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Housing prices, quaint bungalows within 7 miles of downtown K.C.
South Town Fork Creek is a suburban-style community within easy reach of downtown Kansas City. Many of the homes are ripe for renovation, and prices and the opportunity to transform them into cozy, modern places to live attract first-time buyers and investors.
“The South Town Fort Creek community was built mainly in the 1920s and 1930s. The area is filled with quaint bungalows, mature trees and easy access on Highway 71,” Kelli Becks, a Realtor with KW Luxury, says.
The neighborhood, 7 miles south of downtown Kansas City, has 500 homes and a handful of apartments, and homeowners and renters are split evenly.
Homes with small front porches are popular in the South Town Fork Creek neighborhood.
South Town Fork Creek is a nature oasis and is close to just about everything in Kansas City.
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U.S. Highway 71 provides a straight shot to downtown Kansas City
“It’s right along U.S. Highway 71, which is very convenient. But popular places like the Brookside neighborhood and Swope Park are so close that you don’t even have to get on the highway,” says Sherri Oaks, a real estate agent with ReeceNichols.
U.S. Highway 71 runs north and south through the neighborhood’s west side, providing a straight shot north to downtown Kansas City.
Interstate 435, about 5 miles to the east, provides access to anywhere in the metro area. Public transportation is also available, with many RideKC bus stops around the area, including along 63rd Street and Prospect Avenue.
Take the RideKC Bus to just about anywhere you need to go in South Town Fork Creek.
South Town Fork Creek features affordable homes and plenty of outdoor fun nearby.
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Black WallStreet, Catch-N-Release and Brookside restaurants offer dining variety nearby
A few restaurants can be found nearby, including Black WallStreet, which serves pork chop sandwiches, cheesesteaks, burgers or wings. Catch-N-Release Fried Fish & BBQ is a popular fish, chicken and barbecue spot.
Nearby Brookside features numerous popular restaurants, including Red Door Woodfired Grill and the newer, Mediterranean-style Meddys.
The closest places to get groceries are the Country View Market convenience and liquor store and Metro Thriftway, which are about 1 mile away, and Aldi, which are around 3 miles away.
About a mile to the west, the New Landing Mall features national retailers such as Foot Locker alongside small mom-and-pop shops.
Brookside offers restaurants like Red Door Woodfired Grill near South Town Fork Creek.
Pick up groceries at Metro Thriftway, right around the corner from South Town Fork Creek.
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Swope Parkway next-door features Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium and Starlight Theater
South Town Fork Creek is adjacent to the 1,800-acre Swope Park, the largest park in Kansas City and one of the largest municipal parks in the U.S. Swope Park is home to the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium, the 8-acre Lake of the Woods, a popular fishing spot, a golf course, nature center, walking trails and picnic shelters.
“One of the great things about the neighborhood is how close it is to the zoo. It’s a great place to spend the day, and when you’re so close, it’s an easy thing to do with your family,” says Decarla Normore of NaLa Management & Realty LLC.
Swope Park is also home to the Starlight Amphitheater. Realtor Nick Pickrell of Local Agent, LLC has a pro tip for music lovers short on disposable income.
“If you don’t want to pay to see the band, and you want to hear the band, there’s tons of green space all around it, so you just like put a picnic blanket down and sit and listen,” Pickrell says.
South Town Fork Creek is also close to the Southeast Community Center and the Mary Williams-Neal Center, which have a swimming pool and indoor and outdoor activities for kids and adults.
Swope Park is 1,805 acres of absolute beauty, just minutes from South Town Fork Creek.
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium offers visitors a trip through the magical world of exotic animals.
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Prices of bungalows and ranch-style homes attract investors, first-time buyers
South Town Fork Creek is a good place to find a starter home, a fixer-upper or an investment property.
“It’s a more affordable part of town that’s full of a bunch of bungalows,” Pickrell says.
South Town Fork Creek features bungalows and ranch-style homes with prices ranging from $41,000 for a fixer-upper to $241,000 for a rare renovated 3-bedroom home. Most homes are priced in the low-to mid-$100,000s with a median list price of $107,500.
“It wouldn’t surprise me if a decent number of investors set up shop in this big rental market. I don’t know that for sure, but it wouldn’t surprise me. Usually, that’s the case with more affordable homes because that’s what investors are targeting, so they can get good rent for it,” Pickrell says.
Tudor homes may sit on corner lots in the South Town Fork Creek neighborhood.
Some homes in the South Town Fork Creek neighborhood are positioned on small lots.
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Students come from other neighborhoods to attend African-Centered College Prep Academy
Neighborhood public schools include Benjamin Banneker Elementary, Central Middle School and Southeast High School. Each school receives a C-minus from Niche. Southeast High School is a magnet school serving local students and those from other areas to participate in the school’s African-Centered College Prep Academy, which teaches traditional African principles that promote responsible citizenship and self-esteem.
Central Middle School is a public middle school near South Town Fork Creek.
Students in South Town Fork Creek may head to Southeast High School.
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Mayor’s Night programs keep kids busy and safe on summer nights
Mayor’s Nights programs such as Night Swim, Night Hoops and Night Kicks keep kids busy and safe at the Mary Williams-Neal Center. These programs offer a safe place for kids to burn up some energy and meet up with friends during summer nights.
South Town Fork Creek residents can shoot some hoops at the Williams-Neal Community Center.
Southeast Community Center offers local-only activities in South Town Fork Creek.
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Crime
South Town Fork Creek's overall CAP Index Crime Score is 6 out of 10 compared to the U.S. average of 4 out of 10. Some categories are as high as 7, 8 and 9 out of 10.
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Parks in this Area
Swope Park
Bike Trails
Golf
Soccer
Dunn Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Blue Hills Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Daniel Morgan Boone Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Hiking
Neighborhood Park @ 57th & Forest
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
38 min drive
Bus
On Swope Pkwy & 59th Southbound Farside
Bus
On 63rd & Indiana Westbound
Bus
On 63rd & South Benton Westbound
Bus
On 63rd Street & Bellefontaine Wb
Bus
On 63rd & 3630 East 63rd St Westbound
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
South Town Fork Creek
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Town Fork Creek, Kansas City sell after 100 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in South Town Fork Creek, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $94,714, down 25% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath property is partially renovated and is offered in its current condition. Interior work has begun, including flooring installation and painting. Construction materials and debris remain on site.The home features an open area that leads into the unfinished kitchen. No appliances or fixtures are currently installed; buyer to perform all due diligence. The seller will make no
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath property is partially renovated and is offered in its current condition. Interior work has started, including flooring installation and painting. Construction materials remain on site.The home features an open area that leads into the unfinished kitchen. No appliances or fixtures are currently installed.Buyer to perform all due diligence. The seller will make no repairs or
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,437
Median Age
41
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$27,090
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,681
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
68.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
4.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.7%
% Population in Labor Force
64%
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®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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