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Lea Manor

Lea Manor

Suburban Neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri

Jackson County 64114

$370,766 Average Value
$195 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

Amenities are expanding in this southside community

Bordering the state line, Lea Manor is a southside Kansas City suburb with a strong sense of community. “I’ve traveled all over, but the minute I get back home there’s just something about the vibe, the people and the energy,” says Paul Michael Galbrecht, Realtor with Keller Williams. Galbrecht is a lifelong Kansas City resident and was raised in the southside suburbs. “It’s very midwestern, people are very nice.” The Lea Manor Homes Association cultivates community through annual picnic socials, garage sales and other pop-up events, as well as a newsletter published twice a year. Neighbors are well-connected not only to each other, but to a growing local dining, shopping and entertainment scene.

Bordering the state line, Lea Manor  is a southside neighborhood with a growing shopping area.
Bordering the state line, Lea Manor is a southside neighborhood with a growing shopping area.
Buyers here will find many ranch style homes with fenced and unfenced yards.
Buyers here will find many ranch style homes with fenced and unfenced yards.
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New businesses in Watts Mill Plaza

Locals can find a mix of retail and restaurants at Watts Mill Plaza sitting along Indian Creek. The shopping center has stores for daily necessities like Cosentino’s Price Chopper, fast-food staples like Chipotle and a host of local restaurants ranging from Happy Dragon Chinese buffet to the lively Mexico Lindo KC. Across 103rd Street, Ugly Joe’s sports bar and Jasper’s Italian Restaurant draw large evening crowds. Since 2019, the plaza has started growing into an entertainment destination. Locals can attend shows at the Comedy Club of Kansas City, play a cross between football and bowling at Fowling Warehouse or catch live music acts at Southside Bar & Grill.

Try Mexico Lindo KC, a new brightly colored and muraled mexican restaurant.
Try Mexico Lindo KC, a new brightly colored and muraled mexican restaurant.
At the Fowling Warehouse you can explore the game of fowling, drink and bring your own food.
At the Fowling Warehouse you can explore the game of fowling, drink and bring your own food.
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Lea Manor's renovated ranch-style homes

Midcentury ranch-style homes dominate the market here, though many have been renovated since their 1950s origins. The neighborhood’s three-bedroom builds start around $250,000 and typically top out around $450,000. “If you grew up in KC, your perspective is, ‘Wow, it’s so expensive now,’” Galbrecht says. “I would say we’re still more affordable than a lot of places, especially for what is offered here.” Lea Manor is also home to the Kingswood Senior Living Community and some apartments close to Indian Creek.

Lea Manor has many ranch style homes with aesthetics to match.
Lea Manor has many ranch style homes with aesthetics to match.
Many of these ranch homes have been renovated since their mid century origins.
Many of these ranch homes have been renovated since their mid century origins.
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Kids attend Kansas City Public Schools

Students are zoned for Indian Creek Elementary, which has a C from Niche, and Center Middle, which also has a C. Athletics are important at C-plus-rated Center High School, which inducts students annually into its Athletic Hall of Fame. Parents, staff and community members raise funds and provide support to sports teams through the school’s Yellowjacket Athletic Booster Club.

Indian Creek Elementary has a sleek modern look with modern facilities for Lea Manor students.
Indian Creek Elementary has a sleek modern look with modern facilities for Lea Manor students.
Center Middle School is a school with history, serving Lea Manor and the surrounding areas.
Center Middle School is a school with history, serving Lea Manor and the surrounding areas.
Rockhurst High School is very proud of their football team and stadium.
Rockhurst High School is very proud of their football team and stadium.
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Water play at Watts Mill Park

With such close proximity to Indian Creek, residents enjoy waterfront trails and relaxation just steps from the neighborhood’s shopping center. Watts Mill Park is a small, though beloved pocket of green sitting creekside, with a picnic table and rocks for visitors to climb and sit on while eating lunch and dipping feet by the waterfall. Indian Creek Trail connects to Leawood Park to the southwest or the Indian Creek Greenway to the northeast.

The Indian Creek Trail at Watt's Mill Park gives Lea Manor residents room to walk and bike.
The Indian Creek Trail at Watt's Mill Park gives Lea Manor residents room to walk and bike.
Indian Creek also has a waterfall for Lea Manor residents to enjoy with both their eyes and ears
Indian Creek also has a waterfall for Lea Manor residents to enjoy with both their eyes and ears
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Community building through year-round events

The Lea Manor Homes Association hosts year-round meetings and events, including a fall community picnic and a holiday lights competition.

RideKC buses and highways nearby

Bus stops line Wornall Road, though locals use Highway 71 for a quicker trip into the city center. Homes are conveniently located just across Interstate 435 from St. Joseph Medical Center.

Catch the Ride KC Bus to just about anywhere you need to go in the Lea Manor neighborhood.
Catch the Ride KC Bus to just about anywhere you need to go in the Lea Manor neighborhood.
Lea Manor neighborhood borders the state line & 435 Hwy for easy access to the rest of the area.
Lea Manor neighborhood borders the state line & 435 Hwy for easy access to the rest of the area.
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A history of flooding near Watts Mill Plaza

Homes near Ward Parkway, 101st Street and Indian Creek are at an elevated flood risk. The last major flooding event in the area was in 2017, when businesses in the shopping center were shuttered due to dangerous flood waters. The community rallied around affected businesses like the Tavern, which hosted a “Flood Party” on the one-year anniversary of the event to thank locals for their sustained support.

Indian Creek and the walking path at Watt's Mill Park provide a scenic view in Lea Manor.
Indian Creek and the walking path at Watt's Mill Park provide a scenic view in Lea Manor.
Watt's Mill Park has space for picnics and places to learn about the Lea Manor area.
Watt's Mill Park has space for picnics and places to learn about the Lea Manor area.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Kansas City International

50 min drive

Bus

On State Line & 93rd Northbound (Rockhurst Hs)

Bus

On Wornall & 97th Ter Southbound

Bus

On Wornall & 9450 Wornall Rd Southbound

Bus

On 103rd & 1227 West 103rd Eb

Bus

On State Line & 92nd Northbound

Bus

On Wornall & 100th Kingswood Manor Southbound

Bus

On 103rd & 1120 W 103rd Street Westbound

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Lea Manor US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$375,000
Median Single Family Price
$375,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$195
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Months of Supply
1.80
Median List Price
$375,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
610
Median Year Built
1957
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,722
Below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,810

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,239
Median Age
52
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
36%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$88,778
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,858

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.6%
College Graduates
58.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
55.4%

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®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

22 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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