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East Swope Highlands has the tranquility of countryside, but is close to many amenities.
Peaceful Kansas City neighborhood with a rural atmosphere
Named for its proximity to 1,805-acre Swope Park, East Swope Highlands is a peaceful neighborhood offering a blend of rural and suburban vibes just south of Kansas City. “Residents feel like they live in the country when they are actually near the city,” says Realtor Hannah Shireman of West Village Realty. The countryside oasis features plenty of parks and blooming gardens while boasting easy freeway access, allowing locals to get to the heart of Kansas City within minutes.
Quaint homes in a countryside setting
Spacious lots with forested backyards are common in this rustic setting for the smaller homes in the neighborhood, with properties averaging 20,000 square feet. Quaint ranch, Craftsman and split-level homes make up most of the housing stock, while larger home styles include Colonial Revivals, mid-century modern examples, and stone façade cottages. Prices for real estate start around $170,000 for a starter home or small ranch and reach up to $300,000 for 4- to 5-bedroom homes on larger lots.
Craftsman homes with hipped roofs are rare in the East Swope Highlands Neighborhood.
Stone facade cottages with terracotta roofs are in the East Swope Highlands Neighborhood.
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Daylilies and a neighborhood namesake park
The neighborhood’s namesake, Swope Park, sits just to the west of the neighborhood. The large city park is a destination for recreation, featuring community gardens, nine soccer fields and a golf course. Since opening in 1934, the Swope Memorial Golf Course has offered golfers skyline views of Downtown Kansas City. Next to the golf course sits Swope Overlook Memorial, a Greek-style colonnade featuring an ornate water fountain and a bronze plaque depicting the park’s namesake, Thomas Swope. Located atop Swope Park, the memorial also offers breathtaking views of the Kansas City Zoo and Starlight Theater, peeking over the park’s canopy of trees. A signature of East Swope Highlands’ landscape is the endless rows of pink, orange and red daylilies that bloom at Lenington Gardens every spring. In 1952, George and Lucille Lenington opened their garden on a 50-foot by 50-foot plot. After discovering and naming over 1,5000 varieties of daylilies, the husband and wife moved their operation to its current 5-acre spot, where visitors plant to admire the blooming fields for five weeks out of the year. Hikers may delight in having plenty of trails nearby, such as the 4-mile pathway at Cave Springs Park, which was once crossed by pioneers traveling the Santa Fe Trail. Additional trails are found nearby at the Big Blue Battlefield Park and Raytown Greenspace.
Grab the kids and head to the Swope Park Zoo for some amazing entertainment in Kansas City.
Visit the Swope Overlook Memorial located in Swope Park.
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Welcome to South Middle School in Raytown.
Raytown Schools and access to Wellness Center
Zoned for the Raytown C-II School District, East Swope Highlands students may attend Westridge Elementary School before advancing to Raytown South Middle School, both of which earn a C overall grade from Niche. At C-plus-rated Raytown South High School, kids are part of a diverse student body and benefit from strong college preparatory programs. Every student and their family in this district has access to the workout equipment and indoor pool at the Raytown Schools Wellness Center, located about 3 miles away from the neighborhood.
Local sports bars and nearby shopping centers
Every Sunday during football season, residents of East Swope Highlands flock toward Dirty Bird Bar & Grill to drink a cold beer while watching the Kansas City Chiefs play. This watering hole is a favorite for chicken wings in a signature extra-spicy vampire sauce, even during the NFL's offseason. Several fast-food eateries and a Price Chopper grocery store are located along Blue Parkway for more food options, and locals are a few miles from the Country Club Plaza and Westport, two of Kansas City’s most popular destinations for shopping and dining. “There’s plenty to do both inside and outside of the neighborhood,” Shireman says. Additionally, downtown's trendy eateries and local shops are only 10 miles away.
Play some pool at Dirty Bird Bar & Grill, in East Swope Highlands Neighborhood.
There are several retails and restaurants in the East Swope Highlands Neighborhood.
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Get all your shopping done and then grab dinner along Blue Parkway in the East Swope Highlands.
Easy access to I-435 and SR 350
Proximity to Interstate 435 and State Route 350 allows East Swope Highlands residents to access neighboring communities and Downtown Kansas City easily. Commuters can take the bus from the many stops scattered on 67th Street and Blue Ridge Boulevard. And for flights, locals are only 30 minutes away from Kansas City International Airport.
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On average, homes in East Swope Highlands, Kansas City sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in East Swope Highlands, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $169,500, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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