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Lea Manor

Lea Manor

$382,999 Average Value
$189 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

What life is like in Lea Manor

Lea Manor is a South Kansas City neighborhood where families are connected to each other and the rest of the metro. It has an active HOA that organizes everything from block parties to Halloween costume contests. Aside from those events, neighbors regularly get together to grab drinks at local bars, carpool to highly rated private schools and take walks along the Indian Creek Trail. And when you need to head to work, Interstate 435 and other major roads make it easier to reach employment hubs.

Lea Manor is a friendly neighborhood in South Kansas City.
Lea Manor is a friendly neighborhood in South Kansas City.
Southside is a local dive bar at Watts Mill Plaza.
Southside is a local dive bar at Watts Mill Plaza.
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Lea Manor's renovated ranch-style homes

Lea Manor has a mix of split-level and ranch-style homes from the mid-20th-century. Prices can range anywhere from the mid-$200,000s to the upper $400,000s, depending on the home’s size and condition. The median sale price is around $390,000, well above Kansas City’s median of about $280,000. That’s also higher than what you’ll find in nearby neighborhoods like Boone Hills and Linden Hills & Indian Heights.

Most homes here were built throughout the mid-20th century.
Most homes here were built throughout the mid-20th century.
Ranch-style homes are common.
Ranch-style homes are common.
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Events organized by the Lea Manor Homes Association

Annual dues for the Lea Manor Homes Association are about $80, and the group is best known for its social events, which give neighbors plenty of opportunities to get to know one another. “The neighborhood is very Midwestern,” says Paul Galbrecht, a Realtor with Keller Williams who has sold several homes here. “Everybody is very friendly, and people wave to each other when they drive past your house.” Some of the association's events include:

  • Summer Kickoff Street Party, which includes a cookout and live music
  • Porch Coffee, when neighbors walk from house to house on a Saturday morning
  • Halloween celebrations, ranging from a trunk-or-treat to a costume contest

Public and private schools in the area

The Center 58 School District serves Lea Manor. Students here can attend Indian Creek Elementary School and Center Middle School, which are both in Willow Creek, before moving on to Center High School in Waldo. If you’re looking for private options, the neighborhood is home to the all-boys Rockhurst High School, while the all-girls Notre Dame de Sion High School is in the neighboring community of Bridlespur.

Indian Creek Elementary School serves the neighborhood.
Indian Creek Elementary School serves the neighborhood.
Students can go to Center Middle School.
Students can go to Center Middle School.
Rockhurst High School is a private option in the neighborhood.
Rockhurst High School is a private option in the neighborhood.
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Stores, restaurants and entertainment venues at Watts Mill Plaza

Watts Mill Plaza is a shopping center on Lea Manor’s southern edge. It has a Cosentino’s Price Chopper for when you need to buy groceries, and a wide variety of restaurants and entertainment, including:

  • Southside, a bar and grille that regularly has live music
  • Fowling Warehouse, where you can join leagues for cornhole and football bowling
  • Exclusive Jerk, a Jamaican spot serving oxtail, curry and lamb chops
  • The Comedy Club, which hosts nationally touring headliners and local stand-ups
  • Mexico Lindo, known for its happy hour specials and jumbo margaritas
For more shopping and dining options, the neighborhood is less than 5 miles from Town Center Plaza in Leawood and Ward Parkway Center in Western Hills.

Mexico Lindo is a local Mexican restaurant.
Mexico Lindo is a local Mexican restaurant.
Fowling Warehouse is a spot to go football bowling.
Fowling Warehouse is a spot to go football bowling.
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Where residents can get outside

The Indian Creek Trail runs alongside Watts Mill Plaza and links to the larger Blue River Trail network. Following the trail south for about 4 miles brings you to Minor Park, a 235-acre green space with a public 18-hole golf course, pickleball courts and a playground. Closer to home, Leawood City Park has athletic fields and a public swimming pool.

The Indian Creek Trail runs alongside Watt's Mill Park.
The Indian Creek Trail runs alongside Watt's Mill Park.
You can walk, bike or jog along the Indian Creek Trail.
You can walk, bike or jog along the Indian Creek Trail.
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RideKC buses and highways nearby

Lea Manor is home to the headquarters of Burns & McDonnell, an engineering, architecture and construction firm that's one of Kansas City's largest employers. The neighborhood also has convenient access to Interstate 435, which connects to employment centers in suburbs like Lee's Summit and Overland Park. You don't even need to get on a highway to reach downtown Kansas City, which is about 11 miles north via Ward Parkway. RideKC buses provide another way to get around.

RideKC buses are easily accessible.
RideKC buses are easily accessible.
Interstate 435 connects you with other parts of the metro.
Interstate 435 connects you with other parts of the metro.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Kansas City International

50 min drive

Bus

On State Line & 93rd Northbound (Rockhurst Hs)

Bus

On Wornall & 97th Ter Southbound

Bus

On Wornall & 9450 Wornall Rd Southbound

Bus

On 103rd & 1227 West 103rd Eb

Bus

On State Line & 92nd Northbound

Bus

On Wornall & 100th Kingswood Manor Southbound

Bus

On 103rd & 1120 W 103rd Street Westbound

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Lea Manor US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
611
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1957
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,749
Below the national average
1,934
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,810

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,239
Median Age
52
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
36%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$88,778
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$108,858

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.6%
College Graduates
58.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
55.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
24''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

70 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100

Minimal public transit

Transit®

10 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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