Brookside in the Fall….a messy palate of bright and vibrant colors on trees, bushes, lawns…it’s my favorite time of year in the  neighborhood!  Of course, Brookside homes are attractive any time of year and although last month there was a dip in values, the YTD numbers are still very strong.  Let’s look at the statistics for single family home sales in Brookside, using sales figures from the main Brookside zip code of 64113:

October 2021                                              October 2020

Median list price:     $485,000                       $489,000

Median sales price:  $472,000                       $492,450

No. homes sold:           27                              34

Days on market:          3                                22

Prices dipped 4% compared to last year; homes went under contract much faster. Fun fact:  the highest sale last month was $1,135,000–$40K over the list price.  Below are the year-to-date numbers:

Jan-Oct 2021                                                  Jan-Oct 2020

Median list price:     $475,000                       $415,000

Median sales price:  $480,263                       $412,500

No. homes sold:          280                             262

Days on market:          3                                8

Compared to last year, Brookside home values are up 16% and most homes sell for list price or above.   Currently there are 23 active single family homes for sale in Brookside with a median list price of $565,000 and 23 days on market. The majority of listings–17-are priced over $500,000.

(All stats taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)