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Near downtown neighborhood with Hispanic culture
Kensington is a downtown Kansas City suburb that was once formerly farmland. The neighborhood is rooted in Hispanic culture based on migration to the area in 1900s for nearby jobs in meat-packing plants, railroads and farming. "There's a huge Spanish demographic,” Isom James, a Realtor with Platinum Realty, says. “You can't miss it. You just drive down State Avenue, and you'll see a ton of it. The neighborhood's very affordable, especially given its proximity to downtown."
Food trucks prepare for the dinner rush where they line up on Park Drive in Kensington.
Kensington is steeped in Hispanic culture and has plenty of dining options.
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Interstate 635 provides convenient access to metro area
Interstate 635 is the neighborhood's western border, providing access to Interstate 29 within 8 miles. I-29 is the route to Kansas City International Airport, 19 miles away. "The highway access is good, and it makes the entirety of the metropolitan area a quick commute away," Ron Henderson, a Realtor and team leader with Keller Williams, says. Public transit is an option with RideKC bus stops at the intersection of State Avenue and Hoel Parkway.
Kensington is a suburban of Kansas City, Kansas neighborhood, know for its Hispanic culture.
RideKC Bus stops are spread throughout the Kensington community.
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Kensington’s restaurant scene offers “authentic Mexican food”
Kensington’s Hispanic culture shines through with its selection of internationally-inspired restaurants spread throughout the community. Favorites include Pollos El Junior, Tacos El Sobrino, and Palacana, and Sabor Centroamericano. "You can get the best authentic Mexican food,” James says. “Pollos el Junior is one that I know is popular. I don't know all the names. I know that if you're driving down there, you'll see signs for fresh tamales.”
Traditional American food can be found at Fritz's. A step back in time, it has been serving hamburgers from a tiny train that runs above the tables since 1954.
Errands can be run at nearby grocery options like Save A Lot, Aldi and Ball’s Sun Fresh, while there is also a Walgreens on State Avenue. "Sun Fresh is here, but for whatever reason, Walgreens is what's up. Residents definitely rely on that a lot," James says.
Know for their authentic street tacos, Tacos El Sobrino is popping in Kensington.
Pollos El Junior is a casual eatery offering BBQ chicken, ribs, and other Mexican dishes.
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Diverse housing styles at accessible prices
Tight city streets slope through Kensington and are lined with narrow sidewalks and parked cars squeezing traffic to the middle of narrow two-lane roads. Raised ranch-style houses, Tudors and bungalows were built between the 1910s and 1940. Another prevalent home style is the Kanas City Shirtwaist – a mix of American Foursquare and Craftsman styles and have multiple levels, a front porch and a gabled roof. Properties rest on compact lots leaving little room between neighbors. Homebuyers can find vacant lots for under $100,000, but properties tend to sell between $95,000 and $260,000.
Some homes in Kensington have garages.
Cottage style tudor homes are found in the Kensington neighborhood.
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Wyandotte High is on the National Register of Historic Places
Students can attend Mark Twain Elementary School and Central Middle School, which both earn a C-minus from Niche. Wyandotte High School earns a C-plus. The high school building is featured on the National Register of Historic Places for its Art Deco-style architecture. The school's Freshman Academy provides additional social and academic support for first-year students to help them smoothly transition to high school.
Central Middle School students enjoy participating in class.
Students move on to Wyandotte High School, a public high school in Kansas City, Kansas.
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Kensington is home to City Park
City Park spans 90 acres at the intersection of Park Drive and South 26th Street and provides a natural buffer between Interstate 70 and the community. The park has multiple picnic shelters, and features lighted sports fields, a walking trail and a playground. Farther east on Park Drive, Clifton Park is a small 12-acre expanse that provides more walking paths, a playground and a spray park.
Discover the tranquil oasis of Clifton Park, nestled in the heart of Kansas City.
City Park is a great place to hangout out with friends after along day.
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Hispanic Heritage Month is a big month for celebrating in Kansas City, Kansas
Kensington and Kansas City, Kansas itself have a large Hispanic population and the city celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month annually with numerous city-wide events. Festivities include the La Placita Central Avenue Market which happens on a bi-weekly basis with numerous local Hispanic vendors. Other options include self-guided restruant tours of some of the 40-plus Latin-themed spots in the city. The Kansas City Public Library takes time to educate kids about the meaning of Hispanic Heritage Month through its Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Art for Kids. The program teaches culture with storytelling and artwork.
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On average, homes in Kensington, Kansas City sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Kensington, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $180,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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