The best lot in the neighborhood! Exterior is complete and upgraded without sacrificing the original charm. Deep covered porch built in the old style, with a covered patio at rear side as well. Tall ceilings, original wood floors and carpentry. Amazingly preserved. Seller has proven the value of the lot with a growing landscaping side business. Tall wood fence, overbuilt, with a large entry gate for trailers and tow vehicles. The new owner can have the open, flat healthy back yard AND park vehicles and equipment without sacrificing. Come see the interior and be impressed at the soundness and diligent upgrades this seller has done. New roof, new electrical, new supply plumbing and drains. Recent HVAC, all equipment is modern. Knuckleheads and J Reiger Co Distillery, two stalwart beacons of KC culture that are here forever. Youth football club headquarters of the Wolverines is blocks away as well.
East Bottoms, located between the Missouri River and the I-70/I-35 Downtown Loop, is a warehouse and industrial Kansas City neighborhood with rail-yard grit and riverfront edges. The district reads in brick loading docks, steel trusses, and wide streets built for trucks rather than stoops. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Knuckleheads Saloon complex on E 23rd Street, where live-music marquees, patios, and late-night crowds spill into the industrial blocks. Knuckleheads Saloon, The Ship, and the Kaw Point Boat Ramp act as local pillars for music, drinks, and time on the water. Freight lines and viaducts frame the skyline, while pockets of studios and event spaces occupy former workhorse buildings. It feels utilitarian by day and performance-forward after dark, with the river and bridges always in view.
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Market insights
738 N Garland Ave · $147,000
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 13 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.4%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$147,000
Median sale price in this area is $295,714. (101% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
24% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Enclosed porch
Wood flooring
Full unfinished basement
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms (both on the main level)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom (on the main level)
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Electric cooling
Exterior features
Covered patio
Lot not in a flood plain
Home design
Single-family residence
Bungalow/Ranch floor plan
Parking
Off-street parking
Construction
Stucco and frame construction
Composition roof
Approximately 76–100 years old
Utilities
City/public water (verify)
Public sewer
HOA & community
No association fees
Other
Living area reported as 1,092 (public records)
Electricity and solar
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Value-Add Opportunity in the Heart of the East Bottoms!This charming home is an East Bottoms diamond in the rough, offering incredible potential while being livable as it sits. Located near Knuckleheads, Rieger Distillery, and the KC Current Riverfront Stadium, this property is surrounded by the best of Kansas City’s evolving riverfront scene. Steeped in character, this home features tall ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, and original doors with hardware, preserving its historic charm. The attic staircase presents an exciting opportunity to finish the upper level for additional living space. With two bedrooms and one bathroom, the home includes a hallway bathroom with a tiled shower, a covered front porch, and a rear porch for added outdoor space. The basement offers ample storage or workshop potential, while the large side lot and off-street parking make this property even more appealing. Whether you’re looking to restore and enhance its original beauty or maximize its investment potential, this home is a fantastic opportunity in one of Kansas City’s most unique and up-and-coming neighborhoods. Selling As-is.
Heartland MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2509910
Sep 13, 2024
Pending
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Sep 13, 2024
Listing Removed
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Sep 13, 2024
Listed
$92,000
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 19, 1992
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$927 (−21.6%)
$3,906 + $7,150
$11,056
2024
$1,183 (+1.0%)
$3,906 + $7,150
$11,056
2023
$1,171 (+70.3%)
$14,672 + $312
$14,984
2022
$688 (+0.3%)
$10,055 + $4,929
$14,984
2021
$685 (−1.5%)
$5,121 + $3,240
$8,361
2020
$696 (+2.1%)
$5,121 + $3,240
$8,361
2019
$682 (+198.8%)
$5,121 + $3,264
$8,385
2018
$228 (+4.2%)
$5,121 + $3,264
$8,385
2017
$219 (+2.3%)
$844 + $1,906
$2,750
2016
$214
$844 + $1,906
$2,750
2015
$214 (−0.5%)
$844 + $1,837
$2,681
2014
$215
$844 + $1,837
$2,681
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
88 ft.
Lot depth
128 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,092
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,092
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
12640072900000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 3, 2026.
M1-5
RIVERFRONT INDUSTRIAL
Manufacturing 1 District
Kansas Citys manufacturing M zoning districts are primarily intended to accommodate manufacturing, warehousing, wholesale, and industrial uses. The regulations are intended to promote the economic viability of manufacturing and industrial uses; encourage employment growth; and limit the encroachment of unplanned residential and other non-industrial development into industrial areas.
Zone overlays
Riverfront Industrial Area Plan
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Industrial
Manufacturing
Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Warehouse
Mixed use building
Office
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Kansas City, MO • 64120
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
5.7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 738 N Garland Ave
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