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Safest Neighborhoods in Shawnee Mission, KS

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    Mission Hills

    Mission Hills is a forested, affluent neighborhood in the Kansas City area. It was built in the mid-1900s as a country club enclave to draw wealthy residents across the state line from Missouri to Kansas. This strategy succeeded, but it did so while relying on systemically racist practices to exclude minorities. The developer’s legacy of creating

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      $1.46M

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      $891K - $6.1M

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      8 Listings

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    Leawood

    A gander around Leawood’s winding residential streets will likely lead to a quick conclusion: While housing styles vary from subdivision to subdivision, homes in this Kansas community are expansive, inside and out. Properties in Leawood, a city of 34,000 just about a dozen miles outside Kansas City, Kansas and its Missouri counterpart, average

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      $783K

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      $347K - $2.9M

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      136 Listings

    Leawood
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    Deer Creek

    Gail Dicus remains a big fan of Deer Creek, the Overland Park neighborhood she helped to market during its beginnings in the 1980s. Dicus, a Realtor with the Gail G. Dicus Group with ReeceNichols, appreciates Deer Creek's community atmosphere, proximity to outstanding schools and well-built custom homes. "It's just so attractive. It has all

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      $756K

    • List Price

      $465K - $1.4M

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      13 Listings

    Deer Creek
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    South Overland Park

    Residents of South Overland Park may live in a 1,000-square-foot condo or a sprawling mansion, but they all enjoy the same access to top-notch public schools, shopping, dining and family-friendly fun. “It’s pretty suburban. There are tons of parks and walking and biking trails. There’s great shopping and restaurants. The people are friendly. It’s

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      $750K

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      $366K - $3M

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      134 Listings

    South Overland Park
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    Fairway

    Fairway, located within Johnson County, is a neighborhood known for its convenience and charm. Residents appreciate the proximity to downtown Kansas City, just 6 miles away, and the walkability to local amenities such as The Shops at Prairie Village and Johnson Drive. The area features a mix of traditional ranch-style homes from the 1950s and

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      $681K

    • List Price

      $316K - $2M

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      16 Listings

    Fairway
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    Nottingham

    When it comes to public education, the Nottingham Forest area passes with flying colors. In addition to the top-notch public schools, residents of this Overland Park, Kansas, community relish the wealth of family-fun activities and proximity to Kansas City. “Most people are flocking here because of the Blue Valley School District. It’s one of the

    • Average Value

      $592K

    • List Price

      $415K - $1.7M

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      54 Listings

    Nottingham
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    Walmer

    Walmer is a small Overland Park neighborhood where professionals who work in the neighborhood’s ample office spaces can walk home for lunch. The Cloverleaf Office Park, home to several finance and marketing firms, borders Walmer’s residential section. Primarily a commercial district, homes comprise less than 20% of the property space. It’s close

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      $518K

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      $351K - $759K

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      0 Listings

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    Prairie Village

    Initially established in 1941, Prairie Village is desirable for its calm and laid-back vibe. “Prairie Village has something for everyone: shopping, several parks, quality schools and accessibility to get around the city, easily and quickly,” says Sue Walton, Realtor with Re/Max Premier Realty, who grew up in the adjacent Overland Park area. The

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      $518K

    • List Price

      $271K - $2M

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      51 Listings

    Prairie Village
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    Lenexa

    Lenexa is one of Kansas' fastest-growing cities in the state's fastest-growing county: Johnson County. The city of about 58,000 is located about 13 miles southwest of Kansas City, and it is expected to reach six figures in the next 20 years, expanding along the guidelines set in the early 2000s by a citizen-driven, master-planning process. Lenexa

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      $512K

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      $250K - $1.6M

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      129 Listings

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    Westwood

    Located along the Missouri state line and just a leap away from the Kansas City metro area, Westwood offers residents a storybook living experience along tree-shaded lanes brimming with Tudor and cottage homes evocative of Renaissance-era England. Westwood's old-school appearance belies a relatively young community. Westwood owes its origins to

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      $493K

    • List Price

      $316K - $1.4M

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      5 Listings

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    Blue Valley

    Named after the top-notch Blue Valley School District that serves the neighborhood, when it comes to public education Blue Valley makes the grade. In addition to the highly sought-after schools, residents of this Overland Park, Kansas, community relish the suburban comforts of spacious lots and being minutes away from shopping and dining. “It’s a

