
12202 Emerald Street
Olathe, KS 66061

$475,000
Welcome to this beautifully updated 4 bedroom, 3 bath California Split offering an incredible amount of smart living space on a large, fully fenced lot with 2 car garage. The spacious main level entry opens to a huge living room featuring vaulted ceilings and a cozy fireplace. These ceilings make way for that huge Christmas tree you have always wanted! The next level you will find a gorgeous updated kitchen with quartz, freshly painted cabinets, new appliances and a generous dining area with large windows. This level also offers a convenient laundry area, two sizeable bedrooms and a full Jack/Jill bathroom. New flooring and newly stained wood floors throughout. Continue upstairs to an impressive primary bedroom with vaulted ceilings, large windows, spacious primary En-Suite with double vanity, whirlpool tub, shower and a huge walk-in closet. The finished lower level provides even more room to spread out with a second oversized family room, fourth conforming bedroom with egress window or home office and a third bath. A unique sub-basement offers abundant storage or the opportunity to create a home gym, hobby space or theatre room. Major systems are only two years old, making this home truly move-in ready. With this layout, extensive updates, generous lot, and exceptional amount of space, this home really has it all!
District: Olathe
2280 W Cothrell Street, Olathe, KS 66061
About Olathe
Kansas' fourth-largest and fastest-growing city. Excellent school choices, abundant new construction, 60+ parks, and 10-20% better value than comparable Johnson County markets.
Olathe embodies the American dream of family-centered suburban living — where growing families find exceptional value, modern convenience, and genuine community spirit in Kansas' fourth-largest and fastest-growing city. This isn't just affordable living; it's smart living, where excellent school choices (both Olathe and Blue Valley districts), abundant new construction options, and a robust local economy create the perfect environment for families to establish lasting roots.
From new master-planned neighborhoods with contemporary amenities to established areas near historic downtown, Olathe offers housing diversity that accommodates every stage of family life. The city's commitment to growth with purpose shows in everything from its 60+ parks and recreation facilities to major employers like Garmin and Honeywell that provide career stability while maintaining the community character that makes neighbors feel like extended family.
Whether you're drawn by the competitive pricing on quality new construction, the excellent recreational facilities like Lake Olathe and the Community Center, or simply the authentic Midwestern values that prioritize family, education, and community involvement, Olathe delivers the kind of balanced lifestyle where children thrive, parents prosper, and everyone feels genuinely welcome.
Olathe's location in south-central Johnson County offers excellent connectivity throughout the Kansas City metro. K-10 and I-35 provide direct access to both Kansas City centers and Lawrence, while 119th Street and Ridgeview Road offer convenient local connections.
Olathe offers both Olathe Schools and Blue Valley Schools options:
Olathe is unique in Johnson County — both the Olathe School District and Blue Valley serve different parts of the city. School assignment depends on your exact address. I can verify the specific district for any property you're considering.
Olathe consistently offers 10-20% better value than comparable Johnson County cities while maintaining quality construction and strong appreciation driven by job growth and excellent schools.
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