Longview
Pergola Park offers stunning views of the lake
Longview locals enjoy a host of activities at the neighborhood's numerous nearby parks. For batting practice, athletes frequent Frank White Jr. Softball Complex, which also hosts the annual Christmas in the Park, while its neighboring Longview Community Center contains an indoor basketball court, swimming pool and fitness center. Locals can walk their canine companions and take in picturesque views of the water at Pergola Park, and during the year's warmer months, residents flock to Longview Lake Beach to sink their feet in the sand and play beach volleyball. Golfers book weekend tee times at Fred Arbanas Golf Course, which sits just west of the Bridlewood subdivision, and boaters can dock at Longview Lake Marina, which is stationed on the lake's west side. Robertson suggests catching a movie at B&B Theatres' Longview location on Fascination Drive, which features electric recliners, a "Grand Screen" and weekly game nights.
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Colonial Revival and Craftsman-style homes come in many shapes and colors
Homes east of Longview Lake come in an array of shapes, sizes and colors. Many single-family homes feature Colonial Revival architecture with Craftsman-style elements, though Prairie School architecture is also common. Homes under 2,000 square feet often price between $300,000 and $500,000 while larger properties with four or more bedrooms range from $600,000 to $800,000. Longview's housing market is less competitive than average with many homes taking five to six weeks to sell. However, properties closer to the lake tend to come off the market much quicker than those in the neighborhood's rural area to the south.
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Order in from Long-Bell Pizza Co. or gather essentials from Hy-Vee
Daily essentials can be found along Southwest 3rd Street, which features a CVS and chain eateries for on-the-go meals. Residents also frequent nearby locally-owned restaurants. Long-Bell Pizza Co. is revered for its specialty pies and craft beers while many stop by Gusto Coffee Bistro for a breakfast sandwich and an espresso for their morning commute. To make a home-cooked meal, locals often pick up fresh meats and produce from the nearby Hy-Vee stationed 3 miles east at Cedar Creek Mall.
Students can walk to class at Longview Farm Elementary
Students in Longview are served by Lee's Summit R-7 School District. Children from kindergarten through Grade 6 can go to Longview Farm Elementary School in the heart of the neighborhood before advancing to Summit Lakes Middle School off Southwest Windemere Drive for Grades 7 and 8. Teens can attend Lee's Summit West High School. Selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2013, the high school offers a wide range of extracurricular clubs and organizations from National Art Honor Society to Future Business Leaders of America. All three schools earn an overall grade of A from Niche. "The elementary school is one of Longview's unique characteristics. I don't even know if a bus runs in that neighborhood, to be honest. Most of the kids just walk to school," Robertson says. "It used to be the Longview Show Horse Arena, but they transformed it into the school in the early 2000s. It's really cool how they kept a lot of the horse arena's architectural pieces." Metropolitan Community College's Longview campus also sits on Southwest Longview Road. A popular institution for higher education, the school's campus also serves as a hot spot in the spring when it hosts the annual Flights of Fancy — a kite festival featuring food trucks, local vendors and a look at the largest windsock in the world.
Walkable, but a car is needed for longer trips
Longview's subdivisions are walkable, but without reliable public transportation options, locals are largely car-dependent for trips beyond the confines of their community. Residents can get to downtown Kansas City within 30 minutes by hopping on I-470, which runs 2 miles to the north. Those living in Longview's more rural southside can drive along Route 150 before heading north on Highway 71 to reach the city center.
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Ryan Quigley
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Haley Epps
Haley Epps
Compass Realty Group
(913) 359-9516
293 Total Sales
1 in Longview
$155,000 Price
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Bryan Parrish
Bryan Parrish
Keller Williams Realty Partners Inc.
(816) 844-6967
105 Total Sales
51 in Longview
$325K - $1.7M Price Range
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Gretchen Higdon
Gretchen Higdon
Platinum Realty LLC
(913) 444-6663
54 Total Sales
1 in Longview
$495,000 Price
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Scott Strevell
Scott Strevell
Keller Williams Realty Partners Inc.
(913) 794-3515
150 Total Sales
1 in Longview
$455,000 Price
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Kaleena Schumacher
Kaleena Schumacher
Keller Williams Realty Partners Inc.
(913) 359-5173
358 Total Sales
2 in Longview
$350K - $535K Price Range
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Faye Whitney
Faye Whitney
Platinum Realty LLC
(913) 601-5931
217 Total Sales
1 in Longview
$344,500 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Hawk Ridge Park
- Football
- Trails
- Amphitheater
Summit Park
Longview Lake County Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Boating
Southview Park
Bent Tree Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Longview | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Longview Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Longview, Kansas City sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Longview, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $292,000, down 60% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$420,000
Median Sale Price
$292,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$380,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$292,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-60%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$371
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
916
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1995
Months of Supply
10.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,610
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,701
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 5pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,333 - $2,189 per month
- New Longview Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 765+ Sq Ft
- 460 SW Longview Blvd
- Lee's Summit, MO
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$1,478 - $2,300 per month
- The Residences At New Longview
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 707+ Sq Ft
- 3301 SW Kessler Dr
- Lee's Summit, MO
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,776
Median Age
40
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$134,400
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$150,345
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.2%
College Graduates
64.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
79.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
34''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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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