$131,211Average Value$107Average Price per Sq Ft16Homes For Sale
First-time homeowners attracted to residential area near downtown K.C.
About half of the people living in Washington Wheatley, three miles east of downtown Kansas City, rent their homes.
This primarily residential area offers apartments, condos and single-family homes.
“It’s a quiet little residential area,” Shoan Tatton, Executive Administrator for the First-time Homebuyers Headquarters, says.
Tatton misses Washington Wheatley, where she owned a home for over a decade.
“The neighborhood was cool. It was a mixed neighborhood where people kept to themselves,” she says.
Tatton is aware that some people worry about crime in the area.
“In K.C. as a whole, it’s the same thing. There’s the perception that it’s unsafe. But it’s all in pockets,” she says.
An active neighborhood association is working to improve safety and reverse the effects of decades of declining population and investment.
Ranch homes of all colors can be found in the Washington Wheatley neighborhood.
Washington Wheatley is one of the oldest neighborhoods on the Kansas City's East Side.
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Instant access to Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 71 simplifies car travel
Locals can hop on Interstate 70 (I-70), which marks the neighborhood’s eastern border. U.S. Route 71 and I-70 are both easily accessible from E. 22nd Street. Locals can take the KCRide bus, which has several stops nearby. The Prospect MAX BusRapid Transit (BRT) line connects the 75th and Prospect Transit Center at Alphapointe to downtown. BRT offers faster and more frequent service, fewer stops and upgraded stations and vehicles.
The Kansas City International Airport is 23 miles away.
Washington Wheatley is only minutes from downtown KC and I-70 Hwy.
Jump on the Ride KC Bus to just about anywhere in town.
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Home styles and prices draw investors and renovation aficionados
Washington Wheatley attracts first-time home buyers, investors, and those looking for a residential neighborhood in the heart of Kansas City. Its single-family homes are mixed with apartment buildings or 4-plexes, bungalows, and ranch-style homes.
“The neighborhood has nice houses for first-time home buyers. It’s quiet, and children can walk to school,” Tatton says.
Most residential streets have narrow sidewalks. Streets like Chestnut are almost all single-family Foursquare and Craftsman-style homes with large, covered front porches. Streets like Benton have more of a mix of single-family and multi-family homes.
Homes range in price from the $20,000s to the $80,000s for bungalows ripe for investment and from the $100,000s to $200,000s for larger, multi-story Craftsman, Prairie-style or traditional homes.
The median list price is $135,000. Homes here sell after 75 days, compared to the U.S. average of 42 days.
Homes come in all styles in the Washington-Wheatley neighborhood.
Apartments and condos line the streets of Washington-Wheatley.
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Locals can walk to two of K.C.’s most legendary barbecue joints
Residents are within walking distance of one of Kansas City’s most iconic barbecue joints, Arthur Bryant’s.
“If I were between both restaurants, I’d get my fries from Bryant’s and my beef sandwich from Gates or get my sandwich at Bryant’s and put Gates sauce on it,” she said, spoken like a true K.C. native.
Residents are within a mile and a half of Sun Fresh Market, which opened in 2017 in the heart of the Linwood/Prospect corridor. City officials and community leaders hailed its opening as a centerpiece of Prospect Avenue revitalization efforts.
However, the store has experienced challenges such as theft, panhandling and clusters of houseless people nearby.
Gates BBQ is just a 5 minute drive from Washington-Wheatley & offers a variety of smoked meats.
Just 5 minutes from Washington-Wheatley sits the popular Arthur Bryant's Barbeque.
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Montgall Park offers neighbors a place to chill out, exercise or party with friends and family
Montgall Park is at the heart of Washington Wheatley. Visitors can access the park from its four corners, so visitors who want to park nearby would do better to park on the street near the corners rather than use the parking lot. Locals can have a cookout at covered shelters with grills and picnic tables. The park’s two playgrounds are a popular spot for play dates. Locals can shoot hoops or take leisurely walks along meandering paths shaded by various mature trees. The park is lit at night.
Walk your pup at Montgall Park in Washington Wheatley or just sit in the shade.
Dogs are welcome at Spring Valley Park.
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Public and private school options nearby
Students can attend Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and East High School, which receive a C-minus grade from Niche. Middle schoolers can go to D-plus-rated Central Middle School. Private school options include St. Vincent de Paul Academy, whose Tracy Campus is two miles away.
Phillis Wheatley Elementary is a popular pre-k & elementary school in Washington Wheatley.
Central Middle School is a public middle school in Palestine West & Oak Park North neighborhood.
East High School is a public high school in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Locals celebrate K.C. jazz, Juneteenth, Negro Baseball and hot dogs at annual events
Washington Wheatley commemorates important historical dates with events such as the Annual JuneteenthKC Heritage Festival in K.C.’s historic 18th and Vine Jazz District. The city, the neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, the state and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum celebrate Kansas City’s historical preservation of Negro Leagues baseball history with the annual Heart of America Hot Dog Festival, featuring live entertainment and, of course, plenty of hot dogs.
Just minutes away is the Jazz Museum & Negro Baseball League Museum.
Locals can walk to the 18th & Vine District where they can enjoy the history & soul of the area.
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Washington Wheatley has strong roots, ongoing renovation of older homes and convenience to I-70.
Neighborhood scores high on crime index, including violent crime
Washington Wheatley scores an 8 on the CAP Crime Index, higher than the U.S. average of 4. Some of the highest-scoring categories include violent crime, burglary and robbery.
Seton Center helps residents by offering dental services, food and utility assistance, a thrift store, and services for older adults. Volunteers and donors make this work possible.
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Parks in this Area
The Grove Park
Baseball/Softball
Grills
Picnic Area
Spring Valley Park
Baseball/Softball
Grills
Picnic Area
Blues Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Montgall Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Grills
Indiana Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Nelson C. Crews Square
Basketball
Bike Trails
Tennis
Chelsea Park
Transit
Airport
Kansas City International
32 min drive
Bus
On Indiana & 23rd Southbound
Bus
On Prospect & 20th Northbound
Bus
On 27th Between Walrond Westbound Nearside
Bus
On 18th & Indiana Eastbound
Bus
On 18th & Benton Eastbound
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On Prospect & 27th Northbound
Bus
On Prospect & 24th Terrace Northbound
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Washington Wheatley
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Washington Wheatley, Kansas City sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Washington Wheatley, Kansas City over the last 12 months is $162,158, up 18% 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
2,509
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,052
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,027
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
10.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
% Population in Labor Force
55%
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®
31/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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