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Community involvement goes beyond rote meetings
Walnut Grove is part of South Kansas City's Marlborough district, where home prices tend to come in well below the citywide median. It also falls within the Eastside Urban Renewal Area, which offers a 10-year property tax freeze for homeowners who complete at least $5,000 in qualifying improvements. Volunteers with the Marlborough Community Coalition even pitch in to help renovate these homes, which include bungalows, cottages and ranch styles. Between that support and easy access to U.S. Route 71, residents here can easily stay connected to their neighbors and the rest of the city.
How much homes cost
The median sale price in Walnut Grove is around $130,000, which is significantly less than Kansas City’s median of about $280,000. Most homes fall somewhere between about $70,000 and the mid-$200,000s, depending on their age, size, and condition. These lower price points are attracting more and more attention. “Investors from all over the world are buying property here,” says Jeff Primos, a lifelong resident who’s also a board member of the Marlborough Community Coalition. “I probably get three calls a week about putting my house up for sale.”
Housing includes bungalows and cottages.
Houses here tend to cost below the citywide median.
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Recreation spaces supported by the Marlborough Community Coalition
Aside from working on renovations, the Marlborough Community Coalition helps take care of recreation spaces in the area. “We have the strongest neighborhood association in the city,” Primos says. “The city always compliments us.” Volunteers continuously work to improve sidewalks, including the 2-mile stretch that connects green spaces like:
Arleta Park, which has a playground and picnic shelters
Rachel Morado Plaza, home to walking paths winding through a native plant garden
81st & Troost Park, where the wide-open field also functions as a stormwater retention area
Back in 2008, the group also stepped in to save the Marlborough Community Center from closing. Today, it’s a place where residents can play cards, join chair yoga classes and take part in other social activities. When you want even more space to get outside, Swope Park, Kansas City’s largest green space, is less than 3 miles away.
Arleta Park is in Walnut Grove.
Rachel Morado Plaza has a trail system.
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Where kids go to school
Walnut Grove is zoned for Kansas City Public Schools, and kids can go to John T. Hartman Elementary School, Central Middle School and Southeast High School. The Waldo neighborhood, about 2 miles west, is home to several charter and private options, including Kansas City Academy and St. Elizabeth School.
You'll find plenty of restaurants in the Marlborough area.
Restaurants along Prospect Avenue
Prospect Avenue is a major commercial corridor that runs along Walnut Grove’s eastern edge. It’s lined with restaurants like:
Texas Tom’s, known for its chicken wings and chili cheese tater tots
68th Street, a small spot that has burgers and chicken sandwiches
Mama Lilly’s, where you can get classic Mexican dishes
The 6 Lounge, a cocktail bar with Chiefs watch parties and karaoke nights
Taste of KC BBQ, serving sausage links, burnt end sandwiches and brisket
For groceries, there’s an Aldi about 2 miles away, and you’re within 6 miles of other major shopping areas, including the Country Club Plaza and Brookside.
Access to U.S. Highway 71 makes for a straightforward commute.
Major employers, a highway and public transportation are nearby
Getting around the rest of the city from Walnut Grove is fairly straightforward. Research Medical Center is a major employer that’s about 2 miles away. U.S. Route 71 stretches along the neighborhood’s east side, providing a direct route to downtown Kansas City, about 9 miles north. The drive to get there usually takes 15 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic. Public transportation is also easily accessible, with RideKC bus routes running along Prospect Avenue and The Paseo.
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Walnut Grove Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Walnut Grove, Kansas City sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Walnut Grove, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $143,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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