Dani Beyer Team
Keller Williams KC North
(913) 386-7522
800 Total Sales
1 in Ruskin Hills
$176,000 Price
Ruskin Hills
Ruskin Hills is proof that waterfront living doesn’t have to break the bank. Bordering Longview Lake to the west, overlooking the gently crashing waters, this south Kansas City neighborhood has fashioned a desirable balance in the metro area: quiet residential streets still within proximity of some of the biggest attractions around.
Though Ruskin Hills only extends about 10 blocks, it packs variety into its housing stock. One stroll through these cul-de-sacs will yield views of everything from early 2000s Regency-style properties with front patios and narrow back decks overlooking open-concept yards to late 1950s ranch homes boasting quarter-acre lots and massive, fenced-in backyards. Asking prices for these houses, which almost always come with a garage, range from $175,000 to $300,000, depending on square footage and amenities. "When a property here is renovated very nicely, it will sell quickly," says Emanuel Blando, Realtor for eXp Realty. "But many homes are sold needing work."
The neighborhood’s lone school, Symington Elementary, permanently closed in 2019, but students still don’t have to go far every morning. Ingels Elementary sits just a mile and a half southwest, with a curriculum focused on frequent collaboration, as well as the option to create a Parental-Family Involvement Plan, which facilitates regular opportunities for families to be involved in the learning process and develop a connection with the staff. From there, they feed into Smith-Hale Middle School, which offers robust fine arts programs, and Ruskin High, which uses Missouri Career Clusters to offer 16 pathways tailored to students’ specific career interests that still fulfill graduation requirements.
When school lets out for the summer, kids typically beg for a day at Longview Lake. A short walk down your road will eventually turn into sand covering an acre of beach area. Visitors can do much more here than swim, though, with a full-service marina offering boat rentals for power and pontoon boating, water and jet skiing, fishing and windsurfing. You can reserve one of the 14 shelters for a picnic by the water, too.
For a less crowded outing, head back west to Iser Park, just across Herrick Avenue. Spanning nearly 11 acres, it mostly offers green space for your sport of choice – from ultimate frisbee to playing catch – alongside a triangular climbing structure, toddler swings and a 0.3-mile looping trail.
Since Ruskin Hills doesn’t have any restaurants of its own, your best bet is to swing by the Longview area, where a pair of city favorites await. The locally owned Gusto! may be best known for its coffee, but its all-day breakfast and lunch options are known by regulars to hit the spot just as much. You can snag a pastry, made fresh every day, to-go on your way to work, or stop in for a sausage burrito, chicken bacon ranch sandwich or Cupcake Fog Tea, which blends chamomile, vanilla and hazelnut. For a heartier meal, stop next door for what the owners claim is the pinnacle of “Kansas City-style pizza.” Open since 2015, Long-Bell Pizza Co. makes its pies with the sauce on the top, with the crust always made from scratch the night prior. Try one of its quirky specialties – like the "You Gotta Risk it for the…," topped with cream cheese, brown sugar barbecue rub, mozzarella, bacon, red and green onion, candied jalapeño, burnt ends tossed in Burnt Finger barbecue sauce – or dive into one of its sandwiches or wings.
Downtown is 17 miles north, but you feel in the center of luxury in Ruskin Hills when one step out your front door leads to scenic lakeside views.
Written By
Bre Offenberger
Photography Contributed By
Anya Ivantseva
Video By
Tyler Belile
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Dani Beyer Team
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Elizabeth Blando
Elizabeth Blando
EXP Realty LLC
(913) 374-4035
159 Total Sales
2 in Ruskin Hills
$96K - $147K Price Range
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Kaleena Schumacher
Kaleena Schumacher
Keller Williams Realty Partners Inc.
(913) 359-5173
358 Total Sales
1 in Ruskin Hills
$90,000 Price
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Tim Ray
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Tim Ray
HomeSmart Legacy
(913) 355-5637
342 Total Sales
2 in Ruskin Hills
$148K - $170K Price Range
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Stacie Green
Stacie Green
Keller Williams Realty Partners Inc.
(816) 307-3914
72 Total Sales
1 in Ruskin Hills
$121,000 Price
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Faye Whitney
Faye Whitney
Platinum Realty LLC
(913) 601-5931
217 Total Sales
8 in Ruskin Hills
$86K - $185K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- 1st to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Clark Ketterman Athletic Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Longview Lake County Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Boating
Ruskin Way Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Sycamore Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Iser Park
The Bay Water Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Longview Tract Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Ruskin Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ruskin Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ruskin Hills, Kansas City sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ruskin Hills, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $725,000, up 184% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$850,000
Median Sale Price
$725,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$850,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
184%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$273
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
876
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,123
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,460
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,486
Median Age
35
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,275
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,323
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.4%
College Graduates
13.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.4%
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®
19
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
13
/ 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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