Prairie Trace

About the neighborhood: Prairie Trace, Kansas, showcases functional and inviting design with amenities crafted for connection. The neighborhood features a welcoming clubhouse and pool area paired with a playground, pickleball court, water slide, and walking trails. Architectural touches such as a community fireplace and gathering pergola create ideal spots for impromptu conversations and neighborhood bonding.

Homes For Sale in Prairie Trace

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24781 178th Court
Gardner, KS 66030

4
Beds

2
Baths

1,771
SqFt

(9)

#2551223 | House

$479,995

17756 Houston Street
Gardner, KS 66030

3
Beds

3
Baths

2,189
SqFt

(48)

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#2522617 | House

$469,990

24810 178th Court
Gardner, KS 66030

3
Beds

2
Baths

1,635
SqFt

(41)

#2551207 | House

$465,990

24790 178th Court
Gardner, KS 66030

3
Beds

2
Baths

1,498
SqFt

(23)

#2551168 | House

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Community Features & Amenities

Award-Winning Schools

Prairie Trace is in Gardner-Edgerton USD 231, a district noted for growing enrollment and strong recent performance. The assigned schools for many homes in Prairie Trace are Nike Elementary (PK-4), Trail Ridge Middle School (5-8), and Gardner-Edgerton High School (9-12). These schools are popular for their modern facilities, engaged teachers, and community support, helping students perform well academically and participate in athletics and arts programs.

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Transportation & Accessibility

Prairie Trace offers excellent access for commuters and local errands. It’s situated just east of Interstate 35 and near 175th Street, which provides convenient routes toward downtown Gardner and out to the Kansas City metro. The neighborhood includes sidewalks, paved walking trails, and well-designed street layouts, making it safe for walking or biking within the community. While public transit isn’t a major feature inside Prairie Trace, the proximity to major roads keeps drive times reasonable.

Shopping & Daily Essentials

Residents of Prairie Trace enjoy reasonably easy access to daily essentials. Within Gardner, grocery stores, pharmacies, convenience retail, and service businesses are within a short drive. As part of a mixed-use master plan, Prairie Trace is planned to have retail, restaurant, and office spaces developed close by, so many shopping and service needs will be within or very near the neighborhood. For more variety or specialty retail, larger shopping centers in nearby cities are also accessible without long drives.

Healthcare & Services

Healthcare services around Prairie Trace include local clinics, urgent care options, dental practices, and primary care providers in Gardner. For more comprehensive or specialized care, hospitals in Johnson County and the broader KC metro are reachable within manageable travel times. Utility services in the neighborhood are well organized, including typical providers for water, electricity, internet, etc., and new infrastructure is part of the neighborhood’s growth plan.

Parks & Recreation

Prairie Trace is built around amenities that encourage outdoor living and neighbor interaction. There is a community clubhouse, swimming pool with water slide, playground, pickleball court, walking trails, poolside pergola and fireplace/grill areas. Green spaces and trails allow residents to stroll, jog, or let kids play nearby. Because sidewalks are well-laid out, residents can move safely through the neighborhood without relying solely on cars.

Celebration Park – 83-acre sports complex with lake
Gardner Aquatic Center downtown
Prairie Trace community pool and pickleball courts

Family-Friendly Community

Prairie Trace is designed with families in mind: amenities encourage gathering, safety is baked in via sidewalks and trails, and home styles include flexible floor plans, finished basements, and garages. Because the neighborhood has strong owner occupancy and thoughtful planning, it fosters a stable and cohesive community. It’s the kind of place where neighbors get to know each other, where kids have places to play close by, and where families benefit from both community connection and growth-oriented infrastructure.

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Dining & Entertainment

Within Prairie Trace and Gardner, dining tends to lean family-friendly and casual—restaurants, cafés, takeout, and neighborhood-oriented eateries. For more upscale, international, or varied options, residents often travel into larger suburbs or the KC metro. Entertainment in the neighborhood centers around community events, holiday gatherings, pool and amenity-based social functions. The mix gives families ready access to food and fun close at home while preserving a quieter lifestyle.

Preferred Vendor List

Prairie Trace connects residents with trusted local service providers and contractors who understand the community’s quality standards and the unique needs of new construction homeowners in the Gardner area.