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Neighborly residents of Blue Hills Estates
Anyone who enters Blue Hills Estates will find a tight-knit community happily hugging the Kansas-Missouri state line. Blue Hills Country Club is the centerpiece of the neighborhood, home to a more than 100-year-old golf course and additional athletic and dining facilities. Though people also move to Blue Hills Estates for its active community. “We have a lot of things that try to pull people together,” says former HOA President Donna Ramel, who has lived in the neighborhood for 12 years. “We have socials two or three times a year, we’ll pick a restaurant to go to and the homes association always provides the first drink.”
New Traditional builds are common in the north end of the Blue Hills Estates neighborhood.
Hugging the Kansas and Missouri border, Blue Hills Estates is a tight-knot community.
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Whimsical designs surrounding Blue Hills Country Club
Arranged in cul-de-sacs around Blue Hills Country Club, homes here were largely built between the 1950s and 1980s, with square footage increasing over time. Buyers can find ranch-style homes in the southwest corner of the neighborhood starting at about $350,000, while five-bedroom New Traditionals can reach up to $700,000. Further styles include Colonial Revivals and homes with Tudor or French Provincial accents. Some homes come with up to an acre of land, and the neighborhood has consistently meticulous landscaping throughout. HOA fees range dramatically here, depending on the subdivision. Regardless, buyers in Blue Hills Estate can expect a warm welcome. “We have welcome baskets when a new person moves into the neighborhood,” Ramel says. “We give them a little basket of goodies and that always includes coupons for the neighborhood restaurants and stores and shops.”
The championship golf course at Blue Hills Country Club runs through Blue Hills Estates.
Residents love Blue Hills Country Club because of its amenities and the friendships made here.
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Recreation for country club members and non-members alike
"Most people who live here are a part of the country club," says Paul Gessler, local resident and Broker with ReeceNichols Real Estate. The club has a renovated golf course, multiple tennis courts and a swimming pool. When the weather is too cold to enjoy the championship golf course, members can practice at the indoor Player Development Center.
The HOA does not have a clubhouse or pool, though residents still find ways to recreate together. “We have some neighbors that provide pickleball for the community—they have a pickleball court in their yard and they will sometimes send out invites,” Ramel says.
The neighborhood’s Klapmeyer Park is an open green space with a stocked fishing pond within walking distance of many homes. About a mile north, Carl Migliazzo Park has a playground, shaded trails and lakeside picnic tables.
Locals can walk their pups on the paved path at Carl Migliazzo Park.
Crossgates neighborhood is in a close proximity to Minor Park.
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Blue Hills Estates HOA hosts family activities
In recent years, the HOA has focused more intently on family programming, including a Pictures with Santa event and “You’ve Been Egged,” a newer tradition where neighbors leave anonymous Easter treats on each other's doorsteps. “We have a lot more kids in the neighborhood then we did 10 years ago, so we’re kind of regenerating.” Neighbors also receive complimentary tickets to the AdventHealth Championship at Blue Hills Country Club, the only PGA Tour-sanctioned event in the Kansas City metro area.
The Blue Hills Estates community surrounds the Blue Hills Country Club.
People move to Blue Hills Estates for a sense of belonging.
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Sports bars and steakhouses on 135th Street and Homes Road
Restaurants, bars and big-box stores sit just south and southeast of the neighborhood. Cuisine options span the globe, including Sushi Haru, Jarocho South and KC Gyro Guys. The same complex — The Village of Seville Shopping Center — hosts a Walmart, Lowe’s, Target and a CVS. Popular sit-down restaurants line 135th Street and Homes Road, including the family-run Jess and Jim’s Steak House, which has served award-winning steaks to the neighborhood since 1938.
Residents are within 4 miles of an AMC movie theatre, Pinstripes bowling alley and more family entertainment. "The Wonderscope Children's Museum is off Oak Street, which isn't too far from Blue Hills," Gessler says. "It's got trivia for adults, too, and it's right in the Red Bridge Shopping Center, so you can grab a bite to eat with the kids or walk around Minor Park next door."
Enjoy some food and drinks with friends at The Limit Pub and Grub.
Coast to Coast Pub offers seafood options, happy hour, and a fantastic atmosphere.
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Grandview C-4 school district and The Barstow School
The closest public schools are Martin City Elementary, a kindergarten through eighth grade school, and Grandview High School, a participant in the A+ Scholarship Program. The schools earn a C and C-plus rating from Niche, respectively. Some families choose to enroll their children in The Barstow School, a nearby private institution serving kindergarten through high school. The school has an A-plus from Niche.
The Barstow School is an independent preparatory school.
If you live in Martin City, your children may want to go to this highly rated school.
At Grandview Senior High, the students get really involved in their studies and sports games.
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Getting around Blue Hills Estates
Wornall and State Line Roads run along the edges of Blue Hills Estates, giving residents access to St. Joseph Medical Center and Interstate 435, leading north to downtown Kansas City, about 27 miles away.
Jump on the Ride KC Bus to just about anywhere in Blue Hills Estates.
Hugging the Kansas and Missouri border, Blue Hills Estates is a tight-knot community.
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Potential flood risk for some homes
According to Risk Factor, homes near the northern and southern border of the neighborhood may be more susceptible to flooding.
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Parks in this Area
Minor Park
Carl Migliazzo Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Klapmeyer Park
Fishing
Lake
Multi-Purpose Field
Jerry Smith Park
Lake
Trails
Hiking
Alex George Wetland Park
Fishing
Lake
Trails
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
54 min drive
Bus
On Wornall & Woodbridge Lane Southbound Farside
Bus
On Wornall & 125th St Southbound
Bus
On Wornall & 124th St Southbound Farside
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Blue Hills Estates
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Blue Hills Estates, Kansas City sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Blue Hills Estates, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $541,822, up 15% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,430
Median Age
62
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
12.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
44.8%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$129,911
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$149,534
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.2%
College Graduates
66.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
52.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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