Category Archives: Olathe

News from Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas.

Rural Development Loans Disappearing in Some Areas

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Home buyers in nine Kansas communities are set to become ineligible for all USDA rural housing programs this September.  The Kansas communities that will be affected include the cities of Andover, Derby, Gardner, Hays, Junction City, Lansing, Liberal, Ottawa, and Pittsburg.  All of these communities have either increased in population above the current USDA program limits of 20,000 (which originated in 1974) or are no longer part of an eligible area because they have been folded into a larger metropolitan statistical area (MSA).

So, if you are interested in a 0-down loan in one of these communities, you need to ACT FAST!

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Open Houses March 2nd & 3rd

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Saturday, March 2nd
1400 N. 3rd St. East;

Louisburg

1-4pm

3 Bed, 3 Bath – $209,344

Listed by Teresa Dunn
1205 N. 3rd St. East;

Louisburg

1-4pm

4 Bed, 3 Bath – $189,950

Listed by Teresa Dunn
1306 E. 244th St.;

Cleveland

1-4pm

3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 3 Acres – $199,900

Listed by Tom Frey
15201 W. 122nd Terrace;

Olathe

1-3pm

3 Bed, 2.5 Bath – $164,500

Listed by Gina Sundberg

Sunday, March 3rd
28680 Woodland Rd; Paola

1-4pm

3-4 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 Acres – $189,950

Listed by Patty Simpson

January 2013 Agents of the Month!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP JANUARY AGENTS!

LOUISBURG

MOUND CITY

OLATHE

OTTAWA

OVERLAND PARK

PAOLA

SPRING HILL

December 2012 Agents of the Month

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP DECEMBER AGENTS!

LOUISBURG

MOUND CITY

OLATHE 

OTTAWA

OVERLAND PARK

PAOLA

SPRING HILL

Top Agents for November 2012

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP NOVEMBER AGENTS!

LOUISBURG

Steve Cutshaw, Listing & Selling

MOUND CITY
Lora May, Listing & Selling

OLATHE
Wilson Team, Listing & Selling

OTTAWA
Dean Goodell, Selling

PAOLA
Patty Simpson, Listing & Selling

SPRING HILL
Kay Lowrie, Listing & Selling
Congratulations to all of our hard working agents!

Black Friday Special in Olathe

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Check out other recent price reductions in Olathe:

Showing properties 1 - 15 of 300+. See more Real estate in the city of Olathe.
(all data current as of 5/17/2013)

  1. $85,000 : 1607 E 120th Street, Olathe
    3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,225 sq ft
    Year built: 1997
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 654
    Listed with Keller Williams Realty Partner
  2. $84,000 : 1633 E 120th Street, Olathe
    3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,268 sq ft
    Year built: 1997
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 151
    Listed with RE/MAX State Line
  3. $69,900 : 817 S Hunter Drive, Olathe
    3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,008 sq ft
    Year built: 1956
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 76
    Listed with C21 Lantis & Associates
  4. $259,000 : 233 S Cherry Street N/A, Olathe
    4 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,332 sq ft
    Lot size: 8,170 sqft
    Year built: 1920
    Days on market: 521
    Listed with RE/MAX Premier Realty
  5. $629,950 : 26585 W 106 Terrace, Olathe
    4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Year built: 1990
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 920
    Listed with Reece & Nichols College Blvd
  6. $300,000 : 15990 W 161st Street, Olathe
    6 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 3,892 sq ft
    Lot size: 10,566 sqft
    Year built: 2004
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 105
    Listed with Reece & Nichols Leawood
  7. $200,000 : 12710 Frontier Road, Olathe
    3 beds, 2 full baths
    Lot size: 4.60 ac
    Year built: 1979
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 241
    Listed with Keller Williams Realty Partner
  8. $110,000 : 1429 W Alta Lane, Olathe
    3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Year built: 1969
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 161
    Listed with Keller Williams Legacy Partner
  9. $106,500 : 1208 Layton Drive, Olathe
    4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,802 sq ft
    Lot size: 9,720 sqft
    Year built: 1980
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 197
    Listed with Weichert Realtors A Plus One
  10. $339,000 : 10780 S Cedar Niles Circle, Olathe
    4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 3,515 sq ft
    Lot size: 16,988 sqft
    Year built: 1996
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 442
    Listed with Keller Williams Diamond Part
  11. $84,000 : 110 N Walnut Street, Olathe
    3 beds, 1 full bath
    Year built: 1900
    Days on market: 46
    Listed with Mather Real Estate
  12. $129,500 : 14562 Greentree Lane, Olathe
    4 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,932 sq ft
    Lot size: 40,075 sqft
    Year built: 1978
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 297
    Listed with Weichert Realtors A Plus One
  13. $79,900 : 629 S Sherman Avenue, Olathe
    3 beds, 2 full baths
    Lot size: 10,022 sqft
    Year built: 1956
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 77
    Listed with McLaury Real Estate Inc
  14. $1,050,000 : 12599 Oak Valley Drive, Olathe
    5 beds, 4 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 6,600 sq ft
    Lot size: 13.76 ac
    Year built: 2012
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 100
    Listed with Keller Williams Realty Partner
  15. $105,000 : 1609 E Elm Street, Olathe
    3 beds, 2 full baths
    Year built: 1973
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 255
    Listed with Keller Williams Diamond Part

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Local Christmas Tree Farms

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Many people start thinking about getting a Christmas tree as soon as the Thanksgiving leftovers are in the fridge.

