$268,631Average Value$152Average Price per Sq Ft4Homes For Sale
What brings buyers to River Forest
People move to River Forest for its quiet yet convenient location, about 6 miles north of downtown Kansas City. The neighborhood is close to the Missouri River and home to a newer park, so getting outside is pretty easy here. RiverNorth, the Northland's walkable downtown district, is just minutes away and home to tons of casual restaurants and dive bars. Interstate 29 also borders the neighborhood, but a mature tree canopy helps make many of its winding roads feel removed from city life.
Mature trees shade the roads here.
Ranch-style homes are common in River Forest.
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Home styles and prices vary widely
River Forest has a lot of Cape Cod cottages, split-levels and ranch-style homes from the mid-20th century. There are also some New Traditionals that were built throughout the 1990s. “You’ve got different houses from different decades, so that gives the neighborhood a pretty wide price range,” says John Simone, a real estate agent with ReeceNichols who has sold several homes in North Kansas City. Older homes can start in the mid-$100,000s, while newer houses may reach the lower $400,000s. The median sale price is around $275,000, which is similar to Kansas City’s median of about $280,000. However, that’s a little higher than what you’ll find in nearby neighborhoods like Chaumiere and Cooley Highlands.
Split-level homes are common.
A lot of homes date back to the mid-20th century.
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Residents can play tennis at Macken Park.
What you’ll see at River Forest Park
Before River Forest Park opened in the summer of 2026, the site was just an overgrown forest. After decades of community efforts to turn it into a public park, you can now go there to:
See meadows of native wildflowers and grasses
Walk the trails that wind through the woods and past a small waterfall
Let kids explore the nature-inspired playground
For more outdoor space, Macken Park is about 2 miles west and has pickleball and tennis courts. When you want to get out on the Missouri River, you’ll find a boat launch about 4 miles away at Riverfront Park.
Public schools and nearby private options
River Forest is zoned for North Kansas City Schools. Students in the neighborhood can attend Crestview Elementary School and Northgate Middle School, both of which receive B grades from Niche, before moving on to North Kansas City High School, which gets an A-minus. If you’re looking for private options, St. Patrick School and St. Pius X High School are in the neighboring community of Crestview.
Northgate Middle School serves the neighborhood.
The neighborhood is zoned for Crestview Elementary School.
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RiverNorth is just 2 miles away.
Bars and restaurants in RiverNorth
RiverNorth is about 2 miles southwest of River Forest, making it easy to grab a bite to eat or enjoy a night out. The district is home to spots like:
Screenland Armour, a movie theater that has been around since the 1920s
Tay’s Cheesesteaks, located in a former Dairy Queen
Rewind Video, a dive bar where you can play video games from the 1990s
Jefferson’s, known for its oysters and chicken wings
Chappell’s, a sports bar filled with memorabilia from the NFL, NBA and MLB
For groceries, Target, Aldi and Walmart Neighborhood Market are also less than 2 miles away.
Major employers and Interstate 29 are nearby
NKC Health hospital, one of Kansas City's top employers, is located just south of River Forest. I-29 is a direct route downtown if you work there. It also leads to the Kansas City International Airport, about 15 miles north. For public transportation, a RideKC bus route runs along Prather Road on the neighborhood's west side.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
River Forest
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
River Forest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in River Forest, Kansas City sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in River Forest, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $275,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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