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Lenexa, Kansas
The former “Spinach Capital of the World” turned City Center suburb: 60,506 people, a new hospital, a public market and new homes rising out west along K-7.
What’s new in LenexaProperty taxesSubdivisionsSchools: Shawnee Mission, Olathe & De Soto
- Kansas Teacher of the Year (2026) · Olathe: Rachel Marlow, Central Elementary
- College Board AP School Honor Roll, Gold (2025) · Shawnee Mission: SM East High
- NAMM Best Communities for Music Education (2026) · Olathe and De Soto districts
- Kansans Can Star Recognition, Gold for Graduation (2025) · De Soto USD 232
- Kansas Horizon Award (2026) · Shawnee Mission: Jordan Dombrowski, SM East
Lenexa is a Johnson County city of 60,506 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2025 estimate). Single-family homes sold for a typical $510,000, about $195 per square foot, in 2024–2026 Heartland MLS sales, with typical annual property taxes near $5,834. The city levy is 25.984 mills for 2026, down for the ninth year in a row, and three school districts serve the city: Shawnee Mission, Olathe and De Soto.
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What’s new in Lenexa
What the city is approving, building and planning
Pulled from council agendas, city news releases and local reporting. We update this block as new items hit the agenda.
Sep 2026
Hy-Vee files plans for 83rd and K-7
Hy-Vee filed preliminary plans for a 93,000-sq-ft store plus Fast & Fresh, offices and retail on about 32 acres at 22939 W. 83rd St. Separately, the council approved a $26 million renovation of Westchester Square, home of the east Lenexa Hy-Vee, in July.
Sep 2026
2027 budget cuts the mill levy again
The council adopted a $275.2 million 2027 budget at 25.984 mills, down 0.25 from 26.234 and the city’s ninth straight rate cut.
Sep 2026
A 261-room dual hotel opens at City Center
The AC Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott opened at 8710 Penrose Lane, next to the Public Market and Rec Center.
Aug 2026
Nearly 6 new miles of trail proposed
A trail alignment study brought to the council proposes four new connections: Clear Creek, Canyon Creek, Powerline (Mize Road) and Black Hoof, linking Buffalo Meadows and Black Hoof parks. Staff recommend building Black Hoof first.
Jul 2026
$16 million grant for a K-10 and Lone Elm interchange
A federal BUILD grant will help KDOT and the city add a new diamond interchange at K-10 and Lone Elm Road plus two miles of auxiliary lanes between K-7 and Woodland Road.
Jul 2026
Rebuilt Ad Astra Pool opens
The $8 million pool at 8265 Maurer Road reopened July 4 with zero-depth entry, lap lanes, diving boards and a 180-foot current channel, paid for by the 3/8-cent sales tax.
Jun 2026
Fire Station 6 approved on the old City Hall site
The council voted 8-0 on a preliminary plan to replace the old City Hall on 87th Street Parkway with Fire Station 6 and city IT headquarters, about a $28 million project.
Dec 2025
50 new home lots at Enclave at Twin Creeks
The council approved rezoning and a preliminary plan for 50 single-family lots on 33 acres at 83rd Street and Clare Road. Earlier in 2025, Cedar Canyon West Villas swapped 40 duplex units for 29 single-family lots near 99th Street and Canyon Creek Boulevard.
Historical property tax
Lenexa property taxes: rate history & 10 years of real bills
Lenexa’s city levy is 25.984 mills for 2026, the ninth straight cut. The city is only 21–24% of a typical bill: total levies run about 110.6 mills in Shawnee Mission, 121.7 in Olathe and 121.8 in De Soto, so which school district a home sits in changes the bill more than the city does.
| Tax year | City of Lenexa mill levy | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28.102 mills | 2023 budget |
| 2023 | 27.372 mills | Down 0.75 |
| 2024 | 26.959 mills | Down about 0.4 |
| 2025 | 26.234 mills | Final 2025 rate |
| 2026 | 25.984 mills | Adopted Sept. 2026, 9th straight cut |
10 years of real tax bills
Median property tax on Lenexa homes that sold, 2016–2026
What buyers actually inherited: the full annual tax bill (city, county, school and all other levies) on single-family homes sold each year. Effective rate = tax ÷ sale price.
