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$299,000

841 S Water Street, Olathe, KS 66221

3
Beds
2
Baths
1,714
Sq Ft
12,500 Square Feet
Acreage
1955
Year Built
Tara Williams
Tara Williams
REALTOR® · eXp Realty

About This Property

Bring Your Vision to Life! Spacious Ranch with Endless Possibilities! Here’s your opportunity to transform a classic well maintained Olathe ranch into a home that reflects your style, your taste, and your vision! With a functional one-level layout, a distinctive primary suite, and room to make improvements over time, this property offers an exciting canvas for buyers ready to add their own personal touch. The generously sized primary suite features a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, wainscoting, a private bath, and plenty of room for a sitting area. Convenient access to the kitchen adds functionality, while two additional bedrooms and a spacious hall bath provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. The living room and dining room combination offers a comfortable gathering space. The kitchen comes equipped with wood cabinetry, a cooktop, oven, range hood, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. A dedicated laundry/mudroom connects to the attached two-car garage. Looking for even more possibilities? The unfinished basement offers potential for future finishing, additional living space, hobbies, or storage. Outside, enjoy a level, treed lot with a wood deck, covered deck, and detached storage shed for yard tools. The opportunity is yours to create something special! Reimagine the finishes, update the spaces to suit your style, and build equity through thoughtful improvements. Conveniently located near highways, shopping, and restaurants, this property is ready for someone with vision to unlock its potential.

Features & Details

2-Car Garage
Built in 1955
Construction: Metal Siding
Roof: Composition
Heating: Central Gas
Cooling: Electric
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
1 Fireplace

Schools

Elementary
Central
Middle
Oregon Trail
High
Olathe North

District: Olathe

Listing Details

MLS #
248796794
Listing ID
HMS2647080
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Hodges Highland
Listing Agent
Charlie Potchad
Listing Office
ReeceNichols -Johnson County W

Location

841 S Water Street, Olathe, KS 66221

About Olathe

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.

$395K
Median List Price
$145
Price per Sq Ft
35
Days on Market
82%
Owner Occupied

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.

What defines Olathe

Dual School District Options
Both Olathe USD 233 and Blue Valley USD 229 serve parts of Olathe — flexibility not found in most JoCo cities
Abundant New Construction
Master-planned communities with modern family-friendly features — consistently 10-20% below comparable markets
60+ Parks & Trail Systems
One of Johnson County's most extensive park systems for active family living
Best Value in JoCo
Quality construction, excellent schools, and community amenities at prices that make financial sense
Strong Job Market
Major employers including Garmin, Honeywell, and major healthcare systems provide economic stability

Schools

Olathe offers both Olathe Schools and Blue Valley Schools options:

ElementaryCedar Creek Elementary, St. Joseph Catholic School
Middle SchoolPrairie Trail Middle School
High SchoolOlathe South High School, Olathe North High School
Also servesBlue Valley Northwest High School (Blue Valley USD)

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 market snapshot

New Construction$300K – $600K
Established Homes$200K – $450K
Executive Homes$450K – $800K
Price / Sq Ft$145
Avg Days on Market35 days

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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Price Context

Price per sq ft
$174/sqft
Price per acre
$24/acre

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Listing data provided by Heartland MLS via SimplyRETS. Last updated: Oct 26, 2026, 5:10 PM UTC.

This information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Buyers should independently verify all information. The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. © 2026 Heartland MLS. All rights reserved.

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