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 2543 SE Illinois Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2543 SE Illinois Ave in Topeka, KS is $103,900 .

What is the price history for 2543 SE Illinois Ave?

2543 SE Illinois Ave in Topeka, KS last sold in July 2012.

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.

How big is the lot at 2543 SE Illinois Ave?

The lot at 2543 SE Illinois Ave in Topeka, KS is about 0.17 acres (7,500 sq ft).

Does 2543 SE Illinois Ave have parking?

Yes, 2543 SE Illinois Ave in Topeka, KS has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

$103,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
940 sqft

2543 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605

Central Highland Park

Est. Refi. Payment $781/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$104K

Since last month

$1K (+1.1%)

Since last year

$7K (+7.5%)

Since last sale

$46K (+79.6%)

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 +108% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$104K
August 2026	$103K
July 2026	$96K
June 2026	$97K
May 2026	$96K
April 2026	$93K
March 2026	$87K
February 2026	$84K
January 2026	$86K
2025
December 2025	$90K
November 2025	$88K
October 2025	$85K
September 2025	$96K
August 2025	$91K
July 2025	$93K
June 2025	$93K
May 2025	$91K
April 2025	$92K
March 2025	$94K
February 2025	$92K
January 2025	$93K
2024
December 2024	$94K
November 2024	$94K
October 2024	$91K
September 2024	$89K
August 2024	$94K
July 2024	$98K
June 2024	$99K
May 2024	$96K
April 2024	$92K
March 2024	$87K
February 2024	$80K
January 2024	$77K
2023
December 2023	$80K
November 2023	$80K
October 2023	$81K
September 2023	$80K
August 2023	$83K
July 2023	$86K
June 2023	$85K
May 2023	$89K
April 2023	$84K
March 2023	$83K
February 2023	$84K
January 2023	$86K
2022
December 2022	$87K
November 2022	$89K
October 2022	$91K
September 2022	$92K
August 2022	$92K
July 2022	$92K
June 2022	$91K
May 2022	$92K
April 2022	$87K
March 2022	$83K
February 2022	$80K
January 2022	$79K
2021
December 2021	$78K
November 2021	$77K
October 2021	$78K
September 2021	$77K
August 2021	$77K
July 2021	$77K
June 2021	$75K
May 2021	$70K
April 2021	$69K
March 2021	$63K
February 2021	$60K
January 2021	$60K
2020
December 2020	$58K
November 2020	$60K
October 2020	$59K
September 2020	$59K
August 2020	$59K
July 2020	$60K
June 2020	$56K
May 2020	$56K
April 2020	$55K
March 2020	$52K
February 2020	$50K
January 2020	$51K
2019
December 2019	$53K
November 2019	$56K
October 2019	$54K
September 2019	$53K
August 2019	$54K
July 2019	$55K
June 2019	$60K
May 2019	$60K
April 2019	$59K
March 2019	$56K
February 2019	$56K
January 2019	$57K
2018
December 2018	$60K
November 2018	$59K
October 2018	$59K
September 2018	$59K
August 2018	$57K
July 2018	$57K
June 2018	$55K
May 2018	$53K
April 2018	$50K
March 2018	$50K
February 2018	$50K
January 2018	$50K
2017
December 2017	$51K
November 2017	$51K
October 2017	$53K
September 2017	$55K
August 2017	$51K
July 2017	$52K
June 2017	$53K
May 2017	$51K
April 2017	$50K
March 2017	$51K
February 2017	$53K
January 2017	$54K
2016
December 2016	$53K
November 2016	$50K
October 2016	$49K
September 2016	$50K

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
2717 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	09/18/26	2	1	1,026
2333 SE Indiana Ave, Topeka, KS	0.29	Single-Family Home	-	09/09/26	3	1	997
2521 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS	0.09	Single-Family Home	-	05/15/26	2	1	766
2737 SE Kentucky Ave, Topeka, KS	0.28	Single-Family Home	-	08/05/26	2	1	988
2616 SE Iowa Ave, Topeka, KS	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	07/22/26	3	1	864
2702 SE Colorado Ave, Topeka, KS	0.42	Single-Family Home	-	12/09/25	3	1	1,067
2639 SE Virginia Ave, Topeka, KS	0.30	Single-Family Home	-	04/03/26	2	1	831
1308 SE 24th St, Topeka, KS	0.25	Single-Family Home	-	11/21/25	2	1	656
2719 SE Iowa Ave, Topeka, KS	0.35	Single-Family Home	-	07/10/26	3	1	1,070
2600 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS	0.11	Single-Family Home	-	12/08/25	3	2	1,256

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
2524 SE Indiana Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.05	$179,900	4	2	2,258	For Sale
2539 SE Indiana Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.07	$154,100	3	1	936	Off Market
2503 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.09	$47,000	1	1	528	Off Market
2521 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.09	-	2	1	766	Recently Sold
2600 SE Kentucky Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.11	$94,600	2	1	809	Off Market
2612 SE Kentucky Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.12	$40,800	2	1	668	Off Market
1415 SE 25th St, Topeka, KS 66605	0.11	$90,000	3	1	1,380	For Sale
2600 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.11	-	3	2	1,256	Recently Sold
2520 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.12	-	3	2	1,574	Recently Sold
2601 SE Kentucky Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.14	$89,700	2	1	709	Off Market
2624 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.13	$115,700	3	1	1,304	Off Market
2433 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.15	$95,000	2	1	675	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1935

940 sqft

$111/sqft

About this House

3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH BUNGALOW WITH FULL BASEMENT AND FENCED YARD. THIS IS A FANNIE MAE HOMEPATH PROPERTY. PURCHASE THIS PROPERTY FOR AS LITTLE AS 3% DOWN! THIS PROPERTY IS APPROVED FOR HOMEPATH MORTGAGE FINANCING. THIS PROPERTY IS APPROVED FOR HOMEPATH RENOVATION MORTGAGE FINANCING.

2543 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 940 sqft single-family home in Central Highland Park, built in 1935. It was last sold on Jul 6, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $103,900, with a rent estimate of $1,107/month.

Home Details for 2543 SE Illinois Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage Parking: Carport

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1935
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7500 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 6, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Jun 10, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$25,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,285	$83,820

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
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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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"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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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 2543 SE Illinois Ave

What is 2543 SE Illinois Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2543 SE Illinois Ave in Topeka, KS is $103,900.
What is the price history for 2543 SE Illinois Ave?
2543 SE Illinois Ave in Topeka, KS last sold in July 2012.
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.
How big is the lot at 2543 SE Illinois Ave?
The lot at 2543 SE Illinois Ave in Topeka, KS is about 0.17 acres (7,500 sq ft).
Does 2543 SE Illinois Ave have parking?
Yes, 2543 SE Illinois Ave in Topeka, KS has on-site parking.