The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66507 sells for about $295,231, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,019 a month.
ZIP 66507 — Maple Hill
The 66507 housing market is characterized by low transaction volume and high vacancy rates, reflecting its rural nature. Prices have seen modest growth, but the market remains soft with limited inventory and a high price-to-rent ratio. Most market activity is driven by local residents and commuters to the Topeka area.
This ZIP is best suited for rural-lifestyle seekers and commuters to Topeka who prioritize lower housing costs and a quiet environment over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 3.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 6.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 66507, Wabaunsee County KS
The area is served by the Wabaunsee County school system, which provides rural educational services with limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger urban districts.
The region faces standard Midwestern risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Kansas River.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area functioning primarily as a rural residential base for commuters working in the Topeka metropolitan area.
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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 20-30 minutes east to reach employment centers in Topeka via I-70.
Recreational opportunities are centered on outdoor activities, including access to local parks and proximity to the Kansas River for fishing and boating.
The rental market is thin with high vacancy pressure; most inventory consists of single-family homes with limited professional management presence.
The local economy is largely agricultural and service-based, with most residents commuting to Topeka for professional employment.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Wabaunsee County Appraiser's Office conducts annual property valuations based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Wabaunsee County levies and local school district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional severe weather risks, including hail and wind exposure.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park providing green space and basic recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.