Sprint's headquarters is in Overland Park, Kansas where the quality of living is great, say local Realtors.

"When the movement of Kansas City headed south, Overland Park was the place everyone wanted to live," says Realtor Ted Belt. "In the heart of Johnson County, the area has offices to 33 percent of the "Fortune 500" companies in America. It's 55 percent of the total growth of the state making it a rapidly developing area featuring virtually everything today's family and lifestyle is looking for. Overland Park is the centerpiece of the county dividing the southern metropolitan area. When people move here, they love it here. Blue Valley schools are among the highest rated schools in the country. Some publications put it at the top. People enjoy their town and everyone uses the lifestyle it offers with shopping, dining, entertainment, hundreds of miles of bike and walking trails, and just about every possible activity imaginable."

Agrees Realtor Pam Blum, "Overland Park is one of the most desired places to live in Johnson County, KS. The blue ribbon schools draw many buyers to the area. With interest rates still low it is a good time to buy or sell."

"Overland Park is home for the Sprint Corporation," says Realtor Bob Neises, "The average new home lists for $408,845 with average being sold $528,320. The average resale list is $246,422 with high list price of $1,395,000 and low list of $67,000. The average sold home was $179,787 with high sold of $292,000 and low of $105,000. This is a market that has a home for about every buyer. Sales have slowed."

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Published: August 30, 2004

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