Waldo Home Sales Report-April 2023

Waldo homes are continuing to sell quickly however prices have calmed down somewhat–and fewer homes are selling, no doubt due to a continued lack of inventory and much higher interest rates than April 2022. Let’s take a look at the numbers; I’m using the boundaries of State Line-Holmes and Gregory to 85th for this report:

april 2023april 2022
Median list price:$260,000$250,000
Median sales price:$275,500$275,000
No. of homes sold: 21 27
Days on market: 3 3

The interesting fact about the sold price for last month was 1) it was above asking price, so buyers still paying more than list price and 2) the sold price was virtually unchanged from a year ago. With most homes selling within a few days of hitting the market, buyers have to be quick to see the new houses quickly. The lowest closed price last month was $175K and the highest was $470K. Below are the year-to-date numbers:

January-april 2023january-april 2022
Median list price: $275,000 $244,500
Median sales price: $275,000 $261,500
No. of homes sold: 71 94
Days on market: 8 3

Waldo home values have risen 5% YTD compared to 2022. Note that 32% fewer homes have closed, and some homes are sitting on the market just a little longer. Currently there are just three single family homes for sale in Waldo, with a median price of $359,000 and 12 days on market.

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

Brookside Home Sales Report – April 2023

Home prices aren’t rising as drastically as they were; however the number of units sold is way down. Why? Here’s one reason: homeowners do not want to give up locked in low interest rates for a more expensive home with much higher interest rates. That means less inventory for buyers. Let’s take a look at the numbers; I’m using the primary zip code of 64113 for this report:

April 2023april 2022
Median list price:$519,000$479,950
Median sales price:$516,000$500,000
No. of homes sold: 17 35
Days on market: 3 2

Prices are up just over 3% compared to one year ago, and most buyers are paying slightly under list price. Notice the number of units sold–50% fewer than April 2022. Lack of inventory and higher interest rates contribute to fewer homes selling. Now let’s look at year-to-date figures:

January-april 2023january-april 2022
Median list price:$550,000$499,000
Median sales price:$537,250$529,250
No. of homes sold: 62 84
Days on market: 7 3

So far home values are up 1.5% compared to 2022. Most homes are still going under contract quickly and yes, there are still some bidding wars. Currently there are 12 single family homes for sale in Brookside, with a median list price of $789,450 and 31 days on the market. Most of the houses are priced well over $500K, including 4 over $1,000,000.

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

Brookside Home Sales Report-March 2023

I have some interesting stats to report regarding Brookside single family home sales this month, as you will see in the charts below. The median sales price is up compared to last year; however it’s not higher than the median list price. Let’s take a look–I’m using the main Brookside zip code of 64113 for these numbers:

march 2023march 2022
Median list price:$657,000$481,000
Median sales price:$650,000$512,500
Days on market: 12 2
No. of homes sold: 16 20

Home values rose 26.8% compared to March 2022; note that buyers generally paid within 1% of the list price and many homes sat on the market a little longer (12 days compared to 2 days a year ago). Ten of the 16 homes that closed were priced over $500K; there were 4 million dollar plus sales. The highest was $1.45 million for the very contemporary house at 65th and State Line. Let’s take a look at year-to-date numbers:

jan-march 2023jan-march 2022
Median list price: $550,000 $500,000
Median sales price: $542,500 $535,000
Days on market: 19 4
No. of homes sold: 45 49

The numbers of homes sold is about the same; the bidding wars aren’t quite as strong this year as you can see with the median sales price being lower than the median list price. And some homes are sitting on the market longer. Currently there are 18 single family homes listed in Brookside, with a median sales price of $704,500 and 7 days on market. The median price is high because 1) six million dollar + homes are for sale and 2) only 5 of the 18 listings are priced under $500K.

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

Armour Hills Home Sales Report-February 2023

You may have heard national news reports saying “home prices are falling”…just remember, all real estate is local and while that may be true in some areas, KC resale home prices are still pretty stable. You’ll see from the report below that Armour Hills properties have slipped compared to last year, but the priced right houses are still selling quickly.

february 2023february 2022
Median list price:$385,000$407,500
Median sales price:$400,000$395,000
No. of homes sold: 3 4
Days on market: 2 86

The median sales price was just a bit higher than February 2022, and the Feb 2023 sold price was over the median list price. The highest sale last month was $680,000 for an expanded, flipped home that was priced at $695K. Let’s look at the year-to-date numbers:

Jan-Feb 2023Jan-Feb 2022
Median list price: $367,450$415,000
Median sales price: $375,700$420,000
No. of homes sold: 6 7
Days on market: 4 17

You can see from this chart that buyers are usually paying list price or above; although prices are down about 10% over last year. So you can argue that “prices are falling” yet there is still a lot of demand because homes are selling fast and usually for over the asking price. It’s always changing!!! Currently there is one home for sale in Armour Hills, priced at $599,950 and 18 days on market.

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

Waldo Home Sales Report – February 2023

Checking these Waldo home sales stats, here’s a synopsis: interest rates up, prices up, number of homes sold, down. There is still so much demand despite the higher interest rates that prices keep rising due to lack of inventory. Let’s look at the numbers:

february 2023february 2022
Median list price:$315,000$244,925
Median sales price:$302,000$253,000
No. of homes sold: 15 24
Days on market: 6 3

Last month, fewer homes sold than Feb 2022; yet prices are way up-that median sales price rose 19%. The lowest closed price was $137,400 and the highest was $415,000. Now let’s see the year-to-date figures:

Jan-Feb 2023Jan-Feb 2022
Median list price:$299,950$202,500
Median sales price:$299,450$237,000
No. of homes sold: 28 41
Days on market: 20 3

So far this year, 31% fewer homes have sold compared to the same time last year, and prices are up 28.7%. Currently there are 12 single family homes for sale in Waldo, with an average price of #332,500 and 7 days on market.