Here are some great local venues for Christmas trees!

MIAMI COUNTY

JOHNSON COUNTY

FRANKLIN COUNTY

***For more holiday fun, check our Local Events Calendar. ***

Old Settlers’ Days in Olathe

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 Old Settlers Days Festival features booths, carnival, crafts, food, fun, and a parade!

Parade date- September 8, 2012. The Johnson County Old Settlers Parade is the largest parade in the state of Kansas. It has an average of 160 entries, including 16 area High School and Middle School bands, numerous club and organization entries and several commercial floats. The parade is attended by between 65,000 and 75,000 people.

The Parade is the kickoff to Saturday’s events. After the parade you can enjoy food, fun and entertainment that is located right off the parade route.

The Parade route will be as follows; It begins at the corner of KANSAS and LOULA Streets, goes EAST to CHESTNUT then NORTH to PARK then EAST  and ends at BUCHANAN Street.

http://www.johnsoncountyoldsettlers.com/

Visit or call our Olathe office at 2099 E. 151st St (913-782-1155) for more information about Olathe real estate.

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 300+. See more Real estate in the city of Olathe.
(all data current as of 5/17/2013)

  1. $224,900 : 12749 S Hagan Court, Olathe
    3 beds, 2 full baths
    Year built: 1996
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 8
    Listed with Keller Williams Realty Partner
  2. $210,000 : 15208 W 132nd Place, Olathe
    4 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
    Year built: 1988
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 8
    Listed with Keller Williams Diamond Part
  3. $192,500 : 16304 W 158th Terrace, Olathe
    3 beds, 2 full baths
    Year built: 1998
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 8
    Listed with RE/MAX Best Associates
  4. $178,000 : 17664 W 160th Street, Olathe
    4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 3,130 sq ft
    Lot size: 7,405 sqft
    Year built: 2004
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 8
    Listed with S Harvey Real Estate Services
  5. $195,000 : 1036 N Troost Avenue, Olathe
    4 beds, 3 full baths
    Year built: 1999
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 8
    Listed with RE/MAX Realty Suburban Inc

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Johnson County Fair

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The theme of this year’s fair is “Something to Crow About” and will be held at the Johnson County fairgrounds in Gardner, KS.

