Doug Shafer
Next Door Real Estate
(816) 542-2449
111 Total Sales
2 in Mount Hope
$49K - $75K Price Range
Mount Hope
In the early 1900s, Kansas Citians flocked to the Mount Hope area for Spring Valley Park's beautiful limestone quarry and flowing springs. While the water has since dried up, the park is still a popular destination. Today, you’ll find 26 acres of rolling green space filled with a ropes course playground and a small spray park. With a few other recreational hubs and U.S. Highway 71 at its core, Mount Hope is a close-knit and centrally located community.
Atop the hilly terrain of Mount Hope are towering American Foursquare homes built in the 1920s. These dwellings have wide front porches and four to five bedrooms. There are also a few smaller bungalows from the same decade. A home in Mount Hope can cost anywhere between $150,000 and $300,000, a range similar to a Kansas City home's average $250,000 selling price. “Because the homes are lower cost, it’s a popular area for renovations,” says ReeceNichols Realtor Kevin Sieker. “People like to keep the natural charm on the outside of houses, but they update the interiors.”
Aside from Spring Valley Park, residents can cast a line into the 3-acre Troost Lake, which is stocked with channel catfish. Head to Nelson C. Crews Square to practice your serve on the tennis court, shoot hoops on the basketball court or go for a jog with a view of downtown Kansas City. There is also a community garden and orchard along Highland Avenue. While the Metro Lutheran Ministry organizes it, anyone in the community can volunteer their time and tend to the urban farm. All the produce is distributed directly to residents or donated to the church food pantry.
The Lucile H. Bluford Branch of the Kansas City Public Library is also in the area. Named after a Kansas City journalist and advocate against segregation, this library has an extensive selection of African American literature. You can also participate in the anime club, arts and crafts workshops and various book clubs.
Children in Mount Hope can go to Faxon Elementary, which focuses on developing strong literacy skills in its students. For example, the Lead to Read program enlists volunteers to read with children one-on-one every week. Then, they attend Central Middle School, where AmeriCorps members are there to help students with classwork. Lastly, at Central High School, students can take courses in Early College Academy to earn an associate degree and high school diploma simultaneously. Additionally, students can join a variety of extracurriculars, including robotics, choir and wrestling.
Residents are nearby a few local eateries at nearby Linwood Square. Stop by Sharx for a fried chicken or fish dinner. The wings covered in lemon-pepper seasoning and the crispy catfish nuggets are especially popular among locals. If you would rather make a meal at home, a Sun Fresh Market is on Wabash Avenue. You can find a few more nationally known restaurants at Crown Center, only 2 miles away. The entertainment district also features an ice rink, a live performance theater and Legoland. More shopping options are about 4 miles away at the Country Club Plaza.
With acres of green space and all of midtown Kansas City’s hottest spots just a quick drive away, moving to Mount Hope means you’ll rarely want more.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Doug Shafer
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Stacie Green
Stacie Green
Keller Williams Realty Partners Inc.
(816) 307-3914
72 Total Sales
1 in Mount Hope
$75,000 Price
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Taiasha Nichols
Taiasha Nichols
T Nick Real Estate Services, I
(913) 359-8810
102 Total Sales
1 in Mount Hope
$135,000 Price
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Laura Miller
Laura Miller
ReeceNichols - Leawood
(855) 649-0709
83 Total Sales
2 in Mount Hope
$220K - $295K Price Range
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LaToya Traylor
LaToya Traylor
Responds QuicklyRealty ONE Group Esteem
(816) 608-6292
9 Total Sales
2 in Mount Hope
$71K - $95K Price Range
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Ryan Mellies
Ryan Mellies
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Partners Inc.
(913) 354-7119
97 Total Sales
2 in Mount Hope
$49K - $75K Price Range
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Parks in this Area
Troost Lake Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Spring Valley Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Troost Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Penn Valley Park
- Dog Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Neighborhood Park @ 24th & Woodland
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Nelson C. Crews Square
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Tennis
Sanford Brown Plaza
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
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Mount Hope Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mount Hope, Kansas City sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Hope, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $475,000, up 73% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$489,900
Median Sale Price
$475,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$475,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$416,632
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
73%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$354
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
472
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1909
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,649
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,350
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,613
Median Age
40
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,458
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,863
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.2%
College Graduates
11%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
39
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45
/ 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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