Located in Johnson County
Upon its establishment in 1928, Lake Quivira was a vacation spot with a summer camp feel for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Kansas City. Even though the area is now filled with more permanent residents, the community continues its social summertime vibe with water activity and country club events at its core.
Many homes in the area offer all-encompassing views of the neighborhood’s 224-acre namesake body of water – Lake Quivira – complete with private boat slips and docks. These higher priced homes come in a variety of styles, with anything from deconstructivist designs to contemporary houses with flat roofs. Even offshore houses in traditional styles boast views of the serene, forested areas viewable from the expansive patios common to this area. No need to worry about space when visitors come to a lakeside retreat, as these homes often have four or five bedrooms. Prices can range from about $500,000 to well over $1 million.
Thanks to Lake Quivira Country Club, one of the most anticipated events of the year is the Pontoon Crawl. Every summer, locals can dress up and decorate boats according to the ever-changing theme and stop at six different places along the shore to experience different food, drinks and live music. Before starting water-related activities, attendees can practice putting at the club’s 18-hole golf course, which was awarded the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Certificate for its support of wildlife conservation on the course. The club also provides a lifeguard-monitored beach where swimmers can plunge into the spring-fed lake from a diving board or cool off under the red-and-white umbrellas.
Adjacent to the country club, the recently opened community center, known as The Q, is also a focal point of the area. “A lot of people have come to me and said, ‘I can’t believe we ever lived here without this,’” says Community Center Program Director Marisa Callaway. “It really is a hub of activities in the community.” The center offers consistently full workout classes, including Pilates, yoga or water aerobics in the 25-meter lap pool. If you are more into a solo workout, the fitness center overlooks the lake and has an elevated track. While children meet new friends at the center’s array of youth programs or conquer the obstacle course playground, adults can sweat away their stress in the sauna or unwind with a massage.
In addition to the country club and community center, Lake Quivira and its surrounding natural beauty offer outdoor entertainment to last the whole day. For fishermen, the lake is stocked with fish twice a year, and anglers may land a large-mouth bass, walleye, trout or crappie. Whether into boating, waterskiing or even ice skating during the colder months, Lake Quivira is the pinnacle of lakeside living. Hikers can take to 13 different trails in and around the neighborhood, inhabited by over 200 species of birds. For equestrians, the Quivira Saddle Club is a boarding and training facility with over 100 acres of land.
The area is served by the Shawnee Mission School District, which earns an A from Niche. Broken Arrow Elementary School receives a B-plus and has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School, which spotlights innovative schools and the way they inspire students to create, collaborate and think. Trailridge Middle School also earns a B-plus, while Shawnee Mission Northwest High School receives an A.
The community prides itself in being an oasis from city life, so residents have to drive to retail or restaurants. Still, the Legends Outlets mall is only 9 miles away. Prepare for the next lake day with a pair of shades from Sunglass Hut or a new swimsuit at H&M. Once a day of swimming and shopping builds up an appetite, grab Cajun-Creole staples, like spicy jambalaya or the parmesan-covered chicken a la mer, at Jazz. To end the day, walk down the street to catch a Sporting KC game at Children’s Mercy Park. Get a seat in the area known as “the cauldron” to be near the most enthusiastic soccer fans.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Laura Fosha
KW Diamond Partners
(816) 608-7739
78 Total Sales
1 in Lake Quivira
$750,000 Price
Kim Engle
ReeceNichols -Johnson County W
(913) 386-7441
61 Total Sales
1 in Lake Quivira
$838,000 Price
Cheryl Scheele
Platinum Realty LLC
(913) 914-9231
153 Total Sales
1 in Lake Quivira
$1,160,000 Price
Adam Papish
Keller Williams Realty Partners Inc.
(913) 379-3516
159 Total Sales
1 in Lake Quivira
$475,000 Price
Katie Yeager Stout
Your Future Address, LLC
(913) 430-4294
191 Total Sales
4 in Lake Quivira
$1.2M - $1.5M Price Range
Tamra Trickey
ReeceNichols - Leawood
(913) 379-2466
327 Total Sales
1 in Lake Quivira
$1,690,000 Price
On average, homes in Lake Quivira, KS sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Quivira, KS over the last 12 months is $1,204,318, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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