Doug Shafer
Next Door Real Estate
(816) 542-2449
107 Total Sales
8 in Oak Park Northwest
$70K - $255K Price Range
Oak Park Northwest
You might be able to guess from its name, but in Oak Park Northwest, you’re always near outdoor entertainment. But it's not just the area's namesake park that lies close by, because that's just one of five parks within half a mile of this eastside neighborhood. Pair that with Downtown Kansas City lying only a 10-minute drive away, and you’ll find one of the biggest convenience points in the entire metro area.
That convenience ties into the home prices, too. Most sit around or below the city average – anywhere from $150,000 to $225,000 – which is rare for an area this close to downtown. Oak Park Northwest overflows with 1910s and ’20s American Foursquares, known for their wide and covered front porches. Some homes here sport rarer amenities like balconies and long driveways leading into detached multicar garages, too. These densely packed streets, though, don’t allow for much yard space, but that also means less maintenance is needed outside the house. “As of the first half of 2023, the average days on the market for homes here is 33,” says Marline Brown, Realtor for Murrell Homes.
The handful of parks surrounding the neighborhood makes up for the lack of yardage, however. The closest, Central Park, hangs just off the northeastern corner, spanning almost 12 acres and offering hard tennis courts next to a playset with a cherry-red climbing structure. The biggest, though, is just a half-mile southeast, with Cleveland Park stretching across 29 acres and boasting everything from a baseball field – complete with bleachers – to a paved walking path. Its raspberry-red-and-sky-blue playset with tan slides is popular, too. Those options too crowded? Try Seven Oaks for a seasonal splash pad, Ivanhoe for a picnic shelter or gobs of green space and Oak for four basketball hoops, including one fully fenced court.
Central Park is also a frequented after-school spot since it’s adjacent to Central middle and high schools and also houses the latter’s football field. Central High gives students the option to enroll in the Early College Academy in which they can earn college credits – up to the first two years, fully paid by Kansas City Public Schools – and graduate high school with an associate degree. Students start their academic journey at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary, just across Highway 71 with a big emphasis on literacy.
You can stay right in Oak Park Northwest for any meal of the day, though, with its only restaurant, Brotha’s Grill, open for all of them. Kick off your day with a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich, or close it out with a wide range of classic American cuisine, from Philly cheesesteaks to chicken and waffles, and wash it all down with a vanilla milkshake. Swing by on Wednesdays to cash in on its 50-cent wing special or whenever you need a made-fresh meal fast.
If you’d prefer to make your own dinner, you can pick up ingredients from Aldi along Prospect Avenue or stop by Sun Fresh off the neighborhood’s northwestern corner, which also holds a small shopping strip with popular retail therapy options like Citi Trends, as well as a Walgreens and chain restaurants like Pizza Hut.
Entertainment and athletic options converge in uber-convenient Oak Park Northwest.
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Bre Offenberger
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Evan Melgren
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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
73 Total Sales
1 in Oak Park Northwest
$125,000 Price
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Candy Masuch
Candy Masuch
Responds QuicklyKW KANSAS CITY METRO
(913) 270-7837
76 Total Sales
1 in Oak Park Northwest
$210,000 Price
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Elizabeth Blando
Elizabeth Blando
EXP Realty LLC
(913) 374-4035
162 Total Sales
2 in Oak Park Northwest
$75K - $85K Price Range
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Candace Coffey
CC
Candace Coffey
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices All-Pro Real Estate
(816) 540-1948
63 Total Sales
1 in Oak Park Northwest
$210,000 Price
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Eric Craig
EC
Eric Craig
Responds QuicklyReeceNichols-KCN
(816) 203-0419
1,683 Total Sales
1 in Oak Park Northwest
$223,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Swope Park
- Bike Trails
- Golf
- Soccer
Troost Lake Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Central Park
- Football
- Soccer
- Tennis
Kauffman Legacy Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Oak Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Martin Luther King, Jr. Square Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Neighborhood Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Seven Oaks Park
- Tennis
- Playground
- Waterpark
Ivanhoe Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Transit
Oak Park Northwest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oak Park Northwest, Kansas City sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Park Northwest, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $138,500, up 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$137,500
Median Sale Price
$138,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$130,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
42
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$78
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,231
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Median Year Built
1914
Months of Supply
5.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,550
Below the national average
1,925
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,176
Median Age
38
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,151
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,235
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.7%
College Graduates
11.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.4%
% Population in Labor Force
50.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
35
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44
/ 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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