The November 30, 2024 Zillow Home Value Index reveals significant trends in Kansas neighborhoods, showcasing impressive home value growth over the past nine years.
Among the standout areas, Prairie Village emerges as a leader, with neighborhoods such as Indian Fields and Kenilworth experiencing remarkable appreciation rates of 95.5% and 90.0%, respectively. High-end neighborhoods like Town & Country and Somerset Acres West have also seen substantial growth, both surpassing the $1 million mark in 2024.
These trends underscore the desirability of Prairie Village, driven by its strong community reputation, proximity to amenities, and attractive residential options.
Meanwhile, Overland Park and Olathe remain consistent performers, offering a mix of high-end and mid-range housing options. Overland Park neighborhoods such as Lionsgate and Deer Creek demonstrate steady growth, with 2024 values exceeding $800,000.
Olathe presents a diverse housing market, catering to various income levels with neighborhoods like Forest Hills Estates and Brightons Landing showing robust appreciation. Together, these observations highlight the Kansas real estate market’s upward trajectory, offering diverse opportunities for homebuyers across price points and preferences.
#29. Clarion Woods (Topeka)
Clarion Woods stands out as one of Topeka’s most prestigious neighborhoods, located in the capital city of Kansas in Shawnee County. Unlike most other top-valued neighborhoods in Kansas which are concentrated in Johnson County, Clarion Woods represents high-end real estate in central Kansas.
The neighborhood has shown steady appreciation from its 2015 value of $359,845, rising through $394,737 in 2020, to reach $561,340 in 2024, demonstrating a solid 56% growth over nine years.
#28. Avignon (Olathe)
Avignon, located in western Olathe in Johnson County, has experienced consistent growth over the past nine years.
Starting at $354,679 in 2015, the neighborhood saw its values rise to $418,432 by 2020, before reaching $564,723 in 2024. This represents a 59.2% increase over the nine-year period, reflecting the strong demand for luxury housing in Johnson County’s southwestern corridor.
#27. Forest Hills Estates (Olathe)
Forest Hills Estates, situated in eastern Olathe within Johnson County, has demonstrated remarkable growth over the nine-year period. Starting from a relatively modest $307,590 in 2015, the neighborhood saw significant appreciation to $396,595 by 2020, before reaching $564,796 in 2024.
This impressive 83.6% increase over nine years makes it one of the strongest appreciating neighborhoods in the top 30.
#26. Quailwood Estates (Olathe)
Quailwood Estates, located in central Olathe in Johnson County, has maintained steady growth in property values. From its 2015 value of $352,287, the neighborhood increased to $410,656 in 2020, before reaching $565,120 in 2024.
This 60.4% appreciation over nine years reflects the consistent demand for upscale housing in Olathe’s established neighborhoods.
#25. Brightons Landing (Olathe)
Brightons Landing, situated in western Olathe in Johnson County, has shown strong value appreciation since 2015. The neighborhood’s value rose from $352,099 in 2015 to $426,853 in 2020, reaching $577,227 by 2024.
This represents a 63.9% increase over the nine-year period, highlighting the continued development and desirability of western Olathe’s residential communities.
#24. Grey Oaks (Shawnee)
Grey Oaks represents one of Shawnee’s most valuable neighborhoods, located in western Johnson County. The neighborhood has seen steady appreciation from its 2015 value of $386,429, increasing to $439,156 in 2020, and reaching $600,345 in 2024.
This 55.4% growth over nine years demonstrates the strong market position of luxury homes in Shawnee’s western corridor.
#23. Corinth Hills (Prairie Village)
Corinth Hills, situated in the desirable Prairie Village area of northeastern Johnson County, has experienced remarkable growth. Starting at $328,188 in 2015, values rose to $434,598 by 2020, before reaching $616,918 in 2024.
The impressive 88% increase over nine years reflects Prairie Village’s growing popularity and its proximity to the Kansas City metropolitan area.
#22. Prairie Brook (Olathe)
Prairie Brook, located in central Olathe in Johnson County, has demonstrated consistent value appreciation over the nine-year period.
From its 2015 value of $381,270, the neighborhood saw steady growth to $441,976 in 2020, before reaching $618,948 in 2024. The 62.3% increase reflects the solid growth of established Olathe neighborhoods.
#21. Nottingham Forest (Overland Park)
Nottingham Forest, situated in southern Overland Park in Johnson County, has shown strong appreciation since 2015.
Starting at $377,850, the neighborhood’s values increased to $440,301 by 2020, reaching $620,760 in 2024. This 64.3% growth demonstrates the continued desirability of Overland Park’s established communities.
#20. Prairie Point (Olathe)
Prairie Point, located in western Olathe within Johnson County, has maintained steady growth from its 2015 value of $395,070.
The neighborhood saw appreciation to $470,913 in 2020, before reaching $621,207 in 2024. The 57.2% increase over nine years reflects the sustained development of western Olathe’s residential areas.
#19. Stonebridge (Olathe)
Stonebridge, a newer development in eastern Olathe within Johnson County, has shown significant value appreciation since its development.
While 2015 data isn’t available, the neighborhood has appreciated from $434,750 in 2020 to $622,421 in 2024, indicating strong demand for newer luxury communities in Olathe.
#18. Woodland Meadows North (Olathe)
Woodland Meadows North, situated in central Olathe in Johnson County, has experienced steady growth from its 2015 value of $381,512.
The neighborhood appreciated to $462,519 by 2020, reaching $637,477 in 2024, representing a 67.1% increase over the nine-year period.
