Luxury homes for sale in Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri, United States luxury homes for sale brought to you by Luxury Portfolio International®
Situated on the western edge of Missouri, bordering Kansas, Kansas City, Missouri, has much to offer.
The town is well-known for its barbecue, fountains and jazz heritage. The American Jazz Museum is right in the center of town.
With a 2020 population of just over 508,000, many people want to call the Kansas City area home. The Kansas City Metropolitan Area, which includes parts of both Missouri and Kansas, holds nearly 2.5 million people.
Most of the population resides in Jackson County, although there are also parts of the metro area in Platte, Clay and Cass counties as well.
The downtown area of Kansas City sits where the Kansas and Missouri rivers meet. It is one of two county seats for Jackson County, and there are a number of major suburbs nearby that provide additional shopping, dining and other options.
There are several neighborhoods throughout the Kansas City, Missouri, area, each one with its own unique style and options. Sports are big in the area, with both the Chiefs and the Royals franchises.
Strip steak and barbecue made in the Kansas City style can easily be found in and around the city. There are also several craft breweries to enjoy.
Residents who want to spend the day shopping and experiencing good food can easily do so in nearly every part of the city and its surrounding area. With 240 neighborhoods there is something for everyone who wants to live in the city.
There are bluffs that overlook river bottom areas, as well as other parts of the river itself. The city proper is in the shape of a bowl, and cliffs of bedrock and glacier-carved limestone can be found to the south and the north.
A spillway valley crosses the center of the city and is partially filled. Being near water, or engaging in water-based activities, is easy for many of the residents and visitors in and around the city.
Art and architecture are also big in the Kansas City area, with the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts both available. The art deco-style Power and Light Building is popular with anyone who likes architecture, as is the H&R Block building.
There are over 200 working fountains in the city, and the Country Club Plaza area is the most popular spot for seeing many of the beautiful fountains that Kansas City offers.
The public farmers' market, City Market, established in 1857, is another reason for people to come to Kansas City. Residents who live near the market can purchase from over 30 merchants who are there year-round, and from other merchants who are there in the summer months.
The market also includes the Arabia Steamboat Museum, which is a popular site for tourists and history buffs.
Residents of Kansas City can enjoy the warm summer days, and opportunities for snow sports in the winter months. They wake up to a bustling city that offers everything they need, but that is also close to natural beauty and the opportunity for exploration.
From the convenience and opportunities in the Parkdale-Walden neighborhood to the larger lots and more open spaces of Countryside, there are locations throughout the city that offer fine luxury properties. West Plaza and the Country Club District are some of the most popular for the shopping and dining they offer.
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