Riverside suburban living within minutes of downtown K.C.
Parkville is on the shores of the Missouri River and has a historic downtown a little more than 10 miles northwest of Kansas City. Featuring a rolling landscape between downtown Kansas City and the Kansas City International Airport, the city offers a suburban lifestyle with upscale housing, a dedicated park system and community events. The city has seen a 19% population increase and has become an alternative to city living. “We’re full of smalltown charm but right near Kansas City,” says Dani Beyer, managing broker at Keller Williams Realty. “We’re very close to the airport and just a highway away from Overland Park.”
Quaint antique shops, restaurants and stores line the downtown Parkville streets.
Many areas in Parkville boast amazing views of the Missouri River.
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Lakefront property comes at a premium
Housing prices vary depending on the location in the city. Closer to downtown, properties, some even historic, range from ranch-style to Tudor-inspired and American Foursquare and are valued between $240,000 and $400,000. “Downtown has all the historic homes, most on Main Street,” Beyer says. Custom-built properties that border Riss Lake or on the National Golf Course quickly get over the $1 million mark. “We have a great blend of home styles and sizes. It’s very diverse,” Beyer says. The median price is $630,000, well above the national median.
The National is Parkvilles golf subdivision where modern and contemporary homes can be found.
Split-level homes line the tree shaded and hilly streets of Parkville.
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Niche names Park School District best in Platte County
The Park Hill School District serves nearly 12,000 students, and Niche ranks it an A and the best district in Platte County. U.S. News and World Report ranks Park Hill High School and Park Hill South High School in the top 20 Missouri high schools. “People do move here because of the schools,” Beyer says.
Park University is a private, faith-based, four-year university headquartered at its 645-acre campus in Parkville. The school has 20 satellite campuses throughout the country and offers online options.
Many students in the Parkville area attend Park Hill High School off Barry Road.
After graduating high school, many Parkville students attend Park University, a private four-year university founded in 1875.
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English Landing Park offers green space downtown
Platte Landing Park stretches from the shores of the Missouri River and offers river access, hiking and biking trails and the county’s first dog park. It’s adjacent to English Landing Park which has a playground, sports courts and a disc golf course. The Parkville Sanctuary is an educational site and nature preserve that spans over 115 acres. Trails through the wildlife preserve wind through dense foliage and offer stunning river views.
The Parkville Nature Sanctuary is an educational site and nature preserve that spans over 115 acres with trails, wildlife and river views.
Platte Landing Dog Park is a popular spot for pups and their owners in Parkville.
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Historic downtown Parkville has locally owned shopping
Downtown Parkville is only a few blocks long but home to several stores, boutiques, eateries and an Inn. Easy parking and the passing horn of a nearby train add to downtown’s small-town ambiance. Proximity to Kansas City also enhances the city shopping options as the Zona Rosa Town Center is only 5 miles away.
Open for all meals of the day, Prima Facie Bistro has an upscale and inviting atmosphere in downtown Parkville.
Cool Vintage Watches in downtown Parkville is a nostalgic shop presenting a unique assortment of vintage and antique watches, clocks and accessories.
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Christmas on the River rings in holiday season Parkville-style
Live music keeps things hopping on Friday and Saturday nights at Craic Irish Pub and along Main Street during second Saturdays. Christmas on the River includes hayrides through English Landing Park, open houses, caroling and a visit from Santa.
Locals can find sourdough loaves at the Fall Strawberry Swing Festival in downtown Parkville.
Residents in Parkville might spend time during the weekend enjoying live music, whiskey and pub grub at The Craic, a cozy Irish Pub.
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Missouri State Highway 9 is an access point to KC
Missouri State Highway 9 connects the 11 miles south into downtown Kansas City. The roadway links to Interstate 29 to get the 11 miles north to Kansas City International Airport. The Platte County Senior Fund provides free rides to senior citizens to the senior center and to medical appointments.
Important to know
Summer highs reach the 90s, and winter lows dip into the 20s. Missouri is part of Tornado Alley, and twisters touched down in 2024. “We do get tornadoes, so buying a house with a basement is very important. We also get snow, hail, and ice,” Beyer says.
According to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent crime reports have been low but have remained steady since 2015. Property crime reports have fluctuated since 2015, decreasing between 2022 and 2023.
Randy Swope, the owner of Randy Swope Real Estate/Platinum Realty LLC, has a deep understanding of the real estate market. With a commitment to helping clients achieve their dreams, Randy believes in working hard to provide the best service possible. Whether buying or selling a property, he recognizes that it is a significant life experience and strives to make the process easy and memorable. Clients deserve an agent who is genuinely dedicated to their needs, and Randy is passionate about delivering that level of care and attention.
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