Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Sheraton Estates, Kansas City

Sheraton Estates in Kansas City is a historically significant neighborhood established in 1957 to provide newly built subdivisions for Black homeowners. The neighborhood's rich history is reflected in its architecture and its connection to influential figures and past residents like Bruce R. Watkins, Kansas City’s first Black councilman. The neighborhood has midcentury-era homes, including sprawling ranch-style with asymmetrical roofs, big picture windows, and stone facades, as well as split-levels with two-car garages and windows with shutters. Houses typically have three or four bedrooms and sit on quarter-to-half-acre lots. Children can attend Benjamin Banneker Elementary, Central Middle and Southeast High, an African-Centered Preparatory Academy. The school teaches the views of traditional African society to promote self-esteem and responsible citizenship. Sheraton Estates is located between Brush Creek Greenway Park, which features a scenic paved path, a waterfall, and the Spirit of Freedom Fountain; and Swope Park, which features the Kansas City Zoo, Lakeside Nature Center, and an off-leash dog park. The Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center is about 1 mile away and offers exhibits on African American contributions to Kansas City, including Watkins's life and local jazz musicians. The neighborhood is close to Blue Parkway which has shopping and dining options, including the popular barbecue restaurant L.C.’s and a Sun Fresh grocery store. Downtown Kansas City is about 4 miles away and offers attractions like restaurants at Westport, the bars at the Power & Light district, and shopping at Country Club Plaza.