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Crestwood

Crestwood

$471,612 Average Value
$121 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Residents enjoy proximity to Plaza and Brookside in private neighborhood

Crestwood is a leafy suburban enclave between two of Kansas City’s most beloved retail districts.

Located less than two miles from the Country Club Plaza to the north and Brookside to the south, Crestwood is ideally situated for maximum walkability and convenience. Crestwood Shops has delighted locals with charming boutiques and eateries for over a century.

Homes comprise less than 20% of Crestwood’s area. Most of its space is devoted to offices and portions of the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) campus. Locals can walk to UMKC’s top-notch cultural offerings at the Linda Hall Library and performing arts venues such as the White Recital Hall and the Spencer Theater, home to the renowned KC Rep Theatre.

Residents enjoy proximity to Plaza and Brookside in private neighborhood
Residents enjoy proximity to Plaza and Brookside in private neighborhood
Residents enjoy proximity to Plaza and Brookside in private neighborhood
Residents enjoy proximity to Plaza and Brookside in private neighborhood
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Residential enclaves feature styles from Dutch Colonials to bungalows

Crestwood is a tucked-away residential nook with large, multi-story homes. Stately Spanish-style, Craftsman, Colonial and Dutch Colonial homes sit on generous, well-maintained lawns. Crestwood remains insulated and quiet thanks to its location away from major thoroughfares.

“It’s like your own self-contained neighborhood. It’s private with many one-way streets,” says Laura Miller, a realtor with Reece Nichols-Leawood, who’s been selling homes in the area for four years.

Home prices range from the upper $500,000 to the upper $800,000. Rarely, a 3-bedroom bungalow could sell for as low as the mid-$200,000s.

The median price is $600,000, and homes sell in 17 days, compared to the average in the U.S., which is 42 days.

When people move to Crestwood they tend to stay, Miller says.

“You don’t see a ton of turnover. If I go back for six months, I might see two houses turn over, and after a year, maybe ten,” she says.

Residential enclaves feature styles from Dutch Colonials to bungalows
Residential enclaves feature styles from Dutch Colonials to bungalows
Residential enclaves feature styles from Dutch Colonials to bungalows
Residential enclaves feature styles from Dutch Colonials to bungalows
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Charming Crestwood Shops offers local retail and dining flavor right in neighborhood

Crestwood Shops is the place to shop and socialize in the neighborhood. On sunny days, locals gather around patio tables at Aixois French Bistro for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A popular spot for date night is the Bacaro Primo Italian Restaurant.

“The buffalo mozzarella is killer,” Miller says.

Grocery shopping is a snap with Whole Foods, which is half a mile away. Locals can also stop at Billie’s Grocery for grab-and-go selections and heavenly baked goods.

Charming Crestwood Shops offers local retail and dining flavor right in neighborhood
Charming Crestwood Shops offers local retail and dining flavor right in neighborhood
Charming Crestwood Shops offers local retail and dining flavor right in neighborhood
Charming Crestwood Shops offers local retail and dining flavor right in neighborhood
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Holidays in Crestwood lights up district with music, caroling and a gingerbread house contest

In December, the 3-day Holidays in Crestwood event features live music, caroling, and a gingerbread house decorating contest among merchants, culminating in an auction whose proceeds go to a local child protection charity. In October, Crestwood Shops has a Wine Walk where locals donate canned foods to Harvesters and sample wines in stores.

Holidays in Crestwood lights up district with music, caroling and a gingerbread house contest
Holidays in Crestwood lights up district with music, caroling and a gingerbread house contest
Holidays in Crestwood lights up district with music, caroling and a gingerbread house contest
Holidays in Crestwood lights up district with music, caroling and a gingerbread house contest
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Charter school Academie Lafayette teaches all classes in French
Charter school Academie Lafayette teaches all classes in French

Charter school Academie Lafayette teaches all classes in French

Students can start attending elementary schools such as Troost Elementary, which earns a C-minus from Niche. They move on to D-plus rated Central Middle School and the C-minus rated Southeast High School. Charter school options students can apply to include the Academie Lafayette, whose Oak Street campus is just 2 miles away. All of that school’s classes are taught in French.

Pickleball fans play for free at Brookside Park courts
Pickleball fans play for free at Brookside Park courts

Pickleball fans play for free at Brookside Park courts

Pickleball enthusiasts can play for free at Brookside Park, also home to some of Kansas City’s best sledding on snow days. On rainy days, locals can walk to the National Toy and Miniature Museum, which houses such tiny treasures as a miniature replica of the White House.

Kansas City Streetcar extension will include a Brookside-area stop

When the Main Street extension of the Kansas City streetcar is completed in 2025, locals can head downtown for a free trolley from Brookside Boulevard. The Kansas City International Airport is 27 miles away. KCRides provides bus service throughout the metro area with convenient nearby stops like the one near Whole Foods on 51st Street.

Kansas City Streetcar extension will include a Brookside-area stop
Kansas City Streetcar extension will include a Brookside-area stop
Kansas City Streetcar extension will include a Brookside-area stop
Kansas City Streetcar extension will include a Brookside-area stop
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Tiny neighbors make big splash in world of miniatures

South Hyde Park’s CAP Index score 4 is the same as the U.S. average. Residents share the neighborhood with the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, which has the world's largest collection of fine-scale miniatures. Its collection of historic toys is also one of the largest in the world.

Tiny neighbors make big splash in world of miniatures
Tiny neighbors make big splash in world of miniatures
Tiny neighbors make big splash in world of miniatures
Tiny neighbors make big splash in world of miniatures
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Kansas City International

38 min drive

Bus

On Rockhill Road & 51st St Northbound

Bus

On Troost & 55th Southbound

Bus

On Troost & 51st Sb

Bus

On Rockhill & 52nd Northbound Farside

Crestwood Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$180,000
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$121

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
239
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1923
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,036
Above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Aug 2
    12am - 2pm

    5415 Locust St, Kansas City, MO 64110

    $750,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,830 Sq Ft
    • 5415 Locust St
    • New 12 days ago

    Charming historic home in the heart of Crestwood! This one’s truly special—full of character and timeless beauty. Nestled in the heart of Crestwood, this historic home is brimming with architectural charm. From elegant French doors and arched entryways to rich brick floors and gleaming hardwoods, every detail tells a story. The handsome study features striking ironwork on its arched doors, and

    Whitney Brooks Stadler Compass Realty Group

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Distribution of Home Values

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Homes for Sale

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,056
Median Age
26
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$71,785
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$138,725

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
67.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.2%

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®

40 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

56 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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