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The Plaza has a great selection of retailers and eateries.
Exquisite residential neighborhood within walking distance of the Plaza
South Hyde Park has stayed true to its century-old roots as a welcoming suburb for middle- and working-class families. Majestic trees and elegant homes here for up to 130 years lend the neighborhood a stately elegance not found in modern suburbs. Conveniently located near the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, the Country Club Plaza and UMKC, South Hyde Park is ideal for art lovers and shoppers who value quiet, diversity and neighborliness. “There’s very much a sense of neighborhood pride in Midtown Kansas City,” Laura Miller, a realtor with ReeceNichols -Leawood says. Miller has been selling homes in the area for four years.
Spacious homes built in the early 1900s exude a forgotten elegance
South Hyde Park features a nice mix of multi-story small and medium-sized single-family homes with some apartment buildings and a few commercial buildings running along 29 city blocks. Most homes were built between 1900 and 1909, and some fall under historic preservation protections. Architectural styles include Craftsman-style bungalows, American Foursquare, Tudor-style and Dutch Colonials, many of which have large, covered front porches and small front yards on an incline. Home prices run from the upper $100,000s to $500,000 and sell within 24 days, compared to the national average of 42 days. The median home price is $285,000.
South Hyde Park has a diverse type of homes.
Colonial home with large front yards and nice curb appeal are common in South Hyde Park.
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K.C.’s first Winsteads has been in the neighborhood since 1940
Locals can grab coffee a mile and a half away at favorite spots like Oddly Correct Coffee or Anchor Island Coffee on Troost, or Mother Earth Coffee on Gillham Rd. Grocery store options include Cosentino’s, Whole Foods, ALDI and Marsh’s Sun Fresh Market. Neighborhood favorite Costco is conveniently located right on Linwood. Locals can walk to the original Winstead Steakburgers restaurant, which has raised generations of Kansas Citians on its super-thin steakburgers, lime rickies and skyscraper fries. Early risers can meet for breakfast at Snooze, among the hottest newer restaurants.
Locals can walk to iconic Plaza events, including the lighting ceremony and the Plaza Art Fair
Every Thanksgiving at sundown, the Mayor and citizens from all over the region ring in the holiday season together at the Plaza Lighting ceremony barely two blocks from South Hyde Park. Some watch from home. Likewise, locals don’t have to hassle with parking during the wildly popular annual Plaza Art Fair every September.
Academie Lafayette teaches critical thinkers through immersion in world languages and cultures.
Charter school Academie Lafayette teaches all classes in French
Students can attend Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, which receives a C-minus from Niche. Older students can attend D-plus-rated Central Middle School and C-minus-rated Central High School. Nearby, the charter school, Academie Lafayette, teaches all classes in French. “It’s very hard to test into this school,” Miller says.
Walkers and joggers at Hyde Park enjoy its butterfly garden in warm weather
South Hyde Park is adjacent to Gilham Park, a long, narrow stretch with a playground, a baseball field, walking paths and a skate area known as “the slabs.” To the north, locals can walk along trails in Hyde Park. They can stop and admire the park’s butterfly garden in warmer months.
Hyde Park's playground has plenty of space for multiple families to enjoy it to the fullest.
South Hyde Park is a dog walkers paradice with a ton of pathed trails.
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Kansas City Streetcar extension to include a UMKC-area stop
Kansas City’s extensive KCRide public transportation system offers easy access to the metropolitan area, including stops across the state line in Kansas. When the city completes the Main Street extension of the Kansas City Streetcar in 2025, locals can ride downtown for free, catching the streetcar at UMKC. Locals are 26 miles away from the Kansas City International Airport.
Planned billion-dollar Google data center will be 15 miles from Crestwood
South Hyde Park’s CAP Index crime score is 5, compared to the U.S. average of 4. Residents will be within a 13-mile commute to Google’s new billion-dollar data center, to be built at the Hunt Midwest Business Center off U.S. Highway 71, three miles south of Worlds of Fun.
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Parks in this Area
Gillham Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Harris Park Midtown Sports & Activity Center
Basketball
Bike Trails
Golf
Southmoreland Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Kauffman Legacy Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Martin Luther King, Jr. Square Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Tennis
Hyde Park
Tennis
Trails
Pickleball
Manheim Green Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
Mill Creek Park
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
35 min drive
Bus
On Troost & 41st Southbound
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On Troost & Emanuel Cleaver Ii Nb
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On Troost & Brush Creek Southbound
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On Troost & 43rd Southbound
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On Cleaver Ii Blvd & Troost Eb
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On 39th & Gillham Eastbound
South Hyde Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Hyde Park, Kansas City sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in South Hyde Park, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $309,500, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this timeless Hyde Park beauty, perfectly situated directly across from the park with unbeatable views and historic neighborhood charm. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home blends character with modern updates, featuring a brand-new roof for peace of mind.Step inside and be greeted by warm architectural details, generous living spaces, and abundant natural light. The
Stately hilltop home located in a great historic residential neighborhood 10 minutes south of downtown KC, one half mile from streetcar extension, one mile from shopping and restaurants at the Country Club Plaza and walking distance from Nelson Atkins Art Museum. Designed by Kansas City architects Owen and Payson and completed in 1910, this Craftsman style single-family house is on a double
Step into this beautifully maintained Hyde Park gem! Bursting with charm and character, this 2 bed, 2 bath home sits in the heart of the city and has been beautifully maintained as an active short-term rental. Whether you're house hunting for yourself or seeking your next investment, this property checks all the boxes! The open-concept kitchen flows into a spacious outdoor oasis with a patio,
See Special below-After that-Preference is for a lease with you for 12 months. But we will welcome a minimum of 30 days. Traveling Healthcare practitioners are welcome.Now, the best parts of this apartment are the private, fully furnished features.It is newly remodeled and decorated with an eclectic blend of urban Cottagecore vintage furnishings in this 1911 built house. There
Newly renovated two bed, one bath! Modern style finishes throughout! Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen; Hardwood flooring and tile throughout the home. A mile's drive to a network of freeways and the plaza access to 120 eateries and shopping. Walking distance to multiple parks! Includes in-unit washer and dryer. Street Parking. Dogs under 40lbs ok with deposit.
Updated one bedroom apartments located in charming Hyde Park Neighborhood. These spacious floor plans equipped with hardwood floors are perfect for any home style. Full of greenery, this easily walkable neighborhood is close to parks and a tennis court.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,245
Median Age
35
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,028
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,243
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.1%
College Graduates
68.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.4%
% Population in Labor Force
85.2%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
74/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
54/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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