Brookside sales continue to slow down as we head towards the end of the year.  The usual pattern follows strong sales in the spring and summer months; then fewer closings as the weather turns cooler.  Here are the August single family home sales  numbers for the Brookside area, using zip code 64113:

In August 2014, 23 homes sold.  Median sales price was $261,000 and 28 days on  market.  The lowest sales price was $222,250 and the highest was $355,000.  

In August 2013, 34 homes sold.  The  median sales price was $279,900 and 87 days on market.   The lowest sales price was $173,000 and the highest was $1.525 million.

An explanation for the drop in the median sales price would include the fact that the highest price sale this August was well under $1million. Most buyers purchased homes in Brookside  under $400K.  What is concerning is that fewer homes overall are selling, compared to last year. Checking year to date figures:

From Jan-August  2014, 186 homes sold at a median sales price of $311,000 and 36 days on market.

From Jan-August  2013, 216  homes sold at a median sales price of $291,000 and 47 days on market.  

Note that the days on market are fewer, for the month and year to date.  Buyers are snatching up the moderately priced homes in our zip code that are updated and move in ready.  The higher priced or overpriced homes that need updating continue to sit on the market.  

Currently there are 99 single family homes for sale in the Brookside zip code of 64113 with a median list  price of $409,857.  The lowest list price is $175,000; the highest is $4.445 million.  Average days on market:  86.  Note that 60 of the 99 homes are priced over $350,000.  There is still a strong demand for updated Brookside homes priced under $350K–if  you have one ready to sell!  

(All figures taken from Heartland MLS and deemed reliable but not guaranteed).