    • Average Value

      $476K

    • List Price

      $376K - $614K

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      7 Listings

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    Overland Park

    When railroad mogul William B. Strang Jr. established Overland Park in the early 20th century, he dreamed of a well-rounded community with commercial power and outdoor attractions. More than 100 years later, it’s fair to say this area is a dream come true. With almost 200,000 people, Overland Park is now the second-biggest city in Kansas and is

    • Average Value

      $445K

    • List Price

      $184K - $919K

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      43 Listings

    Overland Park
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    Shawnee

    Shawnee is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Kansas City metro area, home to 70,000 people. Named for the Shawnee Tribe, which originally inhabited the land, it is 10 miles south of downtown Kansas City. It’s known for its strong economy, rich history and highly rated public schools. Shawnee's commercial and industrial areas are

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      $441K

    • List Price

      $246K - $1.3M

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      139 Listings

    Shawnee
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    Southmoor Gardens

    Southmoor Gardens blends 1950s Overland Park charm with modern-day suburban living 10 miles west of Kansas City. This quiet enclave of around 300 homes is situated off major thoroughfares that make it easy to get around the metro area but secluded from the busyness of the roadways. “It’s nice to come off a main road and turn into tree-lined

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      $440K

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      $309K - $882K

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      0 Listings

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    Pinehurst

    Plotted and developed by the N.W. Dibble Company in 1962, Pinehurst is a small community just south of Downtown Overland Park. The area is known for its spacious lots and mature trees. In fact, when it was developed, every lot had a pine tree, which is how it got its name. The Pinehurst Homeowners Association was organized three years after the

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      $431K

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      $238K - $895K

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      14 Listings

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    Oak Park

    When the day begins, garage doors roll open and streetlights from the night before flicker off, with residents heading out to their jobs or errands while being secure in knowing that they have a quiet home to return to. A bird's eye view of Oak Park reveals thick crops of trees and neatly plotted yards, perfectly circled cul-de-sacs and dots of

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      $392K

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      $241K - $611K

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      22 Listings

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    Roeland Park

    Roeland Park in Johnson County is a sought-after neighborhood within the Kansas City metropolitan area, known for its affordability compared to surrounding areas. Homes here, primarily built in the 1950s, feature solid stone foundations and range from two-to-four-bedroom ranch-style properties to new traditionals, with occasional Craftsman and

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      $352K

    • List Price

      $237K - $1M

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      14 Listings

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    Elmhurst

    Located a stone’s throw away from downtown Overland Park and just about 12 miles from Kansas City, Elmhurst provides homebuyers with urban living in the comfort of a neighborhood. With shopping centers in every direction, including the largest mall in Kansas on the west side, shopping and dining options are a quick drive away. “It’s a small

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      $338K

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      $243K - $513K

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      14 Listings

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    Milburn

    In 2023, CNN named Overland Park one of the best mid-sized cities in the country for its unique attractions and recreation that locals have loved for years. “In Overland Park, you are never far from a well-planned neighborhood, a beautiful community park, a new career opportunity, a variety of recreational amenities, or world-class shopping,

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      $327K

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      $252K - $577K

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    Arrowhead Trails

    Arrowhead Trails attracts buyers looking for a smaller footprint near the coveted amenities of Overland Park. “Many of the reasons people choose to move to Overland Park correlate with the city’s awards and recognition,” says Meg Ralph, communications and media manager for the Overland Park city manager’s office. In 2023, lifestyle website

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      $316K

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      $192K - $595K

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      3 Listings

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    Maple Crest

    With a laidback atmosphere and long-established relationships between neighbors, Maple Crest is a staple of Overland Park. Found just 10 miles south of Kansas City, it blends the comfort of calm suburbia with quick city convenience. “I might be a little biased, but the first home I ever bought was in Maple Crest,” says Jenna Stewart, Realtor and

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      $299K

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      $232K - $474K

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      2 Listings

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    North Overland Park Hills

    North Overland Park Hills is a primarily industrial pocket neighborhood with smaller single-family homes near parks and highly rated public schools. It's conveniently located directly north of Interstate 35, running to the county line between Johnson and Wyandotte counties. "It's certainly a part of Overland Park that is more affordable and would

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      $261K

    • List Price

      $222K - $491K

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      2 Listings

    North Overland Park Hills