West Hills and Cedar Crest Topeka Home Prices at a Glance

Here are the numbers most people ask about first. Everything below is built from the same 16 sales.

West Hills and Cedar Crest Real Estate FAQ: Your Top Questions Answered

How much do homes cost in West Hills and Cedar Crest, Topeka?

The average home in West Hills and Cedar Crest sold for $375,781 over the past two years, and the median was $355,000. Sold prices ran from $245,000 to $635,000.

By price band, 4 of 16 homes sold at $300,000 or less, 6 sold between $300,001 and $400,000, 5 sold between $400,001 and $500,000, and 1 sold above $500,000. One $635,000 sale lifts the average. Without it, the average is $358,500.

How have West Hills and Cedar Crest home prices changed over the past year?

The average sold price rose 3.8%, up $13,859, to $381,844 for sales closed July 30, 2025 to July 29, 2026, compared with $367,986 for sales closed July 30, 2024 to July 29, 2025. The median rose 2.9%, up $10,000, from $350,000 to $360,000.

Sales volume went from 7 homes to 9 homes, an increase of 29%. Keep in mind the earlier period has only 7 sales, and one $635,000 sale sits in the latest period. Without that sale, the latest average is $350,200, which is 4.8% below the earlier period. The honest read is stable pricing with a few higher-end sales lifting the headline number.

How long does it take to sell a home in West Hills and Cedar Crest?

Homes in West Hills and Cedar Crest averaged 12.8 days on market, with a median of 4 days. 10 of 16 homes (62.5%) sold within 5 days and 13 of 16 (81.2%) sold within 14 days.

Only 3 homes took longer than 30 days, at 32, 44 and 67 days. All 3 started with higher asking prices and sold below where they first listed, which is why the average is higher than the median.

Is West Hills and Cedar Crest a seller's market or a buyer's market?

It leans toward sellers for well-priced homes, with an average sale-to-list ratio of 99.3% and 7 of 16 homes (43.8%) selling above list price. The biggest premium over list was 6.6%, so this is steady demand rather than a frenzy.

Buyers still have a say on homes that start too high. 3 of 16 sales saw a price reduction, averaging $53,533, and those homes took the longest to sell.

Do homes in West Hills and Cedar Crest sell for asking price?

Most do, or close to it. The average home sold for 99.3% of its final list price. 7 of 16 sold above list, 3 sold exactly at list, and 6 sold below list.

The 6 homes that sold below list ranged from 3 to 67 days on market, and the three longest-listed homes (32, 44 and 67 days) were the same three that cut their price. Homes priced right from day one tended to sell fast and at or above list.

What types of homes sell best in West Hills and Cedar Crest?

Ranch homes make up the largest share, with 8 of 16 sales (50.0%) and an average price of $355,688. Split-level and bi-level homes sold fastest, averaging 1.5 and 3.0 days on market.

Two-story homes had the highest average price at $497,500, though that figure rests on only 2 sales and includes the $635,000 sale. Style-level numbers here are directional because each group is small.

What is the price per square foot in West Hills and Cedar Crest?

The average sold price was $160 per above-grade finished square foot. Homes averaged 2,481 square feet above grade on lots averaging 0.67 acres.

Price per square foot varies a lot with finished basements, lot size and updates, so treat it as a rough guide and not a pricing rule for any single home.

Are sellers offering closing cost assistance in West Hills and Cedar Crest?

6 of 16 sellers (37.5%) contributed to buyer costs, averaging $9,181, with contributions ranging from $4,512 to $16,400.

Homes with seller contributions averaged 5.5 days on market, compared with 17.2 days for homes without. Concessions showed up on quick sales as much as slow ones, so they look like a normal negotiating tool here and not a sign of weak demand.

What is the best time to sell a home in West Hills and Cedar Crest?

Spring and early summer is when most homes here were listed and sold. 14 of 16 sales were listed between March and July, and the 4 homes listed in March averaged 4.0 days on market.

The sample is small, so treat this as a pattern and not a guarantee. The bigger lever is pricing. A well-priced home can sell quickly in any season, and an overpriced home will sit in any season.

What is the West Hills and Cedar Crest neighborhood in Topeka, KS?

West Hills and Cedar Crest is an established southwest Topeka neighborhood of mostly mid-century homes on generous lots, along streets such as SW Cedar Crest Rd, SW West Hills Dr, SW Brentwood Rd, SW Yorkshire Rd and SW Fairlawn Rd.

