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Artsy neighborhood inspired by Central Park elegance
Once the first stop on Kansas City's original streetcar, Southmoreland was developed in the 19th century by Kansas City Star publisher William Rockhill Nelson and mining magnate/developer August Meyer, inspired by New York’s Central and Riverside parks, which deeply connect residents to their natural surroundings. While originally home to Kansas City's wealthy upper class, the neighborhood has become a hub for art with museums and the Kansas City Art Institute, where Walt Disney studied, in the neighborhood. Further, former mansions have been subdivided into rental units, and new high-rise condos now sit alongside single-family homes. Despite the changes, the developer's vision remains true as Southmoreland blends urban residential experiences with accessibility to green spaces and recreation.
Southmoreland is home to a good variety of home types and sizes.
Stop and smell the flowers at the Relex by the water at the the Kauffman Legacy Memorial Park.
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Mansions, American Foursquares and bungalows coexist with condos
Southmoreland has a mix of home styles and price points. Many homes were built in the early 20th century.
"It’s a timeless neighborhood with traditional classic architecture. You see a lot of stone detail, very much an estate-like feel," says Paul Galbrecht, a Realtor with KW Kansas City Metro who's been selling homes in the area for 8 years.
American Foursquares with stone columns and covered front porches sell for between $265,000 and $425,000. A one-bedroom single-story condo can sell for $125,000, while one- to two-bedroom condos in converted Neoclassical buildings and mansions sell for between $200,000 and $325,000. Large balconies on many of these homes and condos offer views of the annual Plaza lighting ceremony that takes place at sundown every Thanksgiving.
Southmoreland features craftsman and American four squares with nice curb appeal.
There are several larger mid century homes with nice curb appeal in Southmoreland.
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Shakespeare at Southemoreland Park and paths at Mill Creek Park
The original vision of the neighborhood is apparent in the parks within and around Southmoreland. Modest-sized Southmoreland Park has a small playground and space for walking. The Good Will Society puts on the free KC Shakes Heart of America Shakespeare Festival every summer in the park. The festival, which completed its 32nd season in 2024, aims to bring Shakespeare to life for people of all ages and backgrounds. The neighborhood also includes part of Robert Gillham Park, which has tennis and pickleball courts, a baseball diamond, sprayground and a trail. Mill Creek Park flanks Southmoreland’s east side, featuring a wide, paved pathway that winds through wooded parkland. The fountain at the southern tip can occasionally be subject to crowds as local protests have been held there, and wedding parties use the fountain as a backdrop for photos.
Mill Creek Park is a great place to hit the trails after a long day at the office.
Mill Creek is a great place start your visit in KC.
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Exhibits and events at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Home to two art museums, Southemoreland offers residents rotating art exhibitions, events and programs less than a mile from their homes. Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art contains collections from 5,000 years ago to contemporary works. In addition, the museum hosts seasonal festivals, youth and adult classes and classes, such as mini golf. Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art opened in 1994 and has a permanent collection of 1,500 works with up to 10 visiting exhibitions annually. The museum's restaurant, Café Sebastienne, serves lunch and brunch and is exclusively used for private and special events in the evenings.
The lawn at the Nelson Art Museum is a great place to get some sun.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum with water view from the building in Southmoreland.
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Winstead’s, Gates and Jack Stack within one mile
Dining and shopping options are located less than 3 miles away of residences. "Locals enjoy popping over to Old Westport, beloved for its “artistic, freelancer vibe, its nightlife and smaller shops,” says K.C. native Andy Wickersham, who’s a broker with Ellis Real Estate Services and has sold homes in the area for 11 years. Residents can walk less than a mile south to Winstead’s Steakburgers and enjoy razor-thin burgers in the restaraunt's 50s-style décor. It has been part of the K.C. dining scene since 1940. Gates Bar-B-Q and Jack Stack Barbecue are also nearby, serving ribs, sandwiches and burnt ends with distinctive sauces that are now available in grocery stores across the U.S. Country Club Plaza shops include Free People, Barnes & Noble, to the Apple Store. Aldi, Whole Foods and Sun Fresh Market all within 3 miles.
Stack Stacks is a great place to stop in for lunch or dinner.
There are many unique restaurants around Southmoreland neighborhood .
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Niche names nearby Pembroke Hill top private high school in K.C.
Private school options include Pembroke Hill School, whose middle and upper school campuses are within a mile of Southmoreland. Niche ranks Pembroke Hill the No. 1 private school in the Kansas City area. Primitivo Garcia Elementary School, a public option, is 4 miles away and earns a C-minus. Primitivo Garcia feeds into Central Middle School, graded D-plus, then Central High School, which receives a C-minus.
Southmoreland will get its own K.C. Streetcar stop in 2025
Southmoreland will come full circle in 2025 when it once again gets a stop on the Kansas City Streetcar as part of the Main Street extension. The city's RideKC public transit system offers easy access to the metropolitan area, including stops across the state line in Kansas. Commutes to downtown are 6 miles via Interstate 70 to U.S. 71. Kansas City International Airport is about 25 miles north.
Southmpreland is home to a few large condo buildings.
Southmoreland view of the neighborhood.
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CAP Index Crime score slightly above U.S. average
Southmoreland receives an overall CAP Crime Index score of 5, compared to the U.S. average of 4.
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Parks in this Area
Gillham Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Southmoreland Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Kauffman Legacy Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Bloch Cancer Survivors Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Martin Luther King, Jr. Square Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Tennis
Frank A. Thesis Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Hyde Park
Tennis
Trails
Pickleball
Mill Creek Park
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
34 min drive
Bus
On W 47th & Jc Nichols Parkway Eastbound Nearside
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On Cleaver Ii Blvd & Oak Westbound
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On Jc Nichols & 4419 J C Nichols Northbound
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On Cleaver Ii Blvd & Locust Westbound
Southmoreland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southmoreland, Kansas City sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Southmoreland, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $328,000, up 53% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,833
Median Age
35
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,692
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,835
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.7%
College Graduates
59.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
69/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
90/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
58/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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