226 W 81st St, Kansas City, MO 64114
What This House Offers
Discover your new home in the highly desirable heart of Waldo, tucked away on a quiet, no-outlet street. This Pet friendly home comes fully equipped with a modern 4-piece stainless steel kitchen, an in-unit washer and dryer. This beautiful 1,300-square-foot property perfectly blends classic Waldo charm with modern updates, featuring two separate main-floor living areas plus a recreation room
complete with a stylish shiplap accent wall, fireplace, and whitewashed brick. Outside, you will find a large fenced backyard perfect for relaxing or entertaining, along with a 1-car garage with an automatic opener located securely beneath the home. Enjoy a peaceful neighborhood setting just minutes from all the local dining, shopping, and parks Waldo has to offer!
Currently tenant occupied will be available for a mid to late November move in.
Monthly gross income must equal at least three times the monthly rent.
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Home Features
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
226 W 81st St is a single-family home for rent in Kansas City, MO
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Kansas City, MO 64114
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable
Transit
Limited public transit
Driveability
Moderately drivable
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
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Travel and Transit
Commuter Rail
18 min Drive
Airport
45 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
John T. Hartman Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Central Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
St Elizabeth Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Private
SOUTHEAST High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Gillis Center School
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| UM Kansas City | Drive: 10 min (4.1 mi) |
| Rockhurst University | Drive: 10 min (4.7 mi) |
| Kansas City Art Institute | Drive: 11 min (4.9 mi) |
| Avila University | Drive: 11 min (5 mi) |
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 226 W 81st St proximity to Wornall Plaza Retail Center and Cash America Pawn Center. Wornall Plaza Retail Center is 0.3 miles away, and Cash America Pawn Center is within a 6 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, 226 W 81st St has limited public transit, including 9 transit stops within 40.6 miles. Transit options include Crossroads On Main At 19Th St Sb and Kauffman Center On Main At 16Th St Sb.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 226 W 81st St are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 4.8 miles, including Loose Park, Kauffman Memorial Garden, and Lakeside Nature Center.
Airports
Living in Waldo provides easy access to Kansas City International, located just 44 minutes from 226 W 81st St.
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