Kansas City, MO Community Information

Evidence of Kansas City's renaissance efforts are in plain view at the Country Club Plaza, a high-end shopping district and neighborhood annexed by the city. Country Club Plaza was the first shopping center designed to accommodate cars while still being pedestrian-safe, all in the midst of beautiful buildings modeled after Spanish architecture. This architectural and shopping haven is five miles from downtown, boasting a half-sized tribute to Seville's Giralda Tower and Spanish-style murals, mosaics and statues galore.

The upscale designer boutiques here appropriately complement the equally upscale neighborhoods nearby, offering a plethora of stately Country Club Plaza mansions, luxury apartment complexes and chic condominiums. By contrast, the City Market within Kansas City's River Market neighborhood offers a more simple setting, punctuated by a diverse mix of vendors. The City Market has been around for more than 100 years, dating back to the mid-1800s, and its appeal to visitors and residents has not slowed with time.

Recent urban renewal efforts have helped to bolster property values, and have sparked an increase in the number of project developments in the city. Even with all the new real estate growth and renewal efforts, homes for sale in the Kansas City area remain very affordable with an average home price of $170,000.

Concentrated preservation efforts of historic districts have also added to the city's stunning transformation. It doesn't get much more historic than Quality Hill, the city's oldest continuously inhabited neighborhood. It was established in 1857 and was registered as a National Historic Place in 1978. The neighborhood was once the toast of the city during the roaring 1920s. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown, this recently refurbished neighborhood offers new and renovated townhomes, lofts and houses at competitive prices.

Another thriving historic neighborhood is Pendleton Heights. As the city's first suburb, Pendleton Heights is the site of the largest concentration of Victorian homes in the area. An eccentric mix of American Craftsman and Italianate-style homes can also be found in this community, balanced by modern Pendleton Heights apartments and homes. For the perfect blend of old and new, invest in Kansas City real estate today!

Sources and more information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City%2C_Missouri
http://www.census.gov/population/www/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country_Club_Plaza
http://kc-citymarket.com/
http://www.homegain.com/local_real_estate/MO/kansas_city.html?entryid=2811
http://www.realtor.org/Research.nsf/files/REL06Q1T.pdf/$FILE/REL06Q1T.pdf
http://www.nextag.com/home-mortgage/2/MO/Kansas-City.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quality_Hill
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pendleton_Heights