Sip and Shop in Brookside Thurs 9/20/18

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Mary Hutchison

brookside sip and shop

Enjoy strolling along 63rd St Brookside tonight during the Sip and Shop! Various merchants will have wine samples and restaurant specials from 5-7pm on Thursday, Sept 20, 2018, focusing on 63rd St between Wornall and Main and along Brookside Plaza.

Participating shops include Stuff, Lady Bye, Fiddly Fig, New Dime Store, Brookside Barkery, Party Warehouse and COCO. There are some excellent restaurant deals too–at Red Door Grill, Michael Forbes, Charlie Hoopers and several more. You can see the complete list at www.brooksidekc.org.

Thank you for supporting our locally owned businesses in Brookside!

Brookside Home Sales Stats – Aug 2018

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Mary Hutchison

Brookside home sales are slowing down, as they typically do in the second half of the year. Homes are sitting on the market longer, however prices are still strong, outpacing last year. Below are the stats, using the main Brookside zip code of 64113:

August 2018 August 2017

Median list price: $350,000 Median list price: $376,000

Median sales price: $337,500 Median sales price: $358,750

No. of homes sold: 27 No. of homes sold: 24

Days on market: 23 Days on market: 37

The highest closed sales price last month was $780,000 and the lowest was $217,500. Prices dropped almost 6% comparing the two months.

Here are year-to-date numbers:

Jan-Aug 2018 Jan-Aug 2017

Median list price: $399,950 Median list price: $382,447

Median sales price: $394,000 Median sales price: $370,000

No. of homes sold: 195 No. of homes sold: 208

Days on market: 19 Days on market: 19

Overall, home values are up 9.8% ytd over last year!

Currently there are 57 active single family home listings in Brookside, with a median price of $429,000 and 66 days on market. Interesting that 24 of those homes are priced under $400K–usually those sell quickly. The lowest list price is $229,900 and the highest is $4.5 million.

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

Flying Horse Taproom-Now Open in Brookside East

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Mary Hutchison

Another locally owned and operated business recently opened in Brookside East–Flying Horse Taproom at 600 E 63rd St. I stopped by recently and talked with General Manager Philip Nixon. The food looked so good I came back for dinner later that evening!

Here’s the scoop on the bar and what’s on tap: twenty-one craft beers, seven wines (that will rotate), Second Best Coffee Cold Brew and Lucky Elixir Kombucha. Coming soon: unique “oak barrel conditioned” cocktails. I tried two drinks: the Cucumber Ginger Lemonade and Strawberry Basil Gin. Delicious and refreshing! Nixon emphasized they support locally based purveyors, including Restless Spirits Distilling Co, Tom’s Town, Second Best Coffee and Glace Ice Cream (Nixon is working with Brewery Emperial and Glace for a special beer inspired flavor).

Philip Nixon, General Manager

As for the food…there are a couple of unique options on the appetizer menu, including the popular Beer Mug Pretzel from Pretzel Boys, ‘Nduja Dip (prosciutto, spices, peppers mixed with goat and cream cheeses) and Cheese Curds. There are several salad options featuring homemade dressings. And the flatbreads…with fresh ingredients and house made red sauce. We tried the Four Cheese Sausage Kale and The Classic; other options include Brookside Brie, the Cubano and a Thai Chicken Basil. For lighter appetites–it’s easy to fill up sharing a salad and flatbread.

Longtime Brooksiders may remember this spot at a Mobil gas station; current owner Trey Sabates (who owns Brookside Wine and Spirits next door), had the old tanks removed, teamed up with some friends and turned the station into the restaurant with a cozy patio in front. Inside, there is a full bar, several tables and artwork from Sabates private collection on the walls. Nixon has an extensive background in food service and trains the staff well–our waiter was sincere, friendly and attentive.

The Flying Horse Taproom is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-11pm and Sunday from 11am-9pm. Happy hour features $1 off all menu items and food is available to go. Stop by and welcome Philip and the staff to the neighborhood!

