I’ve said a few times last year that Armour Hills has some of the fastest growing home values in Brookside–and these year end stats support that statement. Why? Several reasons I think: a wider variety of home prices; close to Brookside/Waldo amenities; lots of curb appeal and interior charm; a strong homes association; Arbor Villa park sits in the middle of the subdivision. Let’s look at the numbers:
December 2019 December 2019
Median list price: $402,000 Median list price: $276,950
Median sales price: $397,000 Median sales price: $272,500
No. of homes sold: 2 No. of homes sold: 2
Days on market: 24 Days on market: 65
Technically prices rose 31% over December 2018, however this is a bit of a fluke–only two homes sold each year, and obviously last month it was the larger, more expensive homes. The YTD comparisons tell the real story:
Year Med. List Price Med. Sales Price No. Sold DOM
2019 $339,900 $340,000 82 21
2018 $315,000 $315,000 80 9
2017 $314,500 $312,500 9 7
2016 $275,000 $274,500 91 21
2015 $269,700 $266,750 80 28
The number of homes sold each year is very consistent, and sellers are getting very, very close to asking price. Since 2015, values up 27.4% in five years; Brookside (using zip code 64113) values are up 13.8% during the same time period. Armour Hills…hot neighborhood for buyers!
Currently there are four active listings, with a median list price of $367,475 and 42 days on market.
(All stats taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
Although this can be the most boring time of year……there’s always 
I stopped by this week to take a look –I haven’t eaten there yet and I’m not a food critic anyway! I was impressed the first thing I saw was four employees, including assistant general manager Patricia Allen, conducting a food tasting for quality, taste and appearance before the lunch rush. The other impressive aspect of this place is the amount of food you get for the price–the plate is piled high with all of the fresh ingredients you choose–easily a full pound of food that could feed two, or at least enough for leftovers! The base of your food “bowl” can be rice, green salad or Japanese noodles. Proteins include two types of chicken (one is spicy), steak, and tofu. And there’s a maze of toppings: hot choices are black beans, sprouts, and potatoes, plus ten cold toppings (veggies, etc). There are six sauce options, which you can taste before you order at a station by the soft drinks–that’s so handy for those who aren’t sure which to try and for picky children! All of this food, on one plate, for under $10! Extra options include kimchi, fresh pineapple and miso soup. There are a few seats if you want to dine in.
Inside Brookside (And Waldo) 