Wichita, KS 67208,303 N Rutan St
Wichita, KS 67208,303 N Rutan St
Wichita, KS 67208,303 N Rutan St
Wichita, KS 67208,303 N Rutan St
Wichita, KS 67208,303 N Rutan St
Wichita, KS 67208,303 N Rutan St
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Listed by Rhonda Castrisos • Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
$ 350,000
Est. payment | /mo

4 Beds

2 Baths

3,301 SqFt


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$ 350,000
Est. payment | /mo
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4 Beds

2 Baths

3,301 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Onsite Built

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,301 sqft

Price per Sqft $106

Subdivision Chatfield

MLS Listing ID SCK665750

Style Victorian

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Total Fin. Sqft 3301

Year Built 1890

Annual Tax Amount $3,467

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.330 Acres

Acres 0.33

Lot Dimensions 14295

Property Sub-Type Single Family Onsite Built

Source sckansas

Property Description

This Victorian home at the northwest corner of Rutan and Second Streets has stood like an old friend, steady, elegant, and unmistakably memorable, for over a century. Nearly everyone who has ever driven through College Hill knows this home: the wrap-around porch dressed for every season, the canopy of mature trees, the oversized corner lot that seems to breathe a little deeper than the rest of the neighborhood. Built in 1890 and spanning three full stories with approximately 3,881 total square feet, this home has witnessed the evolution of Wichita itself. It has heard the hum of streetcars, the laughter of generations, the rising and falling rhythms of the city, and yet somehow, it feels timeless, protected by its fencing, stone foundation, and the kind of craftsmanship that simply doesn't exist anymore. Step onto the porch and the world softens. This is where summer lemonade has cooled decades of warm evenings, where holiday greenery has wrapped the railings each winter, where pumpkins and lanterns signal fall's arrival. This porch is not an accessory. It is a stage for living. Inside, parquet wood floors unfold in intricate patterns, each inlay a whisper from the artisans who laid them more than 100 years ago. Three fireplaces on the main level, and a fourth upstairs in the primary bedroom, create symbols of warmth throughout the home, from the formal dining room to the library to the hearth room where countless conversations have surely lingered long past dinnertime. The home's generous scale becomes even more evident as you explore a formal foyer that greets guests with grace, a small library, study, or parlor with bookshelves, a family room and living room that flow with ease, and a kitchen with quartz counters. It is modern convenience rapped in historic charm. Four serene bedrooms tucked on the upper floor, each with its own personality, tall windows, and the natural patina of age. And for a home of this era, the oversized two-car garage feels like an unexpected luxury. It is large enough to shelter vehicles, hobbies, storage, or the passion projects that bring joy to everyday life. The 14,295 sq ft lot offers both space and privacy, rare for a city neighborhood so close to College Hill Park, Clifton Square, and the irresistible energy of local shops and eateries. Beneath it all lies a partial basement and stone foundation. Above it all, the gables and roofline sketch a silhouette that has graced this corner for more than 130 years. This isn't simply a home. It is an heirloom. A memory keeper. A place where history and modern life weave together in the most unexpected harmony. Generations have added chapters to 303 N Rutan. Now, the next chapter is waiting to be written by someone who wants not just a house, but a home with a soul.

Location

State KS

County Sedgwick

Direction Second Street to Rutan - home is at Northwest corner of Second and Rutan

Rooms

Basement Unfinished

Kitchen Pantry, Electric Hookup, Quartz Counters

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Window Coverings-Part, Smoke Detector(s)

Heating Forced Air, Zoned, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air, Zoned, Electric

Flooring Hardwood, Laminate, Smoke Detector(s)

Fireplaces Type Three or More, Living Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Gas, Wood Burning, Insert, Decorative, Smoke Detector(s)

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Smoke Detector

Heat Source Forced Air, Zoned, Natural Gas

Laundry Main Floor, 220 equipment

Exterior

Exterior Feature Guttering - ALL, Sprinkler System, Storm Shelter, Vinyl/Aluminum

Parking Features Detached, Oversized

Garage Spaces 2.0

Utilities Available Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Public

View Y/N Yes

Roof Type Composition

Street Surface Paved Road

Building

Lot Description Standard

Foundation Partial, Crawl Space, No Egress Window(s), Concrete, Stone

Above Ground Finished SqFt 3301

Architectural Style Victorian

Level or Stories Other

Structure Type Frame,Stone

Schools

Elementary Schools College Hill

Middle Schools Robinson

High Schools East

School District Wichita School District (Usd 259)

Others

Security Features Security System,Smoke Detector(s)

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