Walmer
$541,818
Average Value
The midcentury-style neighborhood features tidy streets and big yards
The most common architectural styles in this neighborhood are ranch and split-level homes from the mid-to-late 1900s. Properties tend to have large backyards occasionally adorned with patios and decks. Most addresses have long driveways, which allow homeowners to avoid street parking, while some also feature an attached garage. Home prices range from $300,000 to $600,000, but they rarely come on the market as people tend to stay.
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Santa Fe Trail Elementary School is within walking distance
Children can walk to Santa Fe Trail Elementary School, which earns an A-minus on Niche. Hocker Grove Middle School receives a B and Shawnee Mission North High School gets a B-plus. The high school participates in a privately funded Real World Learning program that offers students immersive experiences that help prepare them for life after graduation. By 2030, the program aims for every graduate to leave the school with specific work opportunities or accreditations that will contribute to success and learning after graduation.
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Mohawk Park renovations include an all-abilities playground
Mohawk Park is across Lamar Avenue, technically a part of Mission, Kansas. Extensive renovations to the 8-acre park are scheduled for completion by the end of 2024. The park has already been updated with two large pavilions in 2023, and construction on an all-abilities playground, new sports court and new native landscaping is underway. It’s a popular spot for community events like movie nights or football watch parties. Two blocks north of Walmer, Victor X Andersen Park has a large playground and a pool. It’s next door to the Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center. This park also runs alongside Rock Creek Trail, a 1.6-mile paved trail.
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Commuting around Kansas City on U.S. Highway 169
Getting to and from Walmer is easy, thanks to its proximity to major roadways and public transportation. RideKC bus stops can be found along Shawnee Mission Parkway and Metcalf Avenue. Shawnee Mission Parkway, or U.S. Highway 169, conveniently connects Walmer to the rest of the metro area and beyond. “There are all sorts of transportation options available,” says Meg Ralph, Overland Park’s communications manager. “Most residents get around by car, but some take the bus or travel on their bikes, and others walk.”
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Chosun Korean BBQ adds to area barbecue repertoire
Shawnee Mission Parkway has dining options, including Smoketown BBQ and Chosun Korean BBQ. Several shopping centers are just a mile away, with a post office, gym, hair salons, a Target and grocery stores such as Hy-Vee and Natural Grocers.
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Shawnee Indian Mission Fall Festival celebrates Shawnee heritage
The Shawnee Indian Mission Fall Festival features live performances by Haskell Native American Dancers, children’s activities and local craft vendors. The festival occurs in nearby Fairway at the Shawnee Indian Mission, which served as a manual training school in the mid-1800s.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Candy Masuch
Candy Masuch
Responds QuicklyKW KANSAS CITY METRO
(913) 270-7837
74 Total Sales
1 in Walmer
$455,000 Price
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Rita Dickey
Rita Dickey
ReeceNichols - Overland Park
(913) 374-6110
140 Total Sales
2 in Walmer
$550K - $575K Price Range
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Lee Ann Yartz
Lee Ann Yartz
Responds QuicklyBHG Kansas City Homes
(913) 359-3936
90 Total Sales
1 in Walmer
$350,000 Price
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Sherri Hines
Sherri Hines
Responds QuicklyWeichert, Realtors Welch & Com
(913) 444-6578
252 Total Sales
1 in Walmer
$550,000 Price
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Phil Summerson
Phil Summerson
Responds QuicklyBHG Kansas City Homes
(913) 374-7839
200 Total Sales
1 in Walmer
$402,500 Price
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Katherine Lee
Katherine Lee
Sage Sotheby's International Realty
(913) 444-6768
388 Total Sales
1 in Walmer
$575,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Prairie View Park
Victor X Andersen Park
Antioch Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Broadmoor Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Mohawk Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Walmer | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
162
Median Year Built
1953
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,946
On par with the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,681
Distribution of Home Values
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
376
Median Age
42
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$129,297
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$131,867
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.6%
College Graduates
66.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
77.3%
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®
49
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43
/ 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
Mission
Close-knit city in Kansas with ample small businesses and urban conveniences
Arrowhead Trails
Older housing stock surrounded by Overland Park amenities
Southmoor Gardens
Midcentury suburban lifestyle close to shopping and dining
Merriam
Small-town charm with big-city benefits, including an impressive set of parks
Fairway
For a suburban life with retail almost everywhere you look
Cunningham Heights
Convenience and community 9 miles from Kansas City
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