Roeland Park, Kansas

The median single-family sale price in Roeland Park, KS was $343,750 in 2025 (130 MLS sales), about $248 per finished square foot. So far in 2026 the median is $375,000 (119 sales). The 10-year charts above show how that has moved.

The median annual property tax on single-family homes that sold in Roeland Park, KS in 2025 was $4,264, an effective rate of about 1.30% of the sale price. The tax section above has 10 years of real bills.

About 1% of recent Roeland Park 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 1% of recent Roeland Park sales were homes built within the last two years. Active builders in MLS records include Katanic Built, Inc, Joe Massa.

Over the past 10 years, Roeland Park homes that closed in April sold for the highest share of original list price (median 102.8%), and homes closing in April had the shortest median time on market (2 days).

The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Roeland Park’s population at 6,683 as of July 1, 2025.

Per the U.S. Census Bureau (2020–2024), the median value of owner-occupied homes in Roeland Park is $276,200. Search current listings for live pricing.

Roeland Park is served by the Shawnee Mission School District (USD 512).

Roeland Park is known as a small, close-in Johnson County community on the Kansas–Missouri line, with the Roeland Park Aquatic Center and R Park.

Roeland Park sits right on the Kansas–Missouri line in the northeast metro. The Census Bureau reports a mean commute of about 17.5 minutes for its workers.

The general sales tax rate is 9.475% (6.5% state, 1.475% Johnson County, 1.5% city), and groceries are taxed at 2.975%. Some districts add more: 10.475% in TDD 1 (including Price Chopper), 9.975% in TDD 2 (Lowe’s) and 11.475% in The Rocks CID at 4800 Roe Blvd. Rates can differ by address. Look up any address with the Kansas Department of Revenue rate locator. Source: Kansas Department of Revenue, October 2026.

GFL Environmental collects trash, recycling and yard waste weekly under a city contract, with bulky item pickup once a month during the second full week. GFL customer care is 816-380-5595.

Yes. The Roeland Park Aquatic Center at 4843 Rosewood Drive is an outdoor seasonal pool with slides, a diving board, a climbing wall and lap lanes; the 2026 season ran through Labor Day, followed by a dog swim on September 9.

Roeland Park is in Johnson County, Kansas, in the northeast corner of the county near I-35 and Shawnee Mission Parkway.

Yes. Since the City Council’s Aug. 17, 2026 zoning update, ADUs are allowed by right rather than through a special use permit. You still need a building permit and inspections from the Neighborhood Services Department, so call City Hall at 913-722-2600 to confirm the standards.

Yes. Roeland Park rejoined the northeast Johnson County Super Pass for the 2026 season, which gives pass holders access to the pools in Roeland Park, Fairway, Mission and Prairie Village. Roeland Park residents paid an extra 20 dollars per person to upgrade to the Super Pass in 2026.

The City Council meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at Roeland Park City Hall. A Governing Body workshop usually follows the meeting. Agendas and packets are posted on the city’s CivicClerk portal, and the city also posts minutes and meeting videos.

Yes. Roeland Park requires a building permit to build, alter or replace a deck, and almost all construction in the city needs a permit and inspections. Permits are handled through the city’s CitizenServe portal, or you can call City Hall at 913-722-2600.

Not without approval if it is 12 inches or more in diameter. The city must approve removing a front-yard tree that size, unless the City Arborist finds it dead, dying, diseased or invasive. Removing a healthy tree over 30 inches needs City Council approval.

Yes. The city runs a fall curbside leaf collection program starting in November. In 2026 each neighborhood gets two scheduled pickups, with dates shown on the city’s leaf collection map; call Public Works at 913-722-5435 with questions.

Moraine (formerly The Rocks), a $75 million project by EPC Real Estate Group on the former city pool site, with 287 apartments, a restaurant and structured parking. Construction began in late 2025, and the developer expects it to open in late 2027.

