$500,751Average Value$209Average Price per Sq Ft17Homes For Sale
Grand Mere offers golf course homes and a quiet Flint Hills setting
Grand Mere’s up-and-coming golf course community features one of the state's highest-ranked golf courses and some of the highest-priced homes in West Manhattan. But buyers come to Grand Mere for one more important reason. “Buyers love the surrounding views of the Flint Hills,” says Realtor and broker Lori Vilkanskas, a Manhattan real estate agent with Back Nine Realty for the past five years. “It’s peaceful, quiet, and the views of the hillsides change beautifully throughout the year.”
Colbert Hills Golf Course—the heart of the community—is young and making a name for itself. Developed by an alliance of Kansas State alumni headed by Jim Colbert, a K-State alumnus and a professional golfer, it's been named the No. 1 public course in the state by at least three golf websites.
In the surrounding community, the Grand Mere HOA and the Colbert Hills Design Committee worked to create “generally welcome" deed restrictions, which builders and residents must follow, Vilkanskas says. “The covenants benefit homeowners by ensuring the neighborhood's beauty and the homes' desirability. I tell buyers that thoughtful covenants provide peace of mind and consistency.” Buyers in Grand Mere include families with children, young retirees and K-State alums who own a second home here. “I’ve sold homes to alumni who keep a second home here for home football games, Homecoming and, of course, alumni golf tournaments. Some tell me they think of this as their first home, not their second home because this is where their heart is!”
Houses in Grand Mere are surrounded by prairie grasses and the beautiful golf course landscape.
There are walking paths throughout Grand Mere that connect the neighborhoods to the golf course.
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New homes and buildable lots welcome golf-loving homebuyers
New residences are common throughout all of Grand Mere across multiple subdivisions. New, two-bedroom condominiums and townhouses have recently sold from $250,000 to $375,000. Four-bedroom, two-story homes built in 2013 close to the golf course have recently sold from $350,000 to $650,000. Estate-style homes with more than 3,000 square feet range from $600,000 to more than $1 million.
Buyers will find The Highlands at Grand Mere, a new residential community featuring one-story villa-style homes, large estate-style homes and buildable lots at the northeast corner of Grand Mere. With eye-catching views of Flint Hills and Colbert Hills Golf Course, homes range from about $400,000 to $800,000, while lots from one-third to more than 3 acres sell from $125,000 per acre to $225,000 per acre.
Not every home in Grand Mere comes with a big lot, there are options for less land & yard work.
Large Colonial Estates in Grand Mere may have a 3 car garage, carriage house and border a pond.
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The Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District is A-rated by Niche
The Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District #383 serves public school students in Manhattan and is the No. 1 school district in Riley County. Students can attend Frank V. Bergman Elementary with an A-minus grade from Niche and a student-teacher ratio of 17 to one. Susan B. Anthony Middle is ranked the No. 1 public middle school in Riley County and is graded with an A from Niche. It offers clubs including Strategy Gaming, Robotics and a girls running club. A-rated Manhattan High is ranked Kansas's No. 10 best college prep public high school and is about 2 miles southwest. It features a Career and Technical Education program providing pathways in agriculture, business and industrial technology.
Anthony Middle library gives students the resources to become learners & information seekers.
Students love attending Manhattan High School, the sports teams and classes.
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Colbert Hills Golf Course ranks high among college courses
Golf.com ranks Colbert Hills Golf Course as the best golf course in Kansas and one of America’s greatest college golf courses. While it is a public course, it offers upscale amenities, including a pro shop, event space and Colbert’s Bar & Grill. Interested donors can join the Kansas State University Golf Course Management and Research Foundation to promote the golf industry for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes. The links-style course measures 7,525 yards. Public fees to play range from $60 offseason to $100 for an in-season weekend. Students and alumni are eligible for discounted rates.
CiCo Park’s massive sports complex was created by and for the city of Manhattan, Riley County and the Unified School District #383. It features Pottorf Hall, an indoor community center with a swimming pool and an offset diving well. Inside the park complex, the county fairgrounds host horse shows and rodeos. Bishop Stadium and Track seats 4000 guests and hosts public school and regional track and field events.
Colbert Hills received top ratings as the best public course in Kansas, located in Grand Mere.
Kansas State University brings many students to Manhattan to study.
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Grand Mere offers several popular restaurants
Coffee-lovers can start their day as early as 5 a.m. at Paramour Coffee, at the southern edge of the neighborhood at Grand Mere Village. The shop is highly regarded in Manhattan but closes at noon. Across the street is Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom, featuring a full bar, deep-dish pizzas and a pet-friendly patio. Mr. K’s Café & Bar is known for its flatbreads, panini, and sports-themed setting. The closest grocery store to Grand Mere is Dillons at Westloop Plaza, 2 miles east. Downtown Manhattan, about 5 miles east of Grand Mere, is home to Manhattan Town Center, on Third Street, which offers Dillard's, JC Penney and an IMAX movie theater. Aggieville, the popular collegiate shopping district, is also in the downtown area.
A local favorite, Mr. K's Cafe is known for their flatbreads, paninis & sports-themed setting.
Grand Mere Village offers a variety of Restaurants like Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom.
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Manhattan Regional Airport is 6 miles southwest of Grand Mere
Manhattan Regional Airport is 6 miles southwest of Grand Mere and reachable via Skyway Drive. With Manhattan’s typically light traffic, the trip will take about 12 minutes by car. aTa bus stops are located east of Grand Mere on Candlewood Drive. Residents ride bicycles for pleasure inside the neighborhood, but the area’s hilly landscape and 5-mile distance from downtown Manhattan typically require car travel outside the neighborhood.
Grand Mere’s overall CAP Index crime score is 2 (on a scale of 1 to 10), while the U.S. average is 4. However, it scores a 3 for other violent crimes.
The Manhattan Regional Airport is 7 miles southwest of Grand Mere & accessible via Scenic Drive.
Grand Mere may not have an ATA Bus stop, but there are many close by.
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Wildcats football leads the way for top events in Grand Mere
The Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium is the home football field for the K-State University Wildcats football team. It welcomes more than 50,000 fans at home games. Golfers who live close to Colbert Hills Golf Course enjoy watching amateurs and pros play at year-round tournaments, including K-State Invitationals.
Kansas State's Bill Snyder Stadium hosts 50,000 fans at home games, just outside Grand Mere.
Kansas State University brings many students to Manhattan to study.
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Parks in this Area
Cico Park
Tuttle Creek State Park
K-State Coffman Commons
Transit
Airport
Manhattan Regional
16 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Grand Mere
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Grand Mere, Manhattan sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Grand Mere, Manhattan over the last 12 months is $511,241, up 20% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,609
Median Age
38
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$129,215
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$156,221
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
65.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
80.7%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
9/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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