It’s time for Meyer Fest – the St Peter’s sponsored family carnival that is open to anyone in the neighborhood!
It’s happening Saturday Oct 7, 2017 in two parts: the carnival (games! music! food trucks!) from 9:30am-2:00pm, and then the block party (ages 18 and older) from 6-11pm.
Location is on Meyer Blvd between Holmes and Rockhill–so also note this section of the street will be blocked off Saturday. Everyone is welcome!
Get tickets in advance at www.meyerfestkc.com
When buyers search for homes in Brookside, usually one of the main items on the “must have” list is being close to the shops and restaurants in the heart of Brookside at 63rd and Brookside Blvd. My new listing on Main St fits that criteria!
Brookside Two Story Home for Sale!
There are so many special features about this house: a two story floorplan, with a private drive and two car garage–rare at this price! The lot is level, and the location is just a few homes south of Meyer and Main St.
Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors, a wood burning fireplace in the living room; separate formal dining room and a breakfast nook off the kitchen. Also on the first floor–a light filled sunroom, perfect for an office or reading nook.
The kitchen features original cabinet details, granite counters, built ins for extra storage and a mud room plus half bath. Another special detail: three original 1920s light fixtures stay with the home!
Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms and the master has a large bonus room attached–can be used as extra closet space, office, or convert to a second bath. The full bath was recently remodeled with new tile, sink, lighting and hardware.
The yard is surrounded by a privacy fence. Note the new stamped patio, perfect for entertaining and relaxing with friends!
Contact me for more information on this property. This home offers the Brookside lifestyle buyers are looking for!
Waldo home prices continue to climb this year…and houses are selling very fast! Usually the market slows down after the July 4 holiday–not in Waldo! Here are the Aug 2017 stats and comparisons to 2016. The boundaries I’m using are State Line to Holmes; Gregory to 85th St.
August 2017
Median list price: $175,000
Median sales price: $178,000
No. of homes sold: 33
Days on market: 8
The highest sale was $326,000 and the lowest closed price was $115,000. Notice the sales price was higher than the listed price!
August 2016
Median list price: $150,000
Median sales price: $146,000
No. of homes sold: 46
Days on market: 34
Comparing Aug 2017 to Aug 2016–a 21% increase in prices! Here are year to date stats:
Jan-Aug 2017
Median list price: $175,000
Median sales price: $176,500
No. of homes sold: 270
Days on market: 15
Jan-Aug 2016
Median list price: $164,975
Median sales price: $163,975
No. of homes sold: 268
Days on market: 21
This year, homes are selling faster and for higher prices in Waldo. Year to date, median sales price is up 7.6%. Currently there are 23 single family homes for sale in Waldo, with a median list price of $163,900.
(All stats taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
You may have noticed a new shop along 63rd St in Brookside: Design in the City has moved into the former Reading Reptile location. This is the second location for Design in the City; the first one is in Briarcliff.
Design in the City opens in Brookside
Proprietor Mindy Diaz told me there were two reasons she chose this spot: many of her customers wanted a ‘south’ location, and her best friend is Pam DiCappo, who owns Lauren Alexander next door. She felt her lines of clothing and accessories would complement the other shops in the area. This is a store you will love browsing in–everything is so beautifully displayed! Jackets, pants, tops, purses, boots, hats and jewelry catch your eye at every turn. Her most popular lines include Tart Collections, Sanctuary and Chaser Brand for clothing; she also has jewelry from Simon Sebbag, Kendra Scott and Tat2. You’ll also find some fun gift and decor items here: pillows, party accessories, greeting cards, wall hangings, etc. And of course, personal, friendly service is always present.
Mindy’s background is in interior design. She worked for her Dad in a building supplies business for many years; then took some time off to raise her son. She got the itch to go back to work and opened a home furnishings store in Parkville. Then she switched to selling clothes when opening the Briarcliff store. She loves having a store in Brookside because of the “amazing neighbors who support locally owned businesses”.
If you haven’t stopped by Design in the City yet–mark your calendar for their Grand Opening this week: Friday Sept 29 from 5-8pm. Regular store hours are 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday. Find Design in the City on Facebook and Instagram at design_in_the_city.
The Armour Hills subdivision in Brookside continues to be a desireable location for homebuyers this year–prices are up compared to 2016. Here are the stats for August 2017, with a year to date comparison as well.
Aug 2017
Median list price: $285,000
Median sales price: $285,000
No. of houses sold: 11
Days on market: 19
Aug 2016
Median list price: $254,500
Median sales price: $254,000
No. of houses sold: 8
Days on market: 13
The highest closed price was $421,750 and the lowest was $235,000. There is very little, if any, negotiation on list price.
Here are the year to date stats:
Jan-Aug 2017
Median list price: $315,000
Median sales price: $312,500
No. of houses sold: 71
Days on market: 7
Jan-Aug 2106
Median list price: $269,950
Median sales price: $272,250
No. of houses sold: 56
Days on market: 13
Prices are up about 14% year to date–wow, that is quite a jump! However, I don’t think final 2017 stats will show that much of an increase. Still, higher prices mean more equity for sellers and buyers are comfortable paying more to live in our neighborhood. Currently there are five homes for sale in Armour Hills, with a median list price of $335,000 and 7 days on market.
(Stats taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
As we get into the second half of the year…the home buying market starts slowing down. Sales have been strong this year in Brookside (list price under $450K); there is still demand, but most of the inventory is priced well over $500K. Here is the August 2017 Brookside single family home sales report, using stats from zip code 64113:
Aug 2017
Median list price: $376,500
Median sales price: $358,000
Number of homes sold: 24
Days on market: 37
The lowest closed price was $235,000 and the highest was $770,000.
