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Fairway, Kansas
Fairway is a small, established community of tree-lined streets minutes from the Country Club Plaza.
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Fairway is a Johnson County, Kansas city. So far in 2026, 69 single-family homes sold through the MLS at a median of $680,000, about $315 per finished square foot. The median annual property tax on those homes was $8,192, an effective rate of 1.25% of the sale price.
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What’s new in Fairway
What the city is approving, building and planning
Pulled from council and planning agendas, city news and local reporting, checked November 6, 2026. Older items move to our Update Archive.
Council vote
November 2026
Council approves $121,000 Brookridge Drive flood study
The Fairway City Council voted unanimously on Oct. 12, 2026, to hire Water Resource Solutions for a preliminary flood study of the Brookridge Drive area, at a cost not to exceed $121,000. Johnson County’s Stormwater Management Advisory Council is expected to reimburse 75% of the cost. The draft minutes say the study will take at least a year.
Source: City of Fairway (Nov. 9, 2026 council packet, draft Oct. 12 minutes) →
New rules
November 2026
Fairway adopts updated traffic code with e-bike and e-scooter rules
On Oct. 12, 2026, the council unanimously adopted Ordinance #1858, which brings in the 53rd edition of the Standard Traffic Ordinance with e-bike and e-scooter provisions. It also adopted Ordinance #1859, the 42nd edition of the Uniform Public Offense Code, with one revision on discharging firearms. Both votes appear in the draft minutes in the Nov. 9 council packet.
Source: City of Fairway (Nov. 9, 2026 council packet, draft Oct. 12 minutes) →
Street projects
November 2026
53rd Street improvement district waits on resident feedback
According to the city’s October Administration report, the Administration & Finance Committee wants more resident feedback before spending another $42,000 on final design and bid documents. Bond counsel says that design work must be done before a district petition can circulate. Councilmembers Story and Buszek will collect feedback from their wards, and the committee will decide on final design at a later meeting.
Home repair
November 2026
Council to renew county Minor Home Repair partnership for 2027
The Nov. 9, 2026 consent agenda includes a Letter of Understanding with Johnson County for the 2027 Minor Home Repair Program, which runs Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2027. The county matches city dollars one-for-one with federal CDBG funds as available and keeps 25% of the city’s share for administration. The city’s dollar amount is blank in the packet, and the item is on the agenda, with no result yet.
Traffic
October 2026
Speed study finds Mission Road doesn’t qualify for traffic calming
Public Works ran the city’s speed trailer on Mission Road for 11 days and recorded an 85th-percentile speed of 35 mph against the 30 mph posted limit. The city reported in its Oct. 12, 2026 council packet that Mission Road would not qualify for traffic calming, and because it is an arterial road it is not eligible for those devices.
Road work
August 2026
Fairway shelves 2026 street resurfacing after lone bid comes in high
The city received a single bid for its 2026 mill-and-overlay street program, and it came in well above the engineer’s estimate, so the city did not award it. Staff told the council in August that the 2026 and 2027 projects will be combined and rebid in late December 2026 or early January 2027. Separately, the next Mission Road resurfacing (Shawnee Mission Parkway to 63rd Street) is planned for 2028 at an estimated $634,000.
Zoning code
October 2026
Planning Commission adds retention basins to its zoning code review
The Planning Commission’s Oct. 26 agenda included a discussion of Chapter 15 of the city code covering retention basins, generator locations and the approval process for sports courts. The same agenda listed site plan exceptions for a pool, a corner-lot fence and a driveway wider than 20 feet. No code change has been adopted yet, and the commission set its next meeting for Nov. 30, 2026.
Your taxes
September 2026
Council adopts 2027 budget with 4-mill tax increase
On September 14, 2026, the City Council voted 6-1 to exceed the revenue-neutral rate and then 6-1 to adopt the 2027 budget, which adds 4 mills to the city levy. The full increase is dedicated to the Capital Improvement Program. Staff estimated about $687,000 in added 2027 revenue, or roughly $346 more per year for an average home.
Parks
September 2026
City’s new Golf House opens with indoor simulator bays
The city-run Golf House at 6136 Mission Road opened in September 2026 after a special council meeting on August 26 took up its cereal malt beverage license. The city’s October parks report counted 5 memberships, 34 bay rentals and 6 October league teams in the first weeks. The September claims list a final simulator payment of $51,938.51.
