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South K.C. neighborhood has Santa Fe Trail roots
A 100-foot-long red bridge crossing the Blue River is the namesake and local landmark distinguishing Red Bridge North. The quiet, 1970s-era suburban neighborhood in south Kansas City is 16 miles south of downtown Kansas City. Residents are just as likely to travel half that distance to Overland Park, the Country Club Plaza or Grandview for shopping, dining and entertainment.Red Bridge North is going through a transition, says Charles Gilbert, a Realtor with Sellstate Heartland Realty who's been selling homes in the area for nine years."New families are moving in. They are starting to have turnover. It used to be families who stayed here for a long time," Gilbert says.
Red Bridge North is a quintessential south Kansas City community.
Red Bridge North is filled with green spaces, mid century charm and plenty of shopping areas.
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Ranch-style homes with a mid-century modern vibe
Mid-century homes here are generally one story with front or side-loaded garages and roomy driveways. Mature trees line the streets, which include some sidewalks. Ranch-style and split-level homes come in styles that include French Country, Tudors, and traditional."They're great starter homes. It's one of the few places where you can get affordable housing that's under $300,000," Gilbert says.Home prices range from $275,000 to $500,000. However, most sell for between $275,000 and $350,000. A 3-bedroom townhouse in new developments such as Red Bridge Greens Villas can sell for $470,000.
Ranch homes line the streets of Red Bridge North.
1 and 2 story homes with 2 car garages are popular in the Red Bridge North neighborhood.
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Niche ranks nearby Notre Dame de Sion Missouri's best all-girls school
Children can attend Red Bridge Elementary School, which earns a B from Niche. They can move on to C-rated Center Middle School and C-plus-rated Center High School. Center High School’s Advanced Woodshop students have built wooden Adirondack chairs for the Veterans Community Project KC (VPC). The VPC has provided 49 tiny homes for U.S. veterans who have experienced homelessness. So far, the students have delivered half of the chairs, and future classes will complete the project. Private school options include Notre Dame de Sion High School, which Niche names Missouri's No. 1 Catholic high school and best all-girls school. Niche names boys-only Rockhurst High School, the No. 4 top Catholic high school in Missouri and the No. 2 best Catholic high school in the Kansas City area. Both schools receive an A-plus grade from Niche.
Red Bridge Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kansas City, Missouri.
Center Middle School is a public middle school in Kansas City Missouri.
Center High School is a public high school located in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Proximity to Interstate 435 makes commuting a breeze
The neighborhood's location one mile south of Interstate 435 makes it convenient for commuters who work anywhere in the metro area. The interstate connects to U.S. routes 69 and 71 and Interstates 35 and 49. Most people here drive to get around. Public transportation is limited, with a few RideKC bus stops along Red Bridge Road.
Red Bridge North appeals to families with children and fans of mid-century modern aesthetic.
Jump on the Ride KC Bus to anywhere in the Red Bridge North neighborhood.
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Natural beauty at Minor Park, Alex George Lake and Blue River
Minor Park is a sprawling green space adjacent to the neighborhood south of Red Bridge Road. The park's 235 acres include wandering trails, a dozen tennis courts and a public 18-hole golf course. Two miles to the east, Alex George Lake and Wetland Park offer a serene natural setting from which hikers can cross the Blue River and trek north and south along the Blue River Trail.Quiet green space also fills the neighborhood's north end with the spacious, well-kept Mount Moriah Cemetery.The private Blue Hills Country Club has a golf course about 4 miles south of State Line Road. Nearby, on Holmes Road, Volleyball Beach has sand volleyball courts.
Residents love walking the Old Red Bridge in Minor Park.
Enjoy a game of tennis at Minor Park just minutes from the Red Bridge North neighborhood.
The lake at Alex George Wetland Park is filled with wildlife to watch.
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Improved Red Bridge Shopping Center within walking distance
The Red Bridge Shopping Center is undergoing a facelift. Several new businesses have opened, including Berries + Honey Charcuterie and The Limit Pub & Grub. They join existing neighborhood favorites such as Crows Coffee and Tanners Bar & Grill. Parking and lighting improvements are underway in the shopping center, and in the summer of 2024, the Red Bridge Farm Fresh Market will open its doors.In late 2019, the shopping center became the new home of the Red Bridge branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library. "We have all kinds of great amenities like story time, book groups meeting rooms and laptops you can use at different tables," says Carrie Torrence, the branch's Early Literacy Specialist.While at the shopping center, kids can also check out the Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City.There's a Price Chopper 3 miles away on West 103rd Street for groceries. That area is home to many other shops and restaurants, including Jasper's, which has spoiled Kansas Citians with Italian cuisine since 1954.
Start your morning off right at Crows Coffee with a nice atmosphere and a pick-me-up.
Find unique Kansas City swag at Made in KC at the Red Bridge shopping center.
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Trick or Treaters can count on a big haul at Red Bridge Shopping Center
Neighborhood kids get decked out and descend upon the Red Bridge Shopping Center during the annual Trick or Treat Event. In wintertime, they meet at Wonderscope for the Winterland Workshop. The event's proceeds benefit South K.C. families in need.
South and east areas more prone to flooding
Residents should know that the south part of the neighborhood along East 109th Terrace and East 104th Street, adjacent to the Blue River, is more prone to flooding. Also, the traffic along Interstate 435, Red Bridge Road and Holmes Road can make those areas noisier.
Red Bridge North is a quiet 1970s-era suburban neighborhood in south Kansas City.
The Old Red Bridge remains a pillar of the namesake Red Bridge neighborhood.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Red Bridge North Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Red Bridge North, Kansas City sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Red Bridge North, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $349,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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