Brookside Home Sales Report-July 2018

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Mary Hutchison

Just over halfway through the year and home values continue to rise in Brookside. As we get closer to the cold weather, fewer homes will be listed resulting in fewer sales. Here is the July 2018 sales report for Brookside, using the zip code of 64113:

July 2018 July 2017

Median list price: $415,000 Median list price: $394,975

Median sales price: $415,000 Median sales price: $392,500

No. of homes sold: 27 No. of homes sold: 26

Days on market: 23 Days on market: 10

The lowest sales price last month was $200,000. The highest sold listing is located at 6505 State Line Road–the large Art Deco style home with the white exterior built in 1935. Listed in 2015 for $3.3 million, it closed last month at $1.5 million. This home is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Checking year-to-date figures:

Jan-July 2018 Jan-July 2017

Median list price: $409,000 Median list price: $384,900

Median sales price: $397,000 Median sales price: $375,000

No. of homes sold: 169 No. of homes sold: 185

Days on market: 16 Days on market: 17

Compared to last year, median home prices are up 9%. Fewer homes have sold, with about the same days on market. Currently there are 60 houses on the market in Brookside, with a median price of $507,475 and 56 days on market. Nine of the homes are priced over $1 million; 30 total over $500,000. The lowest listed price is $260,000 and the highest is $4.25 million.

(all statistics taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)

Brookside Market Days Begin Saturday

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Mary Hutchison

For the second year in a row, the Brookside Business Association is sponsoring Brookside Market Days, every Saturday in August…kicking off this Saturday Aug 4, 2018.

Start your day at the Brookside Farmers Market, then visit various shops for special events. For example, the New Dime Store is featuring pop up shops, beginning with Betsy Roo handmade greeting cards and prints this Saturday, followed by Willett Studios (handmade earrings) and Gypsee KC (woodburning art) on successive weekends. COCO also has pop up events; Worlds Window is featuring Shibori dyeing, Charlie Hoopers will offer $1.50 hot dogs!

In addition, buy a $10 Brookside Market Days reusable totebag (available at the market and New Dime Store) for extra discounts at places like Roasterie, Fiddly Fig, 5B & Co Candlemakers, Design in the City, Brookside Barkery and Worlds Window.

Live local! Support Brookside businesses and participate in Brookside Market Days–every Saturday in August. More details at www.brooksidekc.org.

Brookside East Welcomes New Businesses

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Mary Hutchison

The Brookside East area continues to grow, with more businesses on the way! Developer Butch Rigby recently finished adding a second story on to 633 E 63^rd St and has several new tenants lined up for the building:

New Strong and Counseling Services LLC – counseling

Wize Webz – advertising/web marketing office

Architexture Salon – hair salon

Vijay Home – home furnishings shop/design studio/showroom (Sept opening)

This building is already home to several thriving businesses, including BKS Artisan Ales, Can I Have A Bite?, and Farm Dog Studios.

Rigby is also renovating additional buildings along E 63^rd St, and is now working on 701 and 751 E 63^rd St. The updates will feature a mid-century modern theme, with green and brown tones and rustic wood; new glass exterior and new plumbing and HVAC. He’s hoping for more retail and restaurant space here along with office tenants, with a focus on locally owned businesses and entrepreneurs.

If you haven’t been on 63rd St east of Oak lately–take a trip! Thanks to Butch Rigby, many new businesses and eateries to explore!

Brookside Home Sales Stats-June 2018

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Mary Hutchison

We are halfway through the year and Brookside home sales continue to be very strong, especially in the under $500K price range. Inventory is generally lower than last year. Here is the single family home sales report for last month, and a YTD comparison for the main Brookside zip code of 64113:

June 2018 June 2017

Median list price: $410,000 Median list price: $372,000

Median sales price: $395,000 Median sales price: $367,500

No. of homes sold: 39 No. of homes sold: 40

Days on market: 19 Days on market: 20

The lowest closed sales price last month was $165,375 and the highest was $1.2 million.

Below is year-to-date comparisons:

Jan-June 2018 Jan-June 2017

Median list price: $399,900 Median list price: $375,000

Median sales price: $390,000 Median sales price: $360,000

No. of homes sold: 141 No. of homes sold: 157

Days on market: 14 Days on market: 20

The lowest sales price so far in 2018 was $168,500 and the highest was $1.6 million. Median home prices are up 8% compared to last year! Will prices drop the second half of the year, when sales traditionally slow down? Watch this space for the monthly numbers!

Currently there are 61 active single family home listings in Brookside, with half of those priced over $500K; nine listings over $1million. Median price is $565,000 and 39 days on market.