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

Brookside Home Sales Report-February 2023

Brookside home sales last month were pretty consistent with a year ago; prices were up and a similar number of homes closed. Let’s look at the details; I’m using the main Brookside zip code of 64113 for these stats:

February 2023february 2022
Median list price:$650,000$550,350
Median sales price:$650,000$538,575
Days on market: 3 54
No. of homes sold: 13 16

Although the median sales price jumped way up, note that we had two million dollar plus sales last month, and so many homes in Brookside now are priced over $500K. The days on market were shorter; some houses sit on the market for weeks due to over-pricing, condition, etc. The lowest closed price last month was $265K and the highest was $1.5 million. Below are the year-to-date numbers:

Jan-Feb 2023Jan-Feb 2022
Median list price:$525,000$570,800
Median sales price:$530,000$550,000
Days on market: 43 46
No. of homes sold: 29 29

Although we have a lower median sales price compared to a year ago; many buyers are paying list price or above for homes. The same number of homes closed–interesting because in early 2022, interest rates were around 3%; today they are at least double that amount. Buyers are getting used to these rates and although it does affect what they can afford, they are just dealing with it.

Currently there are 13 homes for sale in Brookside, with a median price of $600K and 18 days on the market. Four of the 13 homes are over one million; over half the homes are priced over $500K.

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

Waldo Home Sales Report-January 2023

We are just a couple of days into March…and I am a bit late posting these January stats for Waldo home sales. No surprise here–prices keep going up! These are the sales figures for single family homes, using the boundaries of Gregory to 85th St; State Line to Holmes:

january 2023january 2022
Median list price:$260,253$217,000
Median sales price:$249,875$215,000
Days on market: 33 4
No. of homes sold: 14 17

Home prices rose 16% compared to January 2022; and (some) homes are sitting on the market longer. Remember, a year ago, interest rates were around 3%. Still, that’s a pretty hefty increase in median sales price considering the interest rates have doubled. The lowest closed price was $152,500 and the highest was $470,000.

Currently there are 13 homes for sale in Waldo, with a median list price of $260,000 and 16 days on market.

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

Armour Hills Home Sales Report-January 2023

The home sales stats for Armour Hills last month reflect how much the housing market has changed in just one year. Remember, one year ago, interest rates were around 3% and sales were soaring! Let’s take a look at the numbers for this 900+home Brookside subdivision:

January 2023january 2022
Median list price:$349,900$450,000
Median sales price:$351,400$475,000
Days on market: 92 3
Number of homes sold: 3 3

The median sales price dropped by 35% compared to one year ago! However, note that these stats reflect just three homes that closed. It’s worth looking at a few details, too. Just one home closed last month over the list price; the other two listings lingered on the market for several weeks as the list price dropped. The highest sold price was $565K, originally listed at $680K! The lowest closed price was $270,000.

Currently there are four listings for sale in Armour Hills, ranging in price from $335,000 to $715,000. The house priced at $715K (originally listed at $735K) was purchased in summer 2021 for about $50K over the list price (which was $649K)–so probably a bidding war. Now the price is $715K, less than two years later–and the market is very different now as interest rates doubled. There are still properties that command multiple offers–when they are priced at market value. It will be interesting to see what this property sells for.

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

Brookside Home Sales Report-January 2023

It’s a new year of home sales stats and compared to a year ago, there was a dip in prices last month. However, keep in mind that in January 2022, interest rates were still around 3%; this year they have doubled. That has slowed down the market.

Let’s take a look at the numbers, using single family home sales in the main Brookside zip code of 64113:

January 2023January 2022
Median list price:$429,975$585,000
Median sold price:$430,075$585,000
No. of homes sold: 16 13
Days on market: 49 14

You can see there was quite a drop in the median sold price; yet most sales were very close to list price. And some of the homes that closed sat on the market for a while before getting under contract, which explains the longer days on market number. The lowest closed price last month was $230K and the highest was $2.75 million. There’s still a lack of inventory for buyers to consider and I think that will continue through the year.

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

Armour Hills December 2022 Home Sales Report and Year End Recap

Another year of home sales in Armour Hills and I’m ready to report the specifics! Closed prices were off last month compared to December 2021; overall though, Armour Hills is still one of the most popular Brookside subdivisions for homebuyers! Let’s look at the specifics:

December 2022December 2021
Median list price:$385,000$394,950
Median sales price:$365,000$394,500
Days on market: 3 45
No. of homes sold: 9 3

The lowest closed price last month was $290,000 and the highest was $477,000. The median price was down 7% compared to a year ago. Below, let’s take a look at sales numbers from the past five years:

20222021202020192018
Median list price:$399,000$365,000$345,000$339,450$315,000
Median sales price:$427,000$380,000$344,000$340,000$315,000
Days on market: 3 3 7 21 9
No. of homes sold: 84 70 99 82 80

The trend is…higher prices! Since 2018, the median sales price for an Armour Hills house has risen 35%! Last year, buyers paid about 7% over the list price. The number of homes that changes owners each year is pretty consistent. This neighborhood is always one of the most popular for buyers looking in Brookside, and I don’t see that changing.

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