Westwood Hills
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Buying or selling in “The Most Beautiful Little City in Kansas”? With 33+ years of experience and 1,500+ homes sold, Bryan Bechler is the Westwood Hills real estate expert you can trust.
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Moving to the Kansas City area? Westwood Hills offers walkability, top schools, and proximity to the Plaza in a tight-knit community.
Explore NeighborhoodsAbout Westwood Hills
Founded in 1923 and incorporated in 1949, Westwood Hills is a charming residential enclave of approximately 400 residents occupying just 5½ blocks in northeast Johnson County. Known officially as “The Most Beautiful Little City in Kansas,” Westwood Hills features tree-lined streets, Tudor and cottage-style architecture from the 1920s through 1940s, and a strong sense of community that’s rare in the Kansas City metro.
Located minutes from the Country Club Plaza, downtown Kansas City, KU Medical Center, and Saint Luke’s Hospital, Westwood Hills offers an unbeatable combination of historic character, walkability, and urban convenience. Residents enjoy easy access to Hi-Hat Coffee, the Shops at 50th & State Line, Westwood Park, Woodside Health Club, and neighborhood favorites like Annedore’s Chocolates and Flying Cow Gelato.
The Westwood Hills real estate market is one of the most competitive in Johnson County. With limited inventory — typically fewer than 10 sales per year in the entire city — homes in Westwood Hills are highly sought after by families and professionals seeking proximity to top-rated schools, the Plaza, and a lifestyle that blends historic charm with modern convenience.
Westwood Hills Market Snapshot
Based on the most recent 12 months of sales data
Premium homes ($750K+) are selling at 104.2% of asking price in an average of 14 days. Westwood Hills is a seller’s market.
What Makes Westwood Hills Special
- Minutes from the Country Club Plaza, downtown KC, and KU Med Center
- Westwood View Elementary and Shawnee Mission East attendance area
- Walking distance to Pembroke Hill School (private, Pre-K through 12th)
- Hi-Hat Coffee, Shops at 50th & State Line, and Annedore’s Chocolates
- Westwood Park and Woodside Health Club nearby
- Historic Tudor, cottage, and Colonial architecture from the 1920s-1940s
- Annual Yard of the Month contest and strong neighborhood association
- One of the most densely populated cities in Kansas at just 5½ blocks
- Average home values up 7.6% year over year
- 100% of listings sold in the past 12 months — zero expired
Westwood Hills Real Estate, Made Simple
Whether you’re buying your first home, upgrading, downsizing, or relocating to the Kansas City area, Bryan helps you find the right home at the right price. His deep knowledge of the Westwood Hills micro-market — including recent sales, renovation values, school boundaries, and the unique characteristics of every block — means you get guidance that only comes from decades of local experience.
As a Compass Realty Group agent, Bryan offers access to the industry’s most advanced technology platform, the exclusive 3-Phased Marketing Strategy that delivers 2.9% higher closing prices, and a network of 340,000+ agents reaching buyers across 120+ countries. Combined with 33+ years of experience and 1,500+ homes sold, your Westwood Hills buying or selling experience is in expert hands.
Bryan also specializes in helping Kansas City homeowners relocate to The Villages, Florida — serving as a Villages Relocation Specialist through TheVillagesWelcomeGuide.com. If your next chapter involves a move to Florida’s premier active-adult community, Bryan can help on both ends of the transaction.
Why Work With Bryan Bechler
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Buying or selling a home in Westwood Hills, Bryan Bechler is ready to help you every step of the way.
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