Why Live in Sheffield
Sheffield is a northeast Kansas City neighborhood rich in history and community spirit. Residents live in vintage homes from the 19th and early 20th centuries, surrounded by trees and warehouses. The community is diverse, with various houses of worship and local businesses catering to many cultural needs. Many properties date back to the 1890s and consist primarily of two-bedroom bungalows, ranch-style homes, and Foursquares. They attract investors, families, and first-time buyers. Sheffield Park, the neighborhood green space, features a sledding hill, playground, soccer field, and baseball diamonds, along with a small orchard maintained by the Sheffield Neighborhood Association. The Kansas City Public Library North-East Branch on Wilson Avenue offers broad programming, including a fitness summer camp for kids. Students can attend Trailwoods Elementary, Northeast Middle and East High. The high school has a partnership program with the city’s Mexican consulate called Plaza Comunitaria, which offers free adult classes to Mexican emigrants and parents of students enrolled in Kansas City Public Schools. Local dining options include many Mexican restaurants and markets around Winner Road and Independence Avenue, such as Carniceria El Torito III and Taqueria El Torito. Aldi is the nearest major grocery store. Sheffield is about 4 miles from downtown. Residents get around via Interstate 435 and Ride KC bus routes 9, 12, and 24.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sheffield a good place to live?
Sheffield is a good place to live. Sheffield is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Sheffield is a suburban neighborhood. Sheffield has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.9 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $45,323 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 4.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Sheffield are renters, with 53.3% of residents renting and 46.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Sheffield can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Sheffield neighborhood guide.
Is Sheffield, MO a safe neighborhood?
Sheffield, MO is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 9 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Sheffield?
The median home price in Sheffield is $120,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $24,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.01%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $580 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $25K a year to afford the median home price in Sheffield. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Sheffield is $45K.
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Home Trends in Sheffield, MO
On average, homes in Sheffield, Kansas City sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Sheffield, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $104,000, up 39% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$104,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$108,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$104
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$120,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
39%