512 12th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801

Step into a piece of Emporia history with this beautifully preserved 1916 Tudor-style home. Originally built for Thomas W. Butcher, then-president of Kansas State Normal School (now Emporia State University), this home blends timeless charm with thoughtful updates and modern comfort - such as new central forced air and heat installed in 2022. The rich wood floors, craftsman details, high ceilings, and spacious layout make everyday living feel expansive, yet cozy. With stunning living and dining rooms, four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, and the finished attic space, this home is well-equipped for both comfort and entertaining. The fenced backyard, brick patio and screened porch offer many opportunities for spending time outdoors amongst the mature trees and to host gatherings during warmer months. Located on a main street, this home offers easy access to Emporia’s walkable downtown - minutes from Hammond Park, Walnut Elementary, local coffee and the brewery. This is more than a house - this is a home built with intention, rooted in local history and ready to welcome the next chapter. Notable improvements the current owners have poured into the home with thoughtfulness - New central heat and air (2022), Updated appliances: dishwasher, washer (2022), and oven (2025), Fresh interior paint with lovingly restored trim and repairs to vintage wallpaper, Beautiful original wood floors revealed and refinished upstairs, Cozy finished attic with brand new carpet, Improved drainage, grading, gutters, and downspouts for peace of mind, Exterior stucco and trim carefully repaired and repainted, Added insulation in attic and kitchen for comfort and efficiency, Original light fixtures restored; others thoughtfully chosen vintage-style pieces, Yard refreshed—dead trees cleared, lush grass revived, Charming brick patio crafted from reclaimed bricks found on the property.