Brookside: Background, Boundaries & Borders

Background:

Brookside is lovely area in Kansas City, Missouri with character and charm. It has become increasingly popular due to its proximity to the Country Club Plaza, UMKC, parks and museums.  J.C. Nichols developed it in the late 1920’s, and it was the city’s first suburban shopping area. The Brookside Business Association (1939) now has more than 70 unique shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and bars.  Each owner maintains the common areas and parking, and each keeps the original architecture.

Link to Brookside Business Association Website

Residential Boundaries:

The residential neighborhood begins at 51^st and Wornall. Currently, there is not a Brookside Homes Association.  Without an official Association, the exact boundaries are unclear.  I contacted the Brookside Business Association for residential boundaries.  “What are the residential borders?”  The staff member was helpful and quick to respond.  She told me that this has been a topic of debate.  Each subdivision is clearly defined, and most agree which subdivisions comprise the Brookside residential neighborhood.  Armour Hills, Astor Place, Kingston, Morningside, Oak Meyer Garden, and Rockhill Ridge are among these.

Housing:

Tudors, Bungalows and Colonials OH MY!  The housing options accommodate a wide variety.  From cozy 2-bedroom Bungalows, to grand three-story colonials, Brookside has options that appeal to many homeowners. There is something for singles, couples, and large families.  Walking distance to parks and playgrounds, and also just blocks from an active night scene.  

Quick Stats:

Zip Code: 64113

Average Home Value: around $202,000

Average Age of Resident: 39 years old

Population: 11,371

Schools:

Academie’ Lafayette School- 6903 Oak St. (816) 361-7735

Border Star Montessori School- 6321 Wornall Rd. (816) 418-5150

Bryant Elementary School- 319 Westover (816) 418-1500

Calvary Lutheran School- 7500 Oak St. (816)361-1200

St. Peter’s School- 6415 Holmes Rd. (816) 523-4890

Visitation School - 5141 Main (816) 753-7422

Home Owners Associations:

Armour Hills Homes Association- 4200 Somerset Dr.  (816) 523-2440

Astor Place Homes Association- 6138 Charlotte. (816) 444-4716

Morningside Neighborhood Association- 4050 Broadway  (816) 841-1425

Oak Meyer Garden Homes Association- 637 E. Meyer Blvd  (816) 363-3591

Rockhill gardens Neighborhood Association- 616 E 73rd Dr.  (816) 523-3533

Wornall Homestead Associations- 17 W. 57th St.  (816) 523-1340

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-Carista Misler