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Raytown, MO Real Estate, Homes For Sale, School & Area Information

Raytown is a city in Jackson County, Missouri and is also considered a suburb of Kansas City. The City of Raytown is