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$6,828 Closing Credit¹
#2545542, Genia Birchfield, Listing Office: RE/MAX Elite, REALTORS
$600,000 List price
525 W 38th St Kansas City, MO 64111
$7,125
Closing credit¹
5 beds
4 full, 1 partial
3,852 sqft
$156 / sqft
House
Property details
About 525 W 38th St
Welcome to Valentine, one of Kansas City’s most charming and sought-after neighborhoods in the urban core. This spacious 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home blends classic 1920s character with modern updates, offering the best of both worlds. Step inside to find newly renovated bathrooms and a refreshed kitchen completed in 2023, maintaining the perfect balance of charm and function. The original woodwork and architectural details remain intact, showcasing the home's timeless beauty. Rare for a home of this age, you'll enjoy walk-in closets and two separate living spaces; offering flexibility for entertaining, relaxing, or working from home. Recent upgrades include a new furnace, HVAC, and hot water heater (all replaced in 2023), along with new refrigerators in both the main kitchen and the fully furnished basement studio just added in January. The fully furnished studio apartment, complete with its own entrance, is ideal for generating rental income, hosting guests, or accommodating extended family. Perched atop the corner lot at 38th & Pennsylvania, this stately home offers unbeatable walkability to Midtown’s best restaurants, shops, and nightlife while offering a serene escape in the middle of it all. This is your chance to own a piece of Kansas City history, thoughtfully updated for modern living.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingElectric, Window Unit(s)
Size3,852 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1921
ParkingOther
MLS #2544398
FireplaceLiving Room, Master Bedroom
Summary
- MLS Number: 2544398
- MLS Name: HMLS
- Office Name: KW KANSAS CITY METRO
- Listing Agent: Sanctuary Real Estate Team
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,095 | $5,010 |
| 2023 | $64,095 | $5,423 |
| 2022 | $65,930 | $5,423 |
| 2021 | $65,930 | $5,404 |
| 2020 | $44,878 | $3,725 |
| 2019 | $44,878 | $1,775 |
| 2018 | $21,406 | $1,775 |
| 2017 | $21,406 | $1,703 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Allen Village Elementary School
Public Charter 3-5
0.4 mi
•706 W 42nd St
5
Primary Grades Campus
Public Charter PK-5
0.5 mi
•3435 Broadway Blvd
1
Gordon Parks Elementary School
Public Charter PK-4
0.6 mi
•3715 Wyoming St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $36,048. Typical income of Kansas City, MO residents is less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
49%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
83%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
7%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
7%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
41%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NBA/WNBA
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Yoga/pilates
Where do the neighbors shop?
Express/Express For Men
Banana Republic
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Sonic
Dominos Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
Pontiac
Infiniti
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Alternative
Talk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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About 525 W 38th St
This home is located at 525 W 38th St in Kansas City, MO and zip code 64111 in the Midtown neighborhood. This 3,852 square foot home was built in 1921. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $600,000.
The inventory of homes for sale in Kansas City, MO between February and March 2025 increased by 20.8%. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 89 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $287,336.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.