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Key Details
Sold Price $142,500
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Onsite Built
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,850 sqft
Price per Sqft $50
Subdivision Harpers
MLS Listing ID SCK658535
Sold Date 07/11/25
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Fin. Sqft 2850
Year Built 1905
Annual Tax Amount $4,030
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 10,454 Sqft
Acres 0.24
Lot Dimensions 10454
Property Sub-Type Single Family Onsite Built
Source sckansas
Property Description
The Historic Martha A. Kiefer House: A Masterpiece of Victorian Architecture Step into timeless elegance in this meticulously restored 1907 Victorian home, proudly listed on the Kansas Historic Register. Built by Fred Stearman, this architectural gem offers five spacious bedrooms and 1.5 baths while perfectly balancing historic charm with modern amenities. Surrounded by sidewalks, landscaping and mature trees, this home boasts an expansive front porch leading to an impressive engraved wooden door with sidelights. The grand entrance welcomes you with a gas log fireplace with a hand-painted iron surround, window seat and wooden stairs, setting the tone for the exceptional craftsmanship throughout. Original woodwork, including stunning columns and pocket doors, showcases the home's architectural heritage, while hardwood floors flow through each room. The main level features an elegant formal dining room, a spacious bedroom, and a convenient half bath. The custom kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring granite countertops, a farmhouse sink, and premium stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances. A small pantry and main floor laundry also offer convenience off the kitchen. The upper-level houses four additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a charming sitting room or office complete with built-in shelving, perfect for work or relaxation. Thoughtful updates over the years include a tankless water heater, new electrical system, updated Lennox HVAC, irrigation system, copper pipes, reverse osmosis system, and water softener. Outside, the landscaped grounds feature an enchanting English garden with brick and stone walkways complete with a koi pond and waterfall. The separate carriage house, equipped with a wood-burning stove and finished loft, provides versatile garage space or additional use opportunities. The spacious unfinished third-floor attic and full basement with service door complete this remarkable offering. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of history in Harper, Kansas. This exceptional Victorian estate combines the grandeur of yesteryear with the comfort of modern living. *Buyer should verify school assignments as they are subject to change. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Location
State KS
County Harper
Direction (Harper) Northwest corner of HWY 160 (W. 14th St.) & Central St.
Rooms
Basement Unfinished
Kitchen Electric Hookup, Granite Counters
Interior
Interior Features Window Coverings-All
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Type One, Kitchen, Gas, Glass Doors
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Dryer
Heat Source Forced Air, Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor, Separate Room, 220 equipment
Exterior
Exterior Feature Guttering - ALL
Parking Features Detached, Carport
Garage Spaces 1.0
Utilities Available Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Public
View Y/N Yes
Roof Type Composition
Street Surface Paved Road
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot
Foundation Partial, No Egress Window(s)
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2850
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories Other
Structure Type Frame
Schools
Elementary Schools Harper
Middle Schools Chaparral
High Schools Chaparral
School District Anthony-Harper School District (Usd 361)
Others
Security Features Security Lights
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