Elmhurst
Neighborhood in Overland Park, Kansas
Johnson County 66204, 66212, 66214
Established streets of single-family homes
Under the shade of old-growth trees, narrow streets are lined with a collection of mid-20th century architectural styles, including ranches, bungalows and colonial revivals with attached garages. Properties are on narrow rectangular lots with compact front yards featuring driveways and garages. Prices in Elmhurst range from about $189,000 to $472,000, but buyers can expect a three-bedroom ranch-style to go for around $285,000, while a four-bedroom colonial revival will rise to approximately $390,000. “The market is still strong but slightly different and unpredictable. If homes are priced right, we are seeing multiple offers, and those properties move quickly, but it does seem that buyers are a bit more hesitant these days,” Dunn says.
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Playgrounds at Strang Park and Louisburg Square
Home to Overland Park’s first inclusive playground, Strang Park, was updated by the city twice in 2021 and 2022. The inclusive playground features a 30-foot slide, sensory tunnel, and in-ground trampolines, while younger children can take advantage of the toddler area with farmers market-themed structures. Strang Park includes fun for all ages, though, as its loop walking trail features inspirational quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream Speech,” a gaming area with cornhole boards and covered shelters for family gatherings and newly done tennis and basketball courts. On a smaller scale, Louisburg Square Park is another green space spanning just over an acre with a small playground and accompanying picnic tables.
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Nearby Shawnee Mission schools
Children will attend the Shawnee Mission School District, which scores an A on Niche and is Kansas's third largest school district, serving more than 27,000 students. Most students will attend Comanche Elementary, Westridge Middle and Shawnee Mission West High School. According to Niche, the elementary school scores a B-minus, the middle school gets a B, and the high school achieves an A-minus. The high school offers many extracurricular activities and athletics, including the SMW Thespians Troupe #2413, which puts on performances each year and is the alma mater of Hollywood stars Paul Rudd and Jason Sudeikis.
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Overland Park events
While Elmhurst may not be known for its community events, it is close to all the happenings in downtown Overland Park, less than 2 miles away. The Overland Park Farmers Market is open Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and features local fresh produce, foods and specialty items. Other community events are centered around the holidays and include a St. Patrick's Day Parade and Santa's annual visit to the Clock Tower Plaza, each December.
RideKC bus lines and I-35 commuting
RideKC operates multiple bus lines throughout Overland Park and Johnson County, including the nearby 520 Strang Line Express, which has two nearby stops at Strang Line Road and the Oak Park Mall. The route runs almost directly to downtown Kansas City, Monday through Friday. Elmhurst is on the edge of U.S. Route 69, which runs parallel to Interstate 35 from Minnesota to Texas. Drivers can access Interstate 35 via US-69, and both roads lead about 12 miles to downtown Kansas City.Commercial destinations at Oak Park Mall and Antioch Road
Locals can shop for groceries at the Hy-Vee Grocery Store in the southeast or the Price Chopper in the northeast. Just west of the neighborhood, the Oak Park Mall is the largest in the state and features more than 180 stores, including department stores – Macy’s, Dillard’s and Nordstrom’s – and other smaller stores like Barnes & Noble’s and Kay Jewelers. Shoppers can also take a break at one of the chain restaurants in the mall, like Chick-fil-A or Outback Steakhouse. Another local favorite is Toro Hibachi Sushi & Asian or Jack Stack Barbecue, which has a handful of locations across Kansas.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Pat Manza
Pat Manza
Keller Williams Realty Partners Inc.
(913) 423-2807
56 Total Sales
2 in Elmhurst
$250K - $340K Price Range
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Denise Cunningham
Denise Cunningham
Keller Williams Realty Partners Inc.
(913) 386-6724
180 Total Sales
2 in Elmhurst
$175K - $249K Price Range
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Stacy Garrett
Stacy Garrett
Responds QuicklySage Sotheby's International Realty
(913) 320-5453
46 Total Sales
1 in Elmhurst
$350,000 Price
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Robert Brown
Robert Brown
Platinum Realty LLC
(913) 374-7274
46 Total Sales
2 in Elmhurst
$185K - $290K Price Range
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Rob Lang
Rob Lang
AT HOME KANSAS
(785) 453-7224
72 Total Sales
1 in Elmhurst
$262,100 Price
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Bryan Parrish
Bryan Parrish
Keller Williams Realty Partners Inc.
(816) 844-6967
104 Total Sales
2 in Elmhurst
$220K - $310K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Strang Park
Young's Park
South Lake Park
Sapling Grove Park
Stonegate Park
Indian Creek Recreation Center
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Elmhurst | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Elmhurst Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Elmhurst, Overland Park sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Elmhurst, Overland Park over the last 12 months is $340,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$345,000
Median Sale Price
$340,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$350,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$262,100
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$150,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
193
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$211
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,433
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Median Year Built
1961
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,368
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,494
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,008
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
836
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1410am - 12pm
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 1pm
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Tuesday, Jun 174 - 6pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,010 - $1,035 per month
- Grant 79
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 465+ Sq Ft
- 9213 W 79th St
- Overland Park, KS
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
12,381
Median Age
38
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,318
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,584
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.2%
College Graduates
44.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.8%
% Population in Labor Force
78.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
17''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Downtown Overland Park
Heartbeat of Overland Park featuring multiple restaurants and boutique shops
Glenwood Business District
Scattered subdivisions surrounding four shopping centers, 2 miles from downtown
Oak Park
Laidback suburb with plenty of green space and big-name shopping center nearby
Overland Park
A bustling community with A-graded schools and amenities just south of Kansas City
Maple Crest
Quiet suburb with midcentury style minutes from downtown Overland Park
Milburn
Quiet neighborhood nestled alongside Overland Park’s biggest country club
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