$207,942Average Value$145Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Colonial Square offers a pastoral atmosphere in an opportune location
Colonial Square is a small corner of Kansas City ’s Northland region where rustic residential corridors sit just off the highway. Midcentury homes on narrow, wooded blocks form the neighborhood’s foundation, creating an atmosphere that feels far-flung. But Interstate 35 winds past the community just beyond the houses and dense thickets, giving locals a direct route to downtown and surrounding cities like Liberty. The central Prather Park and the Kansas City North Community Center provide places to play in the neighborhood, and the nearby Chouteau Crossings Shopping Center is a one-stop shop for errands and dining.
Wooded lots with homes in a range of styles and prices
Tall trees and thick shrubbery surround homes around Colonial Square, and properties often come with lots spanning at least three-tenths of an acre. "It feels like you're tucked away,” says local resident Bryce Morgan. “We literally have deer in our front and back yards all the time. The first thing you hear when you get up in the morning are birds singing. It feels like you're on the outskirts of West Virginia or Virginia with windy roads and lots of woods." Most of Colonial Square's houses were built from the 1940s through the 1970s. Raised ranch-, ranch-style and bungalow-style properties are predominant, but they come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. “All the houses, from one house to the next, are all different,” says local broker Justin Berry, who owns the Plains Paris Real Estate Team and has more than 20 years of experience in the industry.
Colonial Square’s single-family homes sell for prices from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$200,000s. The neighborhood also encompasses the Colonial Square townhome housing cooperative and the Northpark Court apartment complex, contributing to a populace that’s nearly an 80-20 mix of renters to owners.
Public and private school options are available near Colonial Square
Students in Colonial Square can enter the highly rated North Kansas City School District, which carries an A rating on Niche. Kids may start at either Crestview Elementary School or Greenway Elementary School, depending on where they live, and both are within about 2 miles of Colonial Square. Crestview and Greenway both have before- and after-school care, through North Kansas City Schools’ Adventure Club program. St. Patrick Catholic School, which serves students from preschool through eighth grade, and St. Pius X Catholic High School, which serves students in grades 9 through 12, are private alternatives just outside Colonial Square.
I-35 and RideKC are options for getting around
Colonial Square’s location along Interstate 35 simplifies commutes. You can use I-35 to drive south across the Missouri River and into downtown Kansas City, which is about 6 miles away. “One good thing about living north of the river is you can always get to downtown in 10 to 15 minutes even with traffic," Morgan says. I-35 is also a direct connection to Liberty, a city of roughly 30,000 that’s just about 10 miles away. The NKC Health Hospital is 2 miles from Colonial Square using Northeast PRather Road. The RideKC bus system provides public transportation to the area, with stops along Northeast Parvin Road.
Outdoor recreation opportunities abound
There are multiple ways to get active in and around Colonial Square. Residents are close to indoor and outdoor facilities, for activities from basketball to fishing. The options include:
Prather Park, a 5-acre patch of green space that’s within walking distance for some and includes a backstop for baseball and softball
Kansas City North Community Center, a place where you can pay a fee to access a gymnasium with basketball hoops and a cardio and weight room
Chaumiere Woods Park, a spot with a 5-acre lake that’s open to fishing
Anita B. Gorman Park, an over 50-acre expanse with walking paths, a ballfield and Gorman Pool, which is open from late May through late August
Golden Oaks Park, a spot featuring a playground, a half basketball court and a ball diamond
Where to find everyday shopping and dining
Colonial Square is only about a mile from the Chouteau Crossings Shopping Center using I-35. The retail plaza is anchored by a Target and a World Fresh Market grocery store, and also includes businesses such as Sally Beauty, Great Clips, Rockstar Nails & Spa and H&R Block. Chouteau Crossings has restaurants for several cravings, too, with chains like IHOP, Chipotle, Wingstop, Subway and Little Caesars all in one spot. You can make the 3-mile trip to the small municipality of North Kansas City for an assortment of locally owned dining choices, including:
Wolcano Teppanyaki, which is a hibachi spot with a buffet
Tay's Burger Shack, a place for burgers made with organic, grass-fed beef
F325 BBQ, where you can pair your brisket with sides like sweet potato casserole, macaroni and cheese, and collard greens
The Firehouse Bar & Grill, where menu items range from pork tenderloin sandwiches to beer-battered fries
Tay’s Cheesesteak, which specializes in its namesake dish, and also has burgers and beef tallow fries
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Colonial Square Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Colonial Square, Kansas City sell after 173 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Colonial Square, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $178,087, down 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$210,000
Median Sale Price
$178,087
Median Single Family Sale Price
$195,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$115,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
21%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$145
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
64
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1946
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,516
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Market Report
Kansas City Housing Market
Kansas City's median home price hit a record $371,990 in August as sales fell 7.4% and inventory stayed tight, favoring sellers.
Nice home on a very nice lot. Needs a little TCL - has a loft bedroom upstairs and 2 on the main level. Formal dining room and nice sized kitchen. Basement with garage and extra parking add to the charm. Access to I35/I29 make it easy to get to work or school. NKC school and close to St. Pius. Ask out the Neighborhood Connections Program - Possible Down Payment Assistance or Lease to Own program
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