3/1 c.1910 Kansas Fixer Upper Under $48K

$47,900

Positioned on a spacious corner lot, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath Kansas fixer upper is a prime candidate for smart upgrades and forced equity. Bring your creative vision and contractor skills to unlock maximum value in a standout location!

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428 Cottonwood St, Emporia, KS 66801  $47,900

If interested in a property, pleases contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended. 

-Contact Realtor: Derek B Richardson

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The Pros

• Ultra-Affordable Living: Emporia’s overall cost of living sits well below the national average (~25% lower), driven largely by extremely budget-friendly housing. Whether buying a home or renting, living expenses are significantly lighter on the wallet compared to surrounding major cities.

   

• College Town Culture & Energy: Home to Emporia State University (ESU), the town benefits from academic events, collegiate athletics, artistic performances, and a young, dynamic student population that keeps the community lively.

   

• Outdoor Recreation & Disc Golf Capital: Sitting at the edge of the scenic Flint Hills, Emporia is an outdoor hub known globally for hosting world-class disc golf competitions (it is widely dubbed the “Disc Golf Capital of the World”) and major gravel-cycling races like Unbound Gravel.

   

• Strategic Location: Situated directly on I-35, Emporia offers a manageable commute to larger metropolitan hubs:

  • Topeka: ~50 minutes

  • Wichita: ~1 hour 15 minutes

  • Kansas City: ~1.5 hours

• Community & Historic Downtown: Emporia features a walkable, restored downtown district with local coffee shops, craft breweries, boutique dining, and historic landmarks like the Granada Theatre and William Allen White house.

   

The Cons

• Lower Median Incomes: While expenses are low, local wage scales and median household incomes tend to trail state and national averages. High-paying corporate or executive opportunities can be limited locally.

   

• Higher Property & Sales Crime Rates: While physical safety during the day is generally fine, statistical property crime rates (theft, burglary, motor vehicle theft) trend somewhat above the Kansas state average.

• College-Driven Seasonality: The town’s activity level swings noticeably with the academic calendar. During summer and winter breaks, parts of the city quiet down significantly, and rental availability closely mirrors student turnover.

• Limited Big-City Amenities: For high-end shopping, major airport connections, specialized healthcare services, or large concert venues, residents frequently have to drive to Topeka, Wichita, or Kansas City.

• Midwestern Weather Extremes: Like much of eastern Kansas, expect hot, humid summers, frigid winter winds,and periodic severe spring weather, including thunderstorms and tornado warnings.