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$235,000$181 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

2517 ESSEX ST

KANSAS CITY, KS 66103
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,300 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$235K
$219K low$251K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,970 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$25,829 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,110
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,719
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,346
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$224,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyWYANDOTTE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 140 ft²

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Frank Rushton Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Rosedale Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
J.C. Harmon High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Kansas City Unified School District 500

Neighborhood · ZIP 66103These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.150
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,215
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,677 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,684
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,707
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

2517 Essex St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 67% of homes in Kansas City 66103
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Rosedale
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Rosedale
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Wyandotte County

What homes are worth in Kansas City 66103

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$87K$372K

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Kansas City 66103.

How it measures up in Kansas City 66103

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kansas City 66103.

Estimated value$235,000
CheaperTypical $210,666Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$181
CheaperTypical $186Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area1,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,104 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 2517 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRosedaleKansas City 66103Wyandotte County
Estimated valuepricier than$235,00054% of homes67% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18124% of homes47% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than1,300 ft²67% of homes67% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac20% of homes17% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than194051% of homes57% of homes36% of homes

About 2517 Essex St

How much is 2517 Essex St, Kansas City, KS worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2517 Essex St, Kansas City, KS is $235,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $219,060 to $250,940. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2517 Essex St, Kansas City, KS last sell?

2517 Essex St, Kansas City, KS last sold on Jul 15, 2026, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2517 Essex St, Kansas City, KS?

2517 Essex St, Kansas City, KS has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,300 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 2517 Essex St, Kansas City, KS built?

2517 Essex St, Kansas City, KS was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2517 Essex St, Kansas City, KS?

2517 Essex St, Kansas City, KS is assigned to Frank Rushton Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Rosedale Middle School (middle), rated F; J.C. Harmon High School (high), rated F. All sit in Kansas City Unified School District 500. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2517 Essex St, Kansas City, KS compare to other homes in Kansas City 66103?

Among the 4,076 homes in Kansas City 66103, it is worth more than 67% of them ($235,000 against a typical $210,666), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($181 against a typical $186), it is bigger than 67% of them (1,300 ft² against a typical 1,104 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1940 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Wyandotte County, it is worth more than 67% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2517 Essex St, Kansas City, KS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2517 Essex St, Kansas City, KS was $3,970. The county assessed it at $25,829.

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