$1,097,768Average Value$356Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Kansas City’s most notable landmarks surround the Country Club District
Developed throughout the early 1900s, Kansas City’s Country Club District teems with historic prestige, suburban comforts and eclectic metropolitan convenience. As its name suggests, several longstanding country clubs border the neighborhood, offering amenities like golf courses and an ice skating rink. The Country Club Plaza opened two miles north in 1923, and its 15 blocks of Spanish-style storefronts are often heralded as the country’s first driver-friendly shopping center. Iconic fountains and century-old mansions line Ward Parkway’s grassy median, and classical-style sculptures dot the neighborhood’s pocket parks, where children play soccer and catch fireflies during the summer. “You’re by Wornall Road and Ward Parkway, which are really busy streets, but it’s secluded enough that parents don’t have to worry about traffic when their kids ride bikes around the neighborhood,” says Emily Aylward Vogt, a Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens, whose family has lived in the neighborhood for generations.
Kansas City’s most notable landmarks surround the Country Club District
Kansas City’s most notable landmarks surround the Country Club District
1/2
The Country Club District has sought-after historic revival mansions
Sidewalk-lined streets in the Country Club District are brimming with turn-of-the-century estates. Cobblestone paths lead to six-bedroom, red-brick Colonial Revivals. Prairie-style dwellings sit on half-acre lots with backyards enclosed by wrought iron fences. Mature sycamore and red maple trees shade sprawling Tudors, often featuring detached two-car garages or half-circle driveways. Buying here typically costs between $850,000 and $2 million, a range higher than a Kansas City home’s average $250,000 selling price. “I like to call these heirloom houses sometimes because of how infrequently they’re for sale,” says Voght. “Even if they’re empty nesters, owners stay here for a long time because of how desirable the neighborhood is.”
The Country Club District has sought-after historic revival mansions
The Country Club District has sought-after historic revival mansions
1/2
Numerous longstanding country clubs are just over State Line Road
Crossing over State Line Road from Missouri to Kansas, residents are almost immediately met with three country clubs. Though originally located at what is now Jacob L. Loose Park, the Kansas City Country Club has been around since 1896. Today, members can play golf on the 18-hole course, enjoy a meal in the Cape Cod-style clubhouse or dive into the swimming pool, encircled by striped green and white umbrellas over lounge chairs. Another golf course is adjacent to this one at The Mission Hills Country Club, established in 1914, and the nearby Carriage Club has clay tennis courts and a covered ice skating rink open year-round. “More often than not, people in this neighborhood belong to one of the clubs. Which one you join depends on where you already know members,” says Voght.
Eye-catching architecture and iconic fountains line Ward Parkway’s walkable median
Ward Parkway’s pedestrian median spans the Country Club District to the west. Hikers and joggers will pass historic structures like the Palatial-style estate once belonging to lumber tycoon Mack B. Nelson. Lit red for Chiefs games and blue during the Royals baseball season, Meyer Circle Fountain is also along the greenway, boasting a 300-year-old seahorse statue from a Venetian square. Bells ring from the Country Club Christian Church, an English Gothic structure built in 1921 with stained-glass windows crafted by artist Charles K. Connick. On Sunday morning, two of Ward Parkway’s three northbound lanes close for churchgoers to park; however, the entire road typically reopens around noon. A mile trek along the path leads to the rose garden and rolling terrain at 74-acre Loose Park.
Eye-catching architecture and iconic fountains line Ward Parkway’s walkable median
Eye-catching architecture and iconic fountains line Ward Parkway’s walkable median
1/2
Kansas City Public Schools and walkable private options
Kansas City Public Schools and walkable private options
Children here can attend Hale Cook Elementary, graded a C-plus by Niche, and continue to D-plus-rated Central Middle. Then, they may go to C-minus-graded Southeast High School, offering the African-Centered Preparatory Academy, a college-level curriculum on the classical views of traditional African society. From Visitation Elementary to Pembroke Hill School, which serves preschool through 12th-grade students, the neighborhood is also near several popular private options. The A-plus-rated, all-girls St. Teresa’s Academy high school is about a mile's walk away.
The Country Club District has meticulously maintained pocket parks and a few community events
Costing residents $150 annually, the Country Club District Homes Association landscapes pocket green spaces and funds neighborhood events. At the end of every summer, the green stretch at 60th Terrace and Belleview Avenue, known by locals as Rooster Island, transforms into a block party-style celebration with bounce houses and a potluck cookout. Children ride bikes and scooters decked out in patriotic colors for the Fourth of July Parade, led by a local fire department truck.
The Country Club District has meticulously maintained pocket parks and a few community events
The Country Club District has meticulously maintained pocket parks and a few community events
1/2
Big-box options at the Country Club Plaza and cozy eateries in Brookside
At the Country Club Plaza, buildings adorned with horseshoe arches and blue and beige mosaic tiles hold familiar favorites like Nike, Apple and Barnes & Noble. Restaurants have terracotta-tiled roofs, including The Classic Cup Café, where patrons can enjoy breakfast basics and cityscape views on the back patio. “It’s the most popular shopping center in KC, but people go to Brookside on a more day-to-day basis,” says Voght. Residents can walk to the Brookside shopping area and grab groceries at Consentino’s Price Chopper. The Tudor-style storefronts here are filled with boutique options, like A Store Named Stuff, which has exclusively sold locally crafted goods, from purses to paintings, since 1996. It also has numerous eateries, including Michael Forbes, a comfort food spot with bistro tables outside. After-dinner drinks are just down the street at Charlie Hooper’s, a late-night locale where Chiefs memorabilia, shuffleboard tables and neon beer signs abound.
Big-box options at the Country Club Plaza and cozy eateries in Brookside
Big-box options at the Country Club Plaza and cozy eateries in Brookside
1/2
Getting around the Country Club District
Aside from its walkability, The Country Club District offers convenience for other types of travel. A 5-mile trip north on Ward Parkway leads to downtown Kansas City. Research Medical Center is the nearest hospital, and the Kansas City International Airport is 25 miles north. All following the Main Max Route, numerous RideKC bus stops are within walking distance along Brookside Boulevard.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Interested in learning more about homes in this neighborhood?
Reach out to
Denise Cunningham,
an experienced agent in this area.
Parks in this Area
Romanelli Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Brookside Triangle Park
Playground
Trolley Track Trail
Bike Trails
Trails
Piazzetta Greenway Fields Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Arno Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
39 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Country Club District
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Country Club District, Kansas City sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Country Club District, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $1,636,800, up 20% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Timeless elegance meets modern comfort in this stunning brick Colonial. Nestled among beautifully landscaped gardens, this home boasts expansive porches and patios perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, grand, light-filled rooms showcase exquisite moldings and meticulous attention to detail. A rare blend of classic charm and spacious design—this is a home you won’t want to miss!
Interested in learning more about homes in this neighborhood?
Reach out to
Denise Cunningham,
an experienced agent in this area.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
577
Median Age
46
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$227,731
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$232,402
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.2%
College Graduates
85.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
47.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73%
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®
44/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
21/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 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.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