New homes
October 2026
Planning Commission OKs new homes, weighs generator and sports court rules
On September 28, 2026, the Planning Commission approved site plans for two new single-family homes, a pool and a corner-lot fence, and its October 26 agenda carried three more residential site plans. Proposed Chapter 15 code changes covering retention basins, generator locations and sports courts were also up for discussion, so if a backyard pickleball court is in your plans, stay tuned.
Development
Aug 2026
American Fire restaurant deal for the old Houlihan’s site falls through
On Aug. 4, 2026, the city announced that the American Fire restaurant planned by Whitney VinZant for the former Houlihan’s at 2820 W. 53rd St. will not move forward, days before construction was set to begin Aug. 1. The council had approved a development agreement with a 2% community improvement district sales tax (reimbursement capped at about $1.7 million over 22 years) in December 2025 and an updated agreement in May 2026. The city says it will weigh other options for the building, which has been empty since December 2019.
City code
Apr 2026
Council raises penalties for unlicensed short-term rentals
On April 13, 2026, the Fairway City Council voted 5-3 to raise the daily penalty for operating an unlicensed short-term rental from $250-$500 to $500-$1,500, effective April 21 and staying in place after the World Cup. Because state bill HB 2481 suspended the city’s 1,000-foot spacing rule from May 15 to July 25, 2026, new applicants inside a buffer receive temporary licenses that expire July 26, 2026.
State bill
Mar 2026
New Senate bill seeks to transfer the Shawnee Indian Mission
Senate Bill 518, introduced by Sen. Adam Thomas, would let the Kansas State Historical Society convey the Shawnee Indian Mission and its nearly 12 acres on W. 53rd Street to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation by July 1, 2028, and would bar gaming on the site. The Senate Commerce Committee heard it on March 4, 2026, and took no action. Mayor Melanie Hepperly and City Administrator Nathan Nogelmeier spoke against it; Fairway manages the site under a 10-year agreement that runs through June 30, 2034.
Election
Nov 2025
Voters fill four City Council seats
In the Nov. 4, 2025, general election, unofficial results returned Kelly-Ann Buszek (Ward 1, unopposed), Emily Snyder (Ward 2), James Hafner (Ward 3) and Tanya Keys (Ward 4) to the Fairway City Council. The race in Ward 2 was the closest, with Snyder taking 61.2% of the vote against Dan Bailey.
Historical property tax
Fairway property taxes: 10 years of real bills
The typical Fairway home that sold in 2026 (year to date) carried an annual property tax bill of about $8,192, or 1.25% of its sale price. In 2017 it was $4,622 (1.21%). Appraisals tend to rise faster than anyone budgets for, so check the actual bill on any home you like.
10 years of real tax bills
Median property tax on Fairway homes that sold, 2017–2026
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.
See the numbers
| Year sold | Median annual tax | Median sale price | Effective rate | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $4,622 | $381,500 | 1.21% | 128 |
| 2018 | $4,624 | $425,000 | 1.18% | 108 |
| 2019 | $4,679 | $383,500 | 1.32% | 104 |
| 2020 | $5,698 | $446,500 | 1.31% | 92 |
| 2021 | $6,087 | $507,350 | 1.24% | 126 |
| 2022 | $6,760 | $615,750 | 1.11% | 102 |
| 2023 | $5,477 | $490,000 | 1.12% | 77 |
| 2024 | $6,646 | $595,000 | 1.17% | 87 |
| 2025 | $7,676 | $650,000 | 1.21% | 87 |
| 2026 | $8,192 | $677,500 | 1.25% | 68 |
Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales, DataMaster SLIM exports of October 25, 2026, compiled by Wingman Real Estate – The Shopper Team. Tax figures are as reported in MLS at sale and may reflect the prior tax year; bills under $300 (land-only or missing) are left out. 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 the 11 busiest Fairway subdivisions, by year sold. Darker gold means pricier per foot. Scroll sideways on a phone.
