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What you live near in Mount Hope
Mount Hope is a South Kansas City neighborhood where everything you need is close by. Parks with fishing lakes, playgrounds and sports facilities are within walking distance, and vibrant commercial districts like Crown Center are just a quick drive away. U.S. Route 71 runs along the neighborhood’s east side, giving you a direct route to downtown Kansas City and a few suburbs. Even with all that close by, house prices here tend to fall well below the citywide median.
Mount Hope has homes from the early 20th century.
Spring Valley Park is near Mount Hope.
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Lower home prices compared to Kansas City’s median
Mount Hope has a mix of early-20th-century Craftsman bungalows and American Foursquares along its sidewalk-lined streets. Some homes have driveways, while others rely on alleyway parking. The median sale price here is around $160,000, which is significantly less than Kansas City’s median of about $280,000. Prices typically range from $75,000 to the lower $200,000s, depending on the home’s size and condition. “Because of the lower costs and age of the houses, it’s a popular area for renovations,” says Kevin Sieker, a real estate agent with ReeceNichols who has sold several homes in the neighborhood. “People like to keep the natural charm on the outside of houses, but they update the interiors.”
Foursquare homes are common in Mount Hope.
Some Mount Hope bungalows feature spacious, inviting porches.
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Troost Park playground is a fun spot for kids in Mount Hope.
Walkability to fishing lakes, playgrounds and basketball courts
Every home in Mount Hope is a block or two away from some type of recreation space, so it’s easy to get outside without going far. You can walk to:
Troost Lake, where you may catch channel catfish and largemouth bass
Spring Valley Park, which has trails, playgrounds and a spray ground
Troost Park, a popular spot for pickup basketball
The neighboring community of Santa Fe is also home to the Kansas City Public Library’s Lucile H. Bluford Branch, which regularly hosts craft workshops, video game tournaments and fitness classes.
What public schools serve Mount Hope
Mount Hope is zoned for Kansas City Public Schools. Kids can attend Primitivo Garcia Elementary School, Central Middle School and Central High School, which has Career and Technical Education programs in fields like cosmetology, construction and health sciences. The neighborhood is less than 5 miles from charter options, including Tolbert Academy in Center City and the Académie Lafayette’s Cherry Campus in North Hyde Park.
Kids can go to Central Middle School.
Central High School serves students in the Mount Hope area.
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Where to go out to eat and shop
You can walk over to M&M Bakery & Deli when you’re in the mood for anything from a Reuben to a slice of cheesecake. For groceries, Sun Fresh Market, Save A Lot and Aldi are all nearby. If you head less than 2 miles west, you’ll reach Crown Center, a mixed-use complex that’s home to:
Restaurants like Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant, where burgers arrive on model trains, and Burnt End BBQ, a casual counter-service spot
Sea Life, an aquarium with sharks, stingrays and turtles
Stores like Sportibles for Chiefs and Royals gear, and Best of Kansas City for locally made gifts
Kaleidoscope, an art studio for kids
Performance venues like Coterie Theater, Music Theater Heritage and Grand Theater
Driving to downtown Kansas City, Overland Park and Lee’s Summit
U.S. Route 71 leads straight into downtown Kansas City, which is about 3 miles north. Driving there typically takes 5 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic. The highway also reaches major suburbs like Overland Park and Lee's Summit, both roughly 15 miles south. RideKC buses run through the neighborhood, and the nearest streetcar stop is 2 miles west in Union Hill.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mount Hope
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mount Hope Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mount Hope, Kansas City sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Hope, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $195,000, up 39% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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