Crossroads
Art supplies, fine dining and distinct clothing stores
Crossroads locals are close to a wide range of acclaimed restaurants and bars. They can enjoy cocktails and fine food at Bar Medici, Tom's Town Distilling Co., or Blvd Tavern. Laid-back options nearby include Oak & Steel, which offers over 100 beer options and regularly hosts Chiefs watch parties, and Up-Down Kansas City, an arcade bar with over 50 games to enjoy on a night out with friends. Unique local shops include quirky clothing shop RAYGUN, which proudly calls itself “the greatest store in the universe” in block letters on its exterior. Men’s streetwear aficionados can stop by a.Gallery by VOLUME 1ne, while Dear Society offers sophisticated ladies’ clothing. Reliable chain stores nearby include Artist & Craftsman Supply for art supplies, Cosentino’s Food Stores for groceries and DGX by Dollar General for everyday goods.
Limited condos and luxury apartments
Crossroads’ home market is limited and competitive, with an estimated 77% of residents in the neighborhood renting luxury apartments in new or heavily remodeled buildings. A small number of condo properties regularly go on the market, and most are gone within a month. Many of the residences are revitalized properties with contemporary and modern interiors within the shell of older, brick-lined buildings. One-bedroom condos generally sell for between $250,000 and $320,000. Units with two bedrooms or more can go as high as $635,000 when available.
Walking the dogs at Penn Valley Park
Within Crossroads near Broadway Boulevard, 18 Broadway Urban Garden is the neighborhood’s community garden. Produce grown in the garden is donated to the Harvesters Community Food Network of Kansas City, and residents can stop by to relax at the picnic tables. Crossroads residents are also 1 mile north of Penn Valley Park, which is home to the city’s first off-leash dog park, a 10,000 square foot skate park and the National World War I Museum and Memorial. The park also has multiple sports fields and a 2-mile exercise trail. Residents are also close to Union Station, which features the Science City museum and the Museum of Illusions, movies and documentaries at the Extreme Screen Theatre and live theatre shows at the City Stage Theatre.
First Fridays showcase Crossroads’ vibrant art scene
Kansas City locals converge on Crossroads at the beginning of each month for the neighborhood’s First Friday events, a prime time for various local businesses to show off the best they have to offer. The event also includes a food truck plaza from April to October. At every First Friday, locals can enjoy specials at the area’s distilleries and bars, discover new pieces from artists in town at nearby galleries or the Art Alley between Wyandotte Street and Baltimore Avenue, or see a show at one of the neighborhood’s venues. Entertainment in the area includes improv and stand-up at The Bird Comedy Theater, orchestral performances at the Kauffman Center, and concerts at the Truman, which is less than 1 mile away.
Teaching and learning at KC Public Schools
Students in the Crossroads area can attend schools within the Kansas City Public Schools system. Primitivo Garcia Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 17-to-1 and holds a C-minus grade on Niche. Northeast Middle School also earned a C-minus grade. Northeast High School offers Advanced Placement and dual-credit courses for college-bound students and has a C grade with Niche.
Connected to Kansas City’s prime highways
Crossroads is less than 1 mile from Interstate 35 and Interstate 670, with access to both highways available through Broadway Boulevard and Truman Road. The neighborhood is 1 mile north of Hallmark corporate headquarters, 7 miles south of Oracle Cerner’s campus and less than 1 mile south of H&R Block’s headquarters. The nearest hospital, University Health Truman Medical Center, is 1 mile southeast of Crossroads. Kansas City International Airport is 20 miles northwest of the neighborhood.
Important to know
Due to Crossroads' proximity to the Amtrak train lines at Union Station, residents on the south side of Crossroads may experience higher levels of rail noise. Potential residents should also be advised that the area holds a 9/10 crime score on the CAP Index.
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Tre Lyerly
Photography Contributed By
Brooke Wasson
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Laura Miller
Laura Miller
ReeceNichols - Leawood
(855) 649-0709
82 Total Sales
2 in Crossroads
$265K - $349K Price Range
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Dani Beyer Team
Dani Beyer Team
Keller Williams KC North
(913) 386-7522
800 Total Sales
1 in Crossroads
$320,000 Price
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Brendon Harper
Brendon Harper
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX State Line
(866) 517-8617
132 Total Sales
1 in Crossroads
$349,000 Price
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Kristin Malfer
Kristin Malfer
Responds QuicklyCompass Realty Group
(913) 374-6056
794 Total Sales
1 in Crossroads
$350,000 Price
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Dan O'Dell
Dan O'Dell
Responds QuicklyReal Broker, LLC
(913) 562-6144
550 Total Sales
1 in Crossroads
$305,000 Price
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Joe Woods
Joe Woods
Responds QuicklyReal Broker, LLC
(913) 386-6778
193 Total Sales
2 in Crossroads
$250K - $368K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Barney Allis Plaza
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Multi-Purpose Field
Hospital Hill Park
Penn Valley Park
- Dog Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
- Trails
- Botanical Gardens
Washington Square Park
Mulkey Square Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Gage park
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Crossroads | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10 | 4 |
| Larceny | 10 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 9 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Crossroads Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Crossroads, Kansas City sell after 190 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Crossroads, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $268,080, down 88% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$299,990
Median Sale Price
$268,080
Median Single Family Sale Price
$268,080
Median Change From 1st List Price
11%
Last 12 months Home Sales
35
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-88%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$161
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
256
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1915
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,829
Below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,416
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
911
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,157 - $3,109 per month
- Lux: Wonderland in Crossroads / Katz on Main
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 469+ Sq Ft
- 1923 Broadway Blvd
- Kansas City, MO
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,919
Median Age
35
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
12.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
4.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,597
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$117,318
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.6%
College Graduates
67.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.2%
% Population in Labor Force
83.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
68
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
88
/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
75
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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