Valentine Homes for Sale

Valentine, a neighborhood in Kansas City, features tight city streets lined with sidewalks and old-growth trees. The area is known for its Kansas City shirtwaist homes, a design that blends American Foursquare and Craftsman and are characterized by elegant front porches and manicured lots. The neighborhood has a strong association and is undergoing changes, including recent land developments by the Kansas City Life Insurance Company. Students can attend Primitivo Garcia Elementary, Central Middle and Central High. Private options include nearby Catholic school, Cristo Rey, located east of the neighborhood. Valentine is close to the 176-acre Penn Valley Park, which offers tennis courts, an off-leash dog park, a skate park and panoramic views of downtown. Nearby Roanoke Park has a rope playground and limestone outcroppings, and the Westport-Roanoke Community Center offers various indoor and outdoor activities. A vibrant restaurant scene along Broadway features popular spots like Hamburger Mary’s and Q39. Browne’s Irish Marketplace is a long-standing neighborhood landmark and is a hub for imported Irish goods. Valentine hosts Kansas City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which attracts around 300,000 visitors annually. The historic Uptown Theater continues to draw crowds with its concerts and plays. The neighborhood is conveniently located near major thoroughfares, providing easy access to downtown, Westport, and the University of Kansas Medical Center, just a mile away. Public transportation is available, though service can be inconsistent. Union Station, about a mile away, offers Amtrak service, and Kansas City’s international airport is 21 miles away.