This beautifully updated two-story Century Home, located in Topeka, Kansas, is rich with historical charm and architectural appeal typical of early 20th-century American residential design. Although the exact year built is not specified, the home’s classic style is complemented by significant modern renovations including a new roof, exterior paint, and upgraded windows, kitchen, and bathrooms. The spacious covered porch and fenced backyard enhance outdoor living, while the inviting electric fireplace adds cozy ambiance. Featuring 3 bedrooms upstairs and an unfinished basement, it offers efficient living with a high-efficiency HVAC system. Offered at $110,000, this move-in-ready home balances historical character with contemporary comforts.

Front Porch Details

Light-toned wooden planks cover the floor of a spacious front porch, creating a clean and inviting outdoor area. White railings provide a crisp contrast and add a classic touch to the porch, extending along the length and ensuring safety. The house exterior wall is painted a soft sage green with horizontal wooden siding, showing subtle texture and weathering that hints at historic charm. A small round glass-top table with two ornate black metal chairs is positioned near the wall, offering a cozy spot for relaxation or conversation while overlooking the quiet street beyond the porch’s low railing.

Front Porch Seating

A spacious front porch displays freshly sanded natural wood flooring paired with crisp white railing that provides a clean contrast against the house’s muted blue-gray painted wooden siding. Positioned near a window, two wrought iron chairs with woven seats surround a matching small table, offering a quaint spot for outdoor relaxation. A sturdy brick pillar frames the porch’s entrance, while the surrounding garden and street view hint at a residential neighborhood setting. The overall aesthetic emphasizes simplicity and traditional charm with subtle modern upkeep and cozy functionality.

Backyard Garden Area

A modest backyard garden enclosed by a reddish wooden fence provides privacy and defines the space. Within the fenced area, sparse vegetation includes a few small, leafy bushes and patches of grass struggling to cover the soil. Two square stepping stones offer a pathway through the yard. A tree trunk rises near the corner, adding vertical greenery, while a circular garden bed outlined in black material holds a small planted pot. The overall feel is rustic and unrefined, with natural earth tones and a sense of a space primed for further gardening or landscaping.

Living Room and Staircase

Glossy dark hardwood floors extend across the open living area, complemented by matching dark wood trim around windows, doors, and room dividers. A central staircase with wooden steps and a partial paneled wall leads upstairs, creating a warm, traditional feel. Two windows with dark wooden blinds add natural light and balance the room’s symmetrical layout. One wall holds a light-colored stone fireplace with a minimalist mantle and a mounted bracket above. Furnishings are minimal, including a modern black swivel chair and a built-in wood bench beside the staircase, blending historic charm with simple contemporary touches.

Fireplace Surround

Tiled fireplace surround with small rectangular stone tiles in soft beige and cream tones, creating a textured yet polished look. The black metal insert with artificial logs simulates a cozy fire. The fireplace mantel extends slightly outward with a smooth tiled surface on top matching the surround. Adjacent walls showcase a cream color above dark-stained wood trim, including window frames with wooden blinds, promoting warm contrast and classic aging charm. The tiled hearth matches the fireplace, grounding the fireplace area visually while complementing the room’s traditional aesthetic.

Living Room Detail

Elongated living room with rich dark brown wooden flooring complements deep chocolate trim outlining the baseboards and doorframes. The ceiling is divided by exposed wooden beams stained to match the trim, adding architectural interest. Cream-colored walls serve as a subtle contrast, brightened further by natural light seeping through a window at the far end. Sliding vertical blinds cover what appears to be a large window or glass door on the left wall. An elegant ceiling fan with integrated lighting hangs centrally, while a small enclosed area at the room’s end offers separation, potentially for a reading nook or office space.

Kitchen with Modern Appliances

Long, narrow kitchen space with light wood-look plank flooring sets a warm tone. A sleek black gas stove sits beneath a window with white blinds, providing natural light. Adjacent are dark brown cabinets topped with a speckled white granite countertop, housing a modern black sink with a curved faucet. Above the sink, a large round mirror framed in white contrasts against the dark backsplash wall panel that extends up to a shelf above. Opposite the counter, a black refrigerator echoes the dark tones, while white walls and trim offer a crisp, clean backdrop.

