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Brookside Home Prices Up Over 10% in 2015

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Here we go, Brookside neighbors….a recap of 2015 home sales for our area.  The good news? Prices are up.  The bad news? Not much desireable  inventory in the critical $225-325K price range.   I am reporting closed single family home sales for the Brookside zip code of 64113:  

In 2015:

* 342 homes sold.

* The median list price was $337,750; the median sales price was $309,475.

* Average days on market:  39.  

*Seven homes sold for over $1 million. Highest sales price was a $1.8 million home on West Meyer Blvd.    

*53 homes sold for over $500K.

In 2014:

*289 homes sold.

*The median list price was $307,000; median sales price was $295,000.

*Average days on market:  41

*Two homes sold over $1 million.

*42 homes sold for over $500K.

These number show us that prices are going up, and more homes are selling.  The days on market are virtually the same (days on market is how long a home sits before going under contract).  Upper bracket buyers (for homes $500K and up) were more active in 2015 than the previous year. 

Now let’s look at a few more figures to show trending home prices.  Below are the median sales prices for each year and how many units sold:

2013:  $295,000 median sales price; 307 homes sold.

2012:  $277,000 median sales price; 296 homes sold.

2011:  $249,000 median sales price; 210 homes sold.

In 2015, prices increased in Brookside 11% over the previous year.

Since 2011, we’ve seen a 32% increase in prices in our neighborhood!!!  

We continue to have a thriving, desirable location for buyers of all price ranges  here in Brookside. For those sellers who maintain their properties, keep them updated and move in ready–expect to have a quick sale, especially in the $225-$300K price range. Lower priced homes that need a lot of updating and repair also go under contract quickly–they are ‘flipped’ by investors.

Need more detailed information about home sales in your area?  Contact me at mary.hutchison@kansascityhomes.com.

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

Coming Up-KC Restaurant Week 2016

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January…for me, the most boring month of the year! However I do look forward to KC Restaurant Week!  Beginning January 15 through 24, 2016–restaurants all over the metro area are offering special menus for lunch ($15) and dinner ($33) with a portion of the proceeds going to various local charities and foundations.  Reservations fill up fast!!! You can reserve a table directly from the website.

Note that most of the restaurants participating are locally owned and operated. This is the perfect time to try out that new place you’ve heard about..or check out  eateries outside your dining radius.  Below is a list of the Brookside/Waldo restaurants that are offering special menus:

75th St Brewery, 520 W 75th St

Aixois, 251 E 55th St

Avenues Bistro, 338 W 63rd St

Charlie Hooper’s, 12 W 63rd St

District Pour House & Kitchen, 7122 Wornall

Lew’s Grill & Bar, 7539 Wornall

Louie’s Wine Dive, 7100 Wornall

Michael Forbes Bar and Grill, 128 W 63rd St

Summit Bar and Grill, 500 W 75th St

Waldo Pizza, 7433 Broadway

The Well Bar and Rooftop, 7421 Broadway

A portion of the money raised during the ten day event will go to Boys Grow, Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired and Cultivate Kansas City. Many restaurants have already posted their special menus at www.kcrestaurantweek.com; there is also an app you can download.  

Gather up some friends and try a new locally owned restaurant during KC Restaurant Week!

Brookside Home Sales Report Nov 2015

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Time to take a break from holiday preparations and post Brookside home sales stats for last month.  Prices continue their upward trend!  Next month I will publish 2015 stats with comparisons to the last few years post housing crash.  For now, here are the  the single family home sales for November 2015 in the Brookside zip code of 64113:

In November 2015, 13 homes sold.  The median list price was $315,000 and the median sales price was $312,500.  Average days on market: 39. The lowest sales price was $212,500 and the highest was $1.35 million at 59th St and Ward Parkway.

In November 2014, 23 homes sold.  The median list price was $359,950 and the median sales price was $325,000.  Average days on  market: 48.

Fewer homes sold this November by about half, and the median price was down–however, due to the lower number of sales, the median price dropped.

Checking year to date figures:

From January through November 2015, 315 homes sold with a median list price of $330,000 and a median sales price of $325,000 with 39 days on market.   

From January through November 2014, 267 homes sold. The median list price was $320,000 and median sales price was $311,000 and 39 days on market.

Currently there are 48 single family homes for sale in the Brookside zip code of 64113, with a median list price of $549,975 and 78 days on market. Over half–27–of those homes are priced at $500K and up, including 15 over $1,000,000. The lowest price home is $204,000 and the highest is $50 shy of $4 million.

