Oh I am late posting these stats for Armour Hills!  When I’m not going to the office every day and working from home…easy to get distracted!!  In a couple of weeks I’ll have home sales reports for April.  In the meantime….here’s the information for Armour Hills in Brookside, for March 2020:

March 2020                                                             March 2019

Median list price:      $349,900                             Median list price:     $339,900

Median sales price:   $337,500                             Median sales price:   $327,000

No. of homes sold:      3                                         No. of homes sold:      7

Days on market:         10                                         Days on market:         69

So prices are up since last March, fewer homes sold in a shorter amount of time.  Let’s look at year-to-date numbers:

Jan-March 2020                                                         Jan-March 2019

Median list price:     $339,950                                 Median list price:     $339,900

Median sales price:    $337,500                               Median sales price:    $327,000

No. of homes sold:         7                                        No. of homes sold:     13

Days on market:          44                                         Days on market:        81

The list prices were virtually the same; we did see gain in the final sales price and fewer homes sold.  Currently there are six active listings in Armour Hills, with a median list price of $346,950 and 24 days on market.  

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

Another sure sign of Spring…the Brookside Farmers Market opens for the season this Saturday at 8am!  Of course you will need to be aware of social distance guidelines while you shop.  Booths will be spaced out.  There will be some hand sanitizer for sale –it will probably sell out fast.  

Every vendor at the market respects the Vendor Pledge, outlining specific rules for selling at the market.  Everything sold comes from within a 125 mile radius and contains no GMO or synthetic preservatives, among other restrictions. Every Saturday you can find the usual fresh produce, herbs, flowers, meat, eggs, baked goods to buy–and then a surprise or two with a home made craft, snack or jam.  You usually always run into someone you know!

Remember that cash is usually preferred for for quick sales, however, everyone is very conscious of transferring germs on money, plastic, etc.  If possible, bring your own wipes to use on cash, credit cards, etc.  Do bring your own bags. The Brookside Farmers Market happens each Saturday from 8am-1pm at the SE corner of 63rd St and Wornall Road.  You can get more details here at the website.

UPDATE 3/12/20

THE BROOKSIDE PARADE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Come out and celebrate with your friends and neighbors…at the annual St Patrick’s Warm-Up Parade this Saturday, March 14.  This is the 40th year for the parade!

As of this writing, the parade is still going forward, despite the unfavorable weather forecast.  Sponsored by the Brookside Business Association, this event is geared towards families and is a great way to kick off the Spring season.  The parade starts at 2pm and lasts at least two hours; it’s full of floats, Irish dancers, marching bands, huge puppets, stylish cars and just about anything else! 

Please be award that on Saturday, many streets will be blocked off early and residential streets will be clogged with parked cars. Watch for extra pedestrians, strollers, kids, pets, etc. around the route. Come early and have lunch in one of the many Brookside eateries–make a day of it!  Thank you for supporting Brookside and our locally owned businesses.

It’s the annual Trick or Treat Street in Brookside…happening today from 4-6pm along 63rd St between Wornall and Oak.

Shops and merchants will be handing out candy and goodies for all neighborhood kids…and their parents!  Please be aware this area of 63rd St will be very busy with pedestrians later this afternoon–try to avoid the area if possible.  Be very careful if you must drive through! And if you want to watch the parade of trick or treaters–just walk over and admire all the clever costumes and cute kiddies.

Thank you for supporting our locally owned Brookside and Waldo businesses!

Waldo now has a convenient fresh produce stand….Everyday Produce Market at
76th and  Wornall. We are in peak season for fresh fruit and vegetables—and
this stand has just about everything you may be craving this time of
year…and more.
Everyday Produce Market relocated in June to this spot—you may
remember they were several blocks south in the parking lot of the Price
Chopper on 103rd between Wornall and State Line. Owner Konrad Pfeifauf
grew up in the neighborhood and  lives in Brookside. He’s been
working this stand every since he was a schoolkid—getting his start when the
former owner, Frank DeLuna, asked him to help out with odd jobs as
Konrad would ride his bike home from school right past the shop (the
original location was at 75th and Wornall.). After graduating from MU,
Konrad bought the stand from Frank (who still checks in daily!) and has
been running it the past 22 years.
Most all of the produce Konrad sells comes from local farmers in Missouri
and Kansas: potatoes, melons, peaches, corn, berries….and the
tomatoes, which he says are “the best in town”. Konrad also stocks fresh,
local free range eggs, locally made honey and fresh salsa from Liberty Food Company. Local wholesalers provide lemon, limes, cherries and other items not grown nearby.
Konrad tells me customers are happy to see his familiar face at this new
location. Everyone is greeted with a big smile, a sample of fruit, and offer of service. Everyday Produce Market is open seven days a week from
8:30-6:30 through the fall—later on you’ll be able to buy pumpkins and
mums here along with the produce. Parking is convenient—right in front of
the stand. It’s best to drive in heading south on Wornall, and you’ll see the
tent on the west side just south of 75th.

Stop in the market in August and take advantage of their special deal: spend
$20 and get 10% off!

It’s time for another summer ritual…browsing the bargains at the Brookside Sidewalk Sale!  Seems it’s always hot and humid during sale days…but worth the trip to check out all the sale merchandise, special discounts and in-store specials while supporting our locally owned businesses.

The sale starts today, Thursday July 11 and runs through Saturday. Start out at 63rd and Wornall to browse the shops, working your way east to Main St. 

And remember to stop off for a snack or leisurely lunch or dinner while you are shopping as well!

Up, up, up–Waldo housing values continue to climb as first time buyers (and investors) continue to snap up moderately priced homes in this hot neighborhood.  Here are the single family home sales for March and YTD figures, using the Waldo street boundaries of State Line to Holmes and Gregory to 85th St:

March 2019                                                                 March 2018

Median list price:     $234,900                                  Median list price:       $200,000

Median sales price:  $234,900                                  Median sales price:    $206,250

No. of homes sold:      29                                          No. of homes sold:       32

Days on market:          17                                           Days on market:            3

Sellers control the pricing in this busy spring buying market–there is very little negotiation off the list price and often multiple offers are received for well maintained, updated new listings.  Here are the YTD numbers:

Jan-March 2019                                                       Jan-March 2018

Median list price:     $222,500                              Median list price:       $179,000

Median sales price:   $217,450                             Median sales price:     $178,000

No. of homes sold:      62                                        No. of homes sold:      79

Days on market:        19                                          Days on market:           15

Home values are  up 22% over the same period last year–a huge jump! As more inventory comes on the market during the busy spring season, prices may continue to grow according to demand.  Last month saw the highest and lowest sales of the year so far:  $372,000 and $42,000 respectively.

Currently there are 22 active single family home listings in Waldo, with a median list price of $282,450 and 22 days on market.

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