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Waldo Home Sales Report – July 2025

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As we head into the second half of the year, the homebuying market typically slows down; notably around the end of August through Labor Day and again in November. Last month showed a healthy price increase over July 2024 as those spring/summer contracts closed. Here’s a detailed look:

july 2025july 2024
Median list price:$330,000$292,500
Median sales price:$334,500$304,750
No. of homes sold:53
Days on market:2824

The median house price is up 9.7% compared to a year ago, and a few more homes sold last month. The lowest closed price was $175K and the highest was $582,000. Here are the year-to-date numbers:

jan-july 2025jan-july 2024
Median list price:$289,000 $295,000
Median sales price:$295,410$300,000
No. of homes sold:33
Days on market:175156

Compared to the same time period last year, prices are off slightly–just about 1%. However, 12% more homes have changed owners. This is great news for buyers and sellers…Waldo continues to be a very desirable neighborhood for house hunters!

Currently there are 25 single family homes for sale, with a median price of $275,000 and 44 days on market. Prices range from $149K on the low end up to $495K.

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

Waldo Brews Tour – Happening Soon!

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Think of all the great locally owned places you can hang out with friends in Waldo..coffee shops, bars, restaurants.  The upcoming Waldo Brews Tour gives you and your friends the opportunity to visit many of your favorite spots…and perhaps discover some new ones!

The tour runs from noon-6pm on Saturday June 7–you can make a day of it or just spend a couple of hours visiting a few places.  Coffee, tea, adult beverages and food are available…stops on the tour include Front Range Cafe, Kansas City Bier Company, City Barrel Pizza+Patio, Emilie’s French Teas; visit the Waldo Events page for the most up to date list. 

Here’s how it works–purchase your ticket online, then pick up your ticket at Lew’s or City Barrel.  The day of the event you will get a wristband when you board the bus that gives you access to transportation and the special discounts and deals at each location.  The bus will stop at all participating locations; the main bus pick up and drop off is Waldo Social at 75th and Wornall.  Buy your ticket this week – before June 1— for $15; $20 for purchases June 1 through the day  of event.  Besides the beverage deals, you’ll get a commemorative free band tee and koozie!

Long time Waldo residents may remember the bar crawl Waldo hosted years ago…now it’s time for a new and improved event, incorporating non alcoholic beverages and earlier hours to visit each location at a leisurely pace. Get your discounted tickets now at the Waldo KC events page.

Waldo Home Sales Report-April 2025

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The Spring homebuying season was very very busy in Waldo last month–the number of homes that changed owners was way up compared to last year! Let’s take a look at the stats; I’m using the boundaries of State Line to Holmes and Gregory to 85th street for the numbers, single family home sales.

april 2025april 2024
Median list price:$285,000$299,000
Median sales price:$290,000$315,000
Days on market:23
No. of homes sold:4119

The number of homes sold beat April 2024 numbers by over 100%! Waldo is a place homebuyers want to be! The median sales price was down about 8%; still, sellers are getting list price or over for many of the homes. The lowest closed price was $197,000 and the highest was $705,000. Below are the year-to-date numbers:

jan-april 2025jan-april 2024
Median list price:$285,000$285,000
Median sales price:$290,000$295,000
Days on market:43
No. of homes sold:9370

Checking these stats, home prices “dropped” just under 2% compared to last year; yet still many buyers pay over asking price. Sales are very strong–up 24% YTD. Currently there are 19 single family homes for sale in Waldo, with a median list price of $349,000; lowest listed price is $200K and the highest is $674,000.