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

Kriskindl Markt in Brookside This Weekend

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Have a beer. Shop for unique holiday gifts. Enjoy tasty German food. You call do all of those activities – -at the same time!! –this weekend (Dec 4 and 5, 2015) at the annual Kristkindl Markt at Brookside’s Country Club Congregational United Church of Christ, 205 W 65th St.

 

kris This German food and beer festival is a tradition in Armour Hills, and all are welcome.  Large tents are set up, filled with chairs and tables so you can  dine on several kinds of German food and beer.  And if you need to stretch your legs after filling your tummy…walk around the vendor booths, selling various  homemade décor, crafts and gifts.  Kids always love the gingerbread house making area—with donations going to Operation Breakthrough.  Live music keeps the atmosphere festive!

 

If you plan to visit the Kristkindl Markt, remember the narrow residential streets around the church get very crowded with vehicles. Better to park a few blocks away and walk to the event.  The festival is open Friday night from 5pm-9pm and Saturday from 10am-7pm.

New Pizza Joint Open in Waldo

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Last week I stopped by the new Pizzeria Locale to check it out…then discovered this place has been open since late July! Have you tried it yet? Waldo’s newest pizza place is part of the Chipotle restaurant family and located right next door to the Waldo Chipotle location at 505 W 75th St.

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Bridget Waliser (in red cap) and crew in front of the Pizzeria Locale oven and prosciutto slicer

Step inside and you will be greeted with a warm ‘hello and welcome!’ from a staff member. Everyone is friendly and patient as you figure out the menu. This eatery is another ‘fast casual’ restaurant, with an emphasis on very fresh ingredients and quick service. Each order is custom made and ready to serve in less than 5 minutes once ordered.  The Neapolitan-style pizza has a very thin, blistered crust, with crumbled, fresh mozzarella and a large variety of topping options:  capers, mushrooms, olives, peppers, pepperoni, sausage, basil, onions, etc. (Within a week, this location will begin serving four cheese and Hawaiian pizzas due to customer demand). You can order a ‘classic’ pizza with the toppings pre-determined ($5.75-$8.25) , or ‘build your own’ pie, starting with the crust (gluten-free available) and adding the sauce and toppings you prefer. The super-hot oven cooks each pie in just two minutes! So far, the Diavola and Supreme versions are the most popular with customers.

 

Four different types of salads are available, along with freshly sliced prosciutto and pork meatballs. Wine and local beers are served, along with bottled, cold Alchemy coffee from Lawrence KS. There is one specialty dessert available, a Budino, which is double shotglass sized portion of butterscotch pudding with a chocolate ganache and caramel topped with a layer of whipped cream. It’s the perfect sweet bite to end your meal — for just $1.50.

Manager Bridget Waliser says business has been brisk, with most diners stopping by in the evening. Seating is somewhat limited (although there are outdoor tables available during the warmer months), and it’s very easy to get all of their food ‘to go’. There is real value here too: a four slice 10″ pie with salad and drinks could feed two for lunch for under $18 including tax!  Plus the food tastes good and fresh!

Pizzeria Locale is open every day from 11am-10pm in the heart of Waldo at 505 W. 75th St.

 

Brookside Home Sales Report – October 2015

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Brookside home sales continue to outpace last year!  Prices are up, and the upper bracket ($500K+) homes are attracting buyers.  Let’s look at the numbers – here are the single family home sales for October 2015 in the Brookside zip code of 64113:

In October  2015, 27 homes sold.  The median list price was $397,950 and the median sales price was $383,500.  Average days on market: 54. The lowest sales price was $203,500 and the highest was a cash sale at $1.145 million.  

In October 2014, 25 homes sold.  The median list price was $340,000 and the median sales price was $320,000.  Average days on  market: 41.

A couple of more homes sold as compared to a year ago, and the median price was much higher because eleven of the 27 sales closed were over $400,000, including that $1 million plus sale.

Checking year to date figures:

From January through October 2015, 294 homes sold with a median list price of $329,975 and a median sales price of $325,000 with 40 days on market.   

From January through October 2014, 244 homes sold. The median list price was $320,000 and median sales price was $309,000 and 37 days on market.

We’ve had six sales above $1 million so far this year in zip 64113; last year at this time there were four $1 million+ sales. The higher priced sales push up the median price.

