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Ward Estates

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Missouri
$1.1M
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$1.8M
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.118
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$1.8M
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.4,306 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.4
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1924
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.57%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.3.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.92%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.23%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.46%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.12.6 yrs

CommunityThese 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.4
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.57%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.340
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,371 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$261K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$356K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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%

How Ward Estates compares

By median home value, Ward Estates is the 1st most expensive of 175 neighborhoods in Jackson County, and its typical home is worth more than 100% of all homes in Jackson County.

Home values in Ward Estates

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$1M$3.8M
neighborhoods in Jackson County ranked by median home value
#Jackson CountyMedian valueHomes
1Ward Estates$1.8M118
2Sunset Hill$1.4M341
3Meyer Circle$1.2M235
4Stratford Gardens$1.1M197
5Country Club District$817K470
6Woodland Shores$732K212
7Winterset Valley$720K381
8Armour Fields$712K738
9Roanoke$696K126
10Countryside$647K525
11Lake Lotawana$644K1,247
12The Paddock at Richardson Ranch$625K226
13Crestwood$624K159
14The Trails at Park Ridge$607K149
15Greenway Fields$604K343
16Romanelli West$603K246
17Brookside Park$526K126
18Foxcroft / Glen Arbor$524K367
19Westwood$518K291
20Wornall Homestead$512K390
21Verona Hills$508K726
22Longview$508K152
23Lakewood$502K2,684
24South Plaza$472K910

175 neighborhoods in Jackson County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Ward Estates market

What is the median home price in Ward Estates, MO?

The median sale price in Ward Estates, MO is $1,107,557 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Ward Estates, MO each year?

1 homes sold in Ward Estates, MO over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Ward Estates, MO?

Ward Estates, MO contains 118 residential properties, with a median of 4,306 square feet, 4 bedrooms, built around 1924. The median TopHap Estimate is $1.8M.

How does Ward Estates, MO compare to the rest of Jackson County?

By median home value, Ward Estates, MO is the 1st most expensive of 175 neighborhoods in Jackson County. Its typical home is worth more than 100% of all homes in Jackson County. Sunset Hill just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Ward Estates, MO?

92% of homes in Ward Estates, MO are owner-occupied. 23% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Ward Estates, MO hold?

57% of mortgaged homes in Ward Estates, MO are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 3.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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