Crown Center
$283,202
Average Value
Convenient condo living just south of downtown
Two condominium buildings, San Francisco Tower and Santa Fe Place, blend into the surrounding shopping, dining and other conveniences with covered access points and shared shopping garages. Those who live in Crown Center either rent an apartment or own a condo. Crown Center condos are housed in buildings ranging from modern high-rises to brick structures dating from the early 1900s, such as the unusually shaped Western Auto building. Penthouses at the 30-story San Francisco Tower have a walkway that leads to the Crown Center Shops and Plaza. The units are predominantly owner-occupied. Most condos sell for between $150,000 and $375,000, and larger condos sell for between $425,000 and $1 million. Owners pay HOA fees based on unit size and other factors.Crown Center Shops anchored by Hall's department store
The tall, glass-encased shopping mall includes multiple shops and restaurants. Santa comes here every year. Other family-friendly attractions include the LEGOLAND Discovery Center, the SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium and Kaleidoscope."Crown Center is a huge tourist destination for a reason, and it's not like it's just them. People in the suburbs come here for day trips all the time. There's so much to do," says Rachel Kilmer, a Realtor with Reece Nichols, who's been selling homes in the area for three years.
The upscale Hall's department store anchors the Crown Center Shops, including several small shops and eateries.
Nearby restaurants include Unforked, which serves scratch-made breakfasts with locally sourced ingredients and Burnt End BBQ, which has earned first place in the American Royal Barbecue Championships for its Sweet Chipotle Glaze and Sweet Honey Glaze sauces. Lidia's is an upscale restaurant serving Northern Italian cuisine. Boulevard Brewing Company is less than a mile to the west. Shang's Tea House features homemade tea cakes, moon pies, and premium loose teas, some of which are grown on the owner's land in China.
Penn Valley Park offers expansive green space
Penn Valley Park is as much as presence in Crown Center as the shopping and dining. While also home to the National World War I Museum and Memorial, Liberty, the park offers an abundance of recreation. The 1.7-mile Liberty Memorial Path winds around Penn Valley Park for runners and walkers to enjoy. Within the park are tennis courts, a baseball field, a skate park, walking paths and an off-leash dog park. Washington Square Park at the northeast tip of the neighborhood has 5 acres of open space and more walking paths. Union Cemetery, the oldest public cemetery in Missouri, is in the neighborhood.Free K.C. Streetcar at Union Station
The free Kansas City Streetcar at Union Station provides public transportation around the metro area from Crown Center. The streetcar runs to River Market, but by 2025, the Main Street extension will take riders south to popular spots like the Country Club Plaza. "It will really connect the city in ways it hasn't before," Kilmer says.Driving is also convenient, with U.S. Highway 71 and Interstate 35 bordering the neighborhood. For longer trips, Amtrak runs out of Union Station, and Kansas City International Airport is about 23 miles north.
New tradition in the making with first-ever Hallmark Christmas Experience
Crown Center Square hosts events year-round, including concerts, plays and outdoor movie screenings. The Mayor's Christmas Tree lighting ceremony kicks off the holiday season, and trees throughout Crown Center glitter with white lights. The Crown Center Ice Terrace has enticed Kansas Citians outdoors in cold temperatures for over five decades. The Hallmark Christmas Experience is making its debut in 2024 with a visual throwback to the Hallmark Movies vibe. In May, the K.C. Folk Festival covers three live stages with live performance while food trucks, vendors and artisans fill the festival grounds. With the exception of ice skating, all of these events are free.Northeast High School is Missouri’s only Junior Achievement 3DE school
Children can attend Primitivo Garcia Elementary before attending Northeast Middle School. Both schools receive a C-minus from Niche. From there, they can move to C-rated Northeast High School, Missouri’s only Junior Achievement 3DE school. 3DE schools strive to bring equitable access to high-quality education through a public-private partnership designed to prepare students for life beyond the classroom.Increased chance of flooding and crime score above U.S. average
Main Street, Grand Boulevard and the northern part of Crown Center are at higher risk of flooding. Crown Center's overall CAP Index Crime Score is 8, compared to the U.S. average of 4. It scores higher than 8 in specific categories.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kaleena Schumacher
Kaleena Schumacher
Keller Williams Realty Partners Inc.
(913) 359-5173
358 Total Sales
1 in Crown Center
$122,000 Price
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Jodie Brethour
Jodie Brethour
Responds QuicklyCompass Realty Group
(913) 794-3374
154 Total Sales
1 in Crown Center
$285,000 Price
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Sharon Sigman
Sharon Sigman
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX State Line
(913) 359-4478
249 Total Sales
1 in Crown Center
$185,000 Price
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Tim Ray
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Tim Ray
HomeSmart Legacy
(913) 355-5637
342 Total Sales
1 in Crown Center
$170,100 Price
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Teresa Hoffman
Teresa Hoffman
Keller Williams Realty Partners Inc.
(913) 359-4385
80 Total Sales
2 in Crown Center
$243K - $310K Price Range
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Jeff Yacos
Jeff Yacos
Responds QuicklyReal Broker, LLC
(913) 648-9422
227 Total Sales
1 in Crown Center
$265,000 Price
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
Sheila Kemper Dietrich Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Hospital Hill Park
Observation Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Soccer
Penn Valley Park
- Dog Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Washington Square Park
Gage park
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Crown Center | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Larceny | 10 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
372
Median Year Built
1976
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,025
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,285
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
913
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,742
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,709 - $1,959 per month
- ArriveKC Condos
- 2 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 980+ Sq Ft
- 2980 Baltimore Ave
- Kansas City, MO
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Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
818
Median Age
37
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
11.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,175
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,970
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
73.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
77.3%
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®
41
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
69
/ 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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