It is practically a sellers' market here in Armour Hills....the four properties that sold last month were at or over list price! When the new listings come on--if they are updated and show well, they are under contract within a day or so. Let’s look at the details for single family home sales In Armour Hills (Brookside) for August 2015:
In August 2015,four homes sold with a median list price $277,500 and a sales price of $280,000 with 11 days on market. Two homes were sold over the list price, two homes sold at asking price.
In August 2014, two homes sold with a median … (1 comments)
This blog may give you a feeling of deja vu.. once again I am reporting strong home sales for Brookside in August 2015...as I have been all year. Prices are up, inventory is down, and many homes are selling within days of being listed. Here are the single family home sales for last month in the Brookside zip code of 64113:
In August 2015, 30 homes sold. The median list price was $382,000 and the median sales price was $363,750. Average days on market: 27. Twelve homes sold over the $400K mark.
In August 2014, 23 homes sold. The median list price was … (3 comments)
mary hutchison: Savory Spice Shop Opens in Brookside
- 09/12/15 04:36 AM
Variety is the spice of life, correct? Well check out the new Savory Spice store in Brookside and you will be inspired to create a variety of new foods and baked goods using their fresh spices and blends! Savory Spice opened late last month in the old Hallmark location at 6245 Brookside Blvd. When you go...allow plenty of time for browsing!
This shop overflows with all kinds of spices, rubs, specialty salts and peppers plus pre-packaged blends for dips and specialty baking ingredients. The products are ground and milled in Colorado, then sent in bulk to the Kansas City store where they … (0 comments)
mary hutchison: New Preschool Opens in Brookside/Waldo Area (Kansas City MO)
- 09/01/15 11:40 AM
A new preschool opens this month serving Brookside/Waldo families:Rhyme&Reason Preschool of the Arts at 7100 Main St, inside the New Reform Temple. (Note: the school is renting space, there is no religious affiliation). This is a wonderful addition to our neighborhood, and the two sisters operating the school are so very excited to show off their new space to prospective children, their parents, and the community.
Rhyme&Reason has a unique focus as well--their mission is to 'encourage, inspire and guide every child through a school based on community, experience and learning through the arts". All types of art will be introduced … (1 comments)
mary hutchison: Armour Hills (Brookside) July 2015 Home Sales Report
- 08/30/15 11:40 PM
Homebuyers continue to see our Armour Hills subdivision as a desirable place to purchase a house. Of course they do! We have a lovely park in the middle of our subdivision; residents can walk to Brookside/Waldo shops; public transportation is easily accessible and the Trolley Track Trail borders the west side of our area. Here are the July 2015 home sales stats for Armour Hills in Brookside, Kansas City MO. It’s all good news for buyers and sellers!
In July 2015, twelve homes sold with a median list price and sales price of $269,000 with 40 days on market.
In July … (0 comments)
mary hutchison: Brookside (Kansas City MO) Home Sales Report - July 2015
- 08/19/15 11:28 PM
It continues to be a sizzlin’ hot summer for home sales in Brookside! Home values are appreciating, and demand is strong. Let’s check single family home sales for July 2015 in the main Brookside zip code of 64113:
In July 2015, 42 homes sold. The median list price was $325,000 and the median sales price was $319,500. Average days on market: 34.
In July 2014, 32 homes sold. The median list price was $329,000 and the median sales price was $323,500. Average days on market: 27.
The lowest sale price last month was $160,000 and the highest was $900K. Although median price was … (0 comments)
mary hutchison: KC Local Week - Aug 17-23, 2015
- 08/17/15 05:46 AM
It’s Monday, and time to welcome the second annual KC Local Week, starting today through August 23, 2015. Inspired by a similar event held in Australia, local resident Karie Farenholz and her husband Dane Johnson decided to create one in Kansas City. KC Local Week is a celebration of all things locally based and created in our metro area. If you like to shop local and promote entrepreneurs in their efforts to bring new, different, exciting products and services to Kansas City – this is the week to demonstrate your support with your dollars.
I am a bit behind in reporting home sales stats for Waldo...it’s the busy home buying season! I thought the week leading up to July 4 would be slow, but for me, it turned out to be busier than a regular work week! Home sales continue to be strong in Waldo; the area I am reporting on is State Line-Holmes and Gregory to 85th St.
In May 2015, 36 homes sold with a median list price of $175,000 and a median sales price of $174,000 with 37 days on market. The lowest closed sales price was $41,000 and the highest was $375,000.
In … (1 comments)
mary hutchison: Annual Brookside Sidewalk Sale - July 9-12, 2015
- 07/04/15 08:54 AM
Everyone loves to shop in Brookside, and this is the week to stop by if you want to pick up some bargains! The annual Brookside Sidewalk Sale is Thursday July 9 through Sunday July 12. Start at the corner of 63rd St and Wornall, walk east and browse the bargains for a couple of hours...
