Renter-heavy neighborhood features 1940s-era homes and highly-rated schools
Colonial Square's forested surroundings and sparsely developed residential areas hide the fact that it is, in fact, quite suburban. While located just over 2 miles north of North Kansas City, "It feels like you're tucked away. We literally have deer in our front and back yards all the time. The first thing you hear when you get up in the morning are birds singing," nearby resident Bryce Morgan says. "It feels like you're on the outskirts of West Virginia or Virginia with windy roads and lots of woods." Yet, Interstate 29 runs west of the community, taking commuters 7 miles to downtown. A major employer, North Kansas City Hospital is 2 miles away, and established restaurants as well as the hip Iron District are within 3 miles of the neighborhood.
The neighborhood is a blend of apartments, accounting for the majority of residences, midcentury single-family housing and Colonial Square Homes Cooperative Townhouses. Morgan says that the population of the area is aging now, creating a gradual shift with newer homeowners coming in. "You're seeing a big shift where people who have lived here for 40 to 50 years are moving out and new people are moving in, It's a prime location to invest in."
Proximity to Interstates 35 and 29 makes for simple commute
The neighborhood's location affords straightforward commutes. Interstates 35 and 29 are about a half mile away from residences. Also, public transportation is an option with several RideKC stops located along Parvin Road. Kansas City International Airport is 16 miles away. "One good thing about living north of the river is you can always get to downtown in 10 to 15 minutes even with traffic," Morgan says.
Dining venues feature styles from old-world Italian to repurposed shipping containers
Nearby dining blends the familiar with more innovative options. Several restaurants line North Oak Trafficway within 2 miles, including family-owned Cascone’s, an Italian restaurant that opened in 1954. Queen Sweets serves Middle Eastern specialties and baked goods. The Iron District, 3 miles to the south, is home to rotating shopping and dining options, the latter housed in brightly painted shipping containers, with picnic tables, games and seasonal live music. “The whole area used to be warehouses,” Berry says of the Iron District.
Also about 3 miles away, Screenland Armour is a movie theater that has a speakeasy in the back called Rewind Video and Dive. This trip back to the 1990s features throwbacks such as clunky Sega and PS1 consoles, Goosebumps books, old movies and “adult capri sun” drinks. “It’s like hanging out in your friends’ parents’ basement in the 1990s on beater couches where you can play old video games,” Berry says. Next door, Kansas City Sail Away is a wine bar that sells wine out of vending machines.
Prather Park offers ample green space right in neighborhood
Next to the neighborhoods, Prather Park's 4 acres include open green space and a baseball diamond. Less than half a mile away, Kansas City North Community Center has outdoor tennis courts, a gymnasium, an auditorium, meeting rooms and a pottery studio. It coordinates trips and meet-ups geared toward the 50+ community.
Post-war homes feature ranch-styles and split-levels
The neighborhood includes apartments, an affordable housing cooperative and single-family housing with about 80% of the community renting. There are roughly 60 single-family homes in the neighborhood. “All the houses, from one house to the next, are all different. A lot of the houses were built in the 1940s, not quite into the mid-century but there are a few of that style. There are a lot of shotgun ranches and bungalows. The lots are large. It’s common to see half-acre lots here. A lot of nurses live there. It’s kind of a work, work, play area for people who work at NKC Hospital,” Justin Berry, a Realtor with Plains Paris Team, says. Prices ranging from $175,000 to $250,000.
Colonial Square Homes Cooperative Townhouses is an affordable housing project in the area comprised of about 250 townhouses. Prospective residents must apply and qualify to participate in the program.
All neighborhood public schools receive a B rating from Niche
The neighborhood is part of the North Kansas City School District, which Niche rates the second-best school district in Clay County, giving it an A rating. Colonial Square children can attend Crestview Elementary, Northgate Middle, Eastgate 6th Grade Center and North Kansas City High School. All schools earn a B rating. North Kansas City High School offers eclectic extracurricular activities, from its anime club to the Science Olympiad team.
Screenland Armour movie theater hosts events for fans of anime, horror and trivia
The Screenland Armour movie theater hosts fun events every week, including Pop Culture Bingo Nights on Wednesdays, backyard movie nights in the summer and Friday Night Frights where it shows a horror movie. It also has an anime club.
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Parks in this Area
Chaumiere Woods Park
Bike Trails
Lake
Trails
Waterworks Park
Disc Golf
Picnic Area
Trails
Anita B. Gorman Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Waggin Trail Dog Park
Dog Park
Trails
Parking Lot
Divine Mercy Park
Lake
Trails
Cooley Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Trails
Golden Oaks Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Chouteau Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Prather Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
21 min drive
Bus
On Parvin & Prather Wb
Bus
On Parvin & 39th Wb
Bus
On Parvin & Russell Wb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Colonial Square
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Colonial Square, Kansas City sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Colonial Square, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $236,250, up 54% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$225,000
Median Single Family Price
$225,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$169
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$239,950
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
47%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
64
Median Year Built
1946
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,689
Below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
959
Median Age
37
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,480
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,571
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
59.7%
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®
21/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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