Active

Est. $55,000

5938 Kensington Ave, Kansas City, MO 64130

2beds

624sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1954

4,202 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$88/sqft

$-- HOA

Overview

Welcome to 5938 Kensington Ave in Kansas City, MO—a charming opportunity packed with potential! This home offers a great layout with comfortable living spaces, making it ideal for both homeowners and investors alike. Enjoy a spacious lot with room to relax, entertain, or expand. Conveniently located with easy access to major highways, shopping, dining, and schools, this property combines neighborhood charm with everyday convenience. Whether you're looking to add your personal touch or expand your investment portfolio, this is one you won’t want to miss!

391 days

367

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Dining room

Description: Eat-In Kitchen

Heating

Electric

Cooling

Electric

Appliances

Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Built-In Oven
Laundry: Bedroom Level, Laundry Closet

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Painted Cabinets
Flooring: Laminate
Windows: Window Coverings
Basement: Cellar,Partial,Walk-Up Access
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 624
Total interior livable area: 624 sqft
Finished area above ground: 624
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Off Street, Other

Features

Patio & porch: Porch
Fencing: Privacy,Wood

Lot

Size: 4,202 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 46220081000000000
Special conditions: Auction

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition

Condition

Year built: 1954

Details

Builder model: Ranch

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Maple Leaf Add

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Kansas City

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $88/sqft
Tax assessed value: $22,480
Annual tax amount: $375
Date on market: 7/26/2025
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Exclusions: None
Ownership: Private
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$358 -4.5%	$4,271 -10.1%
2024	$375 +1%	$4,752
2023	$372 +39.8%	$4,752 +47.1%
2022	$266 +0.3%	$3,231
2021	$265 -3.1%	$3,231 -1.9%
2020	$273 +2.1%	$3,292
2019	$268	$3,292 -23.5%
2018	$268 -25.1%	$4,303
2017	$357 +6.5%	$4,303 +2.6%
2016	$335 -0.6%	$4,195
2014	$337 -0.6%	$4,195
2013	$339 +0.5%	$4,195
2012	$338 +0.1%	$4,195
2011	$337 +0.9%	$4,195
2010	$334 -25.6%	$4,195
2009	$450 +0.5%	$4,195 -26%
2008	$448 +4%	$5,669
2007	$430 +0%	$5,669 +5%
2006	$430 +1.5%	$5,399
2005	$424 +0.1%	$5,399
2004	$423 +13.3%	$5,399
2003	$374 +0.3%	$5,399 +14%
2002	$373 +5.7%	$4,736
2001	$353	$4,736

Find assessor info on the county website

Climate risks

Neighborhood: Swope Parkway

Getting around

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

30 / 100

Some Transit

12 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

5/10
B. Banneker Elementary School
Grades: PK-6Distance: 1.3 mi
2/10
Central Middle School
Grades: 7-8Distance: 3.5 mi
1/10
SOUTHEAST High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Banneker
Middle: Central
High: Southeast

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.