Mission Hills, Kansas

The median single-family sale price in Mission Hills, KS was $1,692,500 in 2025 (57 MLS sales), about $406 per finished square foot. So far in 2026 the median is $1,531,500 (42 sales). The 10-year charts above show how that has moved.

The median annual property tax on single-family homes that sold in Mission Hills, KS in 2025 was $15,316, an effective rate of about 0.92% of the sale price. The tax section above has 10 years of real bills.

About 70% of recent Mission Hills sales had HOA dues. Dues vary by subdivision and change over time, so we confirm the current amount for any home you are considering.

About 0% of recent Mission Hills sales were homes built within the last two years.

Over the past 10 years, Mission Hills homes that closed in June sold for the highest share of original list price (median 99.5%), and homes closing in May had the shortest median time on market (4 days).

Mission Hills is in northeast Johnson County, just west of the Country Club Plaza and the state line.

Mission Hills is served primarily by the Shawnee Mission School District. The Shopper Team confirms by address.

Mission Hills, Kansas, is in northeast Johnson County, Kansas, on the west side of State Line Road. A separate Mission Hills neighborhood exists on the Missouri side, so check the state and ZIP (66208) on any listing.

Johnson County, Kansas. City Hall is at 6300 State Line Road, Mission Hills, KS 66208, phone 913-362-9620.

Yes, most of the city is covered by homes associations, including the Mission Hills, Indian Hills and Tomahawk Road Homes Associations. The city publishes a map showing which association covers each address; ask the association directly for current dues and rules.

No. Kansas City Country Club, Mission Hills Country Club and Indian Hills Country Club are private clubs with their own membership processes, separate from owning a home in the city.

The Shawnee Mission School District serves Mission Hills.

No. The City Council adopted the 2027 budget on September 14, 2026 with a 0 percent mill levy increase. Because the council also voted to exceed the revenue neutral rate, tax bills can still change as assessed values change.

The city bought the 2.09-acre property next to City Hall for 3.2 million dollars in August 2025. Options under study include green space, residential lots or townhomes, or a mix, with no final decision yet and a target plan by late spring 2027.

The city contracts trash service for residents with Waste Management, and the council approved a five-year extension of that contract in September 2026.

No. Mission Hills city code allows only specific animal types, and it excludes chickens, turkeys and pigeons from the household birds and fowl that may be kept (Sec. 8-102).

Yes. Dogs and cats 16 weeks and older must have a city license, which runs for the calendar year and costs $5 ($10 if late). New pets must be licensed within 10 days of arriving in the city, and you must show proof of rabies vaccination (Sec. 8-104).

Mission Hills contracts with the City of Prairie Village for police services. The City Council approved the 2027 police services contract (Resolution No. 2026-FF) on Sept. 14, 2026.

No. City code Section 8-102 allows only listed animal types, such as dogs, cats, fish and small household pets. Bees are not listed, so backyard beehives are not allowed.

T-Mobile cancelled its lease effective December 31, 2026, and AT&T’s lease runs through August 14, 2027. In September 2026 the council began weighing whether to repair the bell tower, build a new tower with a private partner near City Hall, or end the leases. No decision had been published as of late October 2026.

9.225% inside city limits as of October 2026 (state, Johnson County and city combined), and 2.725% 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.

Yes. Mission Hills has an Architectural Review Board that reviews exterior projects such as garages and other accessory buildings. In fall 2026 it met about twice a month, and the Board of Zoning Appeals hears variance requests and appeals of ARB decisions. The city’s design guidelines, updated in September 2026, limit accessory buildings outside the primary building area to 30 feet in width or length and require pool equipment to be screened.

Regular City Council meetings are held at Mission Hills City Hall; the October 12, 2026 meeting started at 5:30 p.m., and recent regular meetings were held on Mondays (August 10, September 14 and October 12, 2026). Agendas and minutes are posted in the city’s online Agenda Center.

Johnson County, not the city, sets appraised values for Mission Hills homes. At the September 14, 2026 council meeting, staff noted that county appeal windows open each December and May.

The Mission Hills Board of Zoning Appeals hears variance requests and approves them by resolution. It also hears appeals of Architectural Review Board decisions. For example, its October 28, 2026 agenda included rear patio and sport court setback variances. Agendas are posted in the city’s Agenda Center at missionhillsks.gov.

Under the design guidelines the City Council updated on September 14, 2026 (Resolution No. 2026-II), a detached building outside the primary building area may be no more than 30 feet in overall width or length. Exterior projects also go through the city’s design review, so check with City Hall before planning one.

The 6400 Task Force held follow-up listening sessions October 20-21, 2026 on options ranging from green space to residential rezoning. The city’s stated goal is a final plan by late spring 2027; a council presentation date has not been set.

No. The city closed the Verona Columns area for a restoration investigation after finding deterioration tied to moisture and drainage behind the retaining wall. Photography permits stopped Sept. 1, 2026, and the park is expected to stay closed until fall 2027.

Yes. The city adopted an updated 2026 Comprehensive Plan, prepared by the planning firm Confluence with input from a steering committee, a 2023 resident survey and open houses. The plan is posted on the city website.

