Brookside in Kansas City
Charm and character! Brookside in Kansas City, Missouri personifies the best of a neighborhood that successfully integrates shopping, fun and community. As a real estate agent, many times people come to me who have already heard from family and friends about the Brookside neighborhood. They want to be there. Historic Brookside has a reputation for being vibrant, active and a good place to live.
If you like older houses, sometimes quirky architecture, arched doorway, beautiful woodwork, a variety of home styles – then Brookside could be the neighborhood for you. Located perfectly in the heart of Kansas City, just 5 minutes south of the world famous Plaza shopping district, you are just minutes away from everywhere, and anywhere. Roughly, south of 51st St., and south to Gregory/71st Street, east to Rockhill Rd. and west to Wornall Rd. There are two major colleges in right Brookside: The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) and Rockhurst University. They are known for it’s unique and fun Brookside Shops, many locally owned line 63rd St, and surrounding blocks - including 2 grocery stores and tons of wonderful restaurants. It rates a 68/100 walkability score. People choose this neighborhood because they can literally park at home and walk/bike/get to everything so easily. It's 15 minutes to downtown. And, the historic Trolley Track Trail runs through Brookside for fun, or exercise.
There are currently over 104 single family homes and condominiums available for sale as of January 28, 2011. They include a $32,000 2 bedroom foreclosure, to a home listed for $1.1million and a condo for $950,00. The average property for sale now is a 3 Bedroom, 2 bath single family home priced just above $250,000. For updated statistics, or for specific properties that may match your criteria, please contact me.
PROPERTY STATISTICS for Brookside: Kansas City
So, home prices range from less than $100,000 to well over $300,000. Typically, you’ll find 2-5 bedroom homes, with formal Living and Dining Rooms. They’ll be Bungalows, 2 stories, 1.5 story homes – architectural variety abounds. The kitchens vary a lot from narrow and efficient galley Kitchen to renovated larger kitchens with islands. One feature that gives Brookside homes the “character” is the garage and parking situation. You may have a garage, or not, then it may very well be a detached garage. You may share a long driveway with your neighbor that splits and leads to your own parking space, or garage. One car, two car – optional. So, if you can be flexible with the parking situation, you will be fine. The bonus would be a home with an attached garage, and they are out there. In Brookside, variety is truly is king!
Here is a sampling of some homes currently on the market for sale. To find YOUR dream home and see what’s going on in the community and what's on the market right now, visit: KansasCitySouth.com.
When you are ready to start the process, contact me for a private consultation for a homebuying, or selling experience tailored to be stress-free.
Today's Feature: Brookside Kansas City
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