Plenty of buyers for Armour Hills homes this spring…not much inventory.  Updated, well priced homes go under contract within hours of listing.  Here are the home sales stats for Armour Hills in Brookside:

March  2016:                                                               March 2015:  

Median list price:      $234,975                               Median list price:     $269,975

Median sales price:  $229,475                              Median sales price:  $261,250

Number of homes sold:  6                                     Number of homes sold:  12

Checking year to date figures:

2016 YTD:   

Median list price:      $249,500   

Median sales price:    $247,000

Number of homes sold:   11

From Jan-March 2015, the median sales price was $257,250 and 18 homes had sold.    Although the stats are showing prices are lower than last year at the same time, don’t be dismayed.  These numbers show the lower priced homes that were listed and sold in Armour Hills at this time.  Prices will rise as homes continue to sell in the next several months.  Also, there are fewer homes on the market for buyers to purchase, which is why less units are selling. Believe me, the demand is there for Armour Hills/Brookside homes priced at $300K or less.  Currently there are ZERO homes for sale in Armour Hills as I write this blog….I’ve never seen that before.

If you would like more detailed information about the Brookside/Waldo home sales market, I’m here to help!  

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

If you know someone who wants to buy a  house…you’ve probably heard phrases like “there are very few homes for sale” or “we have written three offers and got outbid every time” or “many homes are selling the first day on the market”.  As an agent I can tell you….it’s all true!  Not much  inventory and so many buyers!   Let’s check Brookside (zip code 64113) single family home sales for March 2016:

March 2016

Median list price:               $389,500

Median sales price:           $384,000

Average days on market:    30

Number of homes sold:       33

(Lowest sales price was $176,000; highest sales price was $1,055,000.)

March 2015:

Median list price:                $425,000

Median sales price:            $397,500

Average days on  market:    88

Number of homes sold:        13

Now let’s check year to date figures:

Jan-March 2016:   

Median list price:         $389,725

Median sales price:     $383,000

56 homes sold; average 34 days on market

Jan-March 2015:

Median list price:         $325,000

Median sales price:     $315,000

45 homes sold; average 81 days on market        

The median price of a Brookside single family home has jumped 21% compared to 2015, same time frame.  Homes are selling in less than half the time and more homes have sold.  The demand is very strong, especially in the $200-$400K price range.                                                                

Currently, there are 35 active single family home listings in the Brookside zip code of 64113.  The median list price is $720,000.  Why so high?  Twenty seven of the 35 listings are priced over $500K.  The lower priced homes go under contract so fast, within a day-and  most buyers want to purchase under the $500K price point.  

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

Regular readers of this blog know I have been writing about Brookside East since last summer….there is so much new development along 63rd St east of Oak! This area is called Brookside East and my new listing is right around the corner at 603 E 62nd St!

Step inside this three bedroom, two full bath bungalow and you will be impressed!  The living room features hardwood floors and  a beautiful fireplace.  Notice the open floor plan–the living room and kitchen lead into the dining room.  All new windows on the first floor too!

The kitchen has been updated with newer cabinets, solid surface counters, tile floor and a pantry.  Backyard and basement access are through the kitchen.  Notice all the cabinets and counter space! Plus all appliances stay, including the washer/dryer.

Walking up to the second floor….you will say WOW!  There is a loft area, perfect for an office nook.  The seller just installed a brand new bath (including Jacuzzi tub)  on this level as well.  French doors lead into the large master bedroom with a sitting area and plenty of closet / storage space.

More features to note:  updated electrical wiring, insulated walls on the second floor, exterior painted in 2013; some newer plumbing and a private drive with a one car garage. Privacy fence in the backyard with a shady patio!  This home is an excellent value, priced at $224,900.  Contact me or your real estate agent if you would like to tour this home.

You’ve heard of boozy pub crawls…today I want to mention the sixth annual Caffeine Crawl happening next month. This outing has become wildly popular in Kansas City, and it usually sells out well before the event date…so if you are looking for something different to do on the weekend, consider joining in!

The Caffeine Crawl is a guided tasting tour of various coffee, tea, chocolate and juice shops in KC, spread out over ten routes.  Over fifteen different businesses are participating this year. Waldo hot spots Bier Station, McLain’s Bakery, One More Cup, Second Best Coffee and Unbakery and Juicery are on this year’s route. You do need a vehicle to get from location to location–(carpool and meet some new friends!) however one route is bike friendly.

This year’s Caffeine Crawl is April 15-17, 2016 and you can buy tickets online. Some routes are already sold out. It’s a fun, friendly way to visit some new beverage spots in the midtown/Brookside and Waldo area so if you are interested, check out the details soon!

Hello neighbors!  Have you seen the For Sale signs popping up in Armour Hills as the weather gets warmer!  Sales in Armour Hills are off to a strong start this year…let’s check the stats:

February 2016:                                                            February 2015:

Median list price:      $249,500                             Median list price:     $268,725

Median sales price:   $247,000                             Median sales price:  $260,000

Number of homes sold:  3                                     Number of homes sold:  2

Checking year to date figures:

2016:                                                                              2015:

Median list price:    $249,950                             Median list price:       $248,502                       

Median sales price:  $252,500                            Median sales price:  $243,000

Number of homes sold:  5                                   Number of homes sold:  6

Note that although one fewer home sold this year so far (due to low inventory), the median sales  price was above asking  price.  That is because one house sold for $12,555 over the list price!

If you would like more detailed information about the Brookside/Waldo home sales market, I’m here to help!  

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