Lovely 4 BR Kansas Cottage W/ Victorian Details $145K

OHU50K Notes $145,000

Lovely 4 BR Kansas Cottage W/ Victorian Details. This historic home has detail and design around every corner.

Yard featured at 308 S Buffalo Ave, Oberlin, KS, 67749

Realtor Comments

4 Bedroom* 1 bath Two-Story Victorian Home 308 S. Buffalo Ave., Oberlin, KS $145,000.00 Built 1910; Total Sq. Footage including Basement 1,608 sq. ft. 2025 Taxes = $1,277.90 Average Midwest Energy (Natural Gas) = $80/month Average City Bill (Electric, Water, Sewer, and Trash) = $203.00/Month MAIN FLOOR: 1,180 Sq. ft. Eat-in Kitchen: 13′ X 19′. Appliances included: Refrigerator, Electric Range. Living Room: 27′ X 15’10”. Bay Window with window seat and storage. Carpet. Built-in oak Entertainment Unit from floor to ceiling; circa 1910 Antique working wood-burning Stove. Northwest Bedroom: 10’9″ x 10′. Carpet. Walk-in Closet. Northeast Bedroom: 8′ x 10’10”. Carpet. Armoire closet. Bathroom with Washer and Dryer: 13′ X 5′. Tub/Shower Surround. Sink Vanity in antique dresser. North Storage Closet: 7’10” X 3’6″ UPSTAIRS: 428 sq. ft. Staircase Landing: 12’8″ X 5’9″ Northwest Nonconforming Bedroom: 19’9″ X 13′. Walk-in closet. Newly painted walls and wood floor. *Northeast Nonconforming Bedroom: 17’7″ X 10′. Does not have a closet. Newly painted walls and wood floor. House Roof (2018) Garage Roof (2022) Furnace (1987) serviced 2026 by R & M Service Center A/C (2018) Water Heater (2024) Trex Deck Hot Tub (drained in 2025) *Privacy Fenced Back Yard. *Old Washhouse used for Storage. *Period style Iron Fencing on west and south side of the property. *Detached Single Car with Covered Carport. *Oversized shop area includes Half bath with Sink and toilet. *Extra fenced area to the north of the garage and on the north side of the back yard. *Mechanical Room located in the cellar beneath the house. Accessible from outside. This 2-Story Victorian farmhouse style home consists of a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, a combination bathroom/laundry room, and a storage closet on the main floor, and two bedrooms on the 2nd floor (one bedroom does not have a closet). The house has had many period style renovations that retain vintage elements included 3-color exterior historical paint, fretwork, lightening rod, a covered front porch, and iron fencing on the exterior. The interior has been designed to include historical fretwork, wallpaper, light fixtures, and woodwork in the Victorian style. The eat-in kitchen has ample room for cooking and eating with painted cupboards (some have pull out shelves), a vintage-style tile backsplash and newer laminate countertops. Historical details abound inside including fretwork, oak woodwork, and antique light fixtures. The house includes 9-foot ceilings, original and refinished woodwork including a bay window with a window seat that opens for storage, an oak built-in entertainment unit from floor to ceiling, and a restored working wood-burning stove. The northwest bedroom on the main floor has a walk-in closet and period-style wallpaper, a period style light fixture, and refinished woodwork. The northeast bedroom has new woodwork and an armoire closet. The combination bathroom/laundry room includes a front-loading washer and dryer and a tub/shower tub surround. The bathroom sink sits in a converted antique dresser and there is a vintage toilet. There is a storage closet on the north side of the bathroom. The refinished wood staircase with carpet treads leads upstairs to the 2nd floor landing and two more bedrooms. These bedrooms have been freshly painted with new wall and floor paint. The northwest bedroom has a walk in closet, while the northeast bedroom does not, so it is considered non-conforming, but an armoire would quickly resolve that. This home sits on an oversized lot with a privacy fenced back yard complete with a Trex deck and a 4-person hot tub. The house roof and the A/C were replaced in 2018 and the garage roof was replaced in 2022. The detached garage includes a single garage stall and covered carport. It has an oversized shop/work area complete with a half bath. There is an extra fenced area on the north side of the garage and additional space on the north side of the

4 beds
1 bath
1,608 sqft
0.34 acres lot
Build date 1910

Yard featured at 308 S Buffalo Ave, Oberlin, KS, 67749

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308 S Buffalo Ave, Oberlin, KS 67749 $145,000

Contact Realtor: Marsha Richards
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Pros

Very low cost of living — Housing and everyday expenses can be substantially lower than in larger Kansas cities.
Quiet and peaceful — Very little traffic, noise, or congestion.
Strong small-town community — Local events, community organizations, and long-standing relationships can make it easy to become involved.
Good for outdoor/rural lifestyles — Plenty of open space, farmland, hunting, fishing, and opportunities for enjoying the outdoors.
Low-density living — If you want privacy, a larger property, or simply more breathing room, Oberlin has a lot to offer.
Historic character — The town has a notable history and local landmarks, including connections to the Old West and the 1878 Oberlin massacre.
Generally slower pace of life — Errands, commuting, and day-to-day life can be much less stressful than in a metropolitan area.
Good option for remote workers/retirees — If your income doesn’t depend on the local employment market, the low housing costs and quiet environment become much more attractive.

Cons

Extremely small population — This can feel isolating if you’re accustomed to a larger community.
Limited employment opportunities — Agriculture, healthcare, education, government, and local businesses make up much of the economy. Specialized professional jobs can be difficult to find.
Limited shopping and dining — You’ll have fewer restaurants, stores, entertainment options, and services than in a larger city.
Long drives for major amenities — For significant shopping, specialized healthcare, airports, or entertainment, you’ll generally need to travel.
Healthcare is limited — There are local medical services, but specialized care may require traveling to a larger regional center.
Very rural environment — If you don’t like farmland, wide-open spaces, limited public transportation, or long distances between towns, it may not be a good fit.
Weather can be harsh — Northwest Kansas gets hot summers, cold winters, strong winds, and potentially severe thunderstorms/tornadoes.
Population/economic pressures — Like many rural Great Plains communities, Oberlin faces the challenges of an aging population, out-migration, and maintaining services with a small tax base.
Not much nightlife — If you want bars, concerts, clubs, or lots of social options, you’ll probably find it too quiet.
Distance from major cities — You’re quite removed from Kansas City’s, Denver’s, or Wichita’s metropolitan amenities.