Kansas City Northland Real Estate Market Update – April 2025 Trends & Insights

Attention KC North homeowners: if you think the line at Starbucks is unpredictable, wait until you hear what’s happening in the Kansas City real estate market. It’s got more twists than your favorite Zillow estimate!

At Nelson Home Group — Kansas City’s highest-rated real estate team on Google — we’re here to break it all down for you with the facts (and a little humor, because honestly, you need it to survive this market).

What’s Going On in KC North Right Now?

The KC North housing market is buzzing with activity. As of today, there are 755 homes active on the market — a huge boost, thanks largely to Platte County, which saw a 33.3% increase in housing supply compared to this time last year.

So, if you’ve been waiting for more inventory, congratulations: it’s here. But like everything in real estate, it’s not quite that simple.

• Average List Price: A cool $583,000.

• Median Sale Price: A more realistic $344,000.

Translation: While some sellers are dreaming bigger than a kid writing to Santa, buyers are still gravitating toward more affordable options.

Meanwhile, the market dynamics between Clay County and Platte County couldn’t be more different:

• In Clay County, the number of homes sold dropped by 17% compared to last year. However, average sales prices ticked up slightly — a reassuring sign for sellers who are staying patient.

• Platte County went in the opposite direction: sales surged by 36%, and prices climbed 13% year-over-year.

This is a rare situation where inventory is increasing at the same time as prices are rising. Typically, more homes on the market would mean softer prices, but Platte County is breaking the usual mold — a trend worth watching closely as we move further into 2025.

What’s Going On with Mortgage Rates?

If you thought the housing inventory was unpredictable, wait until you hear about mortgage rates.

Rates have been riding a roller coaster wilder than a holiday weekend at Worlds of Fun, and the cause is largely tied to two factors:

• Tariff concerns impacting overall economic outlooks.

• Fluctuating 10-year Treasury bond prices, which heavily influence mortgage rates.

Quick reminder for those keeping score: when bond prices rise, mortgage rates usually drop, and when bond prices fall, rates climb. Right now, they’re bouncing around faster than your GPS recalculating in downtown KC.

This volatility could mean opportunity — or confusion — for both buyers and sellers, depending on how the market settles over the next few months.

Final Thoughts: Navigating KC North’s 2025 Market

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or just trying to figure out whether it’s smarter to refinance or ride it out, now is the time to get strategic.

At Nelson Home Group, we combine real-time market insights with a little clarity (and a lot of humor) to help Kansas City homeowners and future homeowners make smart moves. Whether you’re in Clay County, Platte County, or anywhere across KC North, we’re ready to help you conquer the chaos and make the most of today’s market.

Ready to start a conversation about your goals?
Reach out to the team at Nelson Home Group — trusted by more Kansas Citians than anyone else, and proud to be Kansas City’s highest-rated real estate team on Google.