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Diverse businesses, schools and homes in one place
Located among the green, forested hills on the northern banks of the Missouri River, Cooley Highlands has natural tranquility just a short distance from the urban core of Kansas City. This small neighborhood has something for every resident. It is a short distance from vibrant nightlife and unique local businesses, surrounded by sprawling local parks, and offers to a wide variety of home prices and styles. Cooley Highlands locals also benefit from the highlights of the rest of North Kansas City, such as multiple local interstates, quick access to two airports and highly rated public education. “It is definitely a growing area,” says Jennifer Langston-Justus, a Realtor with Dream Properties Real Estate and co-host of the local real estate podcast “Get Real KC.” “They house things like Harrah’s Casino, mom-and-pop shops, medical care is minutes away, and the city has its own police department, so response times are very fast. The city services are great, and it just has everything.”
Cooley Highlands is located along the banks of the Missouri River.
Cooley Highlands has several great dining options to choose from.
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Cooley Highlands has small homes for budget-friendly price
Cooley Highlands’ sloping streets are populated by ranch-style homes, bungalows, craftsman cottages, and split levels, all of which were mainly built between the 1940s and 1970s. Most of the community’s smaller properties that are under or around 2,000 square feet are listed for between $200,000 to $300,000. “This is a great transition neighborhood for families. They get the ‘up north’ perks without the $250,000 to $350,000 price tag,” says Pat Grace, a Realtor with United Real Estate who specializes in property in North Kansas City.
Cooley Highlands has several brightly colored homes lining it's quiet streets.
Ranch-style homes with curb appeal line the streets of the Cooley Highlands neighborhood.
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“Northtown” High gets top marks for diverse students
Cooley Highlands is zoned within the well-loved North Kansas City Schools district, which earns an overall A from Niche. Students might attend Chouteau Elementary School and Northgate Middle School, which both have a B on Niche. North Kansas City High School – known as “Northtown” -- earns a B-plus on Niche. Niche also named Northtown the most diverse school in Missouri for its student body from a wide range of backgrounds. For students looking to stay close to home after graduation, Northwest Missouri State University – Kansas City and University of Missouri – Kansas City are within 6 and 12 miles of Cooley Highlands, respectively.
North Kansas City High School is located near the neighborhood of Cooley Highlands.
Chouteau Elementary is building relationships through rigor and relevance.
Northgate Middle School serves students from 6th through 8th grade.
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Play, perform or create at Kansas City North Community Center
Cooley Highlands is in a prime location between three community parks and a large greenway. Cooley Park on Northeast Antioch Road and Sunset Park and Rock Creek Park, both on Northeast Rock Creek Drive, all have widespread green spaces, paved walking trails and playgrounds. On the eastern side of the community, locals can explore hiking paths through a large swath of preserved forest at the Buckeye Greenway off Highway 210. For a bit of indoor recreation, residents can go to the Kansas City North Community Center on Northeast Antioch Road for a full-sized gym, tennis courts, and even an auditorium and pottery studio.
Kansas City North Community Center is right around the corner from Cooley Highlands.
Cooley Park is a great place to go for a run after a long day at the office.
Chouteau Park is located in the neighborhood of Antioch Acres.
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Overseas treats at European Corner Store and Burek and Cake
Cooley Highlands is home to some unique local businesses, like the European Corner Store at the intersection of Antioch Road and Winn Road. Located inside a large Tudor-inspired house, the shop sells various imported European foods and drinks. The Burek and Cake bakery is next door in another Tudor house and sells fresh Bosnian pastries and cakes. Chouteau Crossings, which is off Chouteau Trafficway less than 2 miles, features a Sun Fresh Market and a Target for locals’ grocery needs.
The neighborhood is also less than 3 miles away from Harrah’s Kansas City on One Riverboat Drive, a casino and hotel complex on the banks of the Missouri River that hosts two restaurants, a bar, and a nightclub.
Classic Blends Cigar & Coffee Lounge in Cooley Highlands has an inviting atmosphere.
You never know what you'll find at Thriftway in Cooley Highlands.
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Local highways connect to Interstate 29 and beyond
Cooley Highlands is situated near Highways 210 and 269, which both feed into Interstate 29. The interstate then runs directly into the heart of Kansas City. Downtown KC is just 8 miles away. Ride KC offers daily bus routes through the city and has stops along Northeast Chouteau Trafficway and Northeast Antioch Road. Cooley Highlands neighbors North Kansas City Hospital, one of the best medical care facilities on the northern side of the river. It is also 8 miles from Charles B. Wheeler Airport and 20 miles from Kansas City International Airport.
Downtown Kansas City is only a few minutes drive over the river form Cooley Highlands.
Cooley Highlands is near the North Kansas City Hospital Health Services Pavilion.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cooley Highlands
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cooley Highlands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cooley Highlands, Kansas City sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Cooley Highlands, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $210,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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