Selling After the Kids Move Out
Cedar Ridge Reserve · Olathe, KS
By Joe Nelson · Nelson Home Group
How We Sold 20614 W 109th Terrace — The Full Story
Yvon and his wife came to us ready to sell their Olathe home and start a new chapter closer to family. The kids were grown, the house had done its job, and it was time to trade the empty-nest stage for the one where grandkids live down the street.
The Strategy
The home was already beautifully kept, so prep work was light — a few staging tweaks and we moved straight to what actually moves the needle: professional photography, video, and precise pricing dialed in to the Cedar Ridge Reserve comps. In Olathe’s Johnson County price point, the right presentation paired with the right number on day one is what separates sitting inventory from a weekend win.
The Success
A full-price offer landed the opening weekend — one day on market — and our Olathe sellers got the exact closing date they wanted, walked away with zero seller-paid closing costs, and handled only two small inspection items. The buyers are thrilled to be minutes from their grandchildren, our sellers are on to the next chapter, and everyone got what they came for. That’s what full-service listing representation looks like at Nelson Home Group.
About This Property
Among Cedar Ridge Reserve Olathe homes, 20614 W 109th Terrace stands out — a cul-de-sac lot in one of Olathe’s more intentional newer communities in Johnson County, Kansas. Built in 2022 as a Craftsman-style reverse 1.5 story, the home runs 2,943 finished square feet with the primary suite, main-level laundry, and full living footprint on the entry floor — wide-plank hardwoods, soaring ceilings, a gas-range kitchen anchored by a large island, and a walk-in pantry built out as a real command center with counter space for appliances and prep. The primary bath delivers a deep soaking tub, dual vanities with a seated station, and a walk-in shower. Downstairs, the walk-out lower level adds two bedrooms, a full bath, a wet bar, a generous family room, and a second laundry. Zoned to Meadow Lane Elementary, Prairie Trail Middle, and Olathe Northwest High in the Olathe School District, with a covered deck, covered patio, oversized three-car garage, and fenced backyard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast are homes selling in Olathe right now?
It depends heavily on price point and prep, but well-presented Olathe homes in Johnson County can still move the opening weekend when the pricing is right — this one went under contract in a single day on market. At Nelson Home Group we track the Olathe and Cedar Ridge Reserve numbers weekly, so we know exactly where your home needs to land to sell fast without leaving money behind.
What schools does Cedar Ridge Reserve feed into?
Cedar Ridge Reserve is zoned to Meadow Lane Elementary, Prairie Trail Middle, and Olathe Northwest High — all part of the Olathe School District, which is one of the biggest demand drivers for buyers relocating into this corner of Johnson County. That school alignment combined with newer construction is a large reason homes in this pocket hold their value even when the broader market shifts.
How do you sell a home in Olathe without giving up a chunk of money at closing?
Two things: price it correctly on day one and get the photography, video, and positioning dialed in before it ever hits the MLS. That’s the Nelson Home Group playbook — and it’s exactly why this Olathe seller closed at full price with zero concessions and only two minor repair items after inspection.
Empty nest in Olathe? Let’s price it to sell on day one.
