$213,596Average Value$142Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
First-time buyers and families get more for their money here
Valley View is appealing to first-time home buyers and families who value living in a historic city with solid schools, spacious parks and convenient highway access. Students who live here can attend President Harry S. Truman’s alma mater, William Chrisman High School. Just east of Sugar Creek where 291 meets Highway 24, Valley View is 12 miles east of downtown Kansas City and 6 miles away from the Missouri River.
“Valley View offers the potential for first-time buyers to get more for their money than they do in Kansas City,” Godwin says.
Godwin is a Realtor, broker and owner of Executive Asset Realty.
Brick ranchers line the streets of Valley View, most with 2 car garages.
Valley View pairs an affordable price point with access to historical Independence Square.
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Comfortable homes mostly built in mid-century through early 2000s
The entry-level homes that comprise most of the neighborhood include ranch-styles, raised ranch-styles, traditional and bungalows. Most sell for between $175,000 to $300,000. Many have one-car garages although some homes include a two-car garage. These homes, built mostly in the 1950s and 1960s, sell more than twice as fast as the U.S. average of 44 days. Several commercial properties and warehouses line Truman Road.
Split-level homes with shaded backyards are popular in Valley View.
Larger homes in Valley View were built in the mid 90s.
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William Chrisman students must make alumnus Harry S. Truman proud
Children can attend Randall Elementary, which earns a C-plus from Niche before moving on to C-rated Bingham Middle School. High Schoolers can attend B-minus-rated William Chrisman High School. Its students can join the robotics team, which participates in national and international competitions. While the older students are excelling in their robotics endeavors, they can build Chrisman’s legacy by mentoring younger students.
William Chrisman High School is a Public High School located in Independence, MO.
Bingham Middle School is a public middle school located in
Independence, Missouri.
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Nearby Choplin-Hood and McCoy Parks offer sprawling green spaces
Right in the neighborhood, the Choplin-Hood Park offers 12 acres of green space including a lake, a picnic area, tennis courts, and a baseball field. Just 2 miles away, McCoy Park sprawls over 29 acres with many amenities. Brady Park is on the other side of McCoy Park across N. Delaware Street.
Around 3 miles away, the Independence Athletic Complex features 16 sports fields which the public can use when they’re not in use for organized sports or tournaments. The complex also includes a playground, walking trail, and amphitheater.
For indoor fun and learning, the Mid-Continent Public Library North Independence Branch is just a mile away, offering story time and STEAM events for kids and adult classes in technology and genealogy. Library staff can also help parents and college-bound students fill out FAFSA college financial aid applications.
“People love the library. It’s centrally located,” Godwin says.
Residents in the area find that Independence Athletic Complex is the perfect place to walk pets.
At McCoy Park, kids love to play on the playground.
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Shopping convenient with Save A Lot and Target within 5 miles
El Volcan Mexican Grill and Cathay Express along Hwy 24 are a mile away while Tavern 24 and the Goodcents sandwich shop are 2 miles away.
Grocery shopping is not far, 4 miles away at Save A Lot and 5 miles away at Target.
Sun Fresh makes grocery shopping easy and is less than 5 minutes from Valley View neighborhood.
Valley View residents bring the kids to Target for new clothes.
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Independence celebrates illustrious frontier past every Labor Day
Labor Day Weekend is a big deal in Independence. Every year, residents and visitors gather to pay tribute to Independence’s place in history as the starting point of the Santa Fe, California, and Oregon Trails. Attendance at SantaCaliGon Days has grown to over 300,000 people since it started in 1940. The event takes place in Historic Independence Square, and admission is free except for the carnival.
Location on MO. Route 291 makes for easy commuting
Valley View is right on Missouri Route 291. Around 6 miles to the south, this road turns into Interstate 470 close to Blue Springs and Lake Tapawingo.
Interstate 435 is 10 miles to the west of Valley View conveniently connects to Interstates 70 and 35. Although most people get around by car, public transportation is an option with IndeBus stops along 24 Highway and Truman Road. There’s also a bike lane that runs north and south along South Lee’s Summit Road.
Locals can take their bikes on the Ride KC Bus at Independence Metro Transit Center.
Valley View attracts first-time buyers & investors looking for value in an up-and-coming area.
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Increased risk of flooding in north and south ends of neighborhood
There’s an increased risk of flooding along E. Truman Road at the south end above E. 3 Terrace South and in the northeast section of the neighborhood.
Also, the closer people live to 24 Highway and State Route 291 the more noise they’re likely to hear.
Valley View attracts first-time buyers & investors looking for value in an up-and-coming area.
Valley View pairs an affordable price point with access to historical Independence Square.
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Parks in this Area
Mill Creek Park
Clothier Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
George Owens Nature Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Lake
Hiram Young Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
McCoy Park
Choplin-Hood Park
Independence Athletic Complex
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
44 min drive
Bus
On E Truman Rd & Keiger Dr Wb
Bus
On 24 HWY Between Cogan & Allen Eb
Bus
On 24 HWY & Mayes Eb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Valley View
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Valley View, Independence sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Valley View, Independence over the last 12 months is $212,573, down 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,585
Median Age
41
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,275
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,011
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
2.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
66.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
34''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
15/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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