Sold homes averaged 2,481 above-grade square feet on lots of about 0.67 acres. Ranch homes are the most common style at 50.0% of sales, with splits, bi-levels and two-story homes making up the rest.

Is West Hills and Cedar Crest a good place to invest in real estate?

The numbers point to a stable, liquid neighborhood. Homes sold at 99.3% of list on average, 13 of 16 sold within 14 days, and the average sold price was $381,844 in the latest 12 months. Without the one $635,000 sale, the latest 12-month average was $350,200, about 4.8% below the earlier period.

That points to value retention more than fast appreciation. This is general market information and not investment advice, so run your own numbers on any specific property.

How does West Hills and Cedar Crest compare to other Topeka neighborhoods?

West Hills and Cedar Crest averaged $375,781 with 12.8 days on market and a 99.3% sale-to-list ratio. Sold homes sat on lots averaging 0.67 acres, and 12 of 16 were built in the 1950s and 1960s.

For side-by-side numbers, see our Sherwood Park, Indian Hills and Cherry Creek market reports.

West Hills and Cedar Crest Topeka Real Estate Market Overview

Over the past two years, 16 homes sold in West Hills and Cedar Crest, representing $6,012,500 in total sold volume. The average sold price was $375,781 and the median was $355,000, with prices ranging from $245,000 to $635,000.

The market moves quickly when homes are priced well. The average home spent 12.8 days on market, and 10 of 16 sold within 5 days. Homes sold for an average of 99.3% of their final list price, with 7 selling above list, 3 at list and 6 below.

Our read is a seller-leaning market for well-priced homes with stable pricing. Demand is steady, but buyers here are discerning. Homes that start high tend to sit, then sell for less than their original ask.

Deeper Dive: West Hills and Cedar Crest Days on Market, Pricing and Concessions

Days on Market Analysis

The average of 12.8 days and the median of 4 days tell different stories, and both matter. The median shows what a typical sale looks like: a quick one. The average is pulled up by 3 homes that took 32, 44 and 67 days.

For sellers: the first week matters most. Homes priced in line with the market usually have an offer almost immediately. For buyers: expect to move fast on a home that looks right, since 13 of 16 homes sold within two weeks.

Pricing Trends

The average sale-to-list ratio of 99.3% says list prices in this neighborhood are accurate more often than not. The largest premium over list was 6.6%, so there is no sign of runaway bidding. The 3 sales with price reductions averaged a $53,533 cut from the original price to the final list price, and then sold 10.6%, 12.8% and 26.4% below their original prices.

The average sold price is up 3.8% year over year, but the growth story is more nuanced than that headline, as the snapshot below shows.

Year-Over-Year Snapshot

This compares two consecutive 12-month periods ending with the most recent closing in the data.

The average price rose 3.8% and the median rose 2.9%, a modest gain. Two things sit behind it. First, the latest period includes a single $635,000 sale of a large two-story home on nearly an acre. Without it, the latest average is $350,200, which is 4.8% below the earlier period's $367,986. Second, the earlier period has just 7 sales, with no closings in the data between November 15, 2024 and April 21, 2025, so one sale can move its average a lot.

Taken together, this looks like stable, sustainable pricing with some higher-end sales lifting the average, and not a fast-rising market.

Sales volume increased from 7 to 9 homes (29% more), and average days on market eased from 15.7 to 10.6. Both are small samples, so treat the direction as useful and the exact percentages as approximate.

Seller Concessions

6 of 16 sellers (37.5%) contributed to buyer costs, averaging $9,181 and ranging from $4,512 to $16,400. Homes with contributions averaged 5.5 days on market, versus 17.2 days without. That tells us concessions are a routine negotiating tool here, not a sign sellers are struggling to find buyers. Buyers can ask, but should not expect a contribution on every deal.

West Hills and Cedar Crest Home Prices by Style: Ranch, Split, Bi-Level and More

These style groups are small, so read them as directional and not definitive.

Ranch Homes

Ranch homes are the neighborhood's signature, with 8 of 16 sales (50.0%) at an average of $355,688 and a median of $327,350. Single-level living and big lots keep demand steady. Ranch homes averaged 19.8 days on market, which is 54% slower than the neighborhood average of 12.8 days. That average is driven by two slow sales. The other six ranch sales averaged 7.8 days.

