Prairie Village Real Estate - Prairie Village Homes for Sale - Prairie Village House Values
It just sounds nice.
A name like Prairie Village conjures up images of Laura Ingalls' pigtails and tall grasses waving in the breeze and folks who greet each other at the supermarket without a hint of irony. Not surprisingly, there's a fountain sculpture of a prairie family in town at the intersection of Tomahawk Road and 69th street. And while people in these parts have traded in their covered wagons for mini vans and SUVs, they haven't forgotten their manners. This is a diverse town where everyone agrees on being friendly, keeping their lawns mowed and eradicating every last dandelion from the planet.
Homes for everyone.
The beauty of Prairie Village is its affordability and diversity. Up here in Northeast Johnson County, homes range from the modest to the not so modest, in dollars that means less than $200k to the multiple millions. Many face tree-lined streets and offer expansive yards you'll love—especially if you hire the neighbor's kid to cut the grass. People love Prairie Village because the trees have been around since the last ice age and offer that kind of comforting shade and postcard loveliness only a really old tree can provide. Swings made from tires are optional, but have been known to raise property values.
Weekend suburbanite.
With its close proximity to Kansas City, Prairie Village lets you work and play in the city while resting and relaxing far from neon lights and car horns. Many of the nations prominent companies, including Hallmark, H&R Block, and AMC Entertainment all call Kansas City their headquarters. Regardless of your industry, the metropolitan area offers plenty of career ladders so you can climb to the top and add that sun room off the kitchen your neighbors will envy.
IQ Boosters
The students of Prairie Village attend the acclaimed Shawnee Mission School District, which was ranked in the top 4% of U.S. districts by Expansion Management magazine. Over 76% of the teachers have masters or doctoral degrees. Obviously, there's a lot of smart going on here.
Gather round.
Though the population of Prairie Village is approximately 25,000, this city puts together some big entertainment and cultural offerings. The Prairie Village Arts Council sponsors the annual State of the Art Exhibition where you might discover the next Picasso or purchase something to hang above your couch. Plenty of parks encourage picnics complete with baskets and gingham tablecloths. In winter, these same parks double as practice runs for families who wish sledding was an Olympic event.
Homey, affordable and easy on the eyes. Prairie Village is the American dream with an extra half bath.
Prairie Village Homes for Sale Real Estate Market update in Johnson County, suburban Kansas City, December 2nd, 2009
Prairie Village is a gorgeous and sought after suburb of Kansas City with quite a variety of homes for sale. Let's break down the Prairie Village real estate market by price range.
Prairie Village Homes for sale real estate market conditions for the under $250,000 price range
As of December 2nd, 2009 there are 83 Prairie Village homes listed for sale in suburban Kansas City Johnson County with an asking price at $250,000 or less. Since June 1st, 2009 206 Prairie Village homes have sold in at $250,000 or less. The $8K home buyer credit obviously had a big impact on that number. A seller advantage in the under 250K range exists in Prairie Village at the moment, not that every house is in a bidding war or anything like that, just that demand is greater than the average supply. Buyers in this price range may also be considering homes in Olathe KS if they want to live in more southern Johnson or Fairway KS if they like the northern portion of Johnson County.
Prairie Village Homes for sale real estate market conditions for the $250,000 to $450,000 price range
As of December 2nd, 2009 there are 25 homes listed for sale in Prairie Village Kansas, suburban Kansas City in Johnson County with an asking price between $250,000 to $450,000. Since June 1st, 2009 41 homes have sold in Prairie Village, KS between $250,000 and $450,000. The housing tax credit has increased demand in this price range, though we will have to wait and see what the extension of the credit will do. Prairie Village continues to exhibit a strong draw to buyers for its mature trees and central location.
Prairie Village Homes for sale real estate market conditions for the $450,000 to $600,000 price range
As of December 2nd, 2009 there are 12 homes listed for sale in Prairie Village Kansas, suburban Kansas City in Johnson County with an asking price between $450,000 and $600,000. Since June 1st, 2009 10 Prairie Village homes have sold between $450,000 and $600,000 A relatively balanced market exists in this price range in Prairie Village. Tax credit is working here too.
Prairie Village Luxury Homes for sale real estate market conditions for the $600,000 to $850,000 price range
As of December 2nd, 2009 there are 14 homes listed for sale in Prairie Village Kansas, suburban Kansas City in Johnson County listed at $600,000 to $850,000. Since June 1st, 2009, only 3 Prairie Village homes homes have sold in this price range. A strong buyer market exists in this price range for the Prairie Village housing market. Besides the obvious causes of a generally poor economy and downward turn in this price point for demand, it is also possible that some buyers are choosing Overland Park or Leawood at this price.
Prairie Village Luxury Homes for sale real estate market conditions for the over $850,000 price range
As of December 2nd, 2009 there are 7 Prairie Village Luxury homes listed for sale in suburban Kansas City in Johnson County with an asking price of $850,000 or more. Since June 1st, 2009, 4 Luxury homes in Prairie Village have sold in the $850,000 and over price point. This is a definate buyer's market at this price point as there is a over a years worth of homes on the market compared to demand. Luxury home buyers may also be considering homes in Leawood or they may choose to reside in Mission Hills.
The overall trend is picking up as far as sales volume compared to late 2008. Credit is getting slighly easier to obtain although it will not return, at least anytime soon, to the easy credit access of 2003-2005. Those days are long gone.
Buyers are very interested in the $8,000 tax credit and the extension which is spurring interest in the market. This seems to be especially true for the under $250,000 price range.
In General, interest rates are at or near generational lows, assuming you have good credit. Now is a great time to buy, before the spring rush and there is time to get your low low low interest rate locked in.
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