Is Topeka, KS 66619 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Topeka is a seller’s market. With about 0.8 months of supply and 25% 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.
The Topeka housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Topeka, KS 66619 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 14 days and there were 0.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 64% to $159,881. Overall, Topeka is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Shawnee County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Topeka 66618 (0% sold over asking) or Topeka 66617 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Topeka real estate
Is Topeka a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 0.8 months of supply in Topeka, KS 66619 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 14 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Topeka sell over asking?
25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 103.9% 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 $159,881 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $104 per square foot.
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