Yes. Residents can receive up to $500 per year toward tree trimming, and income-qualified residents can receive up to $1,500 per year for trimming and tree purchases, according to the city’s October/November 2026 newsletter.

The Roeland Park Planning Commission usually meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 4600 W. 51st Street. The city posts a yearly calendar of meeting dates and application deadlines; the remaining 2026 meetings are scheduled for November 17 and December 15.

Yes. Requests go to the city and are reviewed by the Governing Body, and any new restriction has to be adopted by ordinance (current no-parking locations are listed in City Code Sec. 14-219). A revised draft policy under review in November 2026 would require support from owners of at least 51% of the properties fronting the block, covering at least 180 feet.

Yes. The city’s legal notices page lists Ordinance 1097 (the fee for doing work without a permit) and Resolution 734 (a schedule of fees and charges taking effect Jan. 1, 2027) as approved by the Governing Body after they went before the City Council on Nov. 2, 2026. The proposal reviewed in October lowered per-square-foot fees for new homes, based remodel fees on the value of work, raised the penalty for work done without a permit and exempted solar panels and EV chargers. Ask City Hall (913-722-2600) for the adopted fee on your project.

Yes. The city’s October/November 2026 Roeland Parker newsletter notes that the Kansas Department of Agriculture classifies bush honeysuckle as a noxious weed and landowners are required to remove it. The city recommends removing it before seeds drop in the fall.

The City of Roeland Park levied 25.20 mills for 2026 (24.40 for the General Fund and 0.80 for Bond and Interest). The 2027 budget plan calls for about 25 mills. County, school district and other taxing districts add their own levies to a property tax bill.

A family season membership at the Roeland Park Aquatic Center is $165 for residents and $195 for nonresidents and covers up to five household members. City staff recommended keeping those rates unchanged for 2027.

Yes. The city runs a one-time compost rebate for households within city limits, with a $1,000 annual program budget. Changes reviewed by the council in September 2026 would pay up to $75 for residents who attend a Composting 101 workshop, or up to $40 for those who don’t, and would also cover compost drop-off or pickup subscriptions.

Roeland Park has eight council members, two from each of four wards, and the mayor leads the council. You can look up your ward on the city’s maps page at roelandpark.org/170/Maps.

Per the City’s October/November 2026 newsletter, the Roeland Park Community Center is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and is closed Sunday.

Johnson County Library’s Cedar Roe branch is at 5120 Cedar St. in Roeland Park. The county library system is updating its long-range master plan in 2026 and is collecting public input through the fall.

Under the revised draft on-street parking policy reviewed Nov. 2, 2026, streets 26 feet wide or less are priority candidates. Staff plans to apply the final policy first to Clark (53rd to 50th), Sycamore (Nall to Cedar) and Rosewood (51st to Roe Boulevard). Any restriction still requires a city ordinance.

The Sports Dome sits on land that the City of Roeland Park leases to the Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD). City staff recommended renewing that lease for 2027, and the renewal was on the Oct. 19, 2026 City Council agenda.

Yes. The City posts remote login instructions with each City Council and Governing Body Workshop meeting notice, and the meetings are also open to the public in person. Agendas and packets are posted on the City’s CivicClerk portal (roelandparkks.portal.civicclerk.com). To request an accommodation, contact the City Clerk at 913-722-2600 at least 48 hours ahead.

Roeland Park City Hall is at 4600 W. 51st St. The main phone number is 913-722-2600. City Hall is closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day and Nov. 26-27 for Thanksgiving.

Roeland Park posts City Council and Governing Body Workshop agendas and full agenda packets on its CivicClerk public portal at roelandparkks.portal.civicclerk.com. The city also announces each meeting in a News Flash on roelandpark.net, with instructions for joining remotely.

Yes. The city holds an annual outdoor holiday decorating contest. For 2026, applications opened Nov. 1 at City Hall or online, judging by the Arts Advisory Committee is Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m., and prizes run from $75 to $150, with awards presented at the Dec. 21 City Council meeting.

