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Calico Farms
Homes
Surrounded by acres of open space, parks, and the privately owned Kernodle Lake, homes in Calico Farms have excellent access to green spaces and residential privacy. "There are a ton of midcentury homes, if that's your vibe. And it's an easy commute to downtown Kansas City, like 30 minutes," says Robb Murry. He's been a real estate agent with Chartwell Kansas City Realty for a decade and used to live in the area. "Most of the homes have at least two to four acres, and that acreage lets people do a lot of things. My old neighbor used to keep bees, and lots of people will use the space for extra buildings, like sheds and workshops." Ranch and colonial homes are common, along with split levels and some attached townhomes. Detached three-bedroom properties start around $210,000, while larger homes with ample acreage sit around $350,000.Shopping and Dining
"You jump across Red Bridge and head to Southern Johnson County, and there's a ton of big shops like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods just ten minutes away over the state line," Murry says. Calico Farms has plenty of locally owned businesses supported by its residents, many of which are off Main Street and Blue Ridge Boulevard. Prefix Coffee serves hot and cold brews along with pastries and kombucha, while McAlister's Deli has freshly sliced deli sandwiches and Corner Bar offers a place for locals to grab drinks in a no-frills atmosphere. Places like The Main Barber Shop and Sci-Tech Automotive have been servicing the community for years, some of the many businesses that get clientele via word-of-mouth.
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Parks
Minor Park is a 235-acre span of fields and trees with a golf course, cricket ground and tennis court. The Santa Fe Historic Trail passes through the park, along with the Blue River Greenway and Parkway trails. "There are fantastic hiking opportunities around Blue River and Minor Park, and you can kayak, fish, things like that," Murry says. "Hands down the best mountain biking area within a 50-mile radius, too. It's a great area if you're outdoorsy." Old Red Bridge is iconic for the area for the Love Lock Tradition, lined with locks along the railings that friends and couples place as a show of affection.
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Events
Over the summer, the KC Organics Market sets up in Minor Park, where residents can buy crafts and organic goods from local farmers. History enthusiasts can head to The Truman Family Farm, President Harry S. Truman's birthplace, for year-round tours, while Pete's Place puts on karaoke nights and hosts DJs on weekends, along with game day watch parties.Schools
Public institutions are served by the Hickman Mills C-I School District, and kids can start at Warford Elementary, which receives an overall C-minus on Niche but an A-minus for diversity and maintains a small student-teacher ratio of 13-1. Students move on to Hickman Mills Middle School, which also receives a C-minus, before finishing basic education at Ruskin High. With a C on Niche, it ranks in the top percentile for best high schools for the arts in Missouri. Also nearby is The Barstow School, which has an impressive A-plus on Niche and serves kindergarten through 12th grade. It's highly acclaimed for its academics, ranking as one of the best private schools in the state.
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Transportation
Residents can follow Red Bridge Road and hit the ramp for Interstate 49 within minutes, and it feeds into the other major thoroughfares for Kansas City. There are also bus stops along nearby Blue Ridge Boulevard.
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Kaitie Lamb
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sharon Sigman
Sharon Sigman
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX State Line
(913) 359-4478
248 Total Sales
1 in Calico Farms
$241,000 Price
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Dani Beyer Team
Dani Beyer Team
Keller Williams KC North
(913) 386-7522
800 Total Sales
1 in Calico Farms
$129,500 Price
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Cari Coffman
Cari Coffman
Compass Realty Group
(469) 815-7346
38 Total Sales
2 in Calico Farms
$81K - $112K Price Range
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Dan O'Dell
Dan O'Dell
Responds QuicklyReal Broker, LLC
(913) 562-6144
550 Total Sales
1 in Calico Farms
$582,000 Price
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Pamela Page
PP
Pamela Page
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Partners Inc.
(913) 359-9806
57 Total Sales
1 in Calico Farms
$148,000 Price
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Tia Martin
TM
Tia Martin
Responds QuicklyEverything Real Estate
(833) 569-4006
63 Total Sales
1 in Calico Farms
$170,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- 1st to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Minor Park
Gambril Tract Park
- Trails
Valley Park
Watford Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Terrace Park
Alex George Wetland Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Calico Farms | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Calico Farms Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Calico Farms, Kansas City sell after 116 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Calico Farms, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $616,990.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$719,000
Median Sale Price
$616,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$658,445
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,212,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$380
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
304
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
24.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,484
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$965 - $1,460 per month
- The Pines at Red Bridge
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 750+ Sq Ft
- 3311 E Red Bridge Rd
- Kansas City, MO
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$1,142 - $1,698 per month
- Timber Lakes
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 795+ Sq Ft
- 11201 Montgall Ave
- Kansas City, MO
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,661
Median Age
34
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,833
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,817
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.8%
College Graduates
48.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
9
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3
/ 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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