Overview of Overland Park KS Real Estate Market as of March 1st, 2010

Because the real estate market in Overland Park KS is so large I am sectioning it into three arbitrary price ranges

Overland Park KS homes for sale $400,000 or more (section 1 of 3)

  • 234 - Overland Park KS homes for sale $400,000 or more
  • 133 - Homes in Overland Park KS sold in last 6 months ($400,000+ asking price)
  • 22.2 - Average number of homes sold per month in Overland Park KS over the last 6 months
  • 10.4 - Months of Overland Park KS housing inventory based on current supply and recent demand
  • Overland Park KS Real Estate Market is Buyer advantaged based on current supply and recent demand
  • Most often there are significant variations in the above stats based on price range
  • Overland Park KS Real Estate Market prices for sale range start at $400,000 and go to $2,100,000
  • Overland Park KS Real Estate actual sales prices ranged from $385,000 to $1,500,000 in the last 6 months ($400,000+ asking price)

Overland Park KS homes for sale $200,000 to $400,000 (section 2 of 3)

  • 373 - Overland Park KS homes for sale $200,000 to $400,000
  • 391 - Homes in Overland Park KS sold in last 6 months ($200,000 to $400,000 asking price)
  • 65.2 - Average number of homes sold per month in Overland Park KS over the last 6 months
  • 5.7- Months of Overland Park KS housing inventory based on current supply and recent demand
  • Overland Park KS Real Estate Market is Neutral or Balanced based on current supply and recent demand in this price range
  • Most often there are significant variations in the above stats based on price range
  • Overland Park KS Real Estate Market prices for sale range from $200,000 to $399,995 (no surprise there)
  • Overland Park KS Real Estate actual sales prices ranged from $205,000 to $532,000 in the last 6 months ($225,000 to $500,000 asking price). Some homes were selling above asking or list price, most of those were new construction homes in Overland Park where the buyers added items and upgrades to the home prior to closing.

Overland Park KS homes for sale $200,000 and under (section 3 of 3)

  • 384 - Overland Park KS homes for sale $200,000 and under
  • 483 - approximate number of Homes in Overland Park KS sold in last 6 months ($200,000 and under asking price)
  • 80.5 - approximate average number of homes sold per month in Overland Park KS over the last 6 months
  • 4.8- Months of Overland Park KS housing inventory based on current supply and recent demand
  • Overland Park KS Real Estate Market is Seller Advantaged based on current supply and recent demand in this price range
  • Most often there are significant variations in the above stats based on price range
  • Overland Park KS Real Estate Market prices for sale range $200,000 and under
  • Overland Park KS Real Estate actual sales prices ranged from $200,000 to $42,500 in the last 6 months ($200,000 and under asking price).

Relocating to Greater Kansas City- Overland Park KS offers

  • Central Location in Metro Kansas City
  • Sought after address
  • Eastern Location in Johnson County KS
  • Just minutes to world class shopping, restaurants, and entertainment at the County Club Plaza
  • Quick drive to downtown Kansas City
  • Easy access to Highways
  • Overland Park has great shopping, entertainment, and restaurants
  • Accessible to Downtown Kansas City
  • Close enough to Country Club Plaza to go every weekend

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Are you interested in buying a home in Overland Park, KS?  Overland Park has been rated as one of the top 10 places to live by Money magazine. Again. Great Schools such as Blue Valley, Olathe and Shawnee Mission add to the attraction of Overland Park.  Northern Overland Park tends to have older homes with more matures trees. Southern Overland Park has, generally, newer and larger homes. Take a look at the quick search links below to look at the price range(s) you are most interested in. Once you are in the search area you can save your searches and set up a profile to be notified when new homes come on the market which fit your interests and needs.

 

 

Overland Park Kansas - A Great Place To Live

Sophistication meets necessity in Overland Park. Situated just 15 minutes from Kansas City, Overland Park features an exclusive blend of metropolitan amenities and suburban generosity packaged in a fresh, fashionable setting. Consistently ranked one of the best cities to live in by Money Magazine and also considered one of the best places to raise a family, Overland Park is well known for its quality schools and mainstay attractions.



 

Homes in the Overland Park area range from modest two-bedroom ranch-style homes to large estate situated on multiple acre lots. While there are several hundred subdivisions situated in and around the city, some of the more popular communities include LionsGate, Somerset Brook, Wilshire South, Wellington Park, Worthington, GlenEagles, Estate of GlenEagles, and Stonebridge Court.


 

Overland Park is serviced by several high quality school districts including the Award Winning Blue Valley School District, Shawnee Mission School District, Spring Hill School District, and the Olathe School District. But that’s not all, continue your education or send your teenagers off to college at one of the many institutions of higher learning situated in and around the Kansas City region. The city itself is home to Johnson County Community College, the University of Kansas Edwards Campus, the Ottawa University adult campus, the Baker University Overland Park Campus, and the Emporia State University – Overland Park Campus. In all, there are more than 20 professional schools and colleges located within a 30-mile radius of Overland Park.


Overland Park Kansas - A Great Place To Work

While maintaining its small community feel, Overland Park is home to some big name employers including Sprint, YRC Worldwide, Embarq, and the community’s surrounding colleges.


The city is near completion of the construction on several soccer fields, creating a national soccer complex that will host countless soccer tournaments in coming years. This new compound is expected to significantly compliment Overland Park’s already energetic economy, making it an ideal place to operate a business.

 

Overland Park is also a bedroom community for individuals who work in downtown Kansas City but choose to live a refined suburban lifestyle.

 

Overland Park Kansas - A Great Place To Play

You don’t have to go far to find something to do in Overland Park. The city is home to several attractions including the 300-acre Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Garden which was designed specifically as a recreational, cultural, and educational resource for the Kansas City region.


Like any upscale community, Overland Park meets the needs of its area golfers with the championship St. Andrews Golf Club. The golf club features 18 competitive holes, driving range, restaurant, and regular tournaments. The facility is also a primary venue, hosting banquets, meetings and special occasions. Golfing enthusiasts can also perfect their swing on any of the 133 courses situated within 30 miles of the city.

 

Community members have access to two community centers. The Matt Ross Community Center is said to be one of the largest community halls in the Kansas City region. Despite its 8,000 square feet of appeal, the community center is nestled in the Downtown Overland Park shopping district. A more modern venue, the 4,000 square feet Tomahawk Ridge Community Center features a fun and friendly atmosphere that compliments its recent renovations.

 

Other notable attractions include:

Several upscale shopping venues

The region’s largest shopping center, Oak Park Mall

Historic Downtown Overland Park

The award-winning live dinner theatre – New Theatre Restaurant

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

The Midwest’s largest contemporary art museum located at Johnson County Community College

The turn-of-the century, 12-acre Deanna Rose Children’s Farm

80 public parks

More than 250 restaurants

More than 80 miles of biking and hiking trails

 

An inviting and sophisticated community, Overland Park is the savvy choice for folks who want outdoor recreational opportunities without losing out on urban amenities. The city is a natural choice for people who appreciate a modern yet rural lifestyle.

 

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