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

Waldo Home Sales Report-November 2024

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Waldo home values took a bit of a tumble last month but don’t panic! Overall for the year–prices remain steady. Let’s take a look at the numbers; the street boundaries I am using for these stats are single family homes from State Line to Holmes and Gregory to 85th St:

november 2024november 2023
Median list price:$285,000$325,000
Median sales price:$289,900$335,000
Days on market:64
No. of homes sold:2327

Final sales prices dropped 13% compared to November 2023; yet you can see most buyers were paying a bit over the list price. The number of homes sold dropped slightly. The lowest closed price was $155,000 and the highest was $500,000. Here are the year-to-date numbers:

Jan-nov 2024jan-nov 2024
Median list price:$295,000$295,000
Median sales price:$300,000$300,000
Days on market:43
No. of homes sold:247249

These YTD numbers show us that Waldo home prices remain steady–just about identical to this time last year! That’s good news: still a desirable location for homebuyers and prices haven’t jumped or dropped dramatically. Currently there are 26 active single family homes for sale in Waldo with a median list price of $262,500 and 59 days on market.

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

Waldo Sip and Stroll Happening Tonight-Thurs Dec 5

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One of the aspects of Waldo that people like best is that it is so walkable! The Waldo Area Business Association invites you to take advantage of that with the Waldo Sip and Stroll, tonight December 5 from 3-7pm.

Many Waldo businesses are participating, including Eclectic’s Gift Gallery (I always find unique gift items there!); KC Bier Company (you may need a break from shopping!) and one of our newest businesses, Callie Mae’s Barkery and Bath (don’t forget the pet treats!).

Our Waldo businesses depend on you to make a little extra effort to support them when buying for the holidays. You’ll get great service, a wide selection of interesting gift ideas, and so many places are offering special deals. Throw on that winter coat and scarf, get some extra exercise and stroll the Waldo shops tonight. Waldo appreciates your business!

Waldo Home Sales Report – September 2024

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Waldo had a large jump in the median sales price last month compared to September 2023; likely because more of the higher priced houses in Waldo closed. Let’s take a look at the details; I’m using single family home sales in the area of State Line to Holmes and Gregory to 85th St for these stats:

september 2024september 2023
Median list price:$324,950$228,500
Median sales price:$310,000$234,000
Days on market:38
No. of homes sold:2718

The median sales price last month jumped 32% over last year; of the 27 homes that closed, six of them were over $400K–a higher price point for Waldo. The lowest closed price was $180,000 and the highest was $620,000. Below are the year-to-date numbers:

jan-sept 2024jan-sept 2023
Median list price:$299,450$289,900
Median sales price:$310,000$290,000
Days on market:33
No. of homes sold:228231

The number of homes changing owners have remained steady; home values are up almost 7% this year and buyers are still paying over list price for many homes. Currently there are 25 single family homes listed in Waldo, with a median list price of $275,000 and 24 days on market.

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

Waldo Home Sales Report-April 2024

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One more quick blog before the long holiday weekend..the unofficial start of summer! The busy home buying season is here–new listings are selling fast. Here are the single family home sales stats for Waldo, using the boundaries of State Line to Holmes and Gregory to 85th St:

APRIL 2024APRIL 2023
Median list price:$299,900$267,500
Median sales price:$310,000$278,750
No. of homes sold:1922
Days on market:34

Buyers still paying over the list price; and values are up 13% compared to April 2023. The lowest closed price was $260,000 and the highest was $315,000. Below are the year-to-date numbers:

JAN-APRIL 2024JAN-APRIL 2023
Median list price:$295,000$275,000
Median sales price:$299,000$275,000
No. of homes sold:7169
Days on market:39

The number of homes changing owners is pretty steady; homes are going under contract within a couple of days being listed. Prices are up 8.7% for the year.

There are currently 14 homes for sale in Waldo, including three newly built properties. The lowest asking price is $230,000 and the highest is $679,000. Enjoy the holiday!

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

Waldo Home Sales Report-March 2024

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Nothing new here…prices for Waldo homes keep increasing! However, I will say that Waldo is still one of those areas where you can buy a house for over $400K or even under $250K–location and condition vary of course! Let’s take a look at the numbers; I’m using stats for single family homes located between State Line and Holmes, Gregory to 85th St.