Yes. Under the City’s Universal Design incentive, Roeland Park rebates the building permit fee for qualifying new single-family homes, accessory dwelling units and multifamily buildings, and for homes that are substantially modified (60% or more). Contact City Hall at 913-722-2600 for the qualifying standards.

Yes. New commercial buildings, tenant finishes, fire sprinkler work and commercial cooking suppression systems need a Fire District permit, and that must be done before the City issues its building permit.

The city suggests first talking with the neighbor. You can also report it online through the city’s Citizen Serve portal. Include the property’s exact address, a description of the issue and your name, and add a phone number if you want a callback. Neighborhood Services can be reached at 913-722-2600.

Depending on the type of violation, owners get 5 to 60 days from the notice. A code enforcement officer then re-inspects the property. If the problem isn’t fixed, the owner gets a second notice saying the city will abate the violation at the owner’s expense or cite the owner into municipal court. Some court cases take 60 to nearly 90 days to be heard.

Request inspections in person at City Hall (4600 W. 51st Street) or by phone at 913-722-2600 during office hours. The city asks for 24 hours’ notice when you request an inspection.

Yes. Roeland Park building permits can be paid online, though a convenience fee applies to each transaction. The owner, the contractor or an authorized agent can fill out the permit application, and City Hall (913-722-2600) can confirm the fee and the paperwork your project needs.

Roeland Park enforces the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, which the city has adopted. Common violations the city lists include trash and debris buildup, tall grass and weeds, dead or overgrown trees and shrubs, exteriors needing paint or repair, inoperable or unlicensed vehicles, and parking on the lawn.

Dogs and cats may not run at large in Roeland Park at any time, and animals found loose are impounded by Animal Control (913-782-0720) and held for up to 10 days. To reclaim a pet, it must be vaccinated for rabies and licensed with the city, which requires an annual license.

Roeland Park charges extra permit fees when work starts without a permit; today that’s double the normal fee. The City Council took up Ordinance No. 1097 on Nov. 2, 2026. It amends City Code Sec. 4-211, and staff proposed raising the penalty to triple the normal fee starting Jan. 1, 2027. Call City Hall at 913-722-2600 to confirm the fee for your project.

Under the fee changes proposed for Jan. 1, 2027 (Resolution No. 734, on the Nov. 2, 2026 council agenda), solar panels and EV chargers would be exempt from permit fees. Solar systems still go through the city’s application process, so check with City Hall at 913-722-2600 before installing.

During the city’s Winter Coat Drive, coats, scarves, hats, gloves, blankets and sleeping bags in good condition can be dropped off at City Hall (4600 W. 51st St.) or the Community Center (4850 Rosewood Drive), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The city is rebuilding 51st Street from Cedar Street west to Maple Street, adding an eight-foot multipurpose trail on the south side. Work started the first week of August 2026, and the city estimates completion by the end of November 2026, depending on weather and other delays. Funding comes from the Special Street Fund (about $1.5 million), a $922,000 Johnson County CARS grant and $8,000 from the City of Mission, with no special assessment.

The Moraine, a $75 million mixed-use project by EPC Real Estate Group with about 287 apartments and a 3,500-square-foot restaurant space, began construction in late 2025. In an August 25, 2026 Johnson County Post report, the developer said completion looks more like the end of 2027, earlier than the original spring 2028 estimate. The city’s October/November 2026 newsletter says the parking garage and first apartment building are under construction.

Yes. The city’s George R. Schlegel Gallery shows rotating exhibits, and the Roeland Park Arts Advisory Committee publishes artist submission guidelines for anyone who wants to show work there.

Roefest is a Roeland Park community festival. According to the city’s Nov. 2, 2026 council report, the 2026 event drew more than 2,000 people, with 28 art vendors (five from Roeland Park) and 12 community partners, and was funded largely by sponsors.

Under the procedures the city attorney reviewed with the City Council on Nov. 2, 2026, an ordinance needs five council votes to pass no matter how many members attend, while regular items need a majority of those present.