Waldo vs. Brookside in spring 2026 — what the numbers show
Tracking KC neighborhood trends this spring, I noticed some interesting patterns for buyers and sellers on the south side.
Waldo (spring 2026)
Median sale price: ~$285K (up ~5% YoY)
Days on market: 14–23
Inventory: 20 active single-family listings
Sale-to-list ratio: homes regularly closing at or above asking — highest recent sale $741K ($52K over list)
Entry-level bungalows/ranches: $180K–$320K
Brookside (spring 2026)
Median list price: ~$540K, 12 active listings
Values up 4.5% YoY
Lowest active listing: $275K | Highest: $2.495M
Short DOM — well-priced homes move fast
Key takeaway
Waldo is $100K–$200K cheaper than Brookside for similar square footage. Both neighborhoods are walkable with older, charming homes and good access to 75th Street and Wornall restaurants. Despite slightly higher inventory in Waldo, buyers are still paying at or above asking on the best homes. Move-in-ready homes are seeing multiple offers, while dated homes sit longer.
KC metro context
Metro median is $291K (up 5.8% YoY). KC remains one of the more affordable major metros nationally ($405K).
Data tracked using leadverdict.vercel.app.
Anyone else noticing Waldo getting more competitive this spring compared to last year?