511 N 8th St, Kansas City, KS, 66101
About This Home
Motivated Seller! Charming 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath home in the heart of Kansas City, KS! This cozy property offers approximately 1,093 sq ft of living space and blends classic character with comfortable living. Inside, you'll find a bright living area, functional kitchen, and well-sized bedrooms. Built in 1920, the home retains its original charm while offering great potential for homeowners or investors alike. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major highways, providing easy access to downtown Kansas City and surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for a starter home, rental property, or investment opportunity, this home offers great value in a central location.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Frame,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Carpet,Luxury Vinyl
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,093
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,093
- Total interior livable area: 1,093 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 081469
- Special condition: As Is
Lot
- Lot size: 1,307 sqft
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Kansas Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $834 | $10,008 |
| Home Insurance * | $238 | $2,856 |
| Property Taxes | $191 | $2,292 |
| Electricity | $161 | $1,935 |
| Total | $1,424 | $17,088 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Kansas FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Price change | $155,000 |
| 2026-03-28 | Price change | $165,000 |
| 2026-03-16 | Price change | $170,000 |
| 2026-02-28 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
| 2025-02-05 | Listing removed | $1,150 |
| 2025-01-12 | Listed for rent | $1,150 |
| 2024-12-20 | Listing removed | $1,150 |
| 2024-10-18 | Price change | $1,150 |
| 2022-11-04 | Price change | $975 |
| 2022-07-30 | Listed for rent | $999 |
| 2021-07-22 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-07-17 | Listed for rent | $899 |
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