| Subdivision | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway349 sales | $200 | $217 | $201 | $216 | $244 | $252 | $275 | $266 | $301 | $322 | +61%2017–26 |
| Mission Highlands222 sales | $165 | $189 | $196 | $214 | $212 | $238 | $299 | $300 | $317 | $349 | +112%2017–26 |
| Reinhardt Estates196 sales | $211 | $208 | $204 | $226 | $261 | $316 | $292 | $373 | $367 | $326 | +54%2017–26 |
| Bryantwood South56 sales | $193 | $162 | $199 | $164 | $238 | $251 | $281 | $283 | $268 | $267 | +38%2017–26 |
| Fieldston55 sales | $220 | $174 | $194 | $171 | $174 | $272 | $242 | $395 | $271 | $288 | +31%2017–26 |
| Mission Village50 sales | $153 | $189 | $183 | $191 | $208 | $228 | $216 | $271 | $230 | · | +50%2017–25 |
| Bryantwood22 sales | $185 | · | $180 | · | $233 | $214 | · | $232 | · | $299 | +62%2017–26 |
| Mission Valley22 sales | $182 | $149 | $170 | $215 | · | · | $252 | · | $269 | · | +48%2017–25 |
| Mission Valley East18 sales | $194 | $185 | $165 | · | $276 | · | · | $237 | $361 | · | +86%2017–25 |
| Fieldston Hill18 sales | $212 | $197 | · | · | · | · | · | · | $260 | · | +23%2017–25 |
| Bryantwood Extension16 sales | $157 | $192 | $217 | $166 | · | $237 | · | $224 | · | · | +43%2017–24 |
Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales, DataMaster SLIM exports of October 25, 2026, compiled by Wingman Real Estate – The Shopper Team. A year is shown only when at least two homes sold; subdivisions with fewer than 8 sales in these years are left out. Small neighborhoods can swing a lot year to year. Methodology.
Fairway subdivisions
12 Fairway neighborhoods with recent sales
Fairway subdivisions with at least three single-family sales in the last ten years, A to Z, with their sales counts. Tap one to see what is for sale there now.
Subdivision names as entered in the MLS. Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales, DataMaster SLIM exports of October 25, 2026, compiled by Wingman Real Estate – The Shopper Team.
Living in Fairway
Fairway at a closer look
Living in Fairway, Kansas
Fairway is a small, established city in northeastern Johnson County, Kansas, incorporated in 1949. Located just across the state line from Kansas City, it offers a walkable, tree-lined setting close to the Country Club Plaza and downtown.
Schools
Fairway is served by the Shawnee Mission School District, with Shawnee Mission East High School among the area campuses. School boundaries can change, so confirm the current assignment for a specific address with the district.
Working in Fairway
Most Fairway residents commute a short distance to employers in Kansas City, the Country Club Plaza, and across Johnson County. The city itself is primarily residential.
Parks & Recreation
Fairway is home to the Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site, a preserved 1830s complex, along with neighborhood parks and easy access to the metro’s trail and parkway network.
Fairway Real Estate Market
Fairway is a sought-after established market with mid-century and updated homes on generous lots, an ACS median value around $618,000, and a strong 86% ownership rate. Its short commute and location keep demand high.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Figures are estimates and may be revised.
City rules
Can I do that in Fairway?
The questions buyers ask before the fence goes up, from Fairway code, permit pages and local reporting. Rules change and HOA covenants can be stricter, so confirm with the city before you build.
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals need a city license (Chapter 7, Article IV, updated by Ordinance 1802 in 2024). Rentals must be at least 1,000 feet apart, guests may not park on the street, and stays have a three-night minimum. Operating without a license carries a daily penalty of $500 to $1,500 (effective April 21, 2026).
Fireworks
Fairway prohibits storing, selling, using or discharging fireworks inside city limits, except at approved, supervised public displays (Section 5-302).
Fences and driveways
Ordinance 1768 (Aug. 8, 2022) amended the city’s rules for driveways, fences, generator pads and graphics. Ordinance 1805 (May 13, 2024) added Section 15-822, which requires fencing and screening around construction sites. Check with City Hall for permits before building.
Pets
Ordinance 1834, adopted Sept. 8, 2025, updated the city’s regulations for dogs and cats.
E-bikes and scooters
Ordinance 1837 (Nov. 10, 2025) added rules for electric-assisted bicycles and scooters, and the city’s 52nd-edition traffic code (Ordinance 1833) includes e-bike amendments.
Parking and vehicle storage
Street parking prohibitions and restrictions are in Section 10-60, which was amended in 2024 (Ordinances 1800 and 1818), and vehicle storage on residential property is regulated under Section 6-55(5) (Ordinance 1779, 2023).
Solar panels
Fairway adopted rules for residential solar energy systems with Ordinance 1758 on March 14, 2022.
