$178,938Average Value$167Average Price per Sq Ft4Homes For Sale
How Brown Estates balances a quiet vibe with a convenient location
Brown Estates feels a little removed from city life, even though it’s about 8 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. The neighborhood has mid-20th-century houses on spacious, forested lots, with plenty of room for backyard fire pits or gardens. Swope Park, the city’s largest green space, is a short walk away on the Blue River Trail, so you have access to even more outdoor space. There's also an urban farm here where residents can pick up fresh produce. Nearby highways and the Country Club Plaza help balance that peaceful feeling with everyday convenience.
Brown Estates is about 8 miles from downtown Kansas City.
House typically sit on large lots here.
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Common house styles and how much they cost
Ranch-style homes and split-levels dot Brown Estates’ hilly roads, which are densely shaded by oak and hickory trees. That wooded setting is part of what makes the neighborhood so quiet. "You won’t hear any of the hustle and bustle of the city,” says Gloria Wilson, a real estate agent with Platinum Realty who has sold several homes in the area. “Stuff like car honks and construction noise isn’t really a problem out here.” Prices typically range from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$200,000s, depending on the home’s size and condition. The median sale price is around $210,000, which is slightly lower than the citywide median of about $280,000. However, it’s a little higher than what you’ll find in nearby neighborhoods, including Coachlight Square and Lewis Heights.
Mature trees typically shade homes.
Most houses were built throughout the mid-20th century.
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Swope Park is within walking distance
A mile-long walk south along the Blue River Trail reaches Swope Park Soccer Village, where a lot of youth league games are held. As you make your way through the rest of the 1,805-acre park, you can stop by the:
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, home to more than 10,000 animals
Southeast Community Center, which has an indoor pool, a gymnasium and fitness equipment
Starlight Theatre, an amphitheater that hosts plays, musicals and concerts
Swope Memorial Golf Course, which is public and has 18 holes
The neighborhood is also close to some of Kansas City's biggest sports venues. Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals, and Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Chiefs, are about 5 miles away.
Swope Memorial Golf Course is public and has 18 holes
You can bike along the Blue River Trail.
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Two school districts serve Brown Estates
Brown Estates is split between two school districts. Students on the west side of the neighborhood attend Kansas City Public Schools, with zoned options including Benjamin Banneker Elementary School, Central Middle School and Southeast High School. On the east side, students are part of the Raytown C-2 School District and can go to Eastwood Hills Elementary School, Raytown Middle School and Raytown High School.
Some students go to Southeast High School.
Central Middle School serves part of the neighborhood.
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Fresh produce, grocery stores and the Country Club Plaza are nearby
Urbavore Farms on Brown Estates' east side has an online store, making it easy to order fresh produce and flowers for pickup. For larger grocery runs, Cosentino’s Price Chopper and Hy-Vee are within 5 miles. You’re just as close to the Country Club Plaza, a 15-block shopping district known for its Spanish-style architecture. There, you’ll find:
Sportswear stores like Lululemon and Athleta
Steakhouses like The Capital Grille and Fogo de Chão
Designer stores like Coach and Veronica Beard
Casual restaurants like Shake Shack and Messenger Coffee Co.
Urbavore Farm is in the neighborhood.
A Price Chopper is nearby.
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Several major highways are easily accesible,
Getting to downtown Kansas City, the airport and the suburbs
U.S. Route 71 is a few miles east of Brown Estates and provides a direct route to downtown Kansas City, typically a 10- to 30-minute drive away, depending on traffic. Farther north, the highway connects with Interstate 29, which leads to Kansas City International Airport, roughly 27 miles away. The neighborhood is adjacent to Interstate 435, the beltway that loops around Kansas City and connects with suburbs like Leawood and Independence. If you rely on public transportation, RideKC buses run along 63rd Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
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Brown Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brown Estates, Kansas City sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Brown Estates, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $205,000, up 52% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$215,000
Median Sale Price
$205,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$220,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$220,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
52%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$167
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
298
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
3.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,180
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,800
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,770
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Market Report
Kansas City Housing Market
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