Santa Fe
Home styles and prices draw investors and renovators
Santa Fe features many two-story American Foursquares and Craftsman-style homes with large covered front porches, driveways and detached garages in the back. Tree-lined streets have sidewalks on both sides and grass medians between sidewalks and streets.“The location is amazing. It's a great investment. A completely renovated house that you’d buy here for $240,000 would cost you around $425,000 in Johnson County [Kansas],” Robert Brown, a Realtor with Platinum Realty, says.Prices range from the $70,000s for a small fixer-upper to the upper $300,000s for two-story homes with up to five bedrooms. Many homes are 2,000 to 3,000 square feet. A completely renovated single-family home originally built in the early 1900s can be found for $200,000 or less.Santa Fe's location one mile from Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 71 simplifies car travel
The neighborhood is sandwiched between U.S. 71 Highway and Interstate 70, giving residents easy access to anywhere in the metro and beyond. For those who prefer to use public transportation, the neighborhood is close to numerous KCRide bus stops.Cyclists can use bike lanes on E. 29th and E. 30th Streets and along Benton Blvd.Niche names Lincoln College Preparatory Academy No.1 standout high school in K.C. area
Students may attend Phyllis Wheatley Elementary or Wendell Phillips Elementary, both of which earn a C-minus from Niche. They can move on to the B-plus-rated Lincoln College Academy Middle School and the A-rated Lincoln College Preparatory Academy public magnet school which offers an International Baccalaureate program. Niche names Lincoln Prep the No. 1 standout high school in the Kansas City area.Locals can find a variety of eateries and shopping nearby
Although no restaurants are located within the neighborhood, residents are close to many options, such as King Combo, a halal restaurant featuring Middle Eastern fare. Legendary Arthur Bryant’s Barbecue is only a mile north of the neighborhood. Brown sings the praises of the newer Korean chicken wings at Kobi Q 3 miles north.Locals are within a mile of grocery shopping at stores like Sun Fresh Market or Family Dollar.Retail shops such as Citi Trends, City Gear and Hibbett Sports can be found along Prospect Avenue.Parks and local YMCA offer lots of opportunities to exercise and socialize
Residents can walk, run and play at Central Park on the Central High School grounds where the football field is located. The Kansas City Fire Department’s (KCFD) Station #18 is on the park grounds.Another green space within the neighborhood is Leon M. Jordan Memorial Park, named for a slain police officer and civil rights activist. One mile west is the sprawling Spring Valley Park.For indoor exercise and classes, neighbors can join the Linwood YMCA/James B. Nutter, Sr. Community Center on Linwood Avenue.Locals celebrate Juneteenth, jazz, baseball and hot dogs at annual events
Residents of Santa Fe celebrate events such as the Annual Juneteenth KC Heritage Festival in K.C.’s historic 18th and Vine Jazz District a mile away. Close by at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, neighbors celebrate the annual Heart of America Hot Dog Festival, featuring live entertainment and, of course, plenty of hot dogs to honor Kansas City’s historical preservation of Negro Leagues baseball history.Neighbors take care to heed where they go to avoid safety or flooding issues
Santa Fe’s overall CAP Index crime score is 7, compared to the U.S. average of 4. However, the neighborhood scores higher than 7 in violent crimes. Residents work with the Kansas City Police Department, whose East Patrol Division Station is located right in the neighborhood at Prospect and E. 27th Street. In addition, trained resident volunteers serve as additional eyes and ears for the police department through the neighborhood’s Citizens on Patrol Program. There is an increased chance for flooding along E. 32nd Street near KCFD Station #18, whose presence makes that part of the neighborhood a little noisier because of the fire engines and sirens.
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Anne Amoury
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Doug Shafer
Doug Shafer
Next Door Real Estate
(816) 542-2449
111 Total Sales
5 in Santa Fe
$170K - $275K Price Range
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Tim Ray
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Tim Ray
HomeSmart Legacy
(913) 355-5637
342 Total Sales
1 in Santa Fe
$50,100 Price
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Faye Whitney
Faye Whitney
Platinum Realty LLC
(913) 601-5931
217 Total Sales
1 in Santa Fe
$135,000 Price
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Camealia Murray
Camealia Murray
Keller Williams KC North
(816) 208-8195
70 Total Sales
1 in Santa Fe
$66,000 Price
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Dani Beyer Team
Dani Beyer Team
Keller Williams KC North
(913) 386-7522
800 Total Sales
1 in Santa Fe
$220,000 Price
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Jennifer Dove
Jennifer Dove
Responds QuicklyKansas City Real Estate, Inc.
(816) 300-1403
175 Total Sales
1 in Santa Fe
$86,400 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Troost Lake Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Spring Valley Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Central Park
- Football
- Soccer
- Tennis
Neighborhood Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Seven Oaks Park
- Tennis
- Playground
- Waterpark
Indiana Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Nelson C. Crews Square
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Tennis
Sanford Brown Plaza
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Santa Fe | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Santa Fe Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Santa Fe, Kansas City sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Santa Fe, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $289,900.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$289,900
Median Sale Price
$289,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$289,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$270,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$208
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
586
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1909
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,943
On par with the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,507
Median Age
38
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,718
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,810
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.9%
College Graduates
16.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.1%
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®
47
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
60
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46
/ 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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