armour hills homes for sale: Two Story Home in Brookside (Armour Hills) For Sale - 05/12/14 11:14 AM
 

You’ve often heard the phrase “if these walls could talk”. Oh how I wish it were true of these older Brookside homes!  This new listing in Armour HIlls still has much of it’s original charm and detail, yet it can easily be updated to incorporate a more open kitchen and a true master bath for the next owner.  I would love to know the backstory of each person who lived in this house!


Built in 1925, this two story home greets you with a large front porch--a great spot to spend some time chatting with the friendly neighbors … (3 comments)

armour hills homes for sale: Armour Hills (Brookside, Kansas City MO) Feb 2014 Home Sales Report - 03/23/14 05:33 AM

It’s that time of the month where I check monthly home sales stats for the Brookside area.  This blog will focus on my neighborhood of Armour Hills--below see a summary of February 2014 sales with a comparison to 2013:
 
Three  homes sold iin February 2014, with an average list price of $226,450 and an average sales price of $223,800.  Average days on market:  32.
 
Four homes sold in February  2013, with an average list price of $261,238 and an average sales price of $257,375.  Average days on market:  79.
 
Although we had one less sale last month … (3 comments)

armour hills homes for sale: Armour Hills (Brookside) 2013 Home Sales Report - 01/19/14 01:57 AM
All year I have monitored  Armour Hills (in Brookside)  home sales stats ...and I knew the overall rise in prices would be around 10%.  Now that the data is in MLS, I am happy to report I was wrong. Average home prices went up way over 10%!  I will examine these year end numbers after we review December figures.  
 
In December  2013, 7  homes sold.  The average list price was $231,686 and the average sales price was $225,343.  Average days on market: 82.
 
In December 2012, 6  homes sold.  The average list price was $241,933 and the average … (1 comments)

armour hills homes for sale: Armour Hills (Brookside-Kansas City MO Home Sales Stats-November 2013 - 12/12/13 04:26 AM
As we wind down to the end of the year, the number of units sold per month in Armour Hills has dropped--following the usual bell curve of home sales during the winter months.  Still, average sales price is strong and homes are going under contract faster than last year.  Let’s look at the home sales report for Armour Hills in Brookside, November 2013:

In November 2013, 4  homes sold.  The average list price was $281,863 and the average sales price was $276,713.  Average days on market: 27.
 
In November  2012, 4  homes sold.  The average list price was $234,988 and the … (0 comments)

armour hills homes for sale: Armour Hills (Brookside, Kansas City Home Sales Market Report Oct 2013 - 11/13/13 07:18 AM
It’s just amazing how much home prices have jumped in Armour Hills this year!  Buyers are snapping up the updated, well maintained and show - ready homes within a few days of hitting the market!  Here are the details for last month:
 
In October  2013, 9  homes sold.  The average list price was $256,078 and the average sales price was $256,211.  Average days on market: 24. (note the average sales price here is higher than the list price!)

In October  2012, 5  homes sold.  The average list price was $211,780 and the average sales price was $201,720.  Average days on … (0 comments)

armour hills homes for sale: Armour Hills (Brookside-Kansas City) September 2013 Home Sales Report - 10/24/13 06:37 AM
Last week Heartland MLS released the September home sales statistics so it’s time to tell you about Armour Hills activity for last month.  Fewer units sold, but average sales price is way up over last year:

In Sept 2013, 5  homes sold.  The average list price was $273,180 and the average sales price was $271,260.  Average days on market: 25.

In Sept  2012, 11  homes sold.  The average list price was $194,870 and the average sales price was $189,610.  Average days on market: 85.
 