#17. Forest View (Olathe)
Forest View, located in northeastern Olathe within Johnson County, has shown consistent appreciation since 2015. From a value of $380,731 in 2015, the neighborhood increased to $463,880 in 2020, before reaching $637,927 in 2024, demonstrating a solid 67.6% growth over nine years.
#16. Kenilworth (Prairie Village)
Kenilworth, situated in the heart of Prairie Village in northeastern Johnson County, has experienced exceptional growth.
Starting at $345,231 in 2015, values rose significantly to $439,289 by 2020, before reaching $655,900 in 2024. The impressive 90% appreciation reflects Prairie Village’s increasing desirability.
#15. Harmony View West (Olathe)
Harmony View West, located in western Olathe in Johnson County, has shown strong appreciation from its 2015 value of $379,299.
The neighborhood saw steady growth to $458,178 in 2020, before reaching $657,153 in 2024, representing a robust 73.3% increase over the nine-year period.
#14. Fairfield at Heritage Park (Olathe)
Fairfield at Heritage Park, situated near Heritage Park in southern Olathe within Johnson County, has demonstrated strong growth since 2015.
From $375,587 in 2015, values increased to $479,555 by 2020, reaching $665,065 in 2024, showing a substantial 77.1% appreciation over nine years.
#13. Deer Creek (Overland Park)
Deer Creek, located in western Overland Park in Johnson County, has maintained steady appreciation since 2015.
Starting at $445,252, the neighborhood’s values grew to $501,777 by 2020, before reaching $696,111 in 2024, showing a 56.3% increase over the nine-year period.
#12. Highlands of Kensington (Olathe)
Highlands of Kensington, situated in western Olathe within Johnson County, has shown consistent growth from its 2015 value of $436,193.
The neighborhood appreciated to $496,683 by 2020, reaching $713,551 in 2024, representing a solid 63.6% increase over nine years.
#11. Nottingham Forest South (Overland Park)
Nottingham Forest South, located in southern Overland Park in Johnson County, has maintained steady appreciation since 2015.
From $451,933 in 2015, values increased to $509,125 by 2020, before reaching $718,766 in 2024, showing a 59% growth over the nine-year period.
#10. Cedar Creek (Olathe)
Cedar Creek, situated in western Olathe within Johnson County, has shown consistent growth from its 2015 value of $479,531.
The neighborhood appreciated to $548,183 by 2020, reaching $738,691 in 2024, representing a 54% increase over the nine-year period.
#9. West Riding (Prairie Village)
West Riding, located in Prairie Village in northeastern Johnson County, has experienced substantial growth since 2015.
Starting at $421,117, values rose to $513,043 by 2020, before reaching $754,260 in 2024, showing an impressive 79.1% appreciation over nine years.
#8. Windsor Hills (Overland Park)
Windsor Hills, situated in western Overland Park within Johnson County, has maintained steady growth from its 2015 value of $492,428.
The neighborhood appreciated to $533,100 by 2020, reaching $756,217 in 2024, demonstrating a 53.6% increase over the nine-year period.
#7. Indian Fields (Prairie Village)
Indian Fields, located in Prairie Village in northeastern Johnson County, has shown remarkable appreciation since 2015. From $396,197 in 2015, values increased significantly to $509,544 by 2020, before reaching $774,616 in 2024, achieving the highest appreciation rate among the top 30 at 95.5%.
#6. Mill Creek Farms (Olathe)
Mill Creek Farms, situated in western Olathe within Johnson County, has demonstrated strong growth since 2015.
Starting at $456,515, the neighborhood’s values rose to $556,690 by 2020, reaching $787,544 in 2024, showing a robust 72.5% appreciation over nine years.
#5. Wilshire Farms (Overland Park)
Wilshire Farms, located in southern Overland Park in Johnson County, has maintained steady appreciation since 2015.
From $533,767 in 2015, values increased to $579,635 by 2020, before reaching $805,233 in 2024, showing a 50.9% growth over the nine-year period.
#4. Lionsgate (Overland Park)
Lionsgate, situated in western Overland Park within Johnson County, has shown consistent growth from its 2015 value of $521,849.
The neighborhood appreciated to $571,471 by 2020, reaching $817,426 in 2024, representing a 56.6% increase over nine years.
#3. Somerset Acres West (Prairie Village)
Somerset Acres West, located in Prairie Village in northeastern Johnson County, has experienced substantial appreciation since 2015.
Starting at $636,767, values rose significantly to $738,169 by 2020, before surpassing the million-dollar mark to reach $1,128,870 in 2024, showing an impressive 77.3% growth over nine years.
#2. Mills Farm (Overland Park)
Mills Farm, situated in southern Overland Park within Johnson County, has maintained steady growth from an already high 2015 value of $811,727. The neighborhood appreciated to $867,513 by 2020, reaching $1,148,517 in 2024.
Despite having the lowest percentage increase among the top 30 at 41.5%, it maintains its position as the second most valuable neighborhood in Kansas.
#1. Town & Country (Prairie Village)
Town & Country, located in the prestigious Prairie Village area of northeastern Johnson County, stands as Kansas’s most valuable neighborhood.
From its 2015 value of $672,334, the neighborhood saw remarkable growth to $804,494 by 2020, before reaching $1,211,624 in 2024. The impressive 80.2% appreciation over nine years reflects both Prairie Village’s prime location near Kansas City and the neighborhood’s enduring appeal.
