$148,085Average Value$109Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
Style is a forefront feature to homeowners within the Swope Park Campus area.
First-time buyers and investors attracted by convenient location, nearby Swope Park
Swope Park Campus attracts first-home buyers, renovators and investors. Buyers can find homes at lower prices than in nearby south Kansas City neighborhoods like Brookside or Waldo. Many take advantage of tax breaks and down payment assistance programs. Just 9 miles from downtown Kansas City, Swope Park Campus is close to the city's many shopping and entertainment districts. Its position adjacent to sprawling Swope Park gives residents easy access to some of Kansas City's most popular attractions.
71 Highway access allows Swope Park Campus residents to navigate the KC metro area.
U.S. Highway 71 in neighborhood offers straight shot into Kansas City
U.S Highway 71 marks the neighborhood's western border, providing a straight shot north to downtown Kansas City.
Public transportation is an option with numerous RideKC stops along E. 63rd Street, Swope Parkway, and Prospect Avenue. Bike lanes are also available along Swope Parkway and on both sides of E. Meyer Boulevard.
Homes sell for less than half of cost of some Kansas-side neighborhoods, Realtor says
Homes sell for much less than properties on the Kansas side of the state line, Brandon Plunkett says.
"A home that would sell for $300,000 on the Kansas side would sell here for $120,000 to $130,000," Brandon Plunkett says.
A Realtor with Platinum Realty, Plunkett has been selling homes in the area for three years.
Homes here sell in 28 days compared to the national average of 43 days. The median sale price is $157,500, compared to the KCMO average of $270,000.
First-time home buyers and investors are attracted to Swope Park Campus's relatively lower price point. More than half of Swope Park Campus residents own their homes.
"This is a great area for first-time home buyers. There are lots of good grants available through HUD," he says.
Architectural styles, including bungalows, ranch-style and traditional homes, date from the early to mid-century. Many maintain their original hardwood floors and crown molding. Prices range from $80,000 to $220,00. For $80,000, one can find 900-square-foot 2-bedroom bungalows. A 3- to 4-bedroom Tudor-inspired remodeled home can sell for $180,000 to $220,000.
Large lawns surround homes located in the Swope Park Campus neighborhood.
Large mature homes line Meyer Boulevard located within the Swope Park Campus neighborhood.
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Jim's Diner has platinum burgers for residents in the Swope Park Campus neighborhood.
Platinum Burgers, Mikayla's Sweets among locally-owned eateries within a mile
Several restaurants are located within a mile of Swope Park Campus, offering a chance for a quick bite on the run. Catch-N-Release Fried Fish and BBQ, Texas Tom's for burgers, chicken sandwiches and fried fish, Taco Bell and Platinum Burgers. Mikayla's Sweets, which serves unique items like flavor-infused mangos, is 1.5 miles away.
Grocery shopping is half a mile away at Freeway Market on E. 67th Street or 2 miles away at Aldi on Troost.
Swope Park, home to K.C. Zoo and Starlight Theater, within walking distance
Swope Park Campus is adjacent to Swope Park, the park's namesake. Sprawling over 1,800 acres, Swope Park is the largest urban park in the Kansas City area and the 51st largest in the U.S. It's home to some of K.C.'s most popular amenities, including the Starlight Theater, the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium and Swope Memorial Golf Course.
The Southeast Branch of the Kansas City Public Library is located across from Swope Park. The library is known for its collections of urban Christian fiction, African-American literature and gospel, blues and jazz music.
The Kansas City Zoo is located in Swope Park.
The African exhibit at the Kansas City Zoo in Swope Park offers an expansive walking trail.
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Students of Swope Park Campus attend Southeast High School.
Southeast High School home to African-Centered College Prep program
Students in the neighborhood attend B. Banneker Elementary School and Central Middle School, both of which receive a D-plus grade from Niche. High schoolers can attend Southeast High School, which gets a C-minus from Niche. Southeast High includes an African-Centered College Prep program to which Kansas City Public School District students may apply. This program features a rigorous college prep curriculum emphasizing self-esteem, empowerment and responsible citizenship.
K.C. Zoo hosts GloWild Lantern Festival and Winter Magic Drive-Thru Christmas Lights Experience
Many of Kansas City's favorite annual events take place at the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium at Swope Park. Festive, colorful lanterns fill the autumn air above the zoo at the GloWild Lantern Festival. Winter holiday revelers can enjoy a holiday lights extravaganza from the comfort of their own cars at the zoo's Winter Magic Drive-Thru Christmas Lights Experience.
CAP Index crime score higher than average for violent crime
Swope Park Campus scores higher-than-average CAP Index crime scores for violent crime. The overall crime score is 6, compared to the U.S. average of 4.
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Parks in this Area
Swope Park
Bike Trails
Golf
Soccer
Dunn Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Swope Park Dog Park
Daniel Morgan Boone Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Hiking
Neighborhood Park @ 57th & Forest
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
NOBLE Park
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
38 min drive
Bus
On Prospect 6407 Prospect Northbound
Bus
On Prospect & Meyer Fs Nb
Bus
On 63rd & College Eastbound
Bus
On 63rd & South Benton Eastbound
Bus
On Prospect & 63rd Northbound
Bus
On Swope Pkwy Between 63rd And Meyer SE Academy Sb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Swope Park Campus
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Swope Park Campus, Kansas City sell after 92 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Swope Park Campus, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $144,525, down 3% from the average 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
1,228
Median Age
44
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,742
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,402
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.6%
% Population in Labor Force
56.8%
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®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 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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