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Little Blue

Little Blue

$488,490 Average Value
$255 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

In Little Blue, location is everything. Residents benefit from easy access to Independence’s commercial hubs, an address within a highly rated school district and a quick commute to Kansas City’s core. Even with these big-city conveniences, the area maintains a rural atmosphere. “There are pockets of small subdivisions, but most houses are actually custom builds on massive plots of land,” says Pam Bardy, a Realtor with Keller Williams. “There are so many different types of houses; I think almost anybody could find one they like.”

The custom-built country estates in Little Blue typically sit on five-to-10-acre plots. While their styles vary, they usually have low-country characteristics like wide front porches and multiple window dormers. In suburban enclaves, like Stoneridge, there are various house styles from the 1990s, including modern Queen Annes and New Traditional homes with towering columns. In the Saddle Ridge subdivision, find recently built Mission Revival dwellings with terracotta tiled roofs and four to five bedrooms. Whether it’s a large property or a side-by-side home, living in Little Blue costs anywhere between $500,000 and $700,000, a range higher than a Kansas City home’s average $250,000 selling price.

Children in Little Blue are in the Blue Springs School District, and every school on this area’s track has an A grade from Niche. First, students can attend Sunny Pointe Elementary, where every Friday during the NFL season is celebrated with a Chiefs gear spirit day. Then, they go to Paul Kinder Middle School, where they can join extracurriculars like golf or the student senate. Lastly, students attend Blue Springs High School, where they receive free ACT tutoring, thanks to the college counseling center. The school’s library also partnered with the Mid-Continent Public Library to provide free online homework help from experts in subjects like math and English.

Matching the area’s rural feel, Little Blue is surrounded by a few notable recreational hubs. For instance, the 1,070-acre Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area is nearby. Hike the miles of gravel nature trails passing massive limestone boulders, a glittering pond and mature namesake burr oak trees. You can learn about Missouri wildlife in the nature center, which has several interactive exhibits and a 3,000-gallon aquarium containing fish like largemouth bass and bluegill. The 18-hole Stone Canyon Golf Club is also in the area, and it’s the only course in the Midwest designed by Greg Norman. Spanning 300 acres, it features creative sand bunkers, rocky outcroppings and views of downtown Kansas City’s skyline.

Little Blue is also situated along Interstate 70, connecting residents to Kansas City’s core with a quick 20-mile drive. The thoroughfare is also dotted with restaurants and retailers, making everyday essentials even closer. Get new furniture at World Market, find home improvement necessities at Menards or pick up new reading materials at Half Price Books. Check items off your grocery list at the Walmart Supercenter or Sam’s Club. But if you would rather go out to eat, stop by Saints to sip an ice-cold brew, watch a Chiefs game and devour bar food classics, like the Nashville hot chicken sandwich on a brioche bun.

If you’re looking for a picturesque enclave that both escapes and includes the hustle and bustle of the surrounding metropolitan area, look no further than Little Blue.

Meghan Baker
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Kansas City International

53 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Little Blue US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Little Blue Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$375,900
Median Sale Price
$319,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$346,995
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
37
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-86%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$255

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
841
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1994
Months of Supply
0.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,533
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
986
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
770
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Aug 2
    11 - 1am

    3500 S Mize Ridge Ct, Independence, MO 64057

    $1,280,000

    • 6 Beds
    • 5.5 Baths
    • 8,140 Sq Ft
    • 3500 S Mize Ridge Ct
    • New 26 days ago

    Elegant, Custom-Built Home with Exceptional Style & Space ** Welcome to a truly one-of-a-kind residence, thoughtfully designed by a local architect and built with top-quality craftsmanship. This stunning home blends timeless elegance with modern comfort, featuring exquisite details you won’t find anywhere else. ** Step inside to soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and beautifully

    Beth Franklin Keller Williams Platinum Prtnr

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  • Sunday, Aug 3
    1 - 3pm

    22513 E 33rd Street Ct S, Blue Springs, MO 64015

    $364,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,485 Sq Ft
    • 22513 E 33rd Street Ct S

    ****ALL New FRESH paint throughout the whole first level!!!!**** Carpets are freshly shampooed this week so this home is completely MOVE IN READY! Discover this stunning villa in the highly sought-after Cardinal Woods subdivision, a peaceful and friendly 55+ community where neighbors feel like family. This beautifully designed home features soaring high ceilings, real wood flooring, and a

    Tiffany Woolery RE/MAX Elite, REALTORS

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
3,014
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.6%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$127,760
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$152,647

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
51.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.1%
% Population in Labor Force
67.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
34''

Area Factors

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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