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Amenities are expanding in this southside community
Bordering the state line, Lea Manor is a southside Kansas City suburb with a strong sense of community. “I’ve traveled all over, but the minute I get back home there’s just something about the vibe, the people and the energy,” says Paul Michael Galbrecht, Realtor with Keller Williams. Galbrecht is a lifelong Kansas City resident and was raised in the southside suburbs. “It’s very midwestern, people are very nice.” The Lea Manor Homes Association cultivates community through annual picnic socials, garage sales and other pop-up events, as well as a newsletter published twice a year. Neighbors are well-connected not only to each other, but to a growing local dining, shopping and entertainment scene.
Bordering the state line, Lea Manor is a southside neighborhood with a growing shopping area.
Buyers here will find many ranch style homes with fenced and unfenced yards.
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New businesses in Watts Mill Plaza
Locals can find a mix of retail and restaurants at Watts Mill Plaza sitting along Indian Creek. The shopping center has stores for daily necessities like Cosentino’s Price Chopper, fast-food staples like Chipotle and a host of local restaurants ranging from Happy Dragon Chinese buffet to the lively Mexico Lindo KC. Across 103rd Street, Ugly Joe’s sports bar and Jasper’s Italian Restaurant draw large evening crowds. Since 2019, the plaza has started growing into an entertainment destination. Locals can attend shows at the Comedy Club of Kansas City, play a cross between football and bowling at Fowling Warehouse or catch live music acts at Southside Bar & Grill.
Try Mexico Lindo KC, a new brightly colored and muraled mexican restaurant.
At the Fowling Warehouse you can explore the game of fowling, drink and bring your own food.
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Lea Manor's renovated ranch-style homes
Midcentury ranch-style homes dominate the market here, though many have been renovated since their 1950s origins. The neighborhood’s three-bedroom builds start around $250,000 and typically top out around $450,000. “If you grew up in KC, your perspective is, ‘Wow, it’s so expensive now,’” Galbrecht says. “I would say we’re still more affordable than a lot of places, especially for what is offered here.” Lea Manor is also home to the Kingswood Senior Living Community and some apartments close to Indian Creek.
Lea Manor has many ranch style homes with aesthetics to match.
Many of these ranch homes have been renovated since their mid century origins.
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Kids attend Kansas City Public Schools
Students are zoned for Indian Creek Elementary, which has a C from Niche, and Center Middle, which also has a C. Athletics are important at C-plus-rated Center High School, which inducts students annually into its Athletic Hall of Fame. Parents, staff and community members raise funds and provide support to sports teams through the school’s Yellowjacket Athletic Booster Club.
Indian Creek Elementary has a sleek modern look with modern facilities for Lea Manor students.
Center Middle School is a school with history, serving Lea Manor and the surrounding areas.
Rockhurst High School is very proud of their football team and stadium.
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Water play at Watts Mill Park
With such close proximity to Indian Creek, residents enjoy waterfront trails and relaxation just steps from the neighborhood’s shopping center. Watts Mill Park is a small, though beloved pocket of green sitting creekside, with a picnic table and rocks for visitors to climb and sit on while eating lunch and dipping feet by the waterfall. Indian Creek Trail connects to Leawood Park to the southwest or the Indian Creek Greenway to the northeast.
The Indian Creek Trail at Watt's Mill Park gives Lea Manor residents room to walk and bike.
Indian Creek also has a waterfall for Lea Manor residents to enjoy with both their eyes and ears
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Community building through year-round events
The Lea Manor Homes Association hosts year-round meetings and events, including a fall community picnic and a holiday lights competition.
RideKC buses and highways nearby
Bus stops line Wornall Road, though locals use Highway 71 for a quicker trip into the city center. Homes are conveniently located just across Interstate 435 from St. Joseph Medical Center.
Catch the Ride KC Bus to just about anywhere you need to go in the Lea Manor neighborhood.
Lea Manor neighborhood borders the state line & 435 Hwy for easy access to the rest of the area.
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A history of flooding near Watts Mill Plaza
Homes near Ward Parkway, 101st Street and Indian Creek are at an elevated flood risk. The last major flooding event in the area was in 2017, when businesses in the shopping center were shuttered due to dangerous flood waters. The community rallied around affected businesses like the Tavern, which hosted a “Flood Party” on the one-year anniversary of the event to thank locals for their sustained support.
Indian Creek and the walking path at Watt's Mill Park provide a scenic view in Lea Manor.
Watt's Mill Park has space for picnics and places to learn about the Lea Manor area.
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On average, homes in Lea Manor, Kansas City sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Lea Manor, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $375,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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