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$199,900

1617 Metropolitan Ave, Kansas City, KS 66103

3beds

2,900sqft

$1,414/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

5,663 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$69/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Welcome to this charming single-ranch home with an unfinished basement, offering comfort, convenience, and excellent potential in the heart of Kansas City, Kansas. Step inside to discover a warm and inviting layout, featuring a kitchen ready for your personal touch—an ideal opportunity to create a space that truly reflects your style. This home includes meaningful updates, such as beautifully remodeled bathrooms completed in 2024 and new siding installed in May 2026, providing long-lasting value and peace of mind. Whether you're a first-time buyer, an investor, or simply looking for a cozy place to call home, this property delivers a wonderful blend of character, opportunity, and location that’s hard to beat.

53 days

2,066

112

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Bedroom 1

Level: Main

Bedroom 2

Level: Main

Bedroom 3

Level: Main

Bathroom 1

Level: Main

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Electric

Appliances

Laundry: In Basement

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Basement: Unfinished,Stone/Rock
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,900
Total interior livable area: 2,900 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,450
Finished area below ground: 1,450

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Fencing: Metal

Lot

Size: 5,663 Square Feet
Dimensions: 5663
Features: Corner Lot

Details

Parcel number: 127941
Special conditions: As Is

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition

Condition

Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Kansas Twn

HOA

Has HOA: No
HOA name: none

Location

Region: Kansas City

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $69/sqft
Tax assessed value: $116,000
Annual tax amount: $1,967
Date on market: 6/5/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Ownership: Private

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/25/2026	Contingent	$199,900$69/sqft
Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2624017 Report a problem
7/9/2026	Price change	$199,900-2.2%$69/sqft
Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2624017 Report a problem
6/5/2026	Listed for sale	$204,500+1068.6%$71/sqft
Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2624017 Report a problem
11/6/2008	Listing removed	$17,500$6/sqft
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
9/27/2008	Price change	$17,500-12.5%$6/sqft
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9/1/2008	Listed for sale	$20,000$7/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,967 +7.8%	$13,340 +3.8%
2024	$1,824 -2.7%	$12,857 +7.2%
2023	$1,876 +30%	$11,995 +29.7%
2022	$1,442 +42.8%	$9,246 +46.7%
2021	$1,010 +29.7%	$6,303 +28%
2020	$779 +7.5%	$4,924 +7%
2019	$725 +7.1%	$4,602 +7%
2018	$677 +0.6%	$4,301 +1.1%
2017	$673 +9%	$4,254 +9%
2016	$617 +3%	$3,903 +4%
2015	$599 -28.9%	$3,753 -26.9%
2014	$842	$5,132
2013	--	$5,132 +0%
2012	--	$5,131
2011	--	--
2008	--	$5,624 -29.5%
2007	--	$7,981 0%
2006	--	$7,982 +8.3%
2005	--	$7,372
2004	--	$7,372 +11.7%
2003	--	$6,602 +50.7%
2002	--	$4,382
2000	--	$4,382

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: Shawnee Heights

Getting around

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

0 / 100

No Nearby Transit

9 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

6/10
Emerson Elementary School
Grades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
2/10
Argentine Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
1/10
J C Harmon High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Emerson
Middle: Argentine
High: Wyandotte

Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.