Hawthorne-Picture Hills Homes for Sale

Hawthorne-Picture Hills in Kansas City offers a blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. The neighborhood is well-connected, with easy access to Interstate 29, making destinations like Zona Rosa and downtown Kansas City accessible within a short drive. The 6-mile Southern Platte Pass asphalt trail runs through the area, linking residents to highly rated schools such as English Landing Elementary, Lakeview Middle, and Park Hill South High School. These schools are part of the Park Hill School District and boast high ratings. The neighborhood features homes built in the 1980s, including split levels and ranch styles, typically on quarter-acre lots. Residents can enjoy various things to do, such as visiting Woodsmoke Park for playground fun and hiking or playing a round at the National Golf Club of Kansas City, located about 4 miles away. The Picture Hills shopping center offers dining options like The Peanut and grocery shopping at Hy-Vee, while Burlington Creek provides additional shopping and dining choices, including Caribou Coffee and Smoothie King. For more extensive shopping and entertainment, Zona Rosa is just 4 miles north, and downtown Kansas City is 12 miles south. The area is safer than the national average, adding to its appeal for families and individuals alike.