Sweet 4/2 c.1915 Kansas Bungalow W Unpainted Woodwork $72K

Realtor Comments

The kitchen offers convenient main- floor access to the washer and dryer. Upstairs, you’ll find a bonus room, two additional bedrooms, and a second bathroom, providing plenty of flexible living space. The basement is accessible through a hatch-style entrance off the back porch and offers additional storage space. Outside, you’ll find a single-car garage and two utility sheds for even more storage. With four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and plenty of room to make it your own, this home has lots to offer!

• 4bd
• 2ba
• 1,664sqft
• 5,227sqft lot
• Circa 1915

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1319 16th St, Belleville, KS 66935  $72,000

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-Contact Realtor: Sidney Rokusek

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The Pros

• Exceptional Housing Affordability: The cost of living in Belleville is significantly lower than the national and state averages. Home buyers can often find single-family residences for well under $100,000 to $150,000, making property ownership accessible for budget-minded buyers or retirees on fixed incomes.

   

• Tight-Knit, Quiet Community: Belleville offers a peaceful, low-stress lifestyle with virtually no traffic congestion. Neighborly connections run deep, and residents benefit from a safe, low-crime environment.

• Motorsports Heritage & Local Icons: The town is famous among racing enthusiasts for the Belleville High Banks, a historic high-banked dirt track known as the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile Dirt Track,” hosting major annual auto racing events that bring the community together.

• Historic Courthouse Square & Local Amenities: Unlike many small rural towns, Belleville maintains an active,historic downtown centered around the Republic County Courthouse. It offers local diners, a community movie theater (The Blair Center), a local grocery store, and basic everyday services without needing a long commute.

• Solid Community Schools: The local public school system (Republic County USD 109) benefits from high teacher involvement and strong community support for academic programs, music, and local athletics.

The Cons

• Geographic Isolation: Belleville is situated in a remote area of North-Central Kansas. Major cities like Salina,Manhattan, or Lincoln, Nebraska, are all 1 to 1.5 hours away, meaning specialized medical care, major airports,and big-box shopping runs require planned travel.

• Limited Local Job Market: The economy relies heavily on agriculture, local manufacturing, healthcare, public administration, and small businesses. Career options in specialized technology, corporate management, or higher-level professional sectors are very scarce locally.

• Severe Weather Exposures: Located in the heart of the Central Plains, the region experiences wide temperature swings—ranging from hot, humid summers to freezing, windy winters. It is also vulnerable to severe severe thunderstorms, hail, and tornado risks during spring months.

• Lack of Diverse Entertainment & Nightlife: Outside of high school sports, local seasonal events, and racing weekends, recreational and nightlife options are minimal. Residents who prefer diverse dining options, cultural venues, or high-end retail will find local offerings limited.

• Aging Demographics & Population Decline: Like many rural Midwestern agricultural centers, the town faces an aging population and gradual youth out-migration to larger cities, which can slow broader commercial growth and municipal developments.

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