Kitchen Interior

Light wood flooring runs throughout this narrow kitchen, complementing taupe walls with white trim and a white doorframe. A black refrigerator stands to the left beside a sliding barn-style wooden door, adding a rustic touch. The countertop, made of light speckled granite, spans the length of the kitchen on the right, underlined by dark brown cabinetry. Above the countertop, a large circular mirror with rivet details reflects the room, positioned behind a matte black faucet and a dual kitchen sink. Stainless steel oven and stove are centered beneath a window with white blinds, allowing natural light to brighten the space.

Bathroom Tub Area

A modest bathroom with light gray wood-look flooring extends across the space. A white bathtub is nestled against two walls, bordered by decorative tiles featuring intricate black and white patterns, adding visual interest and a touch of vintage charm. The half wall beside the tub is also partially tiled and edged with natural wood trim that contrasts nicely with the pale beige walls. A white toilet sits adjacent to a simple silver toilet paper holder. Natural light filters softly through a window with a translucent white curtain, brightening the calm, neutral color palette.

Living Room and Adjacent Space

Light gray wood-style vinyl flooring extends through two connected rooms separated by a wide doorway without a door, creating an open and airy living area. Walls are painted neutral beige, complementing the white baseboards and window trim, which enhances the clean, modern look. Each room has multiple windows with white blinds partially drawn, allowing soft, diffused natural light. The ceiling has a white finish with a ceiling fan and light fixture centered in the far space. Traditional door and window moldings provide subtle historic charm amidst contemporary finishes.

Bedroom Floor and Door

Light gray walls and white trim define this small bedroom space with a clean, minimalist aesthetic. The flooring consists of modern gray-toned wood planks laid in a staggered pattern, adding texture and contemporary character. A classic white door with traditional black hardware contrasts subtly with the pale wall color, hinting at the home’s historic roots. Two large double-hung windows allow natural light to fill the room, their wide white casings and traditional sill molding enhancing the period feel. The room has a simple, fresh palette balancing modern flooring with vintage architectural door details.

Hallway with Doorways

Neutral beige walls meet wide white baseboards, framing doorways leading to adjacent rooms. The flooring is a mix of light and medium wood tones in plank style, lending a modern touch to the transitional space. White door and window trim, along with a built-in cabinet seen through the hallway, enhance the crisp, clean aesthetic. Light streaming in from a window brightens the corridor, while simple ceiling lighting adds function. The space expresses a blend of classic millwork details and contemporary flooring, creating a subtle and airy passageway connecting different house areas.

Bathroom Tub and Sink

The small bathroom combines a classic white bathtub with a surrounding cream-colored shower enclosure. A white shower curtain hangs from a black rod. Adjacent to the tub is a white toilet with a clean, simple design. Opposite the tub, a white vanity with an oval sink is topped by a chrome faucet with traditional styling. Dark navy-blue walls contrast sharply with the white fixtures, creating a bold color scheme. A window trimmed in white offers natural light, partially covered by white horizontal blinds. The floor has rich dark wood or laminate planks, adding warmth and texture to the compact space. Visible piping and a modest shelving rack in the tub area add utility to the design.

Small Bedroom Corner

The space reveals a modest bedroom with smooth beige walls contrasting against dark wood trim and baseboards. Two windows with brown blinds allow natural light to filter quietly into the room. The floor is dark-stained wood with a slight sheen, showing subtle textures of plank lines beneath the finish. An overhead glass pendant light hints at vintage charm. The room is empty, highlighting its compact size and simple layout, while the dark accent trim around windows and base injects a historic character blending with minimalist design cues.

Sunroom with Fireplace

Long and narrow sunroom characterized by its wide multi-pane windows on two sides, allowing abundant natural light to flood the space. The flooring consists of grey wood-look planks, offering a modern contrast to the otherwise classic room. Walls and trim are painted a light cream color, complementing the brightness. A vintage-style fireplace sits centrally along one wall, tiled with neutral beige tones and accented by a small wooden cabinet and a framed mirror, adding a rustic charm. The ceiling features a grid pattern, enhancing the room’s structural detail, while an old-fashioned white wooden door stands at one end.

Listing Agent: Sandra Haines of KW One Legacy Partners, LLC via Zillow