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| Year sold | Median annual tax | Median sale price | Effective rate | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $4,171 | $291,000 | 1.41% | 105 |
| 2017 | $4,012 | $302,478 | 1.36% | 786 |
| 2018 | $4,259 | $325,000 | 1.36% | 787 |
| 2019 | $4,378 | $330,000 | 1.36% | 812 |
| 2020 | $4,357 | $351,500 | 1.29% | 805 |
| 2021 | $4,275 | $404,018 | 1.17% | 796 |
| 2022 | $4,494 | $440,000 | 1.08% | 673 |
| 2023 | $5,036 | $475,550 | 1.13% | 566 |
| 2024 | $5,432 | $483,700 | 1.19% | 545 |
| 2025 | $5,840 | $526,000 | 1.19% | 619 |
| 2026 | $5,998 | $520,000 | 1.20% | 472 |
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Last updated October 17, 2026 · Compare all metro cities · How we calculate this
Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales in Lenexa, KS, 2016–2026 (YTD), compiled by Wingman Real Estate. Tax figures are as reported in MLS at sale and may reflect the prior tax year; new construction can show land-only taxes. Not a tax quote.
10-year lookback
Price per square foot, subdivision by subdivision
Median sale price per finished square foot for single-family homes in each Lenexa subdivision, by year sold. Darker gold means pricier per foot. Scroll sideways on a phone. These are the Lenexa subdivisions with the most sales over 10 years.
| Subdivision | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve330 sales | $113 | $128 | $143 | $146 | $165 | $173 | $194 | $209 | $196 | $185 | $226 | +100%2016–26 |
| The Timbers At Clear Creek271 sales | · | $142 | $127 | $152 | $159 | $172 | $209 | $225 | $231 | $238 | $228 | +61%2017–26 |
| Arbor Lake212 sales | $148 | $152 | $157 | $153 | $155 | $182 | $219 | $230 | $237 | $259 | $237 | +60%2016–26 |
| Falcon Ridge212 sales | $92 | $101 | $108 | $107 | $124 | $137 | $156 | $140 | $181 | $183 | $190 | +107%2016–26 |
| Canyon Creek Highlands206 sales | $159 | $151 | $165 | $165 | $168 | $176 | $197 | $190 | $224 | $220 | $199 | +25%2016–26 |
| Oak Park182 sales | · | $118 | $114 | $109 | $136 | $148 | $159 | $170 | $172 | $209 | $200 | +69%2017–26 |
| The Cedars181 sales | $108 | $100 | $116 | $112 | $116 | $135 | $161 | $157 | $166 | $162 | $181 | +68%2016–26 |
| Prairie View At Creekside Woods166 sales | · | · | · | $159 | $171 | $184 | $226 | $237 | $243 | $242 | $239 | +50%2019–26 |
| Century Estates155 sales | · | $123 | $120 | $117 | $145 | $143 | $184 | $164 | $168 | $192 | $196 | +59%2017–26 |
| Falcon Valley153 sales | $121 | $129 | $129 | $141 | $129 | $147 | $174 | $180 | $183 | $193 | $193 | +60%2016–26 |
| Watercrest Landing149 sales | · | · | $188 | $175 | $184 | $191 | $240 | $241 | $233 | $251 | $264 | +40%2018–26 |
| Country Hill144 sales | · | $113 | $104 | $127 | $125 | $144 | $166 | $162 | $177 | $209 | $198 | +75%2017–26 |
| Timber Rock141 sales | · | · | · | $182 | $214 | $220 | $272 | $297 | $320 | $318 | $327 | +80%2019–26 |
| Woodland Reserve131 sales | · | $139 | $142 | $136 | $124 | $161 | $171 | $171 | $204 | $198 | $170 | +22%2017–26 |
| Oak Hill129 sales | · | $92 | $94 | $100 | $100 | $125 | $136 | $146 | $153 | $157 | $143 | +55%2017–26 |
