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Historic homes and parkland in Midtown KC
Just 3 miles from Kansas City’s rapidly evolving downtown, Central Hyde Park is a historic stretch of Midtown known for carefully preserved homes and its namesake park. Many different passions motivate buyers here: some covet the historic architecture, others want proximity to urban resources in a suburban setting. All enjoy a sense of community both on their block and throughout the city. “I can go out one evening and I’ll guarantee you I’ll run into somebody I know,” says Paul Michael Galbrecht, who lives in Midtown. He’s a local Realtor with Keller Williams and lifelong resident of Kansas City. “You don’t get that in other big cities like New York or Chicago.” Neighbors gather for meetings and events through the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association or at the many diverse faith organizations nearby.
Central Hyde Park has a variety of Historic home to choose from.
Hyde Park has homes created as part of a planned upper-class community from the 1880s.
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Find a Quiet Place to Relax in the Sun and Read a Book in Hyde Park.
Picnics at Hyde Park
Hyde Park is a sprawling 7.5 acres of green space wrapped around the area’s homes. Designed as a private park for the historically wealthy residents of the Hyde Park neighborhood, today the park welcomes any and all community members to enjoy its passive picnic areas and recreational amenities. The western stretch of parkland hosts pickleball courts and a butterfly garden, though most of the park consists of sloping, grassy hills to take the dog out or read in the shade of a towering oak.
Dining for a cause on Armour Boulevard
Locals can start weekend mornings with a walk to socially conscious cafes along Armour Boulevard. Mother Earth Coffee is a hip community space serving breakfast sandwiches and fair-trade, sustainably sourced coffee. Neighbors can grab lunch or sign up to volunteer at Thelma’s Kitchen down the street, the first pay what you can cafe in Kansas City. The full restaurant is expected to re-open in summer 2024 following construction updates to the building, though box lunches and catering are available in the meantime. “A lot of the restaurants that are here that I absolutely love are local,” Galbrecht says. “They live in the city, they want the city to keep improving.”
Premier shopping and dining await at Country Club Plaza about 2 miles southwest. This historic KC destination hosts more than 70 retailers – including local businesses – and diverse eateries, all in a scenic, European-inspired setting.
The Save A Lot on Troost Avenue is the closest grocery store.
A full calendar of events in Central Hyde Park
Pilgrim Center, a local nonprofit affiliated with Pilgrim Chapel, hosts frequent community-building events at Hyde Park, such as a spring celebration with nature activities and a summer concert and film series. Many residents participate in the Hyde Park Annual Yard Sale, where people from across Kansas City shop more than 50 individual yard sales in the neighborhood and admire the historic homes.
Stop and smell the flowers at the Relex by the water at the the Kauffman Legacy Memorial Park.
The lawn at the Nelson Art Museum is a great place to get some sun.
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Historic designation for Hyde Park homes
Homes here date back to the turn of the 20th century into the 1910s, and many carry a historic designation. Homes styles reflect the upscale aesthetics of the time, including Tudor Revivals, Queen Annes, as well as many Colonial Revivals and builds from the Arts and Crafts movement. These homes have been lovingly cared for, and buyers will usually find renovated interiors. These multi-story residences typically accompany four or more bedrooms and start above $400,000. The largest builds can reach up to $1 million, though most homes fall between $500,000 and $900,000.
Vintage American Colonials line the historic street of Janson Place in Central Hyde Park.
Central Hyde Park has beautiful classic homes with masonry and stonework.
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Expanding transit options in Midtown
To reach the city center, residents can hop on buses running along Gillham Road and Troost Avenue or drive 3 miles up Gillham. The city is currently working to expand the KC Streetcar down Main Street, which would extend access to Midtown residents. The project is expected to be completed in 2025.
Jump on the Ride KC Bus and head into downtown KC.
Jump on the Ride Kc Bus and head to just about anywhere.
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Public and private options for Hyde Park kids
Students are zoned for Primitivo Garcia Elementary, which has a C-minus from Niche, Central Middle, which has a D-plus, and Central High, a C-minus-rated school. Students at Central High can earn an associate degree before graduation through the school’s Early College Academy.
Families have local private options as well, including Notre Dame de Sion Grade School, a private Catholic school hugging Hyde Park. Housed in a brick building completed in 1927, the school is a historic neighborhood landmark of its own. The school earns an A in diversity and accepts students from all faith backgrounds.
Front entrance with staircase to Primitivo Garcia Elementary School.
Notre Dame de Sion, a Central Hyde Park school, was founded in 1912.
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Crime prevention a community priority
Central Hyde Park has a crime score of 5 out of 10 on the CAP Index, just slightly above the national average of 4. Neighbors meet to discuss crime prevention at monthly Hyde Park Neighborhood Association meetings.
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Parks in this Area
Gillham Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Harris Park Midtown Sports & Activity Center
Basketball
Bike Trails
Golf
Kauffman Legacy Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Penn Valley Park
Dog Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Hyde Park
Tennis
Trails
Pickleball
Manheim Green Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
Gillham Dog Park
Dog Park
Mill Creek Park
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
34 min drive
Bus
On 39th & Gillham Westbound
Bus
On Armour & Cherry Eastbound
Bus
On Armour & Troost Eastbound
Bus
On Troost & 37th Southbound
Bus
On Armour & Gillham Eastbound
Bus
On 39th & Holmes Westbound
Central Hyde Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Hyde Park, Kansas City sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Hyde Park, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $275,000.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,860
Median Age
35
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,552
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,809
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99%
College Graduates
79.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
42.4%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
81.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
69/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
54/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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