Golf course living and a wide variety of choices when it comes to home-building has made the Stone Canyon community a popular draw in eastern Jackson County. Boasting a picturesque, Greg Norman-designed golf course (above), Stone Canyon also features panoramic views in the rolling hills of Missouri. Stone Canyon offers two distinct communities: The Retreat, with ranch (below) and reverse one-and-a-half story homes starting at $239,900 built by T.E. Woods Homes (Tom Woods, president, and his son, Shawn Woods, is vice president) and The Estates, where golf course lots start at just $59,000 and homes range in the mid-300s and up. These homes are “bring your own plans, bring your own builder,” said Billy Brandtonies, community representative.
Stone Canyon with its upscale entrance (below) encompasses 230 home sites on 362 acres. The crown jewel is the golf course, which was recently voted one of the top new courses in the country by Golf Magazine. The golf club is currently holding a wildly successful membership drive and will feature amenities such as fine dining, swimming and tennis. Located in Blue Springs off I-70, Stone Canyon is close to award-winning schools, shopping and more. For information, call 913-634-7711 or go to www.StoneCanyonGolfClub.com or www.TEWoods.com.
Bang for the buck in newer suburban areas (Pt. 2 of 2)
Despite the resurgence in downtown living this decade, home-buyer preference surveys still show that most people still prefer a home in the suburbs, the newer the better. So where can a buyer get the most bang for the buck in an existing home in newer areas of suburbia? For the second straight week, MetroWireKC presents ZIP codes with the lowest average home resale price in growing sections of Kansas City-area suburbs. Last week was southern and western Johnson County. This week: parts of Jackson, Clay and Platte counties. ZIP codes can be large areas, so average prices won’t reflect all neighborhoods, but they give an indication of general values. Also, resale prices only include existing homes. Data is from the Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors.
| Lowest average resale prices in growing areas of Clay & Platte counties and southern Jackson County: | ||
| ZIP Code | General area | 2009 average resale price |
| 64155 | northern North Oak Trafficway corridor | $154,261 |
| 64153 | KCI area | $168,341 |
| 64157 | Shoal Creek Valley | $186,794 |
| 64081 | western Lee’s Summit | $198,253 |
| 64086 | central Lee’s Summit | $199,431 |
Brookside homes keep their charm and value
Reece & Nichols agents Kelly Howard and Bebe Wirkus stopped by DeeDee Cooper’s Brookside listing this week. Priced just under $350,000, the home boasts a bright and open floor plan and a lovely stone front porch. Below, Cooper in the updated, sunny kitchen that looks out over the large backyard deck.
909 Walnut: There’s new contact information for 909 Walnut, which is going “condo” after several years of rental. For more information, contact Hali Morgan at (816) 278-3099.