| Greystone Estates108 sales | · | $101 | $123 | $110 | $111 | $129 | $135 | $145 | $162 | $167 | $163 | +61%2017–26 |
| Colony Woods105 sales | · | $89 | $129 | $108 | $113 | $124 | $149 | $144 | $162 | $168 | $177 | +99%2017–26 |
| Lenexa West103 sales | $101 | $103 | $127 | $128 | $143 | $156 | $156 | $165 | $196 | $194 | $163 | +61%2016–26 |
| Bristol Ridge100 sales | · | $123 | $111 | $126 | $140 | $141 | $167 | $145 | $172 | $176 | $186 | +51%2017–26 |
| Stoneridge Manor97 sales | $92 | $97 | $95 | $114 | $126 | $135 | $177 | $157 | $174 | $175 | $199 | +116%2016–26 |
| Green Prairie93 sales | · | $111 | $130 | $130 | $144 | $182 | $203 | $195 | $227 | $231 | $224 | +102%2017–26 |
| Country Hill West92 sales | · | $108 | $98 | $120 | $117 | $121 | $169 | $150 | $143 | $200 | $198 | +83%2017–26 |
| Cottonwood Canyon90 sales | · | $188 | $209 | $224 | $216 | $246 | $289 | $342 | $317 | $293 | $341 | +81%2017–26 |
| Gleason Glen89 sales | · | $124 | $97 | $124 | $135 | $144 | $147 | $176 | $170 | $176 | $202 | +63%2017–26 |
| Post Oak Farm85 sales | · | $101 | $108 | $114 | $126 | $140 | $148 | $173 | $187 | $148 | $196 | +94%2017–26 |
| County Fair82 sales | $135 | $124 | $131 | $131 | $135 | $149 | $174 | $185 | $183 | $203 | $225 | +67%2016–26 |
| Whispering Hills81 sales | $107 | $108 | $118 | $135 | $124 | $159 | $161 | $153 | · | $190 | $196 | +83%2016–26 |
| Brentwood East71 sales | · | $114 | $116 | $137 | $150 | $170 | $186 | $187 | $219 | · | $227 | +99%2017–26 |
| Canyon Creek By The Lake71 sales | $172 | $154 | $158 | $136 | $162 | $174 | $195 | $218 | $233 | $175 | $242 | +41%2016–26 |
| Oak Valley69 sales | · | $95 | $104 | $101 | $110 | $120 | $141 | $139 | $156 | $168 | $180 | +89%2017–26 |
Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales in Lenexa, KS, 2016–2026 (YTD), compiled by Wingman Real Estate. A year is shown only when at least two homes sold; subdivisions with fewer than 8 total sales are left out. Small neighborhoods can swing a lot year to year. Methodology.
Lenexa subdivisions
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Canyon Creek
Four Canyon Creek plats in west Lenexa around the lake, with Olathe schools.
Moving in
Lenexa utility providers
Lenexa doesn’t run its own trash service: each household or HOA hires one of nine city-permitted haulers. Water comes from WaterOne and sewer from Johnson County Wastewater. Two gas companies serve the city, so check by address.
City-permitted haulers
Pick one of nine permitted haulers (or your HOA does); weekly trash, recycling and yard waste required
Community Development
Fences (6 ft max), sheds over 120 sq ft, decks and pools
Sources: City of Lenexa utilities, trash and home improvement pages (2026). Confirm service for a specific address before you move.
Local guide
Where to eat, shop and see a doctor
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Living in Lenexa
Named for Na-Nex-Se, famous for spinach
Named for a Shawnee woman
Lenexa takes its name from Na-Nex-Se, a Shawnee woman and the wife of Chief Black Hoof. A statue of her stands outside City Hall, and Black Hoof Park carries her husband’s name.