Sunday, August 5, 2012
8:00 AM ARBA Rabbit Show (Open and Youth) Livestock Pavilion
4:00 PM Dog Show Check-in Livestock Pavilion
4:30 PM Dog Show – Showmanship, Obedience Livestock Pavilion
Monday, August 06, 2012
1:00 PM 4-H Foods Judging 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM School
2:00 PM Dog Show Check-in – Agility Trials & Rally “O” Livestock Pavilion
2:30 PM Dog Show –  Rally “O” Livestock Pavilion
5:00 PM Dog Show – Agility Livestock Pavilion
6:00 PM Arena Ticket Booth Opens Arena Ticket Booth
6:30 PM Entries accepted 6:30-9:00 p.m. (except Livestock and Open All Buildings
Class Flowers – see Wed.)
6:45 PM Johnson County 4-H Rodeo Queen and Princess Coronation Main Event Arena
7:00 PM OPEN YOUTH RODEO Main Event Arena
Tuesday, August 07, 2012 
7:00 AM Horses accepted 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. Main Event Arena
8:00 AM Entries accepted 8:00-10:00 a.m. except Livestock and Open All Buildings
Class Flowers
9:00 AM Horses Judged Main Event Arena
1:00 PM Buildings open after judging (1 PM to 5 PM) until 10:00 PM All Buildings
5:00 PM Carnival opens 5:00 p.m. Carnival
6:00 PM FAMILY FUN NIGHT Main Event Arena
7:00 PM Bands in the Park Cornerstone Park
7:00 PM 4-H Food Auction and Open Class Food Auction following Midway Stage
7:00 PM Poultry accepted 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Rabbit and Poultry Barn
7:00 PM Rabbits accepted 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Rabbit and Poultry Barn
8:00 PM NIGHT OF FUN AND CHALLENGE Main Event Arena
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
7:00 AM South Service Gate open 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM South Service Gate
7:00 AM Horses accepted 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. Main Event Arena
7:00 AM Livestock accepted 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. Livestock Pavilion
8:00 AM Poultry accepted 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Rabbit and Poultry Barn
9:00 AM Horses Judged Main Event Arena
10:00 AM Buildings open 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. All Buildings
10:00 AM Poultry Showmanship Midway Stage
11:00 AM Poultry Judged Rabbit and Poultry Barn
12:00 PM Goats Judged (Meat goats show Thursday) Livestock Pavilion
4:00 PM Grooming Contest – Sheep Livestock Pavilion
6:00 PM Swine Judged Livestock Pavilion
6:00 PM Carnival opens 6:00 p.m. Carnival
6:30 PM Goat Milking Demonstration Livestock Pavilion
6:30 PM Open Class Flowers accepted 6:30-8:00 p.m. Grange Building
7:00 PM TOUCH A TRUCK Main Event Arena
7:00 PM Entertainment Midway Stage
7:00 PM Rabbits Judged Rabbit and Poultry Barn
Thursday, August 9, 2012
7:00 AM South Service Gate open 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM South Service Gate
8:00 AM Open Class flowers accepted 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Grange Building
9:00 AM Public Presentations 4-H Building
9:00 AM 4-H Rabbit Judging Contest Rabbit and Poultry Barn
9:00 AM 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Contest Rabbit and Poultry Barn
9:00 AM Horse Judging Registration Main Event Arena
10:00 AM Buildings open 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. All Buildings
10:00 AM Grooming Contest – Beef Livestock Pavilion
10:00 AM Horse Judging Contest Main Event Arena
1:00 PM Meat Goat Judged Livestock Pavilion
3:00 PM Bucket Calf Judged Conference Livestock Pavilion
5:00 PM Bucket Calf Judged Show Livestock Pavilion
6:00 PM Carnival opens 6:00 p.m. Carnival
6:00 PM Sheep Judged Livestock Pavilion
6:00 PM AMATEUR FLAT TRACK RACES Hot Laps Main Event Arena
6:30 PM Goat Milking Demonstration Livestock Pavilion
7:00 PM Entertainment (Flying Debris) Midway Stage
7:00 PM AMATEUR FLAT TRACK RACES  Main Event Arena
Friday, August 10, 2012
7:00 AM South Service Gate open 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM South Service Gate
8:00 AM Beef Judged – Dairy to follow Livestock Pavilion
9:00 AM Buildings open 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. for senior citizens only All Buildings
10:00 AM Buildings open 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. All Buildings
2:00 PM Livestock Judging or 30 min after Beef judging, 1:30 Registration Livestock Pavilion
5:30 PM Entertainment Midway Stage
6:00 PM Arena Ticket Booth opens Arena Ticket Booth
6:00 PM Carnival opens 6:00 p.m. Carnival
6:30 PM Goat Milking Demonstration Livestock Pavilion
7:00 PM BULL BLAST & BARREL RACING Main Event Arena
7:00 PM 4-H Horse Club Drill Team (During Bull Blast &Barrel Race) Main Event Arena
7:00 PM 4-H Market Round Robin Showmanship Contest Livestock Pavilion
7:30 PM Entertainment (Game Show Road Show) Midway Stage
8:00 PM Chainsaw Art Auction South End of Fair Grounds
Saturday, August 11, 2012
7:00 AM South Service Gate open 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM South Service Gate
8:00 AM Ham Breakfast (By Invitation) Midway Stage
10:30 AM PARADE Downtown Gardner
10:30 AM Buildings open after the Parade until 10:00 pm All Buildings
1:00 PM 4-H/FFA MARKET ANIMAL SALE and Project Auction following Livestock Pavilion
4:00 PM Carnival opens Carnival
5:00 PM Arena Ticket Booth opens Arena Ticket Booth
6:30 PM Goat Milking Demonstration Livestock Pavilion
7:00 PM Entertainment Midway Stage
7:00 PM DEMOLITION DERBY  Main Event Arena
Sunday, August 12, 2012
6:00 AM Livestock released any time after 6 a.m. Livestock Pavilion
8:00 AM Church Service – Memorial Building 8:00 a.m. Midway Stage
8:45 AM Clean up and release of exhibits after church Service All Buildings
9:30 AM All remaining 4-H exhibits removed by community leaders
4-H Premium checks released when fairground clean

Visit http://www.jocokansasfair.com/ for more information.

Looking for a bit of country in Johnson County, check out these great listings:

Showing properties 1 - 1 of 1. See more Blog - JOCO Farms.
(all data current as of 5/17/2013)

  1. $368,000 : Moonlight Road, Gardner
    0 beds, 0 baths
    Lot size: 20.00 ac
    Days on market: 94
    Listed with Lynn Realty LLC

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.