Retire In Kansas City With A Low-Maintenance Home You Love!

Are you planning to retire in Kansas City? Maybe you’re an empty nester and ready to downsize. After all, larger homes are notoriously high-maintenance – especially if it’s an older property. Your retirement years should be spent relaxing and enjoying your favorite hobbies, not in frustration! If any of this resonates, this blog post is for you! We’ll be discussing the best floor plans for you to retire in Kansas City with comfort and style.

Before we get to talking about househunting, we would like to extend a warm welcome! Hearthside Homes of Kansas City is a  home builder based in Liberty, Missouri. We currently offer new construction homes in the Kansas City, Kearney, Liberty, and Parkville areas. We have several expertly designed floor plans and communities for our clients to choose from. From ranch-style floor plans to 1.5 story, and everything in between, Hearthside Homes strives to offer a wide range of home layouts that can fit the needs of any family. 

Our homes range in price from $350k – $700k. Click here to check out our inventory of spec homes. Upon completion, all of our new construction homes are inspected by third-party experts to ensure your peace of mind. We also offer a 12-month warranty. After all, your home is likely your largest investment! Continue reading to learn some of our best tips for those who want to retire in Kansas City. 

Benefits Of Retiring In Kansas City

Maybe you’ve lived in Kansas City your entire life, or maybe you’re wanting to relocate to a new area to enjoy your retirement years. There are several benefits to retiring in Kansas City including a relatively low cost of living, world-class health care, endless parks, delicious barbeque, lively sports, and seasonal temperatures. Click here to learn more about some of the best communities in the Kansas City, Liberty, Kearney, and Parkville areas.

Why New Construction Is Better For Retirees

New construction homes are generally a better choice for retirees than resale properties. Resale homes often come with lots of work to be done. When you move into a brand new home, you won’t have to worry about repairing or replacing items such as the roof, water heater, etc. Keep in mind, not all new construction homes are created equal. The quality of the house will vary greatly depending on the builder. At Hearthside Homes, we have third-party inspections done throughout the house so that our clients can be confident in their purchase! Click here to view our spec home inventory. 

What You Should Look For In Your Next Home

As a retiree, it’s nice to have an open-concept floor plan with all your needs on the main level. Ranch and reverse-style home plans are generally the best options. Floor plans that require you to use the stairs often should be avoided. If you want this to be your forever home, you’re probably not going to want to have to deal with walking up and down the stairs multiple times throughout the day. 

A master bedroom on the first floor is ideal, which is why we recommend ranch or reverse-style floor plans. Low square footage is important to reduce the amount of cleaning and maintenance of the home. Walk-in showers with overhead lighting and hand railings are also practical. With all of these details in mind, here are a couple of floor plans that perfectly match these criteria! 

Ranch-Style Floor Plan

A ranch-style floor plan has all of its bedrooms and bathrooms on the main floor. These floor plans are practical, wide, and one level. They are great for retirement as they are very easily accessible. Currently, Hearthside Homes offers three ranch-style floor plans, The Magnolia, Tahoe, and Meg. They come with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and features to make your retirement years comfortable. Click here to learn more about our ranch-style homes. 

Magnolia Features: Hardwood In Foyer, Kitchen, Breakfast, Great Room & Garage Entry, Box Up Ceiling In Great Room, Fireplace With Single Wrap Mantle, Family Entry, Granite Kitchen Countertops Kitchen Island With Pendant Lights, Furniture Legs At Island, Range Hood, Upgraded Front Door, 3-Car Garage With 8′ Doors, 2nd Wall Paint Color, Delta Woodhurst Bath Faucets, I-Joist Floor System, Custom Window Trim In Family Room, Stairs With Designer Carpet & Wood End Caps, Finished Stairs To Basement, Box Up Beam Ceilings In Great Room, Crown Molding In Master Bedroom, Frameless Master Shower Glass, Double Shower Head In Master With Slide Bar, Granite Master Shower Seat, Tile Wall & Floor In Master Shower, Tile Floor In All Bathrooms & Laundry Room, Granite Countertops In All Bathrooms, Yard Irrigation, $2,000 Lighting Allowance, $1,750 Landscape Allowance. (Subject to change). 

Tahoe Features: Hardwood In Foyer, Kitchen, Breakfast, Garage Entry & Great Room, Open-Concept Floor Plan, Covered Outdoor Space, Granite Kitchen Countertops, Fireplace With Single Mantle, Finished Stairs To Basement, Standard 2-Car Garage, Optional Laundry Extension With 3-Car Garage, Jetted Built-In Master Bathtub, Double Vanity In Master Bathroom, Crown Molding In Master Bedroom, $1,850 Lighting Allowance, $1,000 Landscape Allowance. (Subject to change). 

Meg Features: Engineered Hardwood In Foyer, Kitchen, Dining & Family Room, Granite Kitchen Countertops, Kitchen Island, Open-Concept Floor Plan, Crown Molding in Master Bedroom, Double Vanity in Master Bath, Standard 2-Car Garage with 8′ Doors, I-Joist Floor System, $1,500 Lighting Allowance, $1,000 Landscape Allowance. (Subject to change). 