Remember, if you drop in on Saturday morning, you can take advantage of the Brookside Farmers' Market as well. We are in the middle of summer's bounty for fresh fruit, vegetables, and there is usually a nice selection of home baked goods, herbs, soaps and other items … (0 comments)
mary hutchison: Home Sales Stats - Armour Hills (Brookside-Kansas City MO) - May 2015
- 06/22/15 12:48 AM
Good morning neighbors! I have positive news to report about home values in our Armour Hills subdivision. Prices are up--some sellers are getting over the asking list price! As a Realtor, I do not advocate offering a price that is significantly over the posted price. (it is happening very often this spring in the Prairie Village homes priced from $225-$300K). Still, it’s all about what the house is worth to a particular buyer….and the appraiser of course! Here are the home sales stats for Armour Hills in Brookside, Kansas City MO for the month of May, 2015:
In May 2015, eleven homes sold … (0 comments)
mary hutchison: Brookside (Kansas City MO) Home Sales Report - May 2015
- 06/14/15 08:35 AM
How is your summer so far this year? Are you admiring all the bright green grass and blooming flowers in Brookside? Many potential homebuyers are...prices are up once again for May, 2015. We are in the middle of the busiest part of the year for home sales, and Brookside continues to be a desirable location for new residents. Let’s look at the single family home sales for May, 2015 for the main Brookside zip code of 64113:
In May 2015, 46 homes sold. The median list price was $320,000 and the median sales price was $3310,000. Average days on market: 29.
In May … (0 comments)
mary hutchison: Second Annual PorchFestKC - Sat June 13, 2015
- 06/04/15 01:13 AM
This Saturday, June 13 is the second annual PorchFestKC in the West Plaza area. What a fun, family friendly afternoon this is for Kansas City residents. If you are like me, and love listening to buskers on the sidewalk and in subways....this event is for you!
PorchFestKC is a free music show, where residents offer their porches and front yards to local musicians to play for the afternoon. The general boundaries for the event are: Westport Road to 47th St, Genessee to Terrace. More than 100 different bands are expected to perform on nearly 40 porches and -- it's possible almost 6000 people will … (2 comments)
In April 2015, five homes sold with a median list price of $275,000; median sales price of $269,500 and just 19 days on market.
In April 2014, eight homes sold with a median list price of $230,000; median sales price of $222,000 and 54 days on the market.
The lowest sales price in April 2015 was $200,000; the highest was $315,000.
Checking year-to-date figures:
From … (0 comments)
mary hutchison: Brookside Home Prices Continue to Rise-April 2015 Home Sales Report
- 06/03/15 06:39 AM
Yes, we are into June and I am just now reporting April 2015 home sales for Brookside. Next week...will report on May sales! Good news though: prices are going up compared to last year! Here are the April stats for single family home sales in the main Brookside zip code of 64113:
In April 2015, 27 homes sold in the Brookside area. The median list price was $389,900 and the median sales price was $380,000. Average days on market: 31.
In April 2015, 24 homes sold. The median list price was $350,000 and the median sales price was $3345,000. Average days on market: 37.
Located at the southeast corner of Meyer and Wornall, the official address is 333 W Meyer Blvd--the Meyer West Condominiums. This building is across the street from the heart of Brookside: a bank, grocery store and several restaurants and other services are just across the street. Outside the back door: the popular Trolley Track Trail for walking, jogging or biking. UMKC and Rockhurst University are within two miles.
This two bedroom, two bath unit is available for immediate occupancy. The kitchen was … (2 comments)
mary hutchison: Waldo Farmers Market & Brookside's Heirloom Bakery Openings
- 05/06/15 02:26 AM
Today, May 6 2015, is the opening day for the Waldo Farmers Market. Here you will find fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, plus flowers, herbs, skincare products and ice cream! Vendors can change from week to week--so mark your calendar to stop by on Wednesdays from 3-7pm. The market is located on W 79th St just east of Wornall next to Habitat ReStore.
Also opening on Saturday May 9: Heirlooom Bakery and Hearth. I've been watching the building at 63rd and Oak being refurbished over the past several months. This corner was such an eyesore for years, and now it's been … (1 comments)
mary hutchison: Brookside/Waldo Now Has A Rotary Club Chapter
- 04/21/15 06:20 AM
Would you like to get more involved with your Brookside/Waldo neighbors? Are you thinking it's time to meet some new friends and network with other professionals? Then you may be interested in finding out more about the new Waldo-Brookside Rotary Club.
Dan Ryan (an Armour Hills resident) was a member of the KC Plaza Rotary Club. The Plaza group had been discussing the concept of starting another club, so Dan and several other members started on the paperwork and recruitment. They decided a Rotary Club with an early evening meeting time and no meal expense could bring the Rotary experience to … (1 comments)
mary hutchison: Brookside (Kansas City MO) Home Sales Stats-Feb 2015
- 04/07/15 11:40 PM
Brookside home sales continue to rise into this new year...prices are up compared to 2014. Here are the stats for single family home sales in the main Brookside zip code of 64113, starting with February sales:
In February 2015, 13 homes sold in the Brookside area. The median list price was $425,000 and the median sales price was $397,500. Average days on market: 88.
In February 2014, 11 homes sold. The median list price was $289,950 and the median sales price was $283,000. Average days on market: 28.
Strictly looking at the numbers, one could say home values jumped a whopping 40%, comparing the … (0 comments)
mary hutchison: Brookside Farmers' Market Opens April 18 2015
- 03/30/15 05:52 AM
Get ready neighbors....the Brookside Farmers' Market is opening for the season next month! Today's blog is about a special opportunity the Market provides for non food-related vendors.
Besides the booths that offer locally sourced (within 100 miles) produce, meats and baked goods, the Market has a community tent open to groups in the area. In the past, organizations such as Powell Gardens and the KC Food Circle have set up shop in the tent, along with furniture makers, composters, pet adoption and other vendors. The space is free if there are no sales conducted in the tent. Now is the time the board … (3 comments)
In January 2015, four homes sold with a median sales price of $210,000 and 23 days on market. The median list price was $210,000. Three of the four homes sold were at list price, the fourth was just $500 under list.
In January 2014, four homes sold with a median sales price of $232,500 and 10 days on market. The median list price was $235,000. … (0 comments)
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!
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