Oakland Homes for Sale

Oakland, a neighborhood in northeast Topeka, retains its small-town feel despite being annexed by the city in 1926. Located on the east side of the Kansas River, it features midcentury homes and historic buildings. The neighborhood's streets are lined with two- to three-bedroom bungalows and ranch-style houses, along with some original Victorian homes. The area is known for its longstanding establishments like Brass Rail Tavern, the oldest bar in Topeka, and popular dining spots such as Abigail’s Oakland Grill and Bar, Pizza Parlor and Restaurante Oaxaqueño. For shopping, residents have a Dollar General in the neighborhood, with larger retailers like Walmart and Dillons about 4 miles away on U.S. Route 24. Oakland Billard Park offers recreational facilities including ballfields, a soccer field, a playground and one of Topeka’s three skate parks. The Oakland Community Center provides indoor activities and a fitness center. The neighborhood also features a 1.6-mile trail connecting to Santa Fe Park and the Oakland Levee Gravel Trail, which runs nearly 9 miles along the Kansas River. Fiesta Topeka, hosted by Our Lady of Guadalupe Church since 1933, is a major annual event celebrating Mexican culture with food, music and carnival rides. Public transportation is accessible via Topeka Metro buses, and Interstate 70 provides easy travel to Kansas City, about 60 miles away.