The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66414 sells for about $225,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $617 a month.
ZIP 66414 — Carbondale
The housing market in 66414 remains stable, characterized by low inventory and steady demand from buyers seeking rural-suburban living. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by the area's affordability relative to the Topeka metro. Market conditions are currently balanced, with limited new construction keeping supply tight.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a quiet, rural-suburban lifestyle with affordable housing options and easy access to Topeka.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.4% · poverty 15.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 66414, Osage County KS
Crime rates in Carbondale are generally low, consistent with rural Osage County trends and significantly below national urban averages.
The area is served by Santa Fe Trail USD 434, which maintains a reputation for small class sizes and community-focused educational programming.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern severe weather risks, including tornadoes and high winds; flood risk is localized to specific drainage areas.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Topeka employment hub, with local development focused on residential expansion and small-scale commercial services.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
Residents primarily commute by car to Topeka, typically a 20-25 minute drive via US-75.
Local amenities include access to nearby Pomona State Park and various community parks, with basic shopping and dining available in Carbondale.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low vacancy pressure and a high share of single-family home rentals.
The economy is largely supported by the Topeka metropolitan area, with local employment concentrated in agriculture, education, and small business.
Transportation is almost exclusively automobile-dependent, with US-75 serving as the primary arterial corridor.
Development is focused on maintaining rural character while accommodating modest population growth through residential infill.
The Osage County Appraiser's Office conducts annual market value assessments for all real property.
Parcels are subject to Osage County levies and Santa Fe Trail USD 434 school district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional severe weather exposure, including wind and hail risk.
Kansas has seen stable domestic migration patterns with modest growth in suburban and rural counties near major metros.
Kansas is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process.
Kansas requires sellers to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 66414 profile tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Major regional destination for boating, fishing, and camping located nearby.
Local community space with playgrounds and picnic facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.