Trash and recycling
GFL collects trash, recycling and yard waste citywide on Mondays, paid through a special assessment on the property tax bill. Carts must be at the curb by 7 a.m. Monday and may not go out more than 15 hours ahead (4 p.m. Sunday). Trash is limited to 96 gallons per household per week, and extra bags need a 2 dollar bag tag sold at City Hall.
Trash cart storage
Carts may not stay at the curb after collection day. Between pickups, carts and yard waste must be kept behind the front building line and screened from the street by a solid fence or evergreens (corner lots must be screened from both streets).
Yard waste and bulk items
Yard waste goes out separately in paper yard waste bags or marked cans (no plastic bags), each under 40 lbs, with branches bundled no longer than 4 feet, and a limit of 10 items per week. Up to three bulk items per home per month are picked up free on the second Monday when scheduled with GFL; CFC-free appliances cost 60 dollars each.
Garage sales
No permit is required. Each home may hold two sales per calendar year, each up to five consecutive days, with at least 30 days between sales. One on-site sign (up to 6 square feet and 4 feet tall) plus up to four off-site signs on private property with permission are allowed, only during the sale.
Rental licensing
Rental and non-owner occupied homes need an annual city license running July 1 to June 30, with renewals due June 15. Fees are a 30 dollar inspection fee plus a 120 dollar rental license, and an exterior inspection is required before the first license and annually after that. Since April 2026, operating without a license can bring fines of 500 to 1,500 dollars per day.
Home businesses
Home occupations may use no more than 25 percent of the home’s floor area, with no outside storage, no use of accessory buildings, no exterior signs and no change to the home’s outward appearance. Business traffic is limited to 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and one commercial vehicle up to three-quarter ton is allowed. Apply through the city’s Citizenserve portal.
Sidewalk snow removal
As of January 2025, Fairway has no ordinance requiring residents to shovel sidewalks. The city aims to clear sidewalks next to city property within 48 hours after a storm ends.
Fall leaf collection
Fairway offers an optional curbside leaf vacuum service through Envision Lawn and Tree at a citywide group rate; 2026 pickups run Oct. 26 through Dec. 14 at 45 to 65 dollars per visit. Rake leaves into a narrow row at the front edge of the yard, keep them out of streets, gutters and storm drains, and remove sticks and debris.
House numbers
Address numbers must be at least 4 inches tall, in a color that contrasts with the background, and easily visible from the street so emergency responders can find the home.
Building permits
No work may begin until an issued building permit card is posted at the property, and residential projects must meet R-1 zoning standards. Work started without a permit can bring a stop-work order and triple the permit fee.
Sheds
Storage sheds need a building permit ($100 flat fee) and only one accessory building is allowed per lot. Sheds must sit behind the rear line of the house, at least 4 feet from side and rear lot lines (1 extra foot for each foot of height over 8 feet), no taller than 1.5 stories or the house, and no larger than 576 sq. ft. on lots under 10,000 sq. ft. (720 sq. ft. on larger lots). Buildings over 120 sq. ft. must match the materials and roof pitch of the house.
Pools
All swimming pools, spas and hot tubs need a building permit and may not be placed in front of the house. Outdoor pools must be fully enclosed by a 5- to 6-foot fence or wall with self-closing, self-latching gates; spas and hot tubs may use a safety cover kept on when not in use instead. The pool edge must be at least 6 feet from the fence and 20 feet from any neighboring dwelling.
ADUs
Fairway’s residential rules say accessory buildings may not be designed or used as dwellings, so detached backyard cottages are not allowed under the current R-1 standards. Ask the Community Development office at City Hall (913-262-0350) about any other option.
Open burning
Under state air-quality rules, almost all open burning is banned in Johnson County during the month of April. Cooking and recreational fires are exempt from the state prohibition, but the local fire code usually requires a burn permit for other open burning, so check with Consolidated Fire District No. 2 and confirm with City Hall before lighting anything beyond a grill or fire pit.
Street trees
Trees in the public right-of-way, roughly the first 10 to 12 feet back from the curb, are city property. Removing one requires city authorization and a payment into the Fairway Tree Fund, and unauthorized removal or damage can cost $100 per diameter inch plus a fine of up to $500. Call the Right-of-Way Specialist at (913) 722-2822 before any work near a street tree.
