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Morningside has sidewalks and tree-lined streets.
What daily life looks like in Morningside
Morningside sits in the heart of Kansas City's Brookside district, where life tends to feel pretty easygoing. Mornings usually start with a workout class and a cup of coffee at Brookside Shops, followed by a walk to school with the kids. Later on, you can go for a family bike ride on the 6-mile Trolley Trail, with plenty of parks to stop at along the way. On weekends, it’s common to pick up produce from the farmers market and hang out with neighbors at some sort of community event. Pair all that with the rows of early-20th-century homes, and Morningside has a real sense of character, just 7 miles south of downtown Kansas City.
House styles and how much they cost
Craftsman bungalows, cottages and Colonial Revivals dot Morningside’s sidewalk-lined streets. Most of these homes sit on smaller lots, but they’re usually filled with more than what you’d expect. “Some have pools and original carriage houses in their backyards,” says Laura Miller, a Realtor with ReeceNichols who has sold several homes in the neighborhood. The median sale price here is around $520,000, well above Kansas City’s median of about $280,000. That’s also higher than what you’ll find in nearby neighborhoods like Oak Meyer Gardens and Armour Hills. Prices here typically range from the upper $200,000s to the lower $1 millions, depending on the home’s size and condition.
Colonial Revivals are common in the neighborhood.
Tudor-style homes are in Morningside.
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Workout studios, restaurants and stores at Brookside Shops
Most houses are less than a mile from Brookside Shops, known for its Tudor Revival-style storefronts that have been popular for over a century. “Kids grow up at Brookside Shops,” says Sean Ackerson, the executive director of the Brookside Business Association. “They take their first dates there. It’s like a small town in the middle of the city.” As you walk around the area, you can pop into:
Workout studios like Orangetheory Fitness and Barre3
The Roasterie Café, a coffee shop that has been around since 2005
Ice cream shops like Baskin-Robbins and Foo’s Fabulous Frozen Custard
Bella Napoli, a cozy Italian spot with handmade pasta and a long wine list
Grocery stores like Cosentino’s Market and Price Chopper
Morningside Shops is another local commercial hub with a breakfast café, a beauty salon and a tailor. You’re also less than 5 miles from other major shopping and dining districts, including the Country Club Plaza, Waldo and Ward Parkway Center in Western Hills.
Morningside is home to Brookside Shops.
Local pups get their claws and paws done at Brookside Barkery and Bath.
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Public, charter and private schools in the area
Morningside is zoned for Kansas City Public Schools, and kids in the neighborhood can attend Hale Cook Elementary School, Central Middle School and Southeast High School. Families also have the option to apply to Border Star Montessori, a charter school right across the street from Brookside Shops. Within a mile, there are several highly rated private school options, including St. Peter’s School in Holmes Park and St. Teresa’s Academy in Brookside Park.
Hale Cook Elementary School serves the neighborhood.
St. Teresa's Academy is a nearby private option.
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Parks along the Trolley Trail
The Trolley Trail runs along Morningside’s western edge and goes right into Brookside Park, where you’ll find pickleball courts and a playground. The park gets especially busy after it snows, when kids from all over the city show up to sled down its big hill. Follow the trail a little farther north, and you’ll end up near Loose Park, one of the city’s biggest green spaces. It’s a popular place to stroll around the rose garden, read a book by the lake and enjoy a picnic on the rolling lawn.
Brookside Park is a popular sledding spot every winter.
There's a playground at Brookside Park.
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People from all over the city visit the Brookside Art Annual.
Community events around Brookside and in Morningside
Residents can get involved with two community groups that support the neighborhood. The Brookside Business Association focuses on the economic development of Brookside Shops, while the Morningside Neighborhood Association helps keep neighbors connected. Collectively, they put on several community events throughout the year, including the:
Morningside Sunset Supper, a dinner party at one of the neighborhood’s pocket parks
Brookside St. Patrick’s Warm-Up Parade, with bagpipers and Irish dancers
Winter Blues Bash, a neighborhood happy hour that’s usually at one of the local restaurants
Brookside Farmers Market, held every Saturday morning at HJ’s Community Center
Brookside Art Annual, where you can browse paintings, sculptures and jewelry
Driving to downtown Kansas City and other commuting options
Brookside Boulevard connects with Main Street and leads to downtown Kansas City, about a 15- to 40-minute drive away, depending on traffic. You can also get around by public transit, with RideKC bus routes running through the neighborhood and the nearest Kansas City Streetcar stop roughly 2 miles north in Crestwood.
Morningside is about 7 miles from downtown Kansas City
It can take takes about 15 to 40 minutes to get downtown.
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Morningside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Morningside, Kansas City sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Morningside, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $515,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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