The main shopping area of Brookside will be filled with hundreds of trick or treaters later today from 4-6pm. Expect slow traffic and lots of pedestrians along 63rd St from Wornall to Main St. You’ll see some very creative costumes! Thanks to our Brookside merchants for carrying on this tradition!
The amount that some buyers will pay over the list price of a home continues to amaze me…last month in Armour Hills, one property closed at $61K over asking price!! Yep, prices continue to rise:
| september 2023 | september 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median list price: | $457,500 | $449,000 |
| Median sales price: | $478,750 | $449,000 |
| No. of homes sold: | 6 | 7 |
| Days on market: | 2 | 28 |
Compared to September 2022, home values rose 6.6%. The lowest closed price last month was $360,000 and the highest was $610,000 ($61K over list price). Here are the year-to-date numbers:
| Jan-sept 2023 | jan-sept 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median list price: | $425,000 | $399,000 |
| Median sales price: | $450,000 | $427,000 |
| No. of homes sold: | 57 | 62 |
| Days on market: | 2 | 2 |
As you can see, most buyers pay over asking price; so far this year almost 6% over! Prices are up 5.3% compared to 2022. Currently there are four homes for sale in Armour Hills, with a median price of $474,500 and 18 days on the market.
(All stats taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
Waldo home sales last month actually fell from a year ago–the number of units and the median sales price. However year-to-date, prices up! Let’s take a look at the details here; I’m using the boundaries of State Line to Holmes and Gregory to 85th St for the stats, single family homes:
| september 2023 | september 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median list price: | $228,500 | $289,000 |
| Median sales price: | $234,000 | $295,000 |
| Days on market: | 3 | 5 |
| No. of homes sold: | 16 | 29 |
The median sales price dropped 20% from September 2022 and half as many homes closed. Still, buyers are offering over asking price. The lowest sales price was $150,000 and the highest was $430,000. Below are the year-to-date numbers:
| jan-sept 2023 | jan-sept 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median list price: | $285,000 | $264,000 |
| Median sales price: | $290,000 | $278,000 |
| Days on market: | 3 | 3 |
| No. of homes sold: | 201 | 237 |
These numbers show us that home values are up about 4.5% this year, and home sales in Waldo are down 15%–likely due to higher interest rates and fewer homes for sale. Currently there are 18 single family homes for sale in Waldo, with a median list price of $277,500 and 20 days on the market.
(All stats taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
I learned the hard way one year trying to get to an appointment near the Plaza when this race was going on…it virtually shuts down traffic for several hours!
This year the Garmin race is TOMORROW OCT 21 and it will be extremely difficult to travel from downtown KCMO through 75th St in Waldo from early morning through mid afternoon. Please note and plan accordingly!!
Prices going up, fewer homes are selling, that is the story for Brookside/Waldo home sales this year. Here are the stats for single family homes in Brookside last month, using sales in the main Brookside zip code of 64113:
| september 2023 | september 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median list price: | $450,000 | $439,900 |
| Median sales price: | $471,000 | $437,900 |
| Days on market: | 2 | 19 |
| No. of homes sold: | 13 | 25 |
Just under 50% fewer homes sold last month compared to a year ago; prices up 7.5% and buyers still paying over asking price. This is the time of year when home sales typically slow down, however that’s a pretty steep drop in a year. The lowest closed sale was $360,000 and the highest was $808,000. Here are the year-to-date numbers:
| jan-sept 2023 | jan-sept 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median list price: | $554,500 | $489,700 |
| Median sales price: | $576,000 | $500,000 |
| Days on market: | 3 | 3 |
| No. of homes sold: | 192 | 236 |
So far this year, home values up just over 15% and the number of homes sold is down 18%. Currently there are 21 active listings in Brookside, with a median price of $550,000 and 35 days on the market. The lowest price is $385K and the highest is $9.35 million.
(All stats taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
Looking for a fun, family friendly activity this weekend? McLain’s Bakery is hosting it’s 4th annual Block Party on Sunday Oct 15 from 4-7pm at 201 East Gregory.
There will be lots to keep you busy: a bounce house and games/crafts for the kids, local vendor pop ups, plenty of special food and drink too. No Chiefs game either!
So if you are looking for an excuse not to cook Sunday night…head on over and join your neighbors at McLain’s for a late afternoon block party!
What makes shopping in Brookside so special is…you are going to find things here that you will not find in a generic chain store. Everyone likes to have something unique and personal! And now Brookside has a new store that is a step beyond that—a shop that features local Kansas City area makers, Shop Local KC. Inside you’ll find a large, stylish selection of handmade goods showing off the many creative talents in the metro area.
