Wornall Homestead
Stately homes grace carefully landscaped lawns
Homes sell for between $355,000 and $875,000. Each is individually designed and built in styles that include Craftsman, Colonial Revival and Tudor. Large, covered front porches and some shared driveways are common. “What people love about the homes is that they’re well-constructed. They love the detail that’s put into the pitch of the roof, where it will be lit from within. Everything was well thought out,” Sean Ackerman, head of the Brookside Business Association, says. The neighborhood CAP Index Crime Score is a 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
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Niche names nearby private Pembroke Hill area’s best STEM school
Wornall Homestead is zoned for the Kansas City Public Schools, KCPS, which gets a C on Niche. Students can attend Hale Cook Elementary, which earns a B and rates as the Kansas City area’s No. 2 standout elementary school according to the site. Central Middle School and Southeast High School round out the neighborhood’s public school pipeline, each earning a C-minus from Niche. Students can apply to Border Star Montessori, one of KCPS’s signature schools, in the southern part of the neighborhood. The school rates as a B.Nearby, alternative schooling options include Pembroke Hill School, an independent school, and the private St. Teresa’s Academy. Niche ranks both schools highly, with Pembroke Hill earning an A-plus while St. Teresa’s gets an A.
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Brookside Park offers hills for sledding in the winter
The nearly 7-mile Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail, built along the city’s former streetcar line, runs along Brookside Boulevard just west of the neighborhood. “The Trolley Trail is two houses over from us," says Youngberg. “We see people out every day from young kids to joggers, to people with strollers to seniors.” The trail features both paved and natural surfaces, with some additional lighting. Brookside Park features pickleball courts, a playground, a ball diamond and rentable sand volleyball courts. When it snows, people flock here to speed down one of the city’s favorite hills for sledding. The neighborhood is half a mile from Loose Park, the city’s third-largest park at 75 acres. It offers walking and biking trails, tennis courts, a rose garden and a lake.
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Brookside Shops offers nearby shopping
True to J.C. Nichols’ original vision, Brookside Shops has everything one could need, from boutiques to coffee shops to restaurants to grocery stores. “It’s the anchor of the community, says Sean Ackerson, head of the Brookside Business Association. “These neighborhoods wouldn’t be what they are without the shops.” Brookside HomeGrown coffee shop is a popular spot in the shopping center. “You have millionaires sitting beside blue-collar workers, and everyone just gets along,” says Brookside HomeGrown’s General Manager Amanda Vansickle. Grocery shopping is conveniently located in Brookside at Cosentino’s Market and Cosentino’s Price Chopper. There are also entertainment options in Brookside Shops, which serves as the eastern border between the neighborhood and Morningside. The Leopold Gallery hosts exhibitions and encourages artistic development at local public schools, Sumner High School and The Paseo Academy. “The whole neighborhood is welcoming,” says Hilary Cole, the Leopold Gallery director.RideKC bus stops throughout Wornall Homestead
RideKC bus stops are located along Brookside Boulevard and Wornall Road. The Main Street Max line connects Wornall Homestead to the nearby neighborhoods of Brookside, Gregory and Waldo. Wornall Road, Brookside Boulevard and 63rd Street offer pathways to move around the city. Drivers can take 63rd Street to U.S. Highway 71 north to downtown or south to Interstate 435, which can take them anywhere in the metro area.
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Brookside St. Patrick’s Day Warm-Up Parade unites families, friends
Past and present Kansas Citians like to meet yearly at two big Brookside events: The St. Patrick’s Day Warm-Up Parade and the Art Annual. The warm-up parade occurs the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day and runs down 63rd Street. “There are lots of children and lots of floats. It’s a big, happy gathering,” Youngberg says.The city closes the streets for the juried Art Annual art show, where local restaurants put up booths alongside tents where local and regional artists display their works for sale. This highly social event attracts over 70,000 visitors per year. “Everybody talks about Brookside, but we like to differentiate ourselves in Wornall Homestead by having a lot of neighborhood social events,” says Youngberg. “We even have our new WoHo banners and bumper stickers.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jeff Yacos
Jeff Yacos
Responds QuicklyReal Broker, LLC
(913) 648-9422
227 Total Sales
1 in Wornall Homestead
$380,000 Price
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Bob Washburn
Bob Washburn
Compass Realty Group
(913) 386-5792
135 Total Sales
1 in Wornall Homestead
$603,000 Price
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Laura Miller
Laura Miller
ReeceNichols - Leawood
(855) 649-0709
83 Total Sales
1 in Wornall Homestead
$423,500 Price
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Joe Woods
Joe Woods
Responds QuicklyReal Broker, LLC
(913) 386-6778
192 Total Sales
2 in Wornall Homestead
$424K - $660K Price Range
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Katie Yeager Stout
Katie Yeager Stout
Responds QuicklyYour Future Address, LLC
(913) 430-4294
192 Total Sales
1 in Wornall Homestead
$435,000 Price
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Sandy Murphy
Sandy Murphy
Responds QuicklyReeceNichols - Country Club Plaza
(816) 203-3811
159 Total Sales
1 in Wornall Homestead
$400,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Arbor Villa Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Trails
Brookside Triangle Park
- Playground
Trolley Track Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Piazzetta Greenway Fields Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Brookside Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wornall Homestead | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wornall Homestead Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wornall Homestead, Kansas City sell after 219 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wornall Homestead, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $538,400.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$535,000
Median Sale Price
$538,400
Median Single Family Sale Price
$535,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$194,215
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$169,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$272
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
358
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1915
Months of Supply
4.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,141
Above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
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
762
Median Age
47
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$170,333
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$182,733
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
79.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
44.4%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
80.6%
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®
44
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
83
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36
/ 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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