
December 2018	$62K
November 2018	$62K
October 2018	$62K
September 2018	$62K
August 2018	$61K
July 2018	$59K
June 2018	$60K
May 2018	$34K
April 2018	$35K
March 2018	$35K
February 2018	$36K
January 2018	$36K
2017
December 2017	$32K
November 2017	$33K
October 2017	$32K
September 2017	$30K
August 2017	$30K
July 2017	$28K
June 2017	$30K
May 2017	$33K
April 2017	$35K
March 2017	$33K
February 2017	$38K
January 2017	$48K
2016
December 2016	$41K
November 2016	$32K
October 2016	$29K
September 2016	$30K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2521 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS	0.04	Single-Family Home	-	05/15/26	2	1	766
2400 SE Ohio Ave, Topeka, KS	0.28	Single-Family Home	-	07/30/26	2	1	1,145
2543 SE Wisconsin Ave, Topeka, KS	0.12	Single-Family Home	-	09/22/26	2	1	612
2428 SE Kentucky Ave, Topeka, KS	0.19	Single-Family Home	-	09/23/26	3	1	1,552
2700 SE Minnesota Ave, Topeka, KS	0.28	Single-Family Home	-	10/31/25	2	1	924
2717 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS	0.24	Single-Family Home	-	09/18/26	2	1	1,026
2722 SE Ohio Ave, Topeka, KS	0.32	Single-Family Home	-	09/04/26	2	1	1,404
2520 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS	0.07	Single-Family Home	-	07/22/26	3	2	1,574
2638 SE Virginia Ave, Topeka, KS	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	04/28/26	3	1	1,473
2824 SE Kentucky Ave, Topeka, KS	0.41	Single-Family Home	-	11/25/25	2	1	1,296

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1415 SE 25th St, Topeka, KS 66605	0.05	$90,000	3	1	1,380	For Sale
2503 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.06	$47,000	1	1	528	Off Market
2521 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.04	-	2	1	766	Recently Sold
2520 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.07	-	3	2	1,574	Recently Sold
2433 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.11	$95,000	2	1	675	Off Market
2524 SE Indiana Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.08	$179,900	4	2	2,258	For Sale
2425 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.13	$78,200	2	1	768	Off Market
2600 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.09	-	3	2	1,256	Recently Sold
2510 SE Wisconsin Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.14	$120,000	2	1	816	For Sale
2543 SE Wisconsin Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.12	-	2	1	612	Recently Sold
2539 SE Indiana Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.12	$154,100	3	1	936	Off Market
2408 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.18	$98,700	3	1	938	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2522 SE Illinois Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1940

0.43 acre lot

1,131 sqft

$95/sqft

About this House

Looking for an outstanding 2 bedroom 1 bath homewith over 1,100 sq ft? Then you have found it!!!! Recently remoldedto perfection! Including a fresh glossy coat of paint and more!!Fully equipped with all black stove and fridge. HUGE HUGE fenced inyard. Enjoy catching up with friends and make some smores next tothe fire pit area. Easy access to the back of the home from thealley and a very long and oversize driveway! Close to localcommunity pool, shopping, eateries, highway access. Also, this homeis just under 5 miles to Lake Shawnee walking trails, fishing,picnic area, playgrounds and more!! Do not let this unit get away,call today! **Availability date subject to change, this unit doesnot accept housing assistance. Pet policy: no pets. Additionalphotos coming soon!**

2522 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,131 sqft single-family home in Central Highland Park, built in 1940. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2012 with an asking price of $575 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 19, 2013. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $108,000, with a rent estimate of $965/month.

Home Details for 2522 SE Illinois Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Slab

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.43 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 19, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$575
Dec 21, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$575

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,261	$82,480

Additional Cost

Market trends in Topeka

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$221K

$1.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$130

$0MoM

Available listings

486

38MoM

Around this home

Highland Park Central
K-5
Public
318 Students
Topeka Public Schools
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Central Highland Park

At least 19 Trulia users voted on each feature.

92 % Say parking is easy
89 % Say yards are well-kept
74 % Say it's dog friendly
72 % Say car is needed
70 % Say kids play outside
57 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
55 % Say it's quiet
55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
54 % Say there's holiday spirit
47 % Say neighbors are friendly
35 % Say there's wildlife
33 % Say people would walk alone at night
31 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
30 % Say there are sidewalks
26 % Say there are community events
21 % Say streets are well-lit

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3y ago
"Easy access to public transportation just a few blocks from your home, private drive-ways or street parking, streets wide enough for 3 lane traffic."
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3y ago
"Close to public transportation. Close to schools. Close to parks. Close to grocery shopping, restaurants, and other shops. "
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4y ago
"great neighborhood to live in with my whole family. lots of public transit routes and friendly people make this a great community to live in everyday I love this neighborhood. Walmart and dillions are close in proximity so lots of shopping spots too. great place to have your family "
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"my neighborhood is very quiet and I have really great friendly neighbors. its very quite were I I stay "
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"I live in the same house for 3 years and never had an issue but maybe twice. The main thing was they was shooting going down the street. But my neighbors are very quit and calm and stay to them selves."
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kansas4KS
13y ago
"This is a very nice, friendly area to live in. There are a variety of homes for many different tastes and interests. The homes are of various styles and ages from old to new. The area has 2 excellent schools (1 public, and 1 private). Wonderful community center. It has a small town feel to it. Great place to live, raise your family, and or retire. "
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Frequently asked questions about 2522 SE Illinois Ave

What is 2522 SE Illinois Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2522 SE Illinois Ave in Topeka, KS is $108,000.
Is Topeka a buyer's or seller's market?
Topeka is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Topeka?
The median sale price in Topeka is $221K. That is up $1.67K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Central Highland Park neighborhood?
Residents describe the Central Highland Park neighborhood in Topeka, KS as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Central Highland Park, Topeka.
How big is the lot at 2522 SE Illinois Ave?
The lot at 2522 SE Illinois Ave in Topeka, KS is about 0.43 acres (18,750 sq ft).