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Neighborhood embodies Country Club District elegance
Stratford Gardens is a small, elegant residential enclave with only 230 homes in the heart of Kansas City’s Country Club District. Off busier thoroughfares, State Line Road and Ward Parkway, the neighborhood puts residents between three members-only country clubs and some of the city’s most stylish shopping destinations. “You’re five minutes from Brookside and seven minutes to the Prairie Village Shops and the Plaza,” says Laurie Ingram, a Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens who’s been selling homes in the area for seven years. “It’s really mixed. You have young families and people who have lived there for 50 years.”
Stratford Gardens residents may play golf at Mission Hills or Kansas City Country Club.
Stratford Gardens is a small 230-home neighborhood known for its longstanding homes.
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Architectural and natural beauty resonate through neighborhood
Stratford Gardens features some of Kansas City’s most elegant homes perched on sprawling, large, well-manicured lots. “The neighborhood is a beautiful sight,” says Sirenna Beyer, a Realtor with ReeceNichols. “Each block has impressive homes with nicely landscaped yards and towering trees, creating a park-like environment.” Its location along Ward Parkway provides aesthetically pleasing and convenient access to the Country Club Plaza and Brookside.
“They offer a lot of architectural variation and character,” says Beyer. “These are solid homes with good bones and substantial materials such as brick, stone and real stucco that were used in the original constructions, and that’s why they’ve stood the test of time.” Architectural styles include Colonial Revival, Tudor, Greek Revival and Spanish Revival. Most homes have three to five bedrooms on half-acre lots. Prices range for a 4-bedroom home begin at around $600,000, rising to over $1 million for homes that have five or more bedrooms.
The meticulously landscaped streets of Stratford Gardens are lined with grand estates.
You may see a stately Greek Revival covered in vines in the Stratford Gardens neighborhood.
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Students can enroll in the Early College Academy at Southeast High
Stratford Gardens’ students can attend Hale Cook Elementary, which receives a C-plus from Niche, and D-plus-rated Central Middle School. The C-minus-rated Southeast High School allows students to enroll in the school’s Early College Academy to earn up to 60 hours of college credit.
Many residents send their children to nearby A-plus-rated private schools, Pembroke Hill and St. Teresa’s Academy. Niche ranks Pembroke Hill as the top private K-12 school in Kansas City, while it names St. Teresa's all-girls high school the best Catholic high school in Jackson County, Missouri.
Central Middle School is a public middle school in Palestine West & Oak Park North neighborhood.
Southeast High School is a local public high school.
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Pocket parks "in between the houses"
Beautiful outdoor spaces surround Stratford Gardens, no matter what the season. A reflecting pond on one of Ward Parkway’s ample, grassy medians attracts ice skaters in the wintertime. “There are all these little, tiny parks with a swing set or jungle gym in between houses. The neighborhood’s old trees are big,” Ingram says, recalling a year when the towering trees formed a dazzling ice canopy over the roads during a major ice storm. Meyer Circle Fountain, known as the Seahorse Fountain, is one of the neighborhood’s most recognizable landmarks. At the center of Kansas City’s Country Club District, Stratford Gardens is within half a mile of the Carriage Club, the Mission Hills Country Club and the Kansas City Country Club. These private, members-only clubs feature golf courses, sports courts, swimming pools and dining facilities.
The small but mighty Arbor Villa Park is packed with fun & just minutes from Stratford Gardens.
Locals like to walk the Trolley Track Trails gravel path with their families.
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Shopping and dining choices abound in nearby Brookside
Stratford Gardens is just a mile away from the many independently owned shops and restaurants in the Brookside Shopping District. Homegrown, Carmen’s Café, the Red Door Woodfired Grill and Foo’s Fabulous Frozen Custard are a few local favorites. Retailers like Brookside Toy & Science and A Store Named Stuff are popular spots for gift shopping. “Everybody walked to Brookside. It’s very close. Kids would ride their bikes over there. It’s just fun,” says Ingram, who recently moved from Stratford Gardens. The Country Club Plaza, 3 miles to the north, has over 70 shops and restaurants, including brands like Apple, Barnes & Noble and Lululemon. Grocery runs can be handled at a slew of nearby grocers including the Kansas City-based Cosentino’s Market or Price Chopper.
Residents of Stratford Gardens enjoy spending the day at the Brookside shops and restaurants.
Michael Forbes Grille is located in Brookside, just minutes away from Stratford Gardens.
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Brookside Art Annual is held every May
Since 1986, neighboring Brookside has held the Brookside Art Annual in May. It’s the first outdoor art show in the city each year and attracts top artistic talent from throughout the U.S. Visitors enjoy food, music and original works of art as they stroll Brookside streets.
The Brookside Art Annual is all about supporting local artists and finding creative inspiration.
The Brookside Farmers Market is a thriving Saturday event offering handmade goods & fresh food.
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Major thoroughfares line quiet enclave
Although Stratford Gardens is a tranquil enclave, it’s bordered by thoroughfares Ward Parkway and State Line Road. Within the neighborhood, West 63rd Street offers an easy way to move east and west to different parts of the metro area. While it’s a car-dependent neighborhood, Stratford Gardens is within easy reach of RideKC bus stops.
The Meyer Circle Fountain is a landmark in Stratford Gardens as residents drive by it daily.
The reflection pool on Ward Parkway is a respite among the movement.
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Parks in this Area
Romanelli Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Arbor Villa Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Trails
Brookside Triangle Park
Playground
Trolley Track Trail
Bike Trails
Trails
Piazzetta Greenway Fields Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Arno Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
39 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Stratford Gardens
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Stratford Gardens, Kansas City sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Stratford Gardens, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $1,042,361, down 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Stunning historic home located right on Ward Parkway. Stepping into this home it is immediately an entertainers dream, from the large kitchen to the formal dining room and two family rooms there is room for all. Relaxing is easy in either the three seasons room (gas heater included) or the extra large primary bedroom. The home was fully updated in 2017/2018 with a new roof, windows, driveway,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
566
Median Age
47
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$210,811
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$218,571
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.3%
College Graduates
82.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
52.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71%
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®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24/ 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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