New amenities in an older South Kansas City neighborhood
Located in South Kansas City, suburban Red Bridge South is seeing a renaissance. The neighborhood gets its name from a historic red bridge in nearby Minor Park, originally built in 1859. When a second red bridge was unveiled in 2013, the old red bridge became the Love Locks Bridge, adorned with several thousand locks representing local couples' love and commitment. The newer bridge, though more utilitarian than romantic, marked the start of a transformative wave of investment in Red Bridge South. Residents now enjoy a fully redeveloped shopping center, updated library and brand-new children’s museum all within their neighborhood. Nevertheless, Red Bridge South has maintained relative affordability, as homes tend to be on the older side, often dating back to the 1960s.
Find unique Kansas City swag at Made in KC at the Red Bridge shopping center.
Red Bridge South is a Kansas City neighborhood with a rich history and a vibrant future.
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Local businesses populate Red Bridge Shopping Center
Though the Red Bridge Shopping Center was opened in 1959, a 2017 renovation brought new businesses and life to the area. “There are a few great restaurants now, where a few years ago it was significantly less busy,” says Michael Reno, a senior real estate consultant with Realty Executives with more than 15 years’ experience. Nearly every shop, restaurant, salon and fitness center is locally owned, and spots like Caleb’s Breakfast & Lunch are always busy with regulars from the surrounding community. Red Bridge’s eclectic array of businesses include Crows Coffee, known for ample seating in a cozy setting, family-owned Euston Hardware and Barrio, a regional Mexican food chain with a softly lit outdoor patio. For groceries, residents head to Cosentino’s Price Chopper or cross the state line to reach Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods.
Patio seating is a wonderful way to spend a few hours while enjoying a nice meal.
There is fun for all ages at The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City.
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Homes with character from the 60s and 70s
Predominantly developed in the 1960s and 1970s, Red Bridge South has ranch-style homes and split-levels with unique accents such as Cape Cod-style dormer windows, sloping Mansard roofs or Tudor stylings. Homes sit fairly close together, with well-maintained front lawns bleeding into one another. Narrow sidewalks typically run along one side of the street, though people here are more inclined to drive. Buyers can expect to find homes with three or four bedrooms, two-car garages and lots around a quarter-acre. Prices typically fall between $280,000 and $500,000 — above the Kansas City median — and sell after an average of 15 days on the market. “It’s a nice place to live that’s still relatively affordable,” says John Kilby, broker with BHG Kansas City Homes and a longtime Kansas City resident. He has seen many young families moving into the neighborhood. “A lot of the homes are moving from one generation to the other.”
2 car garages with wide driveways on hillsides live here in the Red Bridge South neighborhood.
In the Red Bridge South you might run into some brick facade homes with pitched roofs.
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Pickleball and mountain biking in Minor Park
Minor Park is always a hub of activity, hosting a large complex of tennis and basketball courts, an 18-hole golf course and a cricket ground. The park installed pickleball courts in 2023. Hikers and mountain bikers enjoy proximity to the Blue River Parkway Trails, which meander through the park and for miles beyond, offering a forested escape along the scenic Blue River. The trail network is lauded for having fun and challenging trails for cyclists with varied skill levels. In addition to Minor Park’s municipal golf course, residents are within 2 miles of membership-based Blue Hills Country Club and Hallbrook Country Club.
Pickleball at Minor Park is a great way to have fun and get your heart rate up.
Residents love walking the Old Red Bridge in Minor Park.
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Kansas City Schools and private options nearby
Families here enjoy close proximity to area schools, with children starting at Red Bridge Elementary, rated a B from Niche. The school hosts an annual Culture Fair, a social event where students and their people are encouraged to bring a dish traditional to their family. Sixth graders head to Center Middle, which gets a C, and teens attend Center High, rated a C-plus. For a private option, Red Bridge South is home to St. Thomas More School, a small Catholic school serving kindergarten through eighth grade. About 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students attend Avila University within the neighborhood, which started as a Catholic women’s college in 1916.
Red Bridge Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kansas City, MO.
Center Middle School is a public middle school in Kansas City Missouri.
Center High School located in Kansas City, MO.
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Convenient commuting to downtown KC or Overland Park
Interstates 435, 470 and Highway 71 intersect about 5 miles from Red Bridge South, offering convenient access to employment and entertainment throughout the region. One of the neighborhood’s assets, Kilby says, is its proximity to Overland Park: “You’re close to all the shopping at Overland Park but you don’t have to pay Overland Park prices.” A 3-mile drive delivers shoppers to major retailers such as Macy’s, Sephora and Barnes & Noble at the Town Center Plaza. Downtown Kansas City is just over 16 miles away. Though most people drive, Ride KC bus stops can be found along Wornall Road and Minor Drive, connecting to destinations throughout the Kansas City metro.
Jump on the Ride KC Bus to just about anywhere in the Red Bridge South neighborhood.
Red Bridge South is a suburban community that has an older housing stock and new amenities.
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Family amenities include the Red Bridge Library
In 2019, the Red Bridge Branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library reopened with modernized collaborative spaces and new computers. The library sits within the shopping center and welcomes community members for baby playtimes, teen book clubs and adult writing workshops. The center also hosts the Wonderscope Children’s Museum, which moved to its current space in 2020. This fun educational space offers hands-on science and technology exhibits with a Kansas City theme.
Study, read or research at the Mid-Continent Public Library - Red Bridge Branch.
Public Safety in Red Bridge is of utmost importance and the fire crew is here to help.
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Kicking off the summer at Red Bridge Shopping Center
Red Bridge Shopping Center hosts seasonal, family-friendly events, including Trick-or-Treat with Red Bridge and Summer Kick Off, a June event with live music all day, kids’ activities, food trucks and local makers.
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Parks in this Area
Blue River Park and Athletic Fields
Football
Soccer
Trails
Minor Park
Carl Migliazzo Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Watts Mill Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Klapmeyer Park
Fishing
Lake
Multi-Purpose Field
Alex George Wetland Park
Fishing
Lake
Trails
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
51 min drive
Bus
On Minor & 115th Northbound
Bus
On Red Bridge & Walnut Eb
Bus
On Oak & Red Bridge Southbound Farside
Bus
On Minor & 115th Southbound
Bus
On Oak & 112th Northbound
Bus
On Wornall & Minor Northbound Nearside
Bus
On Oak & Red Bridge Northbound
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Red Bridge South
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Red Bridge South Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Red Bridge South, Kansas City sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Red Bridge South, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $370,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,478
Median Age
34
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,461
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,487
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.2%
Advanced Degrees
17%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.4%
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®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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