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Why people move to Brookside Park
Brookside Park is a South Kansas City neighborhood with a walkable layout and well-established character. The Trolley Trail runs along the west side, connecting residents to the rest of the Brookside district. Coffee shops and wine bars are tucked between the early 20th-century houses, and the neighborhood is also home to a historic, highly rated all-girls high school. When you want to visit other parts of the city, a nearby streetcar stop makes getting around a little easier.
Brookside Park has a collection of homes from the early 20th century.
The neighborhood is part of the larger Brookside district.
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Common house styles and how prices compare to nearby neighborhoods
Colonial Revivals, Prairie-style homes and Tudor Revivals dot Brookside Park’s sidewalk-lined streets. They typically sit on small lots with shared driveways and detached garages, though street parking is still common. Prices usually range from the lower $300,000s to the lower $700,000s, depending on the home’s size and condition. The median sale price is around $615,000, well above Kansas City’s median of about $280,000. However, that’s a little lower than what you’ll find in nearby neighborhoods like the Country Club District and Countryside.
Colonial Revivals are common throughout the neighborhood.
Brookside Park has early-20th-century homes.
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Easy access to the Trolley Trail, a sledding hill and Loose Park
The Trolley Trail runs from Waldo to South Plaza and passes right by Brookside Park, the neighborhood’s namesake green space. The hill there is a popular sledding spot every winter. “Visiting every time it snows has been a tradition in some families for decades,” says Nick Pickrell, a Realtor with Standard Real Estate who has sold several homes in the neighborhood. “People will drive from all over the city to do it, even when the roads aren’t great.” You’re also about a mile from Loose Park, which is well known for its relaxing vibe. “It has a playground, tennis courts and a splash park, but most people are really going there to just read a book on the lawn or in the rose garden,” Pickrell says.
The Trolley Trail is on Brookside Park's west side.
You can takes walks along the Trolley Trail.
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Aixois is a local French bistro.
Coffee shops, French bistros and wine bars in the neighborhood
You don't have to go far for coffee, lunch or dinner in Brookside Park, thanks to all the small shopping centers scattered around the neighborhood. Some of the most popular restaurants include:
Café Corazón for coffee and empanadas
Aixois for French dishes like quiche, escargot and steak frites
Bacaro Primo for pizza and pasta
Earl’s Premier for seafood like oysters, crab cakes and ahi tuna
Vita’s Place for wine, cocktails and small plates
For more shopping and dining options, you can walk less than a mile south on the Trolley Trail to reach Brookside Shops, home to dive bars, boutiques and grocery stores. The Country Club Plaza is roughly 3 miles north, with major retailers like Apple, Lululemon and Kendra Scott.
What St. Teresa’s Academy offers
Brookside Park is zoned for Kansas City Public Schools, and students can go to Hale Cook Elementary School, Central Middle School and Southeast High School. If you’re looking for private options, the neighborhood is home to St. Teresa’s Academy, an all-girls high school founded in 1866. Today, it earns an A rating from Niche and offers:
Advanced Placement classes like environmental science, music theory and computer science principles
Dual enrollment courses through Rockhurst University and Saint Louis University
Extracurriculars like Girls Who Code, the Windmoor Literary Magazine and Junior Classical League
Sports like flag football, field hockey and wrestling
Another nearby private option is the all-boys Rockhurst High School, about 5 miles south.
Hale Cook Elementary School serves the neighborhood.
Kids can go to Central Middle School.
Brookside Park is home to St. Teresa's Academy.
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Major roads and public transportation options are close by
Whether you drive or take public transportation, it's pretty easy to reach other parts of Kansas City from Brookside Park. Nearby roads like U.S. Route 71 and Southwest Trafficway lead directly to downtown Kansas City, about 9 miles away. The Kansas City Streetcar stops about a mile north in Crestwood and takes you to places like Crown Center, Old Westport and the River Market. RideKC buses also run along Brookside Boulevard on the neighborhood’s west side.
RideKC bus stops are available along Brookside Boulevard.
Downtown Kansas City is a few miles north of Brookside Park.
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Brookside Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brookside Park, Kansas City sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Brookside Park, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $625,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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