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 2742 SE Illinois Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2742 SE Illinois Ave in Topeka, KS is $93,300 .

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 .

OFF MARKET

$93,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 sqft

2742 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605

Central Highland Park

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$93.3K

Since last month

$3K (-3.4%)

Since last year

$11K (+13.3%)

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 +128% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$90K
September 2026	$89K
August 2026	$94K
July 2026	$89K
June 2026	$86K
May 2026	$86K
April 2026	$86K
March 2026	$80K
February 2026	$79K
January 2026	$78K
2025
December 2025	$79K
November 2025	$74K
October 2025	$71K
September 2025	$80K
August 2025	$77K
July 2025	$77K
June 2025	$78K
May 2025	$78K
April 2025	$77K
March 2025	$84K
February 2025	$83K
January 2025	$84K
2024
December 2024	$86K
November 2024	$84K
October 2024	$81K
September 2024	$81K
August 2024	$84K
July 2024	$86K
June 2024	$87K
May 2024	$85K
April 2024	$85K
March 2024	$81K
February 2024	$77K
January 2024	$74K
2023
December 2023	$76K
November 2023	$76K
October 2023	$75K
September 2023	$75K
August 2023	$76K
July 2023	$79K
June 2023	$80K
May 2023	$81K
April 2023	$78K
March 2023	$76K
February 2023	$72K
January 2023	$71K
2022
December 2022	$72K
November 2022	$73K
October 2022	$73K
September 2022	$73K
August 2022	$73K
July 2022	$74K
June 2022	$73K
May 2022	$73K
April 2022	$71K
March 2022	$63K
February 2022	$58K
January 2022	$58K
2021
December 2021	$55K
November 2021	$56K
October 2021	$56K
September 2021	$55K
August 2021	$55K
July 2021	$55K
June 2021	$55K
May 2021	$55K
April 2021	$56K
March 2021	$52K
February 2021	$53K
January 2021	$53K
2020
November 2020	$62K
October 2020	$61K
September 2020	$58K
August 2020	$52K
July 2020	$49K
May 2020	$56K
April 2020	$57K
March 2020	$59K
February 2020	$55K
January 2020	$50K
2019
December 2019	$46K
November 2019	$45K
October 2019	$44K
September 2019	$43K
August 2019	$43K
July 2019	$41K
June 2019	$39K
May 2019	$40K
April 2019	$45K
March 2019	$47K
February 2019	$52K
January 2019	$49K
2018
December 2018	$43K
November 2018	$48K
October 2018	$46K
September 2018	$50K
August 2018	$43K
July 2018	$46K
June 2018	$50K
May 2018	$52K
April 2018	$56K
March 2018	$55K
February 2018	$57K
January 2018	$57K
2017
December 2017	$56K
November 2017	$47K
October 2017	$42K
September 2017	$44K
August 2017	$39K
July 2017	$39K
June 2017	$40K
May 2017	$41K
April 2017	$38K
March 2017	$38K
February 2017	$37K
January 2017	$42K
2016
December 2016	$42K
November 2016	$36K
October 2016	$40K

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
2627 SE Ohio Ave #2625, Topeka, KS	0.29	Multi-Family Home	-	12/11/25	524	-	-
2632/2634 SE Adams St, Topeka, KS	0.59	Multi-Family Home	-	06/26/26		-	-
2030 SW Clay St, Topeka, KS	1.96	Multi-Family Home	-	03/25/26		-	-
1262 SW Clay St, Topeka, KS	2.45	Multi-Family Home	-	10/15/25	3	-	-
1912 SW Buchanan St, Topeka, KS	2.10	Multi-Family Home	-	08/28/26		-	-
1272 SW Polk St #622/624, Topeka, KS	2.26	Multi-Family Home	-	02/20/26		-	-
306 SW Harrison St #308, Topeka, KS	2.84	Multi-Family Home	-	10/24/25	2	-	-
1255 SW Tyler St, Topeka, KS	2.27	Multi-Family Home	-	05/20/26		-	-
1268 SW Polk St, Topeka, KS	2.27	Multi-Family Home	-	03/27/26		-	-
1256 SW Fillmore St #11b1f4d6c, Topeka, KS	2.40	Multi-Family Home	-	08/13/26		-	-

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
2746 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.01	$111,900	3	1	1,225	Off Market
2724 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.02	$68,400	2	1	864	Off Market
2733 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.03	$84,500	3	1	941	Off Market
2727 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.03	$125,000	3	2	1,380	Off Market
2718 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.03	$93,200	2	1	1,212	Off Market
2737 SE Michigan Ave #1, Topeka, KS 66605	0.03	$132,900	2	2	-	Off Market
2737 SE Michigan Ave #2, Topeka, KS 66605	0.03	$133,600	Studio	1	-	Off Market
2737 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.03	$181,000	2	2	1,812	Off Market
2725 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.04	$99,300	2	1	1,268	Off Market
2800 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.04	$132,500	3	2	1,428	Off Market
2723 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.04	$156,600	5	2	1,652	Off Market
2714 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.04	-	1	1	800	Off Market
2801 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.05	$174,000	2	2	1,600	Off Market
2710 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.05	$97,200	2	1	720	Off Market
2801 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.06	$75,000	2	1	720	Off Market
2808 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.06	$113,300	2	1.5	816	Off Market
2817 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
2717 SE Michigan Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.06	-	2	1	1,026	Recently Sold
2708 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.06	$82,800	2	1	860	Off Market
2805 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605	0.06	$134,400	2	1	1,260	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Multi-Family

Built in 1950

1,300 sqft

$72/sqft

About this House

This multi-family home is located at 2742 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS. 2742 SE Illinois Ave is in the Central Highland Park neighborhood in Topeka, KS and in ZIP code 66605. This property has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,300 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10350 sqft and was built in 1950.

2742 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,300 sqft multi-family in Central Highland Park, built in 1950. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $93,300, with a rent estimate of $1,094/month.

Home Details for 2742 SE Illinois Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10350 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$923	$61,190

Home facts updated by county records

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

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54% say there's holiday spirit
47% say neighbors are friendly
30% say there are sidewalks

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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 2742 SE Illinois Ave

What is 2742 SE Illinois Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2742 SE Illinois Ave in Topeka, KS is $93,300.
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.