Is Topeka, KS 66611 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Topeka is a seller’s market. With about 0.5 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 47% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #90 of 122 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Topeka housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Topeka, KS 66611 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 13 days and there were 0.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 47 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (11 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $181,921. Overall, Topeka is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Shawnee County, homes here sell faster than in 52% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Topeka ranks #90 of 122 KS ZIP codes with enough sales (score 47 out of 100).
Nearby, Topeka 66619 (25% sold over asking) and Topeka 66609 (8% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Topeka real estate
Is Topeka a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 0.5 months of supply in Topeka, KS 66611 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Topeka?
The typical home went under contract in 13 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Topeka sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Topeka?
About 1.50% of a home’s value a year in Shawnee County, or roughly $6,000 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Topeka?
The median sale price was $181,921 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $122 per square foot.
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