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Pleasant Valley

Pleasant Valley

Located in Clay County

$397,143 Average Value
$171 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

Pleasant Valley offers nature, schools and commuting to Kansas City

What’s so pleasant about life in Pleasant Valley? It’s actually a pretty simple recipe. For starters, take a bunch of attractive homes on large lots shaded by mature trees. Add some of the best schools in the state of Missouri, and mix in a healthy dose of nearby amenities. Top it off with easy access to Interstate 35 and place it less than a 20-minute drive from downtown Kansas City. Now place all of that in one location, and it’s easy to understand why the City of Pleasant Valley bills the town as “the best-kept secret in the Kansas City Metro area.”

Meet up with friends after school for a friendly basketball game in Pleasant Valley.
Meet up with friends after school for a friendly basketball game in Pleasant Valley.
Pleasant Valley locals procure gourmet ingredients from the Fareway Meat Market.
Pleasant Valley locals procure gourmet ingredients from the Fareway Meat Market.
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Modest bungalows and spacious ranch-style homes priced under $265K

Homes in Pleasant Valley are currently selling for a median price of around $235,000, with a median price-per-square-foot of about $140. Most of the houses were built in the late 1980s or early 1990s, so features like open floorplans and plenty of light are common. A modest two-bedroom/one-bathroom bungalow sells for around $176,000, while a spacious four-bedroom/two-bathroom ranch-style house can sell for up to $260,000. “Homes in the area are relatively affordable," says Ron Henderson, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty. “It’s a comfortable, established neighborhood.

Pleasant Valley is known for its variety of home types and newer construction.
Pleasant Valley is known for its variety of home types and newer construction.
Large bungalow style homes line the quiet streets of Pleasant Valley.
Large bungalow style homes line the quiet streets of Pleasant Valley.
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Education through North Kansas City Schools

Students living in Pleasant Valley attend schools in the North Kansas City school district, which Henderson describes as being “well-known as some of the best in the state.” Parents can send their children to Liberty Oaks Elementary, Antioch Middle and Oak Park High School. Liberty Oaks Elementary and Antioch Middle earn a B-plus on Niche. Oak Park High earns a B. Oak Park students can also add to their college applications by participating in extracurricular activities ranging from 12 different varsity sports to theater to Future Business Leaders of America, to name only a few.

Oak Park High School in the Pleasant Valley area is very proud of its local football team.
Oak Park High School in the Pleasant Valley area is very proud of its local football team.
Chapel Hill Elementary is a highly rated public school in Gladstone’s Pleasant Valley area.
Chapel Hill Elementary is a highly rated public school in Gladstone’s Pleasant Valley area.
Antioch Middle School is centrally located in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood.
Antioch Middle School is centrally located in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood.
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Family-friendly fun within a short drive

Worlds of Fun theme park – with its array of rides and attractions for the whole family – is only a 10-minute drive down nearby Interstate 435. Spend the day dizzy on roller coasters, chill out at the water park, get up-close to farm animals at the petting zoo or take in a live show.
If recreational tastes lean more towards keeping one' feet on terra firma, residents can head up to the Shoal Creek Living History Museum, an 80-acre park that is home to historic buildings and reenactments of Missouri’s history, as well as a hiking trail. The adjacent Shoal Creek Golf Course is a 7,011-yard par-72 championship course that will challenge skills at every stroke. The course also features a modern pro shop, driving range and putting green.

After work head to the putting green at the Shoal Creek Golf Course.
After work head to the putting green at the Shoal Creek Golf Course.
Meet the bison at The Shoal Creek Living Museum in Pleasant Valley.
Meet the bison at The Shoal Creek Living Museum in Pleasant Valley.
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Grocery stores like Walmart and Aldi are just a short drive away

When residents need to stock up on food, nearby Sprouts Farmers Market and Aldi have them covered. And Walmart Super Center is only a few minutes away by car for all of those household necessities. Eateries are close, like Ma & Pa’s Kettle Restaurant or Nelle Belle’s Diner. Nelle Belle’s serves breakfast and lunch in an old-fashioned diner setting, while Ma & Pa will satisfy your cravings for burgers, sandwiches and wraps.

At the Pleasant Valley Aldi, shoppers never know what unique finds await them.
At the Pleasant Valley Aldi, shoppers never know what unique finds await them.
Sprouts Market in Pleasant Valley offers a great-looking produce selection for residents.
Sprouts Market in Pleasant Valley offers a great-looking produce selection for residents.
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Pleasant Valley is close to I-35

Getting to KC for work or play is made easier by the neighborhood’s proximity to major thoroughfares. “The neighborhood has easy access to Interstate 35,” says Henderson, “and you can get to other major roads pretty easily.” What that means is that residents are never far away from all the retail, dining and entertainment in the big city.

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Pleasant Valley Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$275,000
Median Sale Price
$250,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$267,350
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$240,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$171

Area Facts

Number of Homes
861
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1980
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,504
Significantly below the national average
1,927
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Pleasant Valley Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,904
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$65,431
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$79,452

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.3%
College Graduates
20.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.7%
% Population in Labor Force
75.2%
Above the national average
64.9%

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®®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

28 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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