Owner Katie Mabry van Dieren earned a degree in journalism from Kansas State University and was planning on being a lawyer. She discovered this would be a boring path for her—she wanted to nourish her creative streak. So, Katie started making jewelry and participating in the Strawberry Swing Craft Fair. Eventually she took it over and when COVID forced changes to the event, she decided to showcase local craft makers online and started Shop Local KC. Katy quickly expanded to a storefront on Main St in midtown (now closed to open the Brookside space) and two other locations: Crown Center and at 95th and Mission Road inside NBKC in the Ranchmart Shopping Center. And she still runs the annual Strawberry Swing event! This is the 13th year for Holiday Swing, which creates a holiday shopping village in the Crown Center Square next to the Ice Terrace.
At Shop Local KC’s Brookside location, Jenny Kane is the shop manager—she is Katie’s longtime friend and photographer. You can browse on your own or ask Jenny for help finding gifts and personal presents: browse the jewelry, pottery, seasonal towels and décor, apparel, notebooks and candles. Best sellers include Messner Bee Farms honey, lotions and lip balm and graphic tee shirts. Shop Local KC represents over 300 local artisans and all of their items can be ordered online for delivery as well. There is also a floral section with flowers from local growers including a nearby Amish farm. Stop in for a grab and go bouquet, or order an arrangement for delivery. Actually all of their items can be ordered online for delivery as well!
Katie is a long time Brookside resident and lives nearby with her husband and two children. She wanted to open a Brookside spot because through the years, “Brookside has kept its historic original architecture and sense of a close, local neighborhood community. And that is what our shop is all about: promoting the creativity of local makers.”
Shop KC Local is open seven days a week at 6245 Brookside Plaza, on the same block as Foos and SKINKC. Visit them online at www.shoplocalkc.com for browsing and delivery options.
Sales are strong and steady in Armour Hills, as usual. Last month, prices were up compared to a year ago but not buy much. Let’s take a look at the numbers:
| august 2023 | august 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median list price: | $425,000 | $425,000 |
| Median sales price: | $430,000 | $425,000 |
| No. of homes sold: | 2 | 3 |
| Days on market: | 9 | 7 |
Compared to August 2022, home values were up just over 1% and a couple of more homes changed owners. Last month there were several homes that closed anywhere from $10K to $50K over the list price–still so much demand for our charming neighborhood! Here are the year-to-date stats:
| jan-aug 2023 | jan-aug 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median list price: | $425,000 | $399,000 |
| Median sales price: | $441,000 | $420,000 |
| No. of homes sold: | 2 | 2 |
| Days on market: | 51 | 55 |
So far this year, prices are up 5% over 2022, and buyers are paying almost 4% over the list price. Just a few less sales compared to a year ago. Sales in Armour Hills are steady despite the 7%+ interest rates! Currently there is just one house for sale in Armour Hills, priced at $549,000 and 4 days on market.
(All stats taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
It seems like there is no shortage of homebuyers for Waldo as prices keep rising and buyers are paying over sticker price. Let’s take a look at last month’s sales, using Waldo boundaries of State Line to Holmes; Gregory to 85th St:
| August 2023 | august 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median list price: | $344,500 | $259,900 |
| Median sales price: | $370,000 | $270,000 |
| Days on market: | 3 | 3 |
| No. of homes sold: | 28 | 31 |
Look at the difference in the sales price compared to last year: up 37%!!! Buyers are paying over 7% of asking price and homes going under contract within a couple of days. The lowest closed price last month was $66,000 and highest was $537,500. Here are the year-to-date numbers:
| jan-aug 2023 | jan-aug 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median list price: | $295,000 | $259,000 |
| Media sales price: | $297,450 | $278,000 |
| Days on market: | 3 | 3 |
| No. of homes sold: | 192 | 215 |
So far this year, the number of sold homes is down just under 12% compared to last year. Home values are up 6.9%. Currently there are 12 single family homes listed in Waldo, with a median price of $312,500 and 12 days on the market.
(All stats taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
It’s the last week of September; I am a bit late posting these stats so let’s get going! These are the single family home sales for last month, using the main Brookside zip code of 64113 for the info:
| August 2023 | august 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median list price: | $637,500 | $525,000 |
| Median sales price: | $645,000 | $510,000 |
| Days on market: | 2 | 4 |
| No. of homes sold: | 20 | 29 |
The lowest closed price last month was $350K and the highest was $1,240,000–which was $65,000 over the list price!!! The list price/sales price ratio difference wasn’t much, 1.75% however the closed price last month was up 26% over August 2022. Here are the year-to-date figures:
| Jan-Aug 2023 | jan-aug 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median list price: | $575,000 | $499,000 |
| Median sales price: | $582,500 | $510,000 |
| Days on market: | 3 | 2 |
| No. of homes sold: | 179 | 210 |
So far this year, 17% fewer homes have sold in Brookside, yet prices are up 14%! And most buyers are paying over asking price. So far we’ve had 24 sales over $1,000,000. Currently there are 16 homes for sale in Brookside, with a median price of $912,000. Why such a high median price? Because 13 of the homes have a sticker price over $500K and 7 of those are over $1 million bucks.
(All stats taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
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