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    • Price cut: $18K (7/26)
    $389,500

    226 NW 43rd St, Kansas City, MO 64116

    5beds
    2,400sqft
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    $2,512/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    0.37 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $162/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Two fireplacesThermal windowsReal hardwoodsCeiling-height kitchen cabinets
    Let's be honest about what's rare here: charm like this — two fireplaces, real hardwoods, a layout that actually works — doesn't come along often, and it's not the kind of thing you can add later. Tucked into the tree-lined Briarcliff area, it's an easy stroll to neighborhood shops and restaurants, minutes from downtown, close to great schools, and a short drive to the new Morton Amphitheater. Inside, the character is real. Hardwood floors, ceiling-height kitchen cabinets, and a hearth room built around one of the two fireplaces — the kind of gathering space newer builds tend to leave out. The enclosed porch is made for slow mornings. And the updates that matter are done: thermal windows, new tile flooring across the downstairs, and a finished walkout basement that opens right onto a fenced backyard. A spiral staircase connects the main level to the basement — a bit of character you won't find in a new build — and a conventional staircase off the garage handles furniture and everyday hauling. Then there's the detail most listings can't claim, and the reason it earns a mention: the sellers paid to bury the power line from the transformer to the house. When storms roll through, you're far less likely to lose power. That's not curb appeal — it's the kind of thing you're grateful for on the night the neighbors are digging out flashlights and blankets. No home is perfect. This one is solid, well cared for where it counts, and priced for your vision. Come see it and draw your own conclusions.
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    Listed by:

    Paul Sidwell 816-812-4865,

    RE/MAX Revolution

    Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2629397MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floor
      • Level: First
      • Area: 169 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13 x 13
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Floor
      • Level: First
      • Area: 130 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13 x 10
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Floor
      • Level: First
      • Area: 156 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13 x 12
      Bedroom 4
      • Features: Ceramic Tiles
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 143 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13 x 11
      Bedroom 5
      • Features: Ceramic Tiles
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 110 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 x 10
      Enclosed porch
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
      Hearth room
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tiles, Fireplace
      • Level: First
      • Area: 247 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 19 x 13
      Kitchen
      • Features: Ceramic Tiles, Solid Surface Counter
      • Level: First
      • Area: 110 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 x 11
      Living room
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Floor
      • Level: First
      • Area: 247 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 19 x 13
      Recreation room
      • Features: Ceramic Tiles, Fireplace
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 420 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 35 x 12
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
      • Laundry: Lower Level
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Stained Cabinets, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Tile, Wood
      • Windows: Thermal Windows, Wood Frames
      • Basement: Concrete,Finished,Full,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Basement, Dining Room, Gas Starter, Insert, Wood Burning, Fireplace Equip
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,400
      • Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,384
      • Finished area below ground: 1,016
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Built-In, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Porch
      • Fencing: Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 0.37 Acres
      • Features: City Lot, Corner Lot
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 173090003025.00

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Year built: 1955

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: West Dundee Hills
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Kansas City

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $162/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $49,990
      • Annual tax amount: $3,939
      • Date on market: 7/23/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Exclusions: Irrigation System
      • Ownership: Private
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/26/2026Price change$389,500-4.4%$162/sqft
        Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2629397 Report a problem
        7/23/2026Listed for sale$407,500-4.1%$170/sqft
        Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2629397 Report a problem
        2/27/2026Listing removed$424,900$177/sqft
        Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2598846 Report a problem
        2/12/2026Price change$424,900-5.6%$177/sqft
        Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2598846 Report a problem
        2/6/2026Listed for sale$450,000+125.1%$188/sqft
        Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2598846 Report a problem
        4/17/2014Sold--
        Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #45001_1866067 Report a problem
        5/12/2008Listing removed$199,900$83/sqft
        Source: Visual Tour #1414097 Report a problem
        1/18/2008Listed for sale$199,900$83/sqft
        Source: Visual Tour #1414097 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,939 +12.1%$49,990 +14.6%
        2024$3,514 +0.9%$43,620
        2023$3,483 +11.3%$43,620 +16.5%
        2022$3,129 -0.1%$37,450
        2021$3,132 +4.2%$37,450 +12.6%
        2020$3,007 $33,250
        2019$3,007 +1.9%$33,250 -3.1%
        2018$2,951 -1.5%$34,300
        2017$2,996 $34,300 +4.4%
        2016$2,996 $32,850
        2015$2,996 +0%$32,850 +10.1%
        2014$2,994 $29,850
        2013-- $29,850 -3%
        2012-- $30,780
        2011-- $30,780 +13%
        2010-- $27,250
        2009-- $27,250 -7.1%
        2007-- $29,340 +3%
        2006-- $28,480
        2005$1,867 $28,480 +7.4%
        2004-- $26,510
        2003-- $26,510 +13.4%
        2002-- $23,370 +6.5%
        2001-- $21,950
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Briarcliff

        Getting around

        34 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        24 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        22 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Briarcliff
        • Middle: Northgate
        • High: North Kansas City

        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.

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