Western 49-63 is perhaps Kansas City’s most creatively named neighborhood. Deriving its name from its location between 49th Street on Brush Creek and 63rd Street in the city’s southern suburbs, this neighborhood is home to nine blocks of tree-shaded residences with easy access to both commercial outlets and the city’s largest university.
The streets of this neighborhood are home mostly to single-floor houses such as bungalows and ranches, and houses built in the classic Tudor and Colonial styles bring an extra dose of character and diversity to this community. Western 49-63’s streets stand out among Kansas City’s other neighborhoods due to the presence of “tree tunnels” on virtually every street, with the vast majority of streets being shaded by lush greenery. Homes in the neighborhood tend to have sizeable front yards with access to sidewalks, and this, together with the natural shade, provides residents with plenty of scenic strolling opportunities just around the corner.
Western 49-63 is located just south of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the largest university in the city. This sprawling campus is two blocks to the north of Western 49-63, and this university is known for its large student body, its hundreds of student organizations, and its status as the only NCAA Division I university in the Kansas City area. Immediately next door to UMKC is the smaller Rockhurst University, a private Jesuit college which provides an education focused both on academic achievement and on Jesuit values such as community service.
Kids live in the Kansas City Public Schools system. Hale Cook Elementary School earns a B from Niche, while Central Middle School and Southeast High School both score a C-minus.
This neighborhood has access to the large New Landing Mall, whose amenities include an Aldi grocery store, a Walgreens pharmacy, a dozen restaurants and clothing and shoe stores, among others. A favorite local restaurant, Wah Gwan, serves Jamaican classics such as jerk chicken and stew in a relaxed, beach house-themed interior. Western 49-63 residents have access to both Rockhill Road and Brookside Boulevard, providing them with easy access to the heart of Kansas City.
Kaleena Schumacher
Keller Williams Realty Partners Inc.
(913) 359-5173
364 Total Sales
1 in Western 49-63
$286,000 Price
Justin Berry
Plains Paris
(816) 608-6724
169 Total Sales
1 in Western 49-63
$295,000 Price
Katy Forrest
KW KANSAS CITY METRO
(913) 379-2327
113 Total Sales
2 in Western 49-63
$320K - $388K Price Range
Amy Brown
ReeceNichols - Country Club Plaza
(816) 540-1360
78 Total Sales
1 in Western 49-63
$348,000 Price
Rita Dickey
ReeceNichols - Overland Park
(913) 374-6110
142 Total Sales
1 in Western 49-63
$305,950 Price
Candy Masuch
KW KANSAS CITY METRO
(913) 270-7837
76 Total Sales
1 in Western 49-63
$289,000 Price
On average, homes in Western 49-63, Kansas City sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Western 49-63, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $365,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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