Currently there are 53 single family homes for sale in the Brookside zip code of 64113, with a median list price of $549,950 and 89 days on market. There are 31 homes priced over $500,000 in our area…the highest price home is $50 shy of $4 million.

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

Waldo Home Sales Report-October 2015

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The home buying season is winding down now as we head into the cooler weather. Checking home sales for Waldo in October 2015, number of units is down slightly; prices holding steady compared to last year.   Here are the home sales stats for Waldo, using the boundaries of  State Line to Holmes, and Gregory to 85th:

In October  2015, 31 homes sold with a median list price of $144,900 and a median sales price of $139,000 and 38 days on market.  The lowest closed sales price was $59,500 and the highest was $395,000.

In  October 2014, 43 homes sold with a median list price of $144,900 and a median sales price of $140,000 with 49 days on  market.  

The median list price did not change, and the final sales price was virtually the same as last October. Days on market were less, meaning a house was listed about 38 days before going under contract.

Checking year to date figures:

From January through October 2015, 239 homes have sold with a median list price of $156,250 and a median sales price of $154,750 with  34 days on market.

From January through October 2014, 294 homes had sold with a median list price of $149,900 and a median sales price of $143,500 and 48 days on market.

Year to date, Waldo home prices are up 7.8% and selling quicker as well!  Currently there are 38 homes for sale in this area with a median list price of $132,450 and 77 days on market.

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

Shop Brookside Thursday Evening for Early Holiday Specials

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Now that the World Series hoopla has died down…it’s time to think about holiday shopping! That’s right, it is sneaking up on us quickly this year as we were all happily distracted for several weeks brookside holidaywith our beloved Royals winning the World Series!

This Thursday Nov 12, 2015 is the annual event: Brookside’s Holiday Season Opener. From 5-9pm, Brookside merchants welcome all holiday shoppers with special deals, discounts in a very festive, friendly atmosphere. Several restaurants are offering food and drink specials; there will be live choir music in the park; enjoy complimentary Roasterie coffee and Santa will make an appearance as well! Brookside’s Holiday Season Opener is guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit–as you know, most of the shops are locally owned and operated and offer excellent, personal customer service. Plus, the gift items you find in the Brookside shops are often unique to this area–just window shopping will fill your brain with several gift ideas for everyone on your list.

Also remember that Worlds Window is collecting new and gently used coats and sweaters for women and children at their shop; in exhange, you will receive a 20% off coupon.

Plan to spend Thursday evening with your neighbors in Brookside…and thanks for shopping local!

Free Jazz Concert in Brookside on Saturday Nov 7 2015

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Just a quick blog today to mention the 2nd Annual Brookside Jazz Festival on Saturday November 7, 2015!

Brookside-Jazz-Festival-16x9-smallThe Christ Community Church is hosting the event at 400 W 67th St.  Four bands will be featured, led by John Brewer, Lisa Henry, Ryan J Lee Matthews. The Jazz Festival begins at 5pm, ends at 9pm.  Here’s your opportunity to enjoy some great music with your neighbors this weekend!

Stylish, Updated Waldo Home for Sale – Just $119K!

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Small houses are all the rage now…and my new listing in Waldo fits this trend! This is a two bedroom, one full bath home full of updates and style…for just $119,000. Check out at these pictures…it’s move in ready!

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7605 Jefferson in Waldo

The front porch welcomes you into this ranch home with a full basement. There is a one car garage, shared drive and fenced yard in back with a deck.

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An unusual feature for a home of this size is the separate dining room. As you enter the house, the living area is to the right and the dining room on the left. Notice the sparkly chandelier! Just beyond the dining room is the brand new kitchen.

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Even if you don’t like to cook…you will love this kitchen! Brand new cabinets, floor, tile backsplash and granite counters. Notice the  separate beer fridge!! Plenty of counter space for cooking prep and new appliances: dishwasher and gas stove.

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There are hardwood floors throughout the house (excluding kitchen and bath.) Both bedroom closets have built in organizers and the master bedroom has a mounted TV that stays with the home.

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Another nice feature is the daylight basement, with freshly painted walls and floor. It’s cable wired..so easy to add a little decor with rugs, a tv set, chairs, pool table..use your imagination for extra living space!

Of course one of the best features of this home is the location. It’s two blocks from the heart of Waldo at 75th and Wornall. An easy stroll to several restaurants, services, grocery store, bus stop and Trolley Track Trail. Priced at $119,000….why rent? You can own and have your payments build equity through the years! Contact me for a personal tour.