MARCH 2024MARCH 2023
Median list price:$299,900$245,000
Median sales price:$300,000$248,750
Days on market:310
No. of homes sold:2116

Compared to March 2023, home values in Waldo are up just over 20%! Buyers are paying asking price or a bit over–and more homes have changed hands. The lowest closed price was $133,500 and the highest was $475,000.

Here are the year-to-date numbers:

JAN-MARCH 2024JAN-MARCH 2023
Median list price:$285,000$282,425
Median sales price:$291,000$271,500
Days on market:313
No. of homes sold:4944

For the year, prices are up 7%; the number of homes changing owners remains pretty steady. Currently there are 11 single family homes for sale in Waldo, with a median list price of $310,000. Two of the homes are new builds; lowest list price is $247,500 and the highest is $689,000.

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

Update on the Apartment Project Planned Near 75th and Wornall

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At a recent Waldo Area Business Association meeting, Jeremy Tinkler with EPC Real Estate Group gave us an update on the apartment complex planned for the intersection of 74th St and Broadway, where The Well once stood. The construction of the building will coincide with the planned street improvements in the 75th and Waldo area, so this intersection is going to be messy for the next two years!

There have been some changes from the initial plans. The Well will still be on the ground floor of the building, but now there will not be a “rooftop” connected with the restaurant. Instead, some of the apartments on the second floor will have “terraces” that overlook the street. Also planned for the first level are three other retail spaces, which could be services (like a spa or nail salon) or a coffee shop/small cafe, plus outdoor tables in front of The Well. The working title for the building, 74 Broadway, hasn’t been chosen as the official name but you can see this project referenced as such at the EPC website.

Since there will not be a rooftop area, a few more units were added; now there will be 283 studio, one and two bedroom apartments. Fifty seven of these will be at “affordable” prices. A five story parking garage for 374 vehicles will be attached with validation available for the building’s retail and restaurant. Tinkler says residents will have access to “top of the line” amenities: an outdoor pool, cabanas, a whiskey lounge, clubhouse and a golf simulator. Construction should take at least two years, and demolition of the former Well building is planned for March 4 if all the paperwork is completed. 

74 Broadway is working with KCMO so that the construction of this project is happening at the same time as all of the street improvements and sidewalk/parking lot reconstruction happening now along Wornall. The Waldo Area Business Association has created a website to keep you updated on what’s happening here; note it is a work in progress! Please continue to support Waldo merchants and services in the 75th and Wornall area despite the construction disruption and traffic rerouting–they are here for you!

Waldo-Dec Home Sales Report and 5 Year Trend

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Buyers are continuing to find Waldo a desirable place to live, even with the interest rate hikes of last year. The number of homes changing owners was about the same as December 2022–but the values are way up. Let’s look at the stats:

december 2023december 2022
Median list price:$264,000$240,000
Median sales price:$262,500$235,000
No. of homes sold: 16  18
Days on market:  2  25

Last month buyers paid within 1% of the list price–that’s good to hear, we don’t need constant frivolous bidding wars, especially for first time buyers. Prices rose almost 12% compared to December 2022. The lowest closed price was $122,500 and the highest was $480,000. Below is a graph for the five year trend of Waldo single family home sales:

20232022202120202019
Median list price:$289,950$265,000$249,975$222,500$222,450
Median sales price:$296,000$275,000$260,000$229,900$217,475
No. of homes sold: 267  301  410 375  358
Days on market:  3  3  3 4  10

Waldo home prices rose 7.6% 2022-2023 and values are up 36% since 2019. You can see in this chart how inventory has fallen–25% fewer homes are selling because there are not enough homes to satisfy demand. With interest rates sliding down (however don’t expect 3 or 4% this year!), more buyers will try this spring to purchase, resigned to the higher rates compared to a couple of years ago. These trends show, Waldo homes are a very good investment for homebuyers! Contact me if you are interested in buying or selling in Waldo!