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Doug Shafer
Next Door Real Estate
(816) 542-2449
114 Total Sales
1 in Hidden Valley
$111,000 Price
Hidden Valley
Suburban Neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri
Jackson County 64132
$166,178
Average Value
$122
Average Price per Sq Ft
Hidden Valley is a nature-lovers heaven, thanks to the plot of heavily forested land protected by the Heartland Overlook Preserve. The 40-mile-long Blue River streams through the woods, and you’ll notice a canopy of mature oak and walnut trees, offering residents a shady, picturesque setting. The south Kansas City neighborhood is also situated right next to U.S. Highway 71, truly making it an area where nature and convenience converge.
Lining the gravel roads of Hidden Valley is a variety of dwellings from the 1950s. Find three-bedroom ranch styles, which either have brick or vinyl facades. There are also a few split-level homes with two-car garages, though they are rarer for the area. Both these house styles typically sit on lots over a half-acre in size, a rarity for the metropolitan area. “The acreage is great,” says Ron Henderson, a team leader and Realtor with Keller Williams. “Especially because I wouldn’t consider it a necessarily rural location. It’s not far from most of the city.” To live in a Hidden Valley house, expect to pay anywhere between $150,000 and $215,000, a range less than a Kansas City home’s average $250,000 selling price.
While the Heartland Overlook Preserve land has yet to be developed for public use, there are plenty of surrounding recreational hubs. For instance, Hidden Valley is bordered by the 3&2 Baseball Club stadium. Since 1943, the club and its five diamonds have provided Kansas City with competitive youth baseball. You’ll also find the Blue River Parkway Hi-Fi Trailhead in this area. If you follow the path for about 5 miles, it will lead you to 235-acre Minor Park. The expansive plot is home to tennis courts, a cricket field and separate pickleball courts. You can also play a round of golf on the public 18-hole Minor Park Course made of bentgrass and bluegrass.
Students in Hidden Valley are in the Hickman Mills C-1 District. First, they can attend Millenium at Santa Fe Elementary. The school has a makerspace with a 3D printer, telescopes and coding tools to assist students in their STEM education. Then, they can go to Smith-Hale Middle School, which has two different buildings: one for sixth and seventh grade and another for eighth grade students. Lastly, students attend Ruskin High, where students benefit from the Real World Learning program. In their freshman year, students choose a career pathway to focus on for the next four years. Subjects include performing arts, computer technology, health science and entrepreneurship.
About 5 miles from Hidden Valley is the Ward Parkway Center, a shopping mecca with stores like T.J. Maxx and Trader Joe’s and nationally known eateries like Chick-fil-A and Five Guys. However, a few locally owned spots are even closer to the neighborhood. For instance, Big Momma’s is a bakery and café serving homemade cinnamon rolls and build-your-own sandwiches paired with the soup of the day. B.B.’s is another nearby spot, and the eatery has been a Kansas City go-to for hickory-smoked barbecue and live blues music for over 30 years. There is also a Price Chopper grocery store less than 2 miles away If you would rather make a meal at home. A quick 12-mile drive on U.S. Highway 71 takes you to downtown Kansas City, where you can explore numerous entertainment districts. Eat at the restaurants in Westport or shop the 15 blocks of commercial options at the Country Club Plaza.
For a centrally located neighborhood that also boasts the quietness of a forested enclave, look no further than Hidden Valley.
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Meghan Baker
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Doug Shafer
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Kelly Hill Cindy Hill
Kelly Hill Cindy Hill
Responds QuicklyReeceNichols - Lees Summit
(816) 693-6598
101 Total Sales
1 in Hidden Valley
$170,000 Price
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Tia Martin
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Tia Martin
Responds QuicklyEverything Real Estate
(833) 569-4006
67 Total Sales
1 in Hidden Valley
$99,900 Price
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Micah Thomas
Micah Thomas
Lutz Sales + Investments
(913) 357-9830
362 Total Sales
3 in Hidden Valley
$95K - $205K Price Range
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Kelly Tucker
Kelly Tucker
ReeceNichols - Lees Summit
(816) 203-1481
69 Total Sales
2 in Hidden Valley
$100K - $175K Price Range
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Rob Ellerman
Rob Ellerman
ReeceNichols- Leawood Town Center
(816) 608-8346
5,148 Total Sales
2 in Hidden Valley
$170K - $175K Price Range
Schools
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 1st to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Blue River Park and Athletic Fields
- Football
- Soccer
- Trails
Marlborough Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Schumacher Park
- Trails
Marlborough Green Space
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Alex George Wetland Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Trails
Legacy East Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hidden Valley | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hidden Valley, Kansas City sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Hidden Valley, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $159,227, up 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$129,000
Median Single Family Price
$129,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$122
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median List Price
$147,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
149
Median Year Built
1955
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,152
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,473
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$940 - $1,777 per month
- Parc at Creekside
- 1-3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 560+ Sq Ft
- 9422 Cleveland Ave
- Kansas City, MO
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$615 - $1,399 per month
- Canyon Creek Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 540+ Sq Ft
- 9355 Bales Ave
- Kansas City, MO
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,473
Median Age
32
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,416
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$30,663
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.6%
College Graduates
18.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66%
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®
9
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28
/ 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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