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Park Central-Research Park offers a host of amenities close to the city
Located along Brush Creek just south of downtown Kansas City, Park Central-Research Park is a busy community known particularly as a business hub and a haven for lovers of the outdoors, though it does contain a couple dozen single-family homes. Boasting vibrant city parks and sitting in proximity to several revered eateries, Park Central-Research Park is a top spot to both work and play. "I feel like Kansas City's got a little something for everybody," says local Realtor Lisa Beckham of United Real Estate Kansas City, who has sold dozens of homes around the Kansas City metropolitan area. "Great downtown area, and then there are some rural areas as well that are close by too, so it's kind of got a vibe for everybody. Small town, big city, all the different stuff."
Winstead's Drive-In is a staple on Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard
Park Central-Research Park's west side features several acclaimed restaurants. Highlighted by its vintage jukebox, Winstead's Drive-In is an old-timey diner that's been serving signature steakburgers and breakfast staples since 1940. Grand Street Cafe, meanwhile, is known for its grilled salmon and happy hour specials and also regularly hosts rehearsal dinners and wedding ceremonies. Just north of Park Central-Research Park is Rozzelle Court Restaurant — a lavish venue situated inside the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art stylized as an Italian courtyard plucked straight out of the Renaissance. Additional eateries can be found just west of the neighborhood along West 47th Street, which also features retail stores like Barnes & Noble and the Made in KC Marketplace. For essentials, locals often gather fresh meats and produce from the nearby Whole Foods Market on East 51st Street.
Step inside of the historic Winstead's Steakburgers in Park Central-Research Park.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has an amazing cafe the whole family will enjoy.
Whole Foods has a great selection of body products.
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Small single-family homes tucked between the parks
Park Central-Research Park is primarily a business complex that houses several apartment complexes and offices, including the KSHB 41 television station. However, sandwiched between Frank A. Theis Park and Kauffman Legacy Park is a small subsection of stone single-family cottages with green roofs while additional homes line Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard. Homes along Pierce Street tend to price between $300,000 and $400,000 while the properties along Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard can top out closer to $600,000. Given its central location, the neighborhood's housing market is fairly competitive with some single-family homes selling within three to four weeks of their listing.
Park Central-Research Park features a small subsection of single-family homes.
Small stone and wood cottages with gable roofs are common in Park Central-Research Park.
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Frank A. Theis Park serves as the neighborhood's backbone
Those living in Park Central-Research Park have several community parks right outside their doorstep. The riverside Frank A. Theis Park offers walking paths and contains the Charles B. Wheeler Amphitheater — a performing arts venue that periodically hosts musical events along Brush Creek. A stone's throw to the east is Kauffman Legacy Park, which features a large pond and neighbors the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center. Also stationed near the pond is the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, where locals can enjoy nature exhibits and even come face-to-face with local wildlife. The Ewing & Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden is another popular attraction, honoring the memory of the couple's philanthropic achievements in the Kansas City region.
Frank A. Thesis Park, in Park Central-Research Park, features an amphitheater.
Frank A. Thesis Park is a scenic green space for Park Central-Research Park residents to visit.
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The RideKC bus offers quick trips to downtown Kansas City
Park Central-Research Park is very walkable and offers strong public transportation. The RideKC bus comes in handy with numerous stops along Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard and Brookside Boulevard. Less than 5 miles from downtown, locals can get to the city center within 15 minutes by hopping on Highway 71 from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
The Plaza has a great selection of retailers and eateries to choose from.
The Plaza has a great selection of retailers and eateries.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is just minutes away from Park Central-Research Park.
Central High School has been serving KC students since 1867
Students in Park Central-Research Park are served by Kansas City Public Schools. Children from prekindergarten through Grade 6 may go to King Elementary School, which earns an overall grade of C-minus from Niche, before advancing to the D-plus-graded Central Middle School on Linwood Boulevard for Grades 7 and 8. Teens can attend the neighboring Central High School. Despite earning a D-plus Niche grade, the high school has a rich history. Established in 1867, Central High has produced world-class talents in sports and entertainment including former Olympic sprinter Muna Lee and even Walt Disney.
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Parks in this Area
Southmoreland Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Kauffman Legacy Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Oak Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Bloch Cancer Survivors Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Martin Luther King, Jr. Square Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Tennis
Frank A. Thesis Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Countryside Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Mill Creek Park
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
36 min drive
Bus
On Troost & 48th St & Umkc Northbound
Bus
On Cleaver Ii Blvd & Oak Eastbound
Bus
On Troost & 48th & Umkc Southbound
Bus
On Cleaver Ii Blvd & Rockhill Eb
Park Central-Research Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Park Central-Research Park, Kansas City sell after 111 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Park Central-Research Park, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $191,500, down 56% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Plaza 209 is a high-rise building located on the East side of The Plaza, just a few steps away from the Nelson Atkins Museum and the many shops and stores in the Country Club Plaza. The building was initially constructed in the 1950s and consists of 83 units. In 2016, it underwent a complete renovation. Each unit is equipped with new kitchens, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
969
Median Age
29
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,874
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,157
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94%
College Graduates
56.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
55/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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