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Bucolic setting 15 miles from Kansas City
Little Blue Valley feels like a countryside oasis on the outskirts of the Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area. It is home to Camp Prairie Schooner, the only campground in the area exclusively meant for young women in Girl Scouts. This 176-acre campground, along with the prominent namesake Little Blue Trace Park, envelops the area in nature. Dotted with farmhouse and ranch homes, Little Blue Valley offers a pastoral setting for a quiet lifestyle about 15 miles from Kansas City.
Little Blue Valley is surrounded by pastoral fields making it a countryside oasis.
The neighborhood is home to Camp Prairie Schooner, Missouri's only campground for Girl Scouts.
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The green spaces and trails of western Missouri
The winding Little Blue River cuts through the rolling landscape of Little Blue Valley, offering residents a rocky shoreline for recreation. Its 11.9-mile trail connects to Longview Lake, where folks can enjoy swimming, fishing and boating on the 930-acre body of water. An additional 15 miles of walking and biking trails snake through Little Blue Trace County Park, which spans 1,856 acres of green space. Starting at the Phelps Road Trailhead, a mix of dirt, gravel and paved pathways run between tall grasses and wildflowers. Saddle Creek Stables and Vineyard allows equestrians to travel the trail by horseback by renting one of their steeds. Picnic tables, soccer fields and baseball diamonds are also dotted along the area trails and Little Blue Trace Park.
Little Blue Trace has a 15.5-mile hiking and bicycling trail in Little Blue Valley.
Velie Park has a playground and shelter for fun in the park.
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Spread out farmhouse and ranch style homes
Little Blue Valley has a mix of newer subdivisions and homes that are acres away from one another. “A lot of these homes are custom builds, but they are by no means cookie-cutter,” Keller Williams Realtor Pam Bardy says. Modern farmhouses and ranch-style homes – and actual ranches – span arable land. Long, paved driveways, hidden between densely forested land, lead to Greek Revival designs or houses with wrap-around front porches, many built on larger plots of land. Prices typically range from $160,000 for a smaller ranch to $520,000 for custom new construction, though outliers may fetch over $1 million.
According to the CAP Index, Little Blue Valley has a crime score of 3 out of a possible 10, which is lower than the US national average.
You can find modern farmhouses in the Little Blue Valley neighborhood.
Homes in the Little Blue Valley area have densely forested lots.
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Academic summer camps in Raytown School District
Students may attend schools within the Raytown C-II School District, which serves over 8,000 kids. Kindergarten through fifth graders may start their education at Little Blue Elementary before advancing to Raytown Middle. Both schools earn a C grade from Niche. C-plus-rated Raytown South High School is known for its strong college prep and extracurricular programs. Children in this district can also attend Summer Enrichment Camp, where they will participate in STEM-themed field trips and activities.
Originally a Stayton Meadows junior high school, Raytown Middle School opened in 1981.
Raytown South High School was established in 1961.
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Connecting to Downtown via Interstate 70
Residents here rely on cars to get in and around the area, with major thoroughfares like East State Route 350, Interstate 70 and Interstate 470 connecting locals to Downtown Kansas City in 25 minutes. People head to Kansas City International Airport, 35 miles northeast for regional and international travel.
The Fairway Hills Neighborhood is located along Kansas City's eastern edge.
Little Blue Valley is surrounded by pastoral fields making it a countryside oasis.
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Rustic local shops and casual Raytown eateries
Local shops in Little Blue Valley include Frugal’s Family Thrift Store, Furniture Deals and Old Time Pottery. Since 1976, Dan and his son have taught violin lessons and supplied the area with string instruments available to rent or purchase at Dan Lawrence Violins.
Also among the local retailers is Farrand Farms, a nationally recognized garden center and greenhouse that has supplied the area with farm fresh produce, house plants, seeds in bulk and other lawncare products since 1922. During the holidays, they also host a Holiday Market, where they sell seasonal poinsettias, and other vendors sell holiday décor and food.
Grocery essentials are available for pickup at Walmart Supercenter, Costco and several Hy-Vee’s nearby. Only 6 miles away, neighboring Raytown offers a few local restaurants, like Harp Barbecue, El Maguey Mexican Restaurant, and Crane Brewing. For a more bustling scene outside of this woodsy enclave, Little Blue Valley is only 15 miles from the museums, eateries and shops of Downtown Kansas City.
For plants, seed, and lawn care products Farrand Farms has been a local retailer since 1922.
At the northern part of Little Blue Valley, you can have a fun family day at Prehistoric Putt.
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Parks in this Area
C. Lee Kenagy Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Fishing
Summit Park
Henry C. Kritser Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Grills
Adair Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Parking Lot
Velie Park
Carriage Hills Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Hiking
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
47 min drive
Bus
On 350 HWY & Westridge Northbound
Bus
On 350 HWY & S Noland Rd Northbound Nearside
Bus
On 40 HWY & Washington Eb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Little Blue Valley
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Little Blue 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 Little Blue Valley, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $278,300, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This 2.4 acre parcel offers an exceptional opportunity for commercial development. With 378 feet of frontage along US 40 Highway, the property boasts high visibility and traffic flow, ideal for establishing a new local business. Situated on the north side of the highway between Phelps road and Lee's Summit Road, it occupies a strategic location for various commercial ventures.
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Welcome to Cardinal Ridge ApartmentsOur community offers inviting one, two, and three bedroom apartments and townhomes. No matter which floorplan you choose, you’ll find spacious living areas, a fully-equipped kitchen with granite countertops, generous storage space, freshly painted walls, vertical blinds, and washer/dryer connections, all included to make your apartment a place you’ll be
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
9,838
Median Age
44
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$82,951
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,120
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.5%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.6%
% Population in Labor Force
65.7%
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®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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