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Ravenwood-Somerset

Ravenwood-Somerset

$307,502 Average Value
$246 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Northland's laid-back feel at more affordable prices

Ravenwood-Somerset is known as a more affordable entry point into the coveted and rapidly growing Northland of Kansas City. Though slightly farther from some of the area’s major shopping hubs, the neighborhood offers a tranquil atmosphere and highly rated schools — two of the primary reasons people move north of the Missouri River. “People kind of like the feel of the Northland because it’s a little smaller than Overland Park,” says longtime Northland resident JR Radtka. Radtka is a Realtor with ReeceNichols Kansas City North with more than 30 years of experience. “It’s just kind of got a more laid-back, small-town feel to it.” Though they live less than 10 miles from downtown Kansas City, people in Ravenwood-Somerset are within close proximity of several nature trails, a perk of life beyond the urban core.
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Ravenswood-Somerset has a small town even though it is only 15 minutes away from North KC.
Ravenswood-Somerset has a small town even though it is only 15 minutes away from North KC.
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1960s development in Ravenwood-Somerset

Like many neighborhoods in Northland Kansas City, Ravenwood-Somerset hosts a blend of old and new construction spanning the 1940s through the 2020s. Many of the neighborhood’s homes “were built kind of as starter homes,” Radtka says. “All of the houses pretty much are still standing; they appreciate in value.” Two-bedroom bungalows typically start at about $175,000, while 1990s New Traditionals and a handful of recent builds in the northwest corner of the neighborhood can exceed $425,000. Most homes, including 1960s split-levels, raised ranch and standard ranch-style residences fall between $200,000 and $300,000. Affordability is a draw here, when compared with more northern Northland neighborhoods with more recent and expensive construction.
Pleasant Valley Skateboard Park's flow consists of ledges, stairs, and rails.
Pleasant Valley Skateboard Park's flow consists of ledges, stairs, and rails.

Skateboarding at Pleasant Valley or a serene hike on the Trail of Heroes

Nature walks are nearby, including the Trail of Heroes, a network of hiking paths with memorials to Kansas City police offers who have passed. The Big Shoal Greenway Trail and the Hidden Valley Park Trail are just a sampling of other nature excursions in the area. Just north of the neighborhood, near the Kansas City Latter-day Saints temple, Pleasant Valley Skateboard Park offers challenging obstacles next to a sprawling athletic park. Decked out in graffiti, the skate park is a surprisingly colorful setting where kids and young adults hone their sport. The closest playground and tennis courts for many neighbors are at Mildred Keeney Memorial Park.
Winnetonka High School scholars have many diverse strengths and interests.
Winnetonka High School scholars have many diverse strengths and interests.

Winnetonka High is distinguished for college prep

Young children can attend Ravenwood Elementary, which has an 11:1 student-teacher ratio and is surrounded by many neighborhood homes. The school earns a B from Niche. Eastgate 6th Grade Center has a B, and Maple Park Middle scores a B-minus. Winnetonka High is a B-rated school and the only Advanced Via Individual Determination (AVID) National Demonstration School in Missouri. Winnetonka High earned the distinction for its success in implementing college readiness curriculum, serving as a model to the nation’s schools.
Stroud's Oak Manor is the favorite family restaurant in the Ravenwood-Somerset neighborhood.
Stroud's Oak Manor is the favorite family restaurant in the Ravenwood-Somerset neighborhood.

A James Beard Award winner within reach

Comfort eats line Highway 69, including Ma and Pa’s Kettle Restaurant, a diner with a vintage feel, including an indoor smoking section. The restaurant is joined by a handful of restaurants and retailers within Claycomo Plaza. Ravenwood-Somerset is also home to Stroud’s Oak Ridge Manor, a James Beard Award winner for home-style cooking. Residents can drive to Walmart and other retailers at Antioch Crossing shopping center or the Target and Sun Fresh at Chouteau Crossings, each within 3.5 miles of neighborhood homes.

All smiles at Gladstone's Gladfest

Locals can join the festivities at Gladstone’s Gladfest each October, a three-day event featuring live music and performances, a carnival with rides and parking lots filled with local craft and food vendors.

I-435 and I-35 make for a convenient commute

Ravenwood-Somerset is close to a major intersection of highways, including Interstates 435 and 35. Residents are about a 17-mile drive from Kansas City International Airport and less than 10 miles from downtown.

Nearby creeks may increase flood risks for some homes

According to Risk Factor, homes near Mill Creek to the south and Shoal Creek to the north have a higher risk of flooding when storms strike the area.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Kansas City International

26 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Ravenwood-Somerset US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Ravenwood-Somerset Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$222,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$235,000
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$246

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,184
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1968
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,845
On par with the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,271
Median Age
41
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$86,648
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,446

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.7%
% Population in Labor Force
73.3%
Above 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®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

0 / 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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