Aug 2016
Median list price: $328,900
Median sales price: $322,000
Number of homes sold: 30
Days on market: 13
Sales prices are up 11% compared to last August. Checking year-to-date figures:
Jan-Aug 2017
Median list price: $379,995
Median sales price: $365,000
Number of homes sold: 209
Days on market: 19
Jan-Aug 2016
Median list price: $357,250
Median sales price: $351,500
Number of homes sold: 223
Days on market: 34
Year to date, home prices are up 3.8% and going under contract faster than 2016. Currently, there are 47 homes for sale in Brookside, with a median list price of $589,000. Over half of the homes on the market are listed over $500,000, pushing that median price way up.
(All stats taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
You don’t have to live in Waldo to enjoy the Waldo Fall Festival…now in it’s 25th year!
The big event is this Saturday, Sept 16 2017 in the parking lot at the southeast corner of 75th and Wornall. This is a family friendly event, with rides, music, food trucks, games, a petting zoo and many local vendors displaying their services and products. Hours are 10am-5pm.
The intersection of 75th and Wornall is always a challenge–so please remember if you plan to attend–use the bus, walk or bike over. If you drive, plan to park a few blocks away on one of the less busy side streets. And please be extra aware of extra heavy foot and vehicle traffic in the area.
In addition, St Elizabeth’s is hosting their annual barbecue contest Friday through Sunday at 75th and Main–that intersection will be blocked off to traffic as well.
Thank you for supporting Wonderful Waldo!
UPDATE 1/8/2018
THE NUT CUP HAS CLOSED.
Brookside and Waldo are popular places for small business owners…I think this is the third locally owned new business I’ve written about in the past several weeks. Today I will introduce you to The Nut Cup, an antique and collectibles shop that opened last month at 7021 Oak, next to Eclectics.
Owner Trish Skidmore has been in the antique and estate sale business for many years. A friend approached her about selling the contents of a small two bedroom home in Raytown. The house was filled with vintage items (signs, toys, knick-knacks, quilts, furniture, etc) from years past. It was a treasure trove of goodies that Trish wanted to display and sell to other folks who appreciate these classic items. After looking at several locations, she decided on the Brookside/Waldo area to rent space and opened The Nut Cup.
There are a few very unique things (besides the merchandise) that make this shop special. First, children and pets are welcome! Trish has a special section of the store called The Nutty Nook, where kids can choose their own treasures and pick the sales price between $1-$5. You will enjoy the fresh Waldo honey water she offers all of her visitors, it’s very tasty. She also has a “wish wall”, with notes from customers who are looking for a particular item–if Trish has a match, she will get in touch. There is a large chalkboard with “Did You Know” facts posted every few days and don’t miss the bathrooms–one with a wall full of vinyl records and the other with old holiday decor (all items available for purchase). If you like a riddle–examine her store front windows which always have a certain theme or phrase you have to guess, depending on what is displayed there. And if you don’t find anything to purchase, Trish will give you one of her small batch homemade candles so you aren’t leaving empty-handed.
Trish loves to chat with those that stop by the store and wants people who come in to “make a memory” during the visit. Her tagline for the store is actually Merchant of Memories. Hours for the store are Tuesday -Saturday 10am to 6pm; Thursday hours are noon-8pm. Stop in and welcome Trish to Brookside–it is a real treat browsing through this store and visiting with her!
Home prices are up again in Waldo–a trend that has been consistent this year. There is a lot of demand and not enough inventory in the $150-$200K price range. I’ve said that just about every month this year!
These figures are for Waldo single family home sales, using the boundaries of State Line to Holmes and Gregory to 85th:
July 2017
Number of homes sold: 34
Median list price: $149,000
Median sales price: $162,000
Average days on market: 11
July 2016
Number of homes sold: 43
Median list price: $165,000
Median sales price: $166,000
Average days on market: 9
The highest price sale in Waldo last month was $320,400 and the lowest was $64,250. Note the sales price was higher than list price–because many of the homes that closed were at or over the asking price.
Here are year-to-date comparisons:
Jan-July 2017
Number of homes sold: 165
Median list price: $175,000
Median sales price: $177,500
Average days on market: 26
Jan-July 2016
Number of homes sold: 152
Median list price: $165,500
Median sales price $164,475
Average days on market: 25
Waldo home prices are up 5.3% year to date–and so many homes are selling over the list price! Waldo is a hot spot for home buyers. Currently there are 17 homes for sale, with a median list price of $179,997 and 31 days on market.
(All figures taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
Armour Hills in Brookside — a hot location for homebuyers this year! Prices have really jumped up from one year ago. Here are the July 2017 home sales for Armour Hills, and a comparison to last year.
July 2017
Median list price: $335,000
Median sales price: $335,000
Number of homes sold: 6
Days on market: 5
July 2016
Median list price: $254,500
Median sales price: $256,000
Number of homes sold: 8
Days on market: 5
The lowest sales price in July 2017 was $249,900 and the highest was $397,500.
Now let’s look at year to date:
Jan- July 2017
Median list price: $320,000
Median sales price: $322,500
Number of homes sold: 59
Days on market: 7
Jan- July 2016
Median list price: $275,000
Median sales price: $274,500
Number of homes sold: 47
Days on market: 11
Home prices are up 17% YTD! It will be interesting to see what the numbers are for 2017 as a whole. I don’t think year end stats will be quite that high. However, note that most homes are selling at list price or over. Currently in Armour Hills there are five active listings with a median price of $385,000 and 41 days on market.
(All stats taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
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