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Excelsior Springs

About the neighborhood: Excelsior Springs, Missouri, is a charming city located approximately 30 miles northeast of Kansas City, nestled along the East Fork of the Fishing River. With a population of around 10,500, it offers a blend of small-town warmth and historic appeal. The city is renowned for its mineral water heritage, highlighted by the Hall of Waters, which boasts the world’s longest mineral-water bar Residents enjoy a variety of parks and recreational facilities, including Century Park, Siloam Mountain Park, and Lake Maurer Camp Retreat Center, which offer opportunities for hiking, fishing, and outdoor activities . The Excelsior Springs Community Center provides fitness classes, swimming, and family events, serving as a hub for local engagement The city hosts several annual events that celebrate its rich culture, such as the Missouri Wine Festival, Waterfest, and the BBQ and Fly-In on the River . Excelsior Springs is also home to a revitalized downtown district, featuring local businesses, art galleries, and eateries like Casa Di Vite and Wabash BBQ & Ice House Blues Garden . Families are served by the Excelsior Springs School District, which includes Lewis Elementary School and Excelsior Springs High School. The district is known for its strong academic programs and community involvement With its rich history, active community life, and proximity to Kansas City, Excelsior Springs offers a welcoming environment for residents seeking a balance between rural charm and urban convenience.
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Community Features & Amenities

Award-Winning Schools

The Excelsior Springs 40 School District serves roughly 2,600 students and includes 8 public schools. While the district’s average test scores fall below statewide averages in many areas, several schools stand out for their strengths and community reputation. Elkhorn Elementary (K-5) is among the highest ranked elementary schools in the district with strong student-teacher ratios and balanced performance in reading and math. Cornerstone Elementary (PK-5) offers solid foundational education. For middle school, Excelsior Springs Middle School (6-8) provides a broad curriculum but shows room for improvement in proficiency scores. Excelsior Springs High School is notable for its high graduation rate (around 95-97%) and decent reading proficiency, though math proficiency is lower than state average.
Assigned Schools:
  • Elkhorn Elementary School
  • Excelsior Springs Middle School
  • Excelsior Springs High School

Transportation & Accessibility

Excelsior Springs is about 20 minutes northeast of Kansas City and well connected via U.S. Highway 69 and Missouri State Route 10. It’s also fairly close to Interstate 35 and about 30 minutes to Kansas City International Airport, making travel convenient both within the city and to larger hubs. The city operates a public transit system (curb-to-curb service and a fixed/deviated route bus) with affordable fares, stopping at major points like the Hall of Waters, hospital, shopping areas, and downtown.

Shopping & Daily Essentials

Residents of Excelsior Springs have good access to daily essentials. There are grocery stores (including Price Chopper), local pharmacies, and retail options within town. The transportation system helps connect folks to Walmart and other basic shopping facilities. For more specialized or major retail, many travel towards Kansas City, but life in Excelsior Springs allows most errands to be done locally without long drives.

Healthcare & Services

We’ve got Excelsior Springs Hospital right here in town for emergencies, plus all kinds of specialty clinics – and of course The Elms spa is famous for those mineral water treatments.

Health Access:
• Excelsior Springs Hospital
• The Elms Resort & Spa
• Richmond Avenue Medical Plaza

Parks & Recreation

The Hall of Waters is this amazing Art Deco building where you can still try the mineral waters, East Valley Park has great sports fields, and the golf course is actually really nice.

Recreation Highlights:
• Hall of Waters
• East Valley Park
• Excelsior Springs Golf Course

Family-Friendly Community

With a population around 10,500, Excelsior Springs offers a small-town feeling: close-knit neighborhoods, yearly festivals, cultural events, and a downtown that’s been revitalized. Housing tends to be more affordable than parts of the KC metro, while offering historic architecture, green space, and slower pace. Schools are community-oriented, which appeals to families looking for involvement and a strong sense of place.
Average Home Prices:
  • 3 beds: $175K-$250K
  • 4 beds: $250K-$350K
  • 5+ beds: $350K-$475K
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Dining & Entertainment

Downtown Excelsior Springs delivers local flavor: resident-run restaurants, galleries, cafés, and the ambiance of historic buildings. Favorites like Casa Di Vite and Wabash BBQ & Ice House Blues Garden provide food and entertainment in relaxed, unique settings. Annual events like the Missouri Wine Festival, Waterfest, and the BBQ & Fly-In offer cultural vibrance and bring together locals and visitors alike.

Preferred Vendor List

Most of our go-to contractors and service people are families who’ve been in Excelsior Springs for generations – they know these old houses inside and out.

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