Kansas City’s Country Club neighborhood is a textbook American suburb – indeed, the developer planned the Country Club District as a residential model for the nation in the early 20th century. Homes here are architecturally varied, sitting upon meticulous, green landscaping often sloping upwards toward the front door. Residents are less than a mile from Loose Park, and just a mile and a half from Country Club Plaza. This is known as an exclusive community, a reputation with historic roots: the original developer, J.C. Nichols, included racially restrictive clauses in all the properties he sold. These kinds of explicit restrictions have been outlawed, though the neighborhood still has a competitive market where homes can sell mere days after listing.
A competitive market of historic homes
“The Plaza was built in the 1920s, and so a lot of the houses in that area were built accordingly,” says Paul Michael Galbrecht, a lifetime resident of Kansas City and Realtor with Keller Williams. “You get some cool styles of houses.” The neighborhood has a blend of Colonials and Prairie-style homes from the 1910s and 20s, as well as midcentury builds with modern interiors. Many long-term owners have put a great deal of care into upgrading these homes, which often include a sunroom and custom fireplaces. Three-bedroom homes on the lowest end start just above $400,000, and updated four- and five-bedroom dwellings can climb up to $750,000. A few spacious exceptions sell above $1 million. The area’s subdivisions include Country Club Ridge, Country Club District and Country Club Heights, and HOA fees are common.
Most Country Club students attend private schools
Kids are zoned for Hale Cook Elementary, which has a C-plus on Niche, Central Middle, which has a D-plus, and C-minus-rated Southeast High School. The high school hosts the district’s African-Centered College Preparatory Academy, which incorporates cultural studies into a multipronged curriculum emphasizing college readiness. Most families here send their kids to private schools in the area, which include the Pembroke Hill School, ranked the No. 1 private school in Kansas City.
Most Country Club students attend private schools
Most Country Club students attend private schools.
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Serene garden strolls at Loose Park
Just north of the neighborhood, Loose Park has 75 acres of passive green space and recreational amenities, including a rose garden, nature trails and tennis courts. Locals picnic with their families or plan romantic strolls around the pond. The park was the first home of the Kansas City Country Club, which is now located less than 2 miles southeast across the state border. Residents can also walk to the Trolley Trail, a six-mile, mixed-use trail running along Brookside Boulevard.
Serene garden strolls at Loose Park
Serene garden strolls at Loose Park
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Less than 2 miles from the Plaza
Residents are less than 2 miles south of Country Club Plaza, opened in 1922 as the first suburban shopping district in the U.S. In addition to more than 70 stores, the Plaza hosts dozens of European sculptures and ornamentations, including a replica of a fountain in Seville, Spain. “When I was younger, when you went to the Plaza it was all about the shopping, that’s all,” Galbrecht says. “The Plaza has way more to offer, a lot of great restaurants, you’ve got a massive park just south of it. We’re just seeing all this new development and new businesses coming in.”
Locals can also walk to restaurants around the Brookside Shops at the intersection of Brookside and 63rd. The area has a mix of highly rated Italian, Mexican and American restaurants. Bella Napoli is a small, but beloved family-owned hotspot serving Italian favorites in its restaurant, deli and market.
For broader grocery needs, shoppers can head to Cosentino’s Market or head up Brookside Boulevard to Whole Foods Market.
Less than 2 miles from the Plaza
Less than 2 miles from the Plaza
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Art appreciation at the Plaza Art Fair
Art appreciation at the Plaza Art Fair
Residents are well positioned to attend the annual Plaza Art Fair, a Kansas City tradition of more than 90 years. At the start of each fall, more than 250,000 people fill nine city blocks of the Plaza to enjoy live music, take in art and stop at local restaurant booths.
A 7-mile drive from downtown KC
The neighborhood is about 7 miles from the city center, accessible on the Southwest Trafficway, which residents can reach via Ward Parkway. Bus routes, including the 63 and the Main Max, stop along Brookside Boulevard.
A 7-mile drive from downtown KC
A 7-mile drive from downtown KC
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Heightened flood risk near Huntington Drive
Homes closer to Huntington Drive and Brookside Boulevard have an elevated flood risk, particularly during heavy storms.
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Welcome to 636 W 61st Street, a beautifully updated home in the heart of Kansas City’s Brookside neighborhood. Originally built in 1919, this 3-bed, 3-bath home offers timeless charm with modern upgrades. Original features like vintage hardware, classic moldings, and a masonry fireplace are seamlessly blended with refinished hardwood floors, quartz countertops, and updated mechanicals including
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
646
Median Age
45
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$148,528
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$173,694
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
72.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.8%
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®
43/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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