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Preserving history in midtown Kansas City
Squier Park is a midtown Kansas City neighborhood listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Here, flags touting Historic Squier Park adorn the streetlights lining wide, landscaped streets. Development here dates back to the 1880s, when the neighborhood hosted the elite professionals of Kansas City. Today, Squier Park attracts anyone looking for historic charm close to Country Club Plaza, Westport and other midtown highlights. “The houses are older, but younger people moving in and restoring them has brought new life to the area,” says ReeceNichols Realtor Kevin Sieker, a longtime Kansas City resident.
The Squier Park neighborhood earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.
Squier Park is in the heart of midtown Kansas City and is a five minute drive to downtown.
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Renovated homes and brand new construction
Homeowners here take great care in preserving and updating their historic homes. Styles vary widely, encompassing Tudor-inspired homes, Prairie builds and Queen Annes. Squier Park also has a handful of newly constructed American Foursquares near Armour Boulevard. Three-bedroom homes typically start around $300,000, above the city-wide median price, and can climb above $400,000 for four or five bedrooms. New construction is popping up on previously razed properties, which range between $400,000 and $700,000.
Tudor homes with nice curb appeal are commonly found in the Squier Park neighborhood.
A variety of home styles fill the historic Squier Park neighborhood.
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A golf course turned picnic grounds
Squier Park homes are within walking distance of Hyde Park, a sprawling complex of green space and athletic amenities. Once the site of the first golf course in Kansas City, Hyde Park has sloping, grassy hills ideal for picnics and running dogs. Residents can pick up tennis or pickleball on site, or at the adjoining Gillham Park. The Manheim Green Playground is also mere steps from many homes.
Manheim Green Park's playground is a great place to let the kids blow off some steam.
Hyde Park's playground has plenty of space for families to enjoy.
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Local dining within and just beyond the neighborhood
Locals can walk to a handful of coffee shops and restaurants along Troost Avenue and 35th Street, including Urban Café, a popular weekend brunch stop with spins on regional favorites and vegan options. In 2023, Community Groceries opened in Squier Park to expand access to quality food in the area. The grocery store sources many goods locally and prioritizes affordability. A significant draw for Squier Park buyers is its proximity to places like Country Club Plaza. “Squier Park is more of a quiet, residential area, but it’s close to every downtown Kansas City amenity,” Sieker says. The Plaza hosts 15 blocks of premier shopping and dining less than 3 miles from the neighborhood.
There are a ton of specialty retailers in The Plaza Shopping District.
Squier Park has easy access to retail spaces on Troost Ave.
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Neighbors tend to a community garden
The Squier Park Neighborhood Association maintains a community garden at 38th Street and Virginia Avenue. Locals use the garden to grow herbs, fresh produce and flowers, the results of which are celebrated at the Harvest Festival each fall. Neighbors also convene at several surrounding houses of worship, which include Lutheran, Catholic and Presbyterian churches, as well as an Islamic Center. Several of them occupy historic buildings.
Residents can rent a bed at Squier Park Community Garden to improve their green thumb.
The community garden is in the heart of the neighborhood.
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Ride KC transit and Highway 71
Homes are about 4.5 miles from the city center, accessible via Highway 71 a few blocks east. Buses stop on all four sides of the neighborhood, with routes heading downtown and toward Country Club Plaza.
Catch the bus at 39th St. and head into downtown Kansas City.
Squier Park has access to Kansas City's expansive public transit system.
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Squier Park students attend Kansas City Public Schools
Children can start at Faxon Elementary, which has a C-minus from Niche, then head to Central Middle, rated a D-plus. Teens graduate from Central High, which offers an Early College Academy for students looking to get ahead on college credits. The school also earns a C-minus. Families can also apply for lottery admission to DeLaSalle High School, a public charter school within the neighborhood.
Central High School earns a C-minus Niche grade and serves Squier Park students.
Students in Squier Park begin their education at Faxon Elementary.
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Locals care about community safety
Squier Park has a crime score of 5 out of 10 on the CAP Index, just above the national average of 4. Locals activate their neighborhood streets through various neighborhood association events, including street clean ups, art walks and community garden work.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Squier Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Squier Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Squier Park, Kansas City sell after 189 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Squier Park, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $352,250, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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