You can see a huge jump in average sales price, and less days on market.  Our … (0 comments)

armour hills homes for sale: Armour Hills (Brookside) Ice Cream Social - Sun Sept 8, 2013 - 09/06/13 11:06 AM
What’s new at the annual Armour Hills Ice Cream Social this year?  Quite a bit, actually.  We’ve made several changes for this year’s event that I will explain,but first the details:
Sunday September 8, 2013
3pm-7pm
Arbor Villa Park (at Main and Edgevale)
No pets or alcohol allowed
In years past, we’ve had the event on a Friday evening.  When weather forced a move to Sunday  last year, the response was so positive we decided to keep it on that day of the week.  Also this year, the festivities run four hours instead of two.  We will still have the bounce house, … (0 comments)

armour hills homes for sale: Armour Hills Home Sales Stats - June 2013 - 07/22/13 12:39 AM
Every month I check home sales stats in Armour Hills, and for the past few months the numbers are the same--prices are up!  We are in peak homebuying season right now; as we head into the cooler months, sales will slow down.  Still, this has been an excellent  year for home sales in our neighborhood.
 
In June 2013, thirteen homes sold.  Average list price was $272,511 and average sales price was $266,188.  Average days on market was 51.  
 
In June 2012,  fifteen  homes sold at an average price of $222,660  and 106 days on the market.
 
Although two fewer … (0 comments)

armour hills homes for sale: Armour Hills (Brookside, Kansas City MO) May 2013 Home Sales Stats - 06/24/13 01:13 AM
Wow, look at these average home sale prices for Armour Hills!  We are in peak home buying season, and prices are way up compared to last year.  Let’s examine May 2013 home sales for Armour Hills:
 
In May 2013, ten homes sold.  Average list price was $266,420 and average sales price was $262,650.  Average days on market was 52 days.  
 
In May 2012,  seven homes sold at an average price of $232,429  and 90 days on the market.
 
More homes are selling--that has been a steady trend all year.  And as you can see, average sales prices … (0 comments)

armour hills homes for sale: Spectacular Armour Hills Homes for Sale--A Classic Brookside Beauty! - 06/09/13 11:53 PM
One of the most beautiful homes I have ever listed....205 E 68 St in Armour Hills.  The owner is an architectural designer, and has won several awards for her work.  The house is bigger than it looks from the exterior, with three bedrooms, two full and two half baths, a  two car garage and private drive.
 
You will love this home from the minute you walk in.  Built in 1926, it features arched doorways, hardwood floors, a spacious office with built-ins, a music room or second office, plus formal living and dining rooms and a cozy family room.
                      … (0 comments)

armour hills homes for sale: Armour Hills (Brookside, Kansas City MO) April 2013 Home Sales Stats - 05/27/13 11:56 PM
Hope everyone had a relaxing Memorial Day holiday!  Now it’s back to work..with a long summer ahead.  And a busy home buying season!
 
Examining the Armour Hills home sales report for last month, I see a little glitch--a  much lower average sales price than we’ve been experiencing recently.  Let’s look at the details:


In April 2013, four homes sold.  Average list price was $202,488 and average sales price was $207,643.  Average days on market was 69 days.  
 
In April 2012,  six  homes sold at an average price of $227,275  and 40 days on the market.
 
What … (1 comments)

armour hills homes for sale: Armour Hills (Brookside, Kansas City MO) Feb 2013 Home Sales Stats - 03/31/13 06:53 AM
Home prices are on the rise in Armour Hills!  Although it’s officially April, I am just now publishing the February 2013 home sales stats for our neighborhood.  It’s good news worth waiting for as average home sales prices are way up:
 
In February 2013, four homes sold.  Average list price was $261,238 and average sales price was $257,375.  Average days on market was 79.
 
In February 2012, one home sold at a price of $195,000 and seven days on the market.
 
Now let’s compare to year-to-date figures:                                                  
 
For 2013, six homes have sold at an average … (0 comments)

armour hills homes for sale: Armour Hills (Brookside, Kansas City MO) January 2013 Home Sales Stats - 02/17/13 11:11 PM

You’ve heard it in the media...now read about it in your own neighborhood. Home prices are up! Let’s check the January home sales stats for Armour Hills:
In January 2013, two homes sold. Average list price was $235,000 and average sales price was $221,000. Average days on market...just 26 days!
Now let’s compare to Jan 2012 and Jan 2011:
In January 2012, two homes sold. Average list price was $224,500 and average sales price was $215,000. Average days on market...43 days.
In January 2011, one home sold. The list price was $145,000 and the sales price was $146,777. Average days on market for the one … (0 comments)

armour hills homes for sale: Armour Hills Home Sales Report 2012 vs 2011 - 01/21/13 12:44 AM
Now that we are a few weeks into the new year, it’s time to look back at 2012 home sales statistics for Armour Hills. When I checked the stats each month last year, the trend was more homes sold and at a higher average price than 2011. I think the worst of the housing crisis is over for our Brookside neighborhood!
Here are the figures for 2012 single family home sales in Armour Hills:

