Jodie Brethour
Responds Quickly
Compass Realty Group
(913) 794-3374
153 Total Sales
1 in Terrace Lake Gardens
$222,500 Price
Terrace Lake Gardens
In Terrace Lake Gardens, it’s easy to forget you’re still in the city. With two lakes bookending its residential streets, this southside neighborhood feels like a secluded area, sporting scenic waterfront views all around. But that comes without sacrificing reasonable commute times to downtown: about 20 minutes, depending on the time of day.
The streets here are just as quiet as the gently flowing waters surrounding them. Spacious ranch-style homes built in the late 1950s and set on quarter-to-half-acre lots make up the majority of Terrace Lake Gardens’ housing stock. These homes offer highly sought-after features like wide decks, one- or two-car garages, lake access and, occasionally, private docks. An active homeowners association here also offers a community garden, free for any due-paying resident to use. Properties here tend to sell between the $225,000 and $300,000 range. “Homes do sell very quickly, because it’s one of the more affordable, nice family neighborhoods in the area,” says Ryan Gritters, Realtor for Keller Williams Platinum Partners.
When the water or your own yard won’t do and you want more space to run around, head to Terrace Park, just off Myrtle Avenue and north of Kernodle Lake. This 4-acre patch of green space is laid out on a hill and known as a popular sledding spot during the winter months, but it can also be a challenging playing grounds for ultimate frisbee, among other sports. Warford Park sits just across Cleveland Avenue with more green space and a reservable shelter, too. For those seeking more traditional play options, one of Kansas City’s biggest options, the 235-acre Minor Park, awaits just 2 miles west with everything from a playset and a cricket area to pickleball courts and an 18-hole municipal golf course.
Terrace and Warford parks sit adjacent to Warford Elementary, making them an obvious after-school hangout. Kindergarten through fifth grade students can opt into its before- or after-school care, which is provided via the Local Investment Commission and emphasizes personal and academic development through options like homework assistance. Graduates then feed into Smith-Hale Middle, 5 miles north with a robust arts program, and Ruskin High, 2 miles east with the Missouri Career Clusters offering 16 pathways tailored to students’ career interests while still fulfilling graduation requirements.
The neighborhood doesn’t have any restaurants to offer since it’s primarily residential, but handfuls of familiar chains like Chipotle sit 2 miles south at the area’s shopping epicenter, Truman’s Marketplace. Just west of the mall, though, lies a locally owned favorite. TJ’s Café specializes in classic American cuisine like bacon cheeseburgers, chicken strip baskets and Salisbury steak, with delectable desserts like cinnamon rolls to top off your meal. It might be best known, though, for its all-day breakfast, including its biscuits and gravy or three-stack pancake combo, all served in a casual, diner-like environment.
Want quiet living with easy-on-the-eye waterfront views while staying in the city? This rarity can be yours in Terrace Lake Gardens.
Written By
Bre Offenberger
Photography Contributed By
Brooke Wasson
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jodie Brethour
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Candy Masuch
Candy Masuch
Responds QuicklyKW KANSAS CITY METRO
(913) 270-7837
74 Total Sales
1 in Terrace Lake Gardens
$195,000 Price
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Darin Jones
Darin Jones
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Southland Partners, LLC
(913) 386-4866
100 Total Sales
1 in Terrace Lake Gardens
$159,000 Price
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Elizabeth Blando
Elizabeth Blando
EXP Realty LLC
(913) 374-4035
159 Total Sales
4 in Terrace Lake Gardens
$150K - $350K Price Range
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Carol Tran Reynolds
Carol Tran Reynolds
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Platinum Prtnr
(816) 379-7245
42 Total Sales
1 in Terrace Lake Gardens
$215,000 Price
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Sandy Murphy
Sandy Murphy
Responds QuicklyReeceNichols - Country Club Plaza
(816) 203-3811
159 Total Sales
1 in Terrace Lake Gardens
$191,000 Price
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Parks in this Area
Gambril Tract Park
- Trails
Valley Park
Terrace Park
Watford Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Terrace Park
Jerry Darter Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
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Terrace Lake Gardens Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Terrace Lake Gardens, Kansas City sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Terrace Lake Gardens, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $320,000, up 64% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$405,000
Median Sale Price
$320,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$389,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$275,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
12%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
64%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$197
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
617
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
12.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,194
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,408
Median Age
36
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,218
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,531
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.2%
Advanced Degrees
8.9%
% Population in Labor Force
74.6%
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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
19
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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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