$111,793Average Value$113Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Vineyard Estates is a small area in an advantageous location
Vineyard Estates cultivates convenience and relative affordability on Kansas City ’s East Side. The community comprises a sliver of land between the Blue River and Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard, where midcentury homes sit by industrial facilities along a railroad line. Vineyard Estate’s homes sell at prices well below the citywide median, but still give you a location that’s near jobs within the neighborhood and is less than 10 miles from downtown. Residents are also minutes from daily amenities like grocery stores and restaurants, and from major venues such as Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums.
Vineyard Estates is about 8 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City.
Hiland Dairy is among the companies with facilities in the neighborhood.
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Small homes in Vineyard Estates come with yards and lower sale prices
Modestly sized ranch-style homes make up most of the housing in Vineyard Estates. Properties average less than 900 square feet, but come with yard room on lots that range anywhere from about one-tenth of an acre to four-tenths of an acre. Some homes have been updated with fresh coats of paint, granite countertops and new flooring, while others still offer plenty of room for sweat equity. Vineyard Estates properties sell for prices from about $80,000 to the upper $100,000s. The neighborhood’s median sale price is about $100,000, compared to the Kansas City-wide median of about $290,000. “It’s a good area to invest in because the prices are low and the location is great, so a few of the houses have updated exteriors and new kitchens and bathrooms,” says local Realtor Marline Brown, who’s with Murrell Homes Real Estate Group and has several years of industry experience. More than 80% of Vineyard Estates residents rent their homes.
Ranch-style homes with wide front lawns and ample parking are available in Vineyard Estates.
Colorful homes add vibrance to the area.
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Residents can shop for groceries at the Blue Parkway Sun Fresh Market.
Shopping and dining options are a short drive away
Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard is one of Vineyard Estates’ connections to amenities. You can hop on Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard for the 2-mile trip to The Shops on Blue Parkway retail plaza, which is home to a Sun Fresh grocery store, Hibbett Sports and a Commerce Bank branch. You can also use the boulevard to reach Interstate 70 for the 7-mile drive to the Blue Ridge Crossing Shopping Center, where you’ll find Walmart and Lowe’s. Places to eat within a few miles of Vineyard Estates include:
LC's Bar-B-Q, a barbecue staple open since 1986 and known for ribs, brisket and house-made sauce
Sankofa Cafe & Bar, a Jamaican spot serving staples such as jerk chicken, oxtails and curry dishes
The Chief Station, a place where smoked turkey legs are one of the signature items
PeachTree Cafeteria, a cafeteria-style restaurant serving soul food with desserts like peach cobbler and banana pudding.
JennyJen's Sweet Shop & Grill, a spot where you can get items from smashburgers to Philly cheesesteaks, with fresh-squeezed lemonade to wash it down
Nearby schools include a dual-language choice campus
Vineyard Estates is zoned to the Kansas City Public Schools system. Students in the neighborhood may start at the district’s George Melcher Elementary School, which is less than 2 miles away and has free before- and after-school care. Vineyard Estates is also just about a mile from the George Washington Carver Dual Language School, one of KCPS’s choice campuses. Carver Dual Language School serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade and fosters bilingualism and biliteracy in Spanish and English.
George Melcher Elementary School has before- and after-school programs.
Students in the area may attend Central Middle School for grades 7 and 8.
Central High School is about 3 miles away, by Central Middle.
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Blue Banks Park provides access to the Brush Creek Trail.
Parks and trails provide plenty of ways to get active outdoors
Vineyard Estates is in a location of the city that’s flush with green space and trails. You can access a variety of outdoor attractions just outside the neighborhood. Some of the choices include:
Vineyard Park, which has a playground, a walking path and a picnic pavilion
Cleveland Park, where there are multiple ballfields and a play area
Blue Banks Park, which is a grassy area off Colorado Avenue where you can access the paved Brush Creek Trail
Seven Oaks Park, where you’ll find basketball and tennis courts and a sprayground that’s open from late May through early September
Blue River Trail, which is a paved path that follows its namesake body of water
Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs, is only about a half-dozen miles away.
Jobs, downtown and stadiums are relatively close
Some in Vineyard Estates are right around the corner from work. The neighborhood has a cluster of industrial buildings off Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard, with facilities for companies such as Arrowhead Containers and Liquid Soap Products. “There are a few factories in the area, so many people live and work here,” Brown says. “But even if someone doesn’t work at one of those places, it's close to so much more. You can get to all of downtown KC in less than 15 minutes.” You can take Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard to I-70 for the roughly 8-mile trip to downtown. The Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium and Royals’ Kauffman Stadium are also just off I-70, about 6 miles away. RideKC bus stops along Vineyard Estates’ residential corridors provide public transportation to the area.
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Vineyard Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Vineyard Estates, Kansas City sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Vineyard Estates, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $100,000, down 46% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$93,000
Median Sale Price
$100,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$84,750
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$62,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-46%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$113
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
153
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
861
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,623
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Market Report
Kansas City Housing Market
Kansas City listings are rising, but strong demand continues to push sales and prices higher.
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