Platted by Octave Chanute
Railroad engineer Octave Chanute platted the town in 1869 on 42 acres bought from Charles Bradshaw’s fruit farm for $1,100. Bradshaw deeded the railroad right-of-way for $1, as long as a depot stayed in Lenexa. The town incorporated in 1907 with 362 people.
Spinach Capital of the World
In 1934 the Kansas City Star crowned Lenexa the “Spinach Capital of the World,” as Popeye-fueled demand sent rail cars of spinach east from the depot. The Spinach Festival still serves the “World’s Largest Spinach Salad.” Popeye would approve.
Sources: City of Lenexa history · Kansas City Magazine · Wikipedia
Lenexa FAQ
Lenexa, KS: the questions people ask most
What county is Lenexa, KS in?
Lenexa is in Johnson County, Kansas. It borders Shawnee, Overland Park and Olathe.
What is the zip code for Lenexa, KS?
Homes in Lenexa are mainly in 66215, 66219, 66220 and 66227. City Hall is in 66219.
What is the population of Lenexa, KS?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Lenexa’s population at 60,506 as of July 1, 2025. That is up from 57,434 in the 2020 Census.
How much do homes cost in Lenexa, KS?
The median single-family sale price was $510,000 for homes sold from January 2024 through October 2026 (1,636 sales), about $195 per finished square foot. About 65% of sales were in HOA neighborhoods, with typical dues near $700 a year. Compare subdivisions.
What are property taxes in Lenexa, KS?
Homes that sold from 2024 to 2026 paid a median of $5,834 a year in property tax, an effective rate of about 1.19% of the sale price. The city levy is 25.984 mills for 2026, and total levies run about 110.6 mills in Shawnee Mission and about 121.7 in Olathe and De Soto. See 10 years of tax bills.
What school district is Lenexa, KS in?
Three districts serve Lenexa: Shawnee Mission USD 512 (mostly east and central), De Soto USD 232 (mostly northwest and west) and Olathe USD 233 (mostly south near K-10). Check any address with the Johnson County School Locator. Shawnee Mission · Olathe · De Soto.
Is Lenexa part of Kansas City?
No. Lenexa is its own city in Johnson County, Kansas, inside the Kansas City metro. City Hall is about 14 miles straight-line from downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and about 6 miles from Overland Park.
What is the sales tax rate in Lenexa, KS?
The base rate is 9.35%: 6.5% state, 1.475% Johnson County and 1.375% city. Community Improvement Districts add 1% to 2% at some shopping areas.
Who picks up trash in Lenexa?
The city doesn’t collect trash. Each household or HOA hires one of nine city-permitted haulers, such as Republic, WM, Constable or KC Disposal. Every hauler must include weekly trash, unlimited recycling, yard waste and one bulky pickup a year.
Can you have chickens in Lenexa, KS?
Only in AG, RE and RP-E zoning districts, and most Lenexa subdivisions aren’t zoned for poultry. Call Animal Control at 913-477-7385 for the rules on a specific lot. HOA covenants can be stricter. Check HOA and city rules.
Do I need a permit for a fence, shed or pool in Lenexa?
Yes. Fences need a permit (6 feet max in residential areas), sheds need one over 120 square feet, and pools need one except small prefab above-ground pools. Apply through the city’s Accela permit portal or call 913-477-7725. Check HOA and city rules.
What is Lenexa, KS known for?
Lenexa is known for the Spinach Festival, the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle (the Kansas State Championship since 1984) and Lenexa City Center with its Public Market. It’s also where Garmin got its start.
Sources: Hero photo: Kelseyneth, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts · City sales & property tax · Trash & recycling · Fences & sheds · Livestock & poultry · School Locator · Heartland MLS closed sales, Jan. 2024–Oct. 2026.
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