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TOPEKA, KS 66609

Real Estate Market Report
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 66609

Highland Crest (Hi-Crest) · South Topeka (Southeast Topeka) · Topeka Airport Forbes Field (ANG)

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The TOPEKA, KS real estate market (66609) currently shows 26 active listings, with 12 pending sales. Homes are averaging 42 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 42 days on market compared to 37 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 5.4% year-over-year, from $301,000 to $284,863.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 6,878  ·  Density: 211.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $62,838

Typical home value: $85,505  ·  Homeownership: 72.2%

Market Overview

Active Listings
26
⇧ 18.2% vs 22 last year
Pending
12
46% pending ratio
Median Price
$284,863
⇩ 5.4% vs $301,000 last year
Average Price
$438,050
⇧ 57.2% vs $278,718 last year
Days on Market
42
⇧ 13.5% vs 37 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$144
⇩ 2% vs $147/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,946 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 26 this year vs 22 last year
  • Days on market: 42 now vs 37 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $284,863 (-5.4% YoY)
  • Average: $438,050 (+57.2% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 16.2 miles — 219 listings ($54,077,912 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
66609Topeka, KS 666090.0 mi12$3,434,208$321,250$286,184
66611Topeka, KS 666112.7 mi13$3,135,327$173,475$241,179
66612Topeka, KS 666124.1 mi4$684,652$153,850$171,163
66604Topeka, KS 666045.0 mi58$10,624,904$163,000$183,188
66606Topeka, KS 666066.2 mi27$4,900,176$171,820$181,488
66608Topeka, KS 666086.8 mi7$1,031,429$101,625$147,347
66542Tecumseh, KS 665427.1 mi3$982,350$327,450$327,450
66614Topeka, KS 666149.5 mi73$20,445,621$284,375$280,077
66402Auburn, KS 6640210.6 mi3$1,335,600$445,200$445,200
66617Topeka, KS 6661711.1 mi10$2,981,250$304,875$298,125
66050Lecompton, KS 6605012.8 mi5$1,357,395$271,479$271,479
66539Silver Lake, KS 6653915.0 mi2$1,725,000$862,500$862,500
66537Scranton, KS 6653716.2 mi2$1,440,000$720,000$720,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in TOPEKA, KS 66609?

As of September 2026, there are 26 active listings in TOPEKA, KS (zip code 66609), compared to 22 the prior year.

What is the median home price in TOPEKA, KS 66609?

The median listing price in TOPEKA, KS 66609 is $284,863 as of September 2026, a 5.4% decrease from $301,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in TOPEKA, KS?

Homes in TOPEKA, KS 66609 spend an average of 42 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 37 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in TOPEKA, KS 66609?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, TOPEKA, KS 66609 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 42 days on market compared to 37 days last year.

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