Yes. The city requires a permit for block parties, weddings, events in public parks, photography or filming, holiday lighting, fireworks displays and tours or ticketed events. Contact City Hall, open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Mission Hills traffic tickets and municipal cases are handled at the Municipal Court at 7700 Mission Road in Prairie Village. Court meets the second and fourth Tuesdays at 6 p.m.; phone 913-385-4680.

Yes. All residential properties rented or offered for rent must be licensed by the city, the minimum rental term is 60 days, and out-of-area owners must designate a local agent. Applications are filed through the city’s online permit portal.

No. City code Section 4-131 prohibits burning leaves, brush, grass clippings, trimmings or trash on any street or public or private property; the only exception is burning in a receptacle inside a home.

Yes. Appeals of Architectural Review Board decisions go to the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals, which also hears setback and other variance requests; in October 2026 the board considered an appeal of a detached garage approval on Rainbow Avenue.

Under design guidelines the council approved in September 2026 (Resolution No. 2026-II), pool equipment should be placed below ground level in the rear yard where possible and fully screened. If it must be above ground, it should sit closer to the house than to the rear and side property lines, with some flexibility for large lots. Exterior projects go through the Architectural Review Board.

The city mails a printed newsletter (the next one is planned for the week before Thanksgiving 2026) and posts news on missionhillsks.gov. Per the Sept. 14, 2026 council minutes, the city plans to move its email notices to a Constant Contact list in 2027, replacing Notify JoCo and the website’s Notify Me feature, so residents will need to opt in to the new list.

The city-owned 6400 State Line Road site is 2.09 acres with a roughly 29,243-square-foot building from 1956, zoned C-1. The city bought it for $3.2 million in August 2025, and no final use has been decided.

The city mails the owner a letter that describes the problem. The owner has 10 days to fix it or show it is being handled, for example a contractor already booked. If neither happens, the city fixes it at the owner’s expense and sends an invoice due within 30 days. Unpaid costs can be added to the property tax bill as a special assessment or collected through Johnson County District Court. For weeds, owners get only one notice per calendar year, and later weed problems can be cleared right away.

Use the city’s SeeClickFix (311) online tool and choose “Report a Nuisance,” or call City Hall at 913-362-9620. Include the exact address and a clear description of the problem.

Mission Hills has adopted the 2018 International Building Code with local amendments (Code Sec. 5-1019). Work that needs a permit generally must be done by a contractor with a valid Johnson County contractor’s license. An owner who lives in a single-family home may do work on it without a license, subject to conditions in the code. The Building Official may waive the license requirement in some cases. Exterior changes also go through Architectural Review Board design review.

The ARB generally meets on the first and third Tuesdays, with standard submittals due about three weeks earlier by 4:30 p.m. Substantial construction projects are due seven weeks before the meeting and qualifying pools and outdoor recreation facilities five weeks before, and only the first 10 complete submittals go on the next agenda. Remaining 2026 meetings are November 17 (deadline October 27), December 1 (deadline November 10 at noon) and December 15 (deadline November 24); the November 3 meeting is canceled.

Yes, on city streets, but not on interstate, federal or state highways except to cross them. Riders must follow bicycle traffic rules, yield to pedestrians, give an audible signal before passing and not ride carelessly or recklessly (Mission Hills Code Sec. 135.1).

Mission Hills caps the combined footprint of the house and detached accessory buildings with a lot-size formula (Sec. 5-123): about 4,230 sq ft on a 15,000 sq ft lot, 5,165 sq ft on a 20,000 sq ft lot and 8,870 sq ft on a one-acre lot. Homes are also limited to two and a half stories or 35 feet (Sec. 5-117), and the Architectural Review Board can require a smaller footprint than the maximum.

Yes. A new retaining wall needs Architectural Review Board approval and a building permit. The board looks at the wall’s height, location, materials and effect on drainage, and whether the wall is needed at all. A wall built before Sept. 20, 1989 can be replaced in about the same place with similar materials without ARB review, but it still needs a building permit and must sit at least 2 feet behind the street line (Code Sec. 5-137).

Yes, as a home occupation, if it stays secondary to living in the home. City code bans exterior signs and outdoor storage of business equipment or vehicles, limits deliveries to parcel and express services, and does not allow traffic, parking, noise or odors beyond what is normal for a typical residence (Code Sec. 5-114.C).

Yes. The city contracts tree pruning by area. In September 2026, the council approved extra deadwood pruning in areas three and four of the Tomahawk Road Homes Association, and pruning in the Indian Hills Homes Association area is planned for 2027, with bids due in December 2026.

The Architectural Review Board usually meets twice a month at City Hall, 6300 State Line Road. In fall 2026 it met on October 6 and October 20, with a 2:30 p.m. pre-meeting and the meeting at 3 p.m. Agendas are posted in the city’s online Agenda Center.

Artificial turf goes through Architectural Review Board review as part of a project. City staff reports for the board cite a 250-square-foot limit on artificial turf. Check with City Hall before planning a larger area.