Mount Cleveland is a self-sufficient, modest community that is inching intentionally toward brighter days. “There’s a bank. There’s a health center. There’s a community center for kids. And there’s room for growth,” says Lichelle Leapheart, a Realtor with United Real Estate Kansas City, who works primarily with investors. “My mechanic lives in that neighborhood. This neighborhood is convenient: You have a post office. You have a grocery store. If you lived here, you would have minimal transit to worry with and most things in walkable distance.”
Mount Cleveland
Suburban Neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri
Jackson County 64130
$109,183
Average Value
$91
Average Price per Sq Ft
Homes
Investors have been drawn to the area for its low-cost homes. “There’s potential for people to be able to purchase way lower than the average house in Kansas City. It has slow growth, but it’s growing steadily. So, it’s an area I see a lot of investors interested in,” Leapheart says. “There are good starter homes in that neighborhood." Homes are primarily modest ranch-style homes with basements and split ranch-style homes. A sizeable portion of the community consists of commercial space, which backs up to the neighborhood's southern exposure. “There are lots of slab houses, nothing too big," Leapheart says. "Any large houses you see would be someone who just decided to overbuild.” The median home price here is $111,000, with houses selling from as low as around $40,000 to around $150,000.
Schools
Students attend Benjamin Banneker Elementary School and Central Middle School, with Niche ratings that show room for growth. They also may attend Southeast High School, which Niche rates C-minus.
Parks
Although there is no park in Mount Cleveland proper, the community is right by one of the city's premier open areas. In a city well known for its fountains, the spectacular Spirit of Freedom fountain is a cut above and offers visitors a wide area to walk and reflect. “The fountain is one that people like. There’s a lot of green space right, and there’s Brush Creek and a baseball field nearby,” Leapheart says. The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium is less than 4 miles away. Mount Cleveland is home to the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center and Museum, which has art exhibits and events. There’s also a Boy’s and Girls Club where children can get involved in activities and attend events.
Shopping and Dining
Dining opportunities are modest, with fast-food chains capturing the most attention. But there is no shortage of eating spots not far away. Barbecue restaurants are always nearby in Kansas City. LC Barbecue is about 1 mile away. “I get Burnt End sandwich and their baked beans,” Leapheart says. For groceries, Blue Parkway Sun Fresh is the closest in-neighborhood option. As for retail shopping, Country Club Plaza is 4 mile away.
Transportation
A city bus line takes you right there as well as most other places. And with numerous highways and bike lanes around, nearly every place you want to be, you can get from here.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tonya Clem
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Tonya Clem
Responds QuicklyPlatinum Realty LLC
(816) 307-2925
59 Total Sales
1 in Mount Cleveland
$64,000 Price
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Chris Selle
Chris Selle
Wardell & Holmes Real Estate
(573) 615-8798
27 Total Sales
2 in Mount Cleveland
$7K - $11K Price Range
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Joanna Berkebile
Joanna Berkebile
RE/MAX Revolution
(913) 521-3531
125 Total Sales
2 in Mount Cleveland
$5K - $7K Price Range
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Eric Haynes
Eric Haynes
Keller Williams Realty Partner
(816) 608-8063
91 Total Sales
1 in Mount Cleveland
$45,000 Price
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Hern Group
Hern Group
Keller Williams Platinum Prtnr
(800) 274-5951
906 Total Sales
1 in Mount Cleveland
$16,000 Price
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Doug Petty
Doug Petty
Realty Executives
(816) 339-5744
79 Total Sales
1 in Mount Cleveland
$64,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Swope Park
- Bike Trails
- Golf
- Soccer
Blue Banks Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Oak Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Blue Hills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Ivanhoe Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Cleveland Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Vineyard Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mount Cleveland | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mount Cleveland, Kansas City sell after 201 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Mount Cleveland, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $57,000, down 65% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$57,000
Median Single Family Price
$57,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$91
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$78,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
27%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-65%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
22
Median Year Built
1925
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,044
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,445
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
303
Median Age
48
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$22,833
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$32,442
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
70.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
19.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9%
% Population in Labor Force
60.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34
/ 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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