In 2012, 78 homes sold. The average list price was $225,465 and the average sales price was $219,338. Average days on market: 83.
In 2011, 59 homes sold. The average … (1 comments)

armour hills homes for sale: Armour Hills (Brookside, Kansas City) November 2012 Home Sales Stats - 12/20/12 02:00 AM
I’m enjoying looking out the window, appreciating the beauty of this first snowfall of the season! So nice to work from home and not have to drive to the office. Just checked the November home sales for Armour Hills..let’s take a look at the numbers: In November 2012, 4 homes sold. The average list price was $234,988 and the average sales price was $225,613. Average days on market: 138.In November 2011, 6 homes sold. The average list price was $258,900 and the average sales price was $247,625. Average days on market: 140.Although the average list price was lower compared to one … (0 comments)

armour hills homes for sale: A $550,000 Sale in Armour Hills? - 11/18/12 10:52 AM
Is it true...a $550K house has sold in Armour Hills?  That's got to be a record!  The final sales price has not been recorded, but this home is under contract at 6901 Brookside Road and according to MLS, the list price is $550,000.  It was on the market less than a week, no sign in the yard.
Something must be going on behind the scenes here..this house has had rehabbers working on it for several  months now. It was on the market previously priced under $200K and needed a total renovation.  But $550K for a three bedroom, three and a half … (0 comments)

armour hills homes for sale: New Listing in Armour Hills, Brookside-Kansas City MO - 11/17/12 05:43 AM
I listed a home in Armour Hills yesterday--it's a bargain price in a terrific location!  This two story home features three bedrooms (third bedroom is non-conforming), one full and two half baths.  It has a private drive, new front porch and walkway, and low maintenance vinyl siding.  Inside, there are hardwood floors in all bedrooms, an updated full bath, new windows and fresh paint.  Plenty of closets and built-ins, too!
This home has been very well maintained by the owners. It's on a block of  friendly neighbors who host annual block party events in the spring and fall.  Plus, it's just one … (0 comments)

armour hills homes for sale: Brookside-Armour Hills Home Sales Statistics February 2012 - 03/12/12 03:35 AM
Hi neighbors! Here are Armour Hills home sales statistics for February 2012, followed by the stats from February 2011 for comparison. In February 2012, one home sold. It sold for list price, $195,000. It was a total rehab project., and sold in about seven days.In February 2011, two homes sold. One sold at $152,000 and the other at $250,000. Average days on market for these two homes was 335.As of this writing, there are 19 homes for sale in Armour Hills, with an average list price of $237,995. That is quite a bit of inventory...however, we have seen some quick sales … (1 comments)

armour hills homes for sale: Market Report: September Home Sales Stats for Armour Hills and Brookside in Kansas City - 10/13/11 06:21 AM
Hello fellow Armour Hills residents, here are home sales statistics for the month of September 2011 for our subdivsion in Brookside, followed by my personal comments:September, 2011Four homes sold, with an average of 89 days on market. Average list price was $226,600; average sales price was $217,375. Five homes went under contract in September.September, 2010Three homes sold, with an average of 54 days on market. Average list price was $269,967; average sales price $263,000.Let’s compare the main Brookside zip code, 64113, from last year to this year:September, 2011 - 64113Fifteen homes sold, with an average of 149 days on market. Average … (1 comments)

 
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I love to write about my neighborhood, the Brookside area of Kansas City, where I live in the Armour Hills subdivision. I keep it short, simple, and to the point with articles about general real estate topics so you have current, useful information about real estate trends and news. Sometimes I write about local politics, new homes for sale, and of course, my clients! Thanks for reading! I welcome your feedback.


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