Reverse-Style Floor Plan

A reverse style floor plan is the reversal of the living space and the sleeping space in a two-story home. The master bedroom and living area are on the main floor, but the other bedrooms are in the finished basement. You won’t have to trek up and down the stairs, if you don’t want to! Currently, Hearthside Homes offers three reverse-style floor plans including The Ashton, Mckinley, and Monroe. They come with 3-4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Click here to learn more about our reverse-style homes. 

Ashton Features: Hardwood in Foyer, Kitchen, Dining, Office, Great Room, & Garage Entry, Designer Ceiling At Great Room & Dining Room, Optional 4th Bedroom Kitchen Island With 2 Pendant Lights, Furniture Legs At Island, Range Hood, 3-Car Garage With 8′ Doors, 2nd Wall Paint Color, Custom Window Trim In Great Room & Dining, I-Joist Floor System Stairs With Designer Carpet & Wood End Caps, Finished Stairs To Basement, Delta Woodhurst Bath Faucets, Crown Molding In Master Bedroom, Master Shower Room with Double Shower Head (Ashlyn Slide Bar) and Undermount Tub, Frameless Master Shower Glass, Granite Master Shower Seat, Tile Wall & Floor In Master Shower, Tile Floor In All Bathrooms & Laundry Room, Granite Countertops In All Bathrooms, Yard Irrigation $2,500 Lighting Allowance $1,750 Landscape Allowance. (Subject to change). 

Mckinley Features: Hardwood In Foyer, Kitchen, Breakfast, Great Room & Garage Entry, Open Floor Plan, Fireplace With Double Mantle, Granite Kitchen Countertops, Kitchen Island With 3 Pendant Lights, Furniture Legs At Island, Range Hood, 3-Car Garage With 8′ Doors, 2nd Wall Paint Color, Custom Window Trim In Family Room, Delta Woodhurst Bath Faucets, I-Joist Floor System Stairs With Designer Carpet & Wood End Caps, Crown Molding & Wainscoting In Foyer, Crown Molding In Master Bedroom, Master Closet Access To Laundry, Freestanding Master Bathtub, Frameless Master Shower Glass, Granite Master Shower Seat, Tile Wall & Floor In Master Shower, Tile Floor In All Bathrooms & Laundry Room, Granite Countertops In All Bathrooms, Yard Irrigation, $2,500 Lighting Allowance, $1,750 Landscape Allowance. (Subject to change). 

Monroe Features: Hardwood In Foyer, Kitchen, Breakfast, Great Room & Garage Entry, Open Floor Plan, Fireplace With Double Mantle, Granite Kitchen Countertops, Kitchen Island With 3 Pendant Lights, Furniture Legs At Island, Range Hood, 3-Car Garage With 8′ Doors, 2nd Wall Paint Color, Custom Window Trim In Family Room, Delta Woodhurst Bath Faucets, I-Joist Floor System Stairs With Designer Carpet & Wood End Caps, Crown Molding & Wainscoting In Foyer, Crown Molding In Master Bedroom, Master Closet Access To Laundry, Freestanding Master Bathtub, Frameless Master Shower Glass, Granite Master Shower Seat, Tile Wall & Floor In Master Shower, Tile Floor In All Bathrooms & Laundry Room, Granite Countertops In All Bathrooms, Yard Irrigation, $2,500 Lighting Allowance, $1,750 Landscape Allowance. (Subject to change). 

Buy Your New Home With Hearthside Homes!

We hope you enjoyed reading about how to retire in Kansas City in a new home you love! If you’re ready to buy or build a new home, Hearthside Homes would be honored to help!

Our home building process is efficient. To begin, you will be able to pick from one of our expertly designed floor plans. Then, you’ll get to choose the material selections you want for the home to make it uniquely yours. Once you’re signed on, we will look at everything from the front door to the tile color! Click here to learn more about our process. Our Design Center includes various material displays, including cabinetry, doors, flooring, faucets, and more. You can select all of your details here! Click here to learn more about our Design Center. 

Hearthside Homes offers a team of dedicated individuals from passionate designers to construction professionals to help you through the whole process with whatever you may need. These professionals will keep you up-to-date on the complete construction schedule and make sure you are involved in every step. To view the construction live, you will have 24/7 access to your client portal online which will include the construction schedule, contract documents, the job photo library, as well as change orders. We love Buildertrend!

Hearthside Homes understands that not everyone has the time to wait for their home to be built. If building a new construction home isn’t right for you, we also offer beautiful spec homes. Our spec homes are move-in ready, making the process shorter and easier for you. These homes are built by our expert contractors and talented design team. Click here to check out current listings. 

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To request more information about getting started with the home building process or buying a home from Hearthside Homes, please fill out this form on our website or give us a call at (816) 781-0234. We hope you got some helpful tips about how to retire in Kansas City in a new home you love!