Split-Level and Bi-Level Homes

Split-level homes averaged $297,500, which is about 16.4% less than ranch homes, or $58,188 lower. They averaged 1.5 days on market, roughly 88% faster than the neighborhood average. Bi-level homes averaged $338,500, about 4.8% below ranch homes, and averaged 3.0 days on market, about 77% faster than the neighborhood average. Both styles sold above list on average (101.1% and 101.4%), which suggests buyers see them as strong value.

Two-Story and 1.5-Story Homes

Two-story homes averaged $497,500, about 39.9% more than ranch homes, or $141,813 higher. That figure is inflated by the $635,000 sale, and the other two-story sale was $360,000. The two 1.5-story sales averaged $450,000 and 16.0 days on market. With only two sales each, these are best viewed as examples and not trends.

What This Means for West Hills and Cedar Crest Sellers and Buyers

If You're Selling

Price it right the first time. Homes that listed in line with the market sold fast and often above list. The 3 homes that started high all sold below their original price after weeks of waiting.

Prepare before you list. With 10 of 16 homes selling within 5 days, the first week of showings is when most buyers decide. Condition, photos and staging matter most at launch.

Plan for concessions. About 38% of sellers contributed to buyer costs, around $9,181 on average. Build that into your net sheet. Timing: 14 of 16 sales were listed between March and July, so spring is a natural window, but good pricing beats good timing.

If You're Buying

Offer strategy. At 99.3% of list on average, a full-price offer is a realistic starting point on a fairly priced home. 7 of 16 homes sold above list, but the biggest premium was 6.6%, so you rarely need to go far past asking. Be ready to move. Get your financing preapproval in hand before you tour, since most homes here sold within days.

Leverage reality check. Your best negotiating room is on homes that have already sat or been reduced. On a fresh listing priced right, expect competition. Asking for seller-paid closing costs is reasonable, since 38% of sellers agreed to some.

Looking Ahead

Fundamentals look steady: quick sales, accurate list prices and larger lots that keep this part of southwest Topeka appealing. The data points to value retention more than rapid appreciation. As of today, there are 5 homes on the market (four active, one under contract), and 4 of them have already reduced their asking price. That is a separate group from the sold homes above, but it fits the same story of discerning buyers and sellers who need to price carefully.

Related Topeka Market Reports

• Sherwood Park Real Estate Market Report
• Indian Hills Real Estate Market Report
• Cherry Creek Real Estate Market Report
• Topeka and Shawnee County Market Report

West Hills and Cedar Crest Market Data Summary

• Neighborhood: West Hills and Cedar Crest
• City: Topeka
• State: Kansas
• Data Source: Sunflower MLS
• Analysis Period: Closings from November 15, 2024 to July 29, 2026
• Total Transactions (arm's-length sales): 16
• Total Sold Volume: $6,012,500
• Average Sold Price: $375,781
• Average Sold Price Excluding the $635,000 Sale: $358,500
• Median Sold Price: $355,000
• Price Range: $245,000 to $635,000
• Average Price Per Square Foot (above grade): $160
• Average Days on Market: 12.8
• Median Days on Market: 4
• Homes Sold Within 14 Days: 13 of 16 (81.2%)
• Average Sale-to-List Ratio: 99.3%
• Sold Above / At / Below List: 7 / 3 / 6
• Sales With a Price Reduction: 3 of 16 (18.8%), average reduction $53,533
• Sales With Seller Contributions: 6 of 16 (37.5%), average $9,181
• Year-Over-Year Average Price (July 30, 2025 to July 29, 2026 vs July 30, 2024 to July 29, 2025): $381,844 vs $367,986, +$13,859 (+3.8%)
• Year-Over-Year Median Price: $360,000 vs $350,000, +$10,000 (+2.9%)
• Year-Over-Year Sales Volume: 9 vs 7 homes (+29%)
• Year-Over-Year Average Price Excluding the $635,000 Sale: $350,200 vs $367,986, -$17,786 (-4.8%)
• Style Distribution: Ranch 8 (50.0%), 1.5 Story 2 (12.5%), 2 Story 2 (12.5%), Bi-Level 2 (12.5%), Split 2 (12.5%)
• Off-Market Sales Excluded (Sold Before Process MLS): 2 transactions, $180,000 and $360,000, disclosed separately and not included in any metric above
• Market Characterization: Seller-leaning for well-priced homes, with stable pricing