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

Brookside Home Sales Report – May 2018

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Mary Hutchison

Up, up, up….Brookside home values continue to rise in this busy spring/summer buying season. There is always a lull around Memorial Day..still, due to lack of inventory, prices keep going up because there aren’t enough homes for sale to meet demand, particularly in the under $400K price category. Here are the home sales stats for May 2018, using the main Brookside zip code of 64113:

May 2018 May 2017

Median list price: $374,500 Median list price: $332,500

Median sales price: $383,500 Median sales price: $341,500

No. of homes sold: 29 No. of homes sold: 40

Days on market: 9 Days on market: 4

Homes are still selling in a very short amount of time after they are listed; and sellers are often paying over asking price, possibly due to bidding wars. The highest sale last month was $1.4 million, and the lowest was $221,000–which was $11K over the list price.

Here are year-to-date stats:

Jan-May 2018 Jan-May 2017

Median list price: $399,900 Median list price: $379,995

Median sales price: $383,500 Median sales price: $360,000

No. of homes sold: 101 No. of homes sold: 119

Days on market: 10 Days on market: 18

So far this year, prices are running 6.5% over the same period last year–and selling quicker. Currently there are 49 listed single family homes in Brookside, with a median price of $544,000 and 31 days on market. Just 17 of those homes are priced under $400,000. The lowest list price is $229,000 and highest is $4.25 million.

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

Legendary KC Small Shop Closing Soon

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Mary Hutchison

sheehans store

After 33 years of serving Kansas City residents, Sheehan’s Irish Imports is closing at the end of the month. It’s current location is on the border of Brookside and Waldo, at 410 E Gregory.

Sheehan’s Irish Imports is one of those classic, family owned small businesses. Daughter Katy Sheehan told me her mother Peggy started selling Irish products as a hobby out of her home in 1985. As the business grew, Pryde’s offered her a space in the corner of their building in Westport. The next move was to a larger, free standing store at 1412 Westport Road, then a final move to the Brookside/Waldo location in 2015. Katy and her sister Molly have operated the store for the past several years.

sheehans katy Like every other retail business, Sheehan’s has been affected by globalism and online sales. Katy says “these days, you can find Irish products everywhere”–for example, the popular Inis perfume they carried can now be ordered through Amazon or found in various other local tourist shops. Katy and Molly enjoyed running the store, getting to know customers, promoting Irish products and offering excellent client service. Now it’s time for a new adventure, as Katy says one of her goals in retirement is to visit every U.S. national park.

From now until closing June 30, 2018, everything on the store is on sale — 40% off. You can browse through Irish CDs, religious items, baby clothes, keychains, jewelry, hats, caps and of course, warm Irish sweaters (this winter, you’ll appreciate that bargain sweater bought on a 90 degree day!). Thanks to the Sheehan family for their decades of serving KC residents! And as a final note, Katy told me KC Needlepoint is moving from 105 E Gregory into this space.

sheehan peggy

Edible Cookie Dough Shop Opens in Brookside

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Mary Hutchison

Who doesn’t like to sneak spoonfuls of cookie dough when all the ingredients are mixed together in the bowl? Now your cravings can be satisfied with a visit to the new Sweet and Simple shop in Brookside. It’s a store with various flavors of safe-to-eat cookie dough…what a concept!

sweet and simple front

When I stopped by recently to check out the place, the manager explained edible cookie dough is a new concept for the Midwest– it’s already popular in California and New York. All flavors are made in house, followed by a cooking and chilling process. There is a “signature” flavor, which tastes like a basic vanilla flavored dough; other options include Birthday Cake, S’Mores, Finding Dory, Mint and Chocolate Bliss. Of course there are many, many toppings you can add (crackers, pretzels, nuts, sprinkles, candy, etc–.25 each) and the flavored drizzle squirts are free. One scoop is $5, two for $7.50.

Sweet and Simple also makes smoothies and milk tea (bubble tea) with several flavor choices–and some unusual ones, like white gourd, tamarind, and lycee. Local owner Diana Dang also owns BKS Nails in Brookside. She wanted to be in Brookside for this second business because of the neighborhood vibe, the friendliness of the people and how they support “mom and pop” shops and stores.

This bright, clean store has some indoor seating and a few games for kids–Scrabble and Connect 4, which is a nice touch…interactive play instead of screens! Hours are Monday – Thursday 10:30am-8:30pm; Friday and Saturday 10:30am-9:30pm and Sunday noon-7. Sweet and Simple is located at 326 W 63rd St, in part of the former Reading Reptile space. Stop by, enjoy a treat and welcome another new local business to Brookside!

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