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Outdoor space and major highways help shape the Hillcrest area
Golf greens and the sprawling grounds of Kansas City's largest park give Hillcrest a laid-back, outdoorsy feel on the city's southeast side. This leafy pocket of the city draws buyers with its ranch-style homes, quiet streets and prices that can appeal to first-time owners. Interstates and highways cut through the area, linking commuters to places like and @ Overland Park. Shopping, dining and schools sit just a few miles out, rounding out an area where recreation shapes the landscape.
Hillcrest has a rustic atmosphere in southeast Kansas City.
Hillcrest athletes have plenty of shade.
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Ranch-style homes, apartments and prices under $250,000
Hillcrest has a limited housing stock made up of 1950s ranch-style homes and apartment complexes like Hillcrest Estates and Urbane. The single-family houses in this area give residents a rustic feel, with spacious lots on quiet, narrow streets. Properties in Hillcrest can sell for prices from the lower $100,000s to the mid-$200,000s. According to a Homes.com calculation, which uses a combination of estimate data, the average home value in Hillcrest was roughly $190,000 in early 2026. “You really get a lot for your money,” says local Realtor Pat Grace of United Real Estate Kansas City, who has over 25 years of industry experience. “The price points are lower, so it’s great for first-time homebuyers.” Including the apartments, over 90% of Hillcrest’s residents are renters.
Midcentury ranch-style homes are common in the area.
Most of Hillcrest's homes come with spacious lots.
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There are three golf courses in the Hillcrest area.
Golf courses and other outdoor recreation throughout the area
Hillcrest is something of a golfer’s paradise, home to the Heart of America Golf Course that’s open to the public and the private Hillcrest Country Club. Heart of America has three different courses: a regulation-length nine-hole course, a par-3 nine-hole course, and a three-hole junior course. The facility also has a driving range and an 18-hole footgolf course, for those who want to play a sport that’s a mix between soccer and golf. The 18-hole Swope Memorial Golf Course provides another option that’s open to the public, just north of Hillcrest. Swope Memorial and Heart of America are both part of the more than 1,800-acre Swope Park, Kansas City's largest park. Some of the other amenities in Swope Park include:
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, which houses over 10,000 animals in total
Lake of the Woods, where you can go fishing for species such as channel catfish
Twenty miles of trails that are open for hiking and biking
Swope Park Off-Leash Dog Park, which spans 5 acres and has sections for small and large dogs
Where students in Hillcrest may attend school
The Raytown C-2 School District serves Hillcrest. Kids in the area may attend campuses such as Westridge Elementary School, located about 4 miles away. Westridge’s students can participate in Raytown’s free summer program, which features hands-on STEM instruction. St. Regis Academy is a close-by private option with preschool through eighth grade and a list of athletic opportunities that includes basketball, cross country, volleyball and track.
Highways, bus routes and bike lanes support commuting
Interstate 435 and U.S. Highway 71 run through the Hillcrest area, connecting drivers to the broader metro area. “It’s an easy trip to Overland Park, and downtown Kansas City is easy, too." Grace says. "You can work in either place and get there quickly.” Downtown Kansas City is about 12 miles away, and Overland Park is roughly 14 miles away. East 87th Street offers additional ways to get around, with its RideKC bus stops and bike lanes.
Shopping and dining are available within a few miles
While Hillcrest is mostly residential and recreational, commercial amenities are relatively close. There’s a Save A Lot about 2 miles away in the Loma Vista Shopping Center, and a Home Depot that’s also about 2 miles away off I-435. Restaurants in the area include:
B.B.'s Lawnside BBQ, which has been open since 1990 and is known for its ribs, brisket, and frequent live blues and soul shows
Chelly's Cafe, which is a colorful diner serving chimichangas, tamales, margaritas and more
Chick-In Waffle, where you can try a variety of chicken and waffle combinations
The Borough KC, a spot that serves breakfast all day long
Bluto’s Fish And Chicken, where everything is cooked to order, from fried catfish to Philly cheesesteaks
Hillcrest residents can enjoy unique local restaurants.
There are a variety of restaurants within a short drive.
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