Block parties
Apply to City Hall at least 21 days ahead with a site plan, a $25 nonrefundable fee and a $150 refundable barricade deposit; the city delivers barricades the business day before. Block parties are not allowed on Halloween, and serving alcohol or holding a party next to a city park requires City Council approval and an $80 alcohol permit.
Property maintenance
Fairway enforces Basic Property Standards under Chapters 6, 11 and 12 of the Municipal Code. They cover overgrown grass and weeds, trash or debris, peeling paint, damaged roofs, siding or fencing, unsecured vacant buildings, and inoperable, abandoned or unlicensed vehicles stored outdoors. The city first sends a Property Code Violation Letter, which is not a citation, and gives the owner reasonable time to fix the problem. A citation may follow if it isn’t fixed.
Moving in
Fairway utility providers
Who to call to turn things on. Providers can vary by address, so confirm before closing.
WaterOne (Water District No. 1 of Johnson County)
Fairway is one of the 17 cities in WaterOne’s service area.
Johnson County Wastewater
County wastewater utility; 24/7 sewer backup line (913) 715-8600. Confirm service for a specific address.
GFL Environmental
Fairway contracts with GFL through the Mid-America Regional Council purchasing cooperative.
Google Fiber
Holds a communications franchise with the city (Ordinance 1784, 2023). Everfast Fiber and Level 3 also hold city franchises.
Local guide
Where to eat, shop and see a doctor
Named places in and near Fairway. Hours and ownership change, so call ahead. (Nobody paid to be on this list; we just like to eat.)
Where to eat
- Zen Donkey Wellness Cafe — Juice bar at 2812 W. 53rd St. on the west end of the Fairway Shops serving cold-pressed juices, smoothies, ube cold brew and grab-and-go bowls and wraps.
Where to shop
- Rainy Day Books — Independent bookstore in the Fairway Shops since the 1970s, now owned by Tyler Enders and partners, who opened a second store downtown in October 2026.
- The Shops at Fairway — Historic 38,720-square-foot shopping center at Shawnee Mission Parkway and Belinder Road.
Doctors & clinics
- The University of Kansas Health System – Fairway North Neuropsychology — Neuropsychology clinic at 4330 Shawnee Mission Pkwy. offering cognitive and behavioral assessments, (913) 588-1227.
- Fairway Eye Center — Optometry practice at 3414 Shawnee Mission Pkwy.
- Dr. Sarah Brent, D.D.S. — General dentistry at 4034 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., (913) 220-2209.
Living in Fairway
Fairway history, jobs and parks
A little history
The land that is now Fairway includes the Shawnee Methodist Mission, founded in 1839 as a school for the Shawnee people. It was later renamed the Shawnee Indian Manual Labor School, took in Native American boarding students from other tribes, and closed in 1862. In the 1930s, developer J.C. Nichols laid out the first Fairway subdivision near a golf course, and the city took its name from the several driving ranges nearby. Fairway incorporated in 1949, the same year it started its own police force with a town marshal. The Mission site, now a National Historic Landmark owned by the Kansas Historical Society, is run by the city as a museum under a 10-year agreement approved in January 2025.
Where people work
Fairway is mostly residential, and most of its business activity sits along Shawnee Mission Parkway and at the Fairway Shops. The office buildings at 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway house University of Kansas operations, including the KU Center for Telemedicine & Telehealth and a University of Kansas Health System neuropsychology clinic. The former Fairway Corporate Center site has been redeveloped as The Fieldston, an apartment community with more than 200 units. Work on the city-backed restaurant project for the former Houlihan’s stopped in August 2026.
Parks & outdoors
The city operates the Fairway Pool, which offers memberships, swim lessons, lap swim, a swim team (the Fairway Fins), and pool house rentals. Fairway’s parks include Kathryn Lyon Flora Park, added to the city’s official park list in 2024, and Neale Peterson Park, which has a large rentable shelter. The city is building a Parks & Recreation Master Plan under the name “Branching for Tomorrow,” which fits for the City of Trees. The grounds of the Shawnee Indian Mission on W. 53rd Street are also open to visitors.
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Sales tax
How Fairway’s sales tax compares
Fairway’s combined state, county and city sales tax is 9.975% inside city limits, and 3.475% on groceries (Kansas dropped its state tax on food in 2025, so only local tax is left on groceries). Here is how that stacks up against nearby cities, lowest to highest. Same sandwich, different zip code, different receipt.
| City | County | Sales tax | Groceries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Quivira (no city sales tax) | Johnson | 7.975% | 1.475% |
| Bucyrus (no city sales tax) | Miami | 8.0% | 1.5% |
| Easton | Leavenworth | 8.5% | 2.0% |
| Fontana | Miami | 8.5% | 2.0% |
| Linwood | Leavenworth | 8.5% | 2.0% |
| Mission Woods | Johnson | 8.975% | 2.475% |
| Prairie Village | Johnson | 8.975% | 2.475% |
| Westwood Hills | Johnson | 8.975% | 2.475% |
| Basehor | Leavenworth | 9.0% | 2.5% |
| Leawood | Johnson | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Kansas City | Wyandotte | 9.125% | 2.625% |
| Mission Hills | Johnson | 9.225% | 2.725% |
| Baldwin City | Douglas | 9.25% | 2.75% |
| Bonner Springs | Wyandotte | 9.25% | 2.75% |
| Paola | Miami | 9.25% | 2.75% |
| Tonganoxie | Leavenworth | 9.25% | 2.75% |
| Lawrence | Douglas | 9.35% | 2.85% |
| Lenexa | Johnson | 9.35% | 2.85% |
| Overland Park | Johnson | 9.35% | 2.85% |
| Lansing | Leavenworth | 9.4% | 2.9% |
| Gardner | Johnson | 9.475% | 2.975% |
| Merriam | Johnson | 9.475% | 2.975% |
| Olathe | Johnson | 9.475% | 2.975% |
| Roeland Park | Johnson | 9.475% | 2.975% |
| Spring Hill | Johnson | 9.475% | 2.975% |
| Westwood | Johnson | 9.475% | 2.975% |
| Eudora | Douglas | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| Leavenworth | Leavenworth | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| Lecompton | Douglas | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| Louisburg | Miami | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| Shawnee | Johnson | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| De Soto | Johnson | 9.725% | 3.225% |
| Mission | Johnson | 9.725% | 3.225% |
| Osawatomie | Miami | 9.75% | 3.25% |
| Edgerton | Johnson | 9.975% | 3.475% |
| Fairway | Johnson | 9.975% | 3.475% |
| Edwardsville | Wyandotte | 10.0% | 3.5% |
Source: Kansas Department of Revenue city rate file, October 2026. Homes outside city limits pay the county rate instead. Rates can differ by address, so check the KDOR address lookup before you budget. This is sales tax; property tax is in the tax history above.
Fairway FAQ
Fairway, KS: the questions people ask most
What is the median home price in Fairway, KS?
The median single-family sale price in Fairway, KS was $652,500 in 2025 (90 MLS sales), about $300 per finished square foot. So far in 2026 the median is $680,000 (69 sales). The 10-year charts above show how that has moved.
How much are property taxes in Fairway, KS?
The median annual property tax on single-family homes that sold in Fairway, KS in 2025 was $7,676, an effective rate of about 1.21% of the sale price. The tax section above has 10 years of real bills.
Do most homes in Fairway, KS have an HOA?
About 40% of recent Fairway sales had HOA dues. Dues vary by subdivision and change over time, so we confirm the current amount for any home you are considering.
Is there new construction in Fairway, KS?
About 6% of recent Fairway sales were homes built within the last two years. Active builders in MLS records include Koenig Building + Remodeling.
What is the best month to sell a house in Fairway, KS?
Over the past 10 years, Fairway homes that closed in March sold for the highest share of original list price (median 100.3%), and homes closing in March had the shortest median time on market (2 days).
What county is Fairway, Kansas in?
Fairway is in Johnson County, Kansas, in the northeastern part of the county near the Kansas City state line.
What school district serves Fairway, KS?
Fairway is served by the Shawnee Mission School District, including Shawnee Mission East High School. Confirm the assignment for a specific address with the district.
What is Fairway, KS known for?
Fairway is known for the Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site and its walkable, established neighborhoods close to the Country Club Plaza.
What is the median home value in Fairway, KS?
The ACS median value of owner-occupied homes in Fairway is about $618,000, among the higher values in eastern Johnson County.
How long is the commute from Fairway, KS?
The mean travel time to work for Fairway residents is about 16.9 minutes, well below the national average.
Does Fairway have a public pool?
Yes. The city runs the Fairway Pool, which offers memberships, swim lessons, lap swim and a swim team. Hours and fees change each season, so check the Parks & Recreation section of fairwaykansas.org for the current schedule.
Are short-term rentals allowed in Fairway?
Yes, with a city license. Rentals must be at least 1,000 feet apart, guests cannot park on the street, stays have a three-night minimum, and operating without a license carries a daily penalty of $500 to $1,500.
Is Fairway’s city property tax rate going up for 2027?
Yes. The City Council adopted the 2027 budget on a 6-1 vote on Sept. 14, 2026. The budget as proposed raises the city levy from 19.929 to 23.929 mills, the city’s first increase since 2016, which works out to about $346 a year in city property taxes on the average 2026 home value of $753,981.
Can I cut down the tree between the sidewalk and the street in Fairway?
Not without permission. Trees in the public right-of-way are city property, and removing one requires city authorization and a payment into the Fairway Tree Fund. Unauthorized removal can cost $100 per diameter inch plus a fine of up to $500.
Where is the Shawnee Indian Mission?
The Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site is at 3403 W. 53rd Street in Fairway. The Kansas Historical Society owns the site, the City of Fairway operates it as a museum, and it has been a National Historic Landmark since 1968.
What is the sales tax rate in Fairway?
9.975% inside city limits as of October 2026 (state, Johnson County and city combined), and 3.475% on groceries (local tax only; Kansas dropped its state sales tax on food on Jan. 1, 2025). Nearby, rates run from 7.975% in Lake Quivira to 10.0% in Edwardsville. Rates can differ by address. Look up any address with the Kansas Department of Revenue rate locator. Source: Kansas Department of Revenue, October 2026.
Does Fairway have an indoor golf simulator?
Yes. The city opened The Golf House at 6136 Mission Road in September 2026, with simulator bays available for rental, memberships and leagues through Fairway Parks & Recreation.
Are any Fairway homes in a floodplain?
Some are. A 2026 consultant proposal for the city notes 20 buildings in the 1-percent (100-year) floodplain along Brookridge Drive between Sheridan Street and Shawnee Mission Parkway, and the city is studying flood fixes there. Buyers should check the FEMA flood map for any specific address.
When is Mission Road in Fairway scheduled to be resurfaced?
City staff have Mission Road between Shawnee Mission Parkway and 63rd Street planned for its next mill and overlay in 2028, with an engineer’s estimate of about $634,000. The last resurfacing, in 2016, cost $243,000.
Does Fairway help pay for rain gardens or rain barrels?
Yes. Fairway takes part in Johnson County’s Contain the Rain program, which can refund up to 50% of installation and material costs for qualifying rain gardens, rain barrels and native trees.
When does the Fairway Planning Commission meet?
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meet on the last Monday of the month, as needed, at Fairway City Hall, 5240 Belinder Road. Agendas and minutes are posted on the city’s Meetings, Agendas & Minutes page.
How can I watch Fairway City Council meetings?
Residents can join City Council meetings over Zoom. Video of City Council, Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings is posted to the city’s YouTube channel, and council video goes up the next business day. Agendas, packets and minutes are posted on the city’s Meetings, Agendas & Minutes page.
Can Fairway add speed humps or other traffic calming on Mission Road?
No. A fall 2026 city speed study recorded an 85th-percentile speed of 35 mph on Mission Road, where the posted limit is 30 mph. The city reported that Mission Road does not qualify for traffic calming, and as an arterial road it is not eligible for those devices.
When does the Fairway City Council meet?
The council’s regular meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. at Fairway City Hall, 5240 Belinder Rd. Recent meetings were on Monday, Oct. 12, and Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. Agendas and packets are posted in the city’s archive of agendas and minutes at fairwaykansas.org.
Does Fairway help homeowners with minor home repairs?
Fairway takes part in Johnson County’s Minor Home Repair Program, which the county’s Housing Services department runs under federal CDBG guidelines. The county matches city funds dollar for dollar as CDBG funds allow. The 2027 agreement was on the council’s Nov. 9, 2026 agenda. Contact Johnson County Housing Services about eligibility.
Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales in Fairway, KS, 2016 through 2026 year to date, compiled by Wingman Real Estate – The Shopper Team. 2016 and 2026 are partial years. Tax is the total annual tax reported at sale (it may reflect the prior tax year; new construction can show land-only tax). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; not a tax quote.
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