The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66609 sells for about $239,900, or $107 per square foot.
Prices are down 10.93% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 21 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,130 a month.
ZIP 66609 — Topeka
The 66609 housing market is currently balanced, with a median price of $239,900 and moderate inventory levels. While year-over-year prices have seen a correction, the market remains stable with homes selling in approximately 21 days. Some figures, such as specific school ratings and detailed tax history, were not available at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking suburban housing options with relatively quick access to Topeka's employment centers.
Median prices moved down 10.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 21 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
5% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.3% · poverty 5.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
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ZCTA 66609, Shawnee County, Kansas
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
Residents primarily commute via I-470 and US-75 to reach the Topeka employment core.
The area features access to local parks and proximity to the Kansas River corridor for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and multi-family units with moderate vacancy pressure.
The economy is anchored by state government, healthcare, and education sectors in the broader Topeka metro area.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-470 and US-75, facilitating regional transit.
The Shawnee County Appraiser's Office conducts annual property valuations based on market data and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to Shawnee County and Topeka-area school and utility district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional severe weather risks common to the Kansas plains.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
- West Ridge Lanes Family Fun4.24.6 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.35 mi
- Bonkers Topeka4.14.1 mi
- Stormont Vail Events Center4.33.5 mi
- The Pennant4.44.5 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.15 mi
- Iron Rail Brewing4.44.7 mi
- B&B Theatres Topeka Wheatfield 94.53.3 mi
- Topeka Zoo4.35.2 mi
- Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center4.74.6 mi
- The Pennant4.44.5 mi
- Lake Shawnee4.74.6 mi
- B&B Theatres Topeka Wheatfield 94.53.3 mi
- Lake Shawnee4.74.6 mi
- Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park4.83.9 mi
- Gage Park4.65.1 mi
- Ted Ensley Gardens4.83.7 mi
- Ward-Meade Park4.75.5 mi
- Lake Perry Yacht & Marina4.618.1 mi
- Clinton Marina, Inc.4.719 mi
- Rock Creek Marina & Resort- Boat Rentals & Cabins4.516.6 mi
- West Ridge Mall3.64.9 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.44 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.24.6 mi
- Dillons4.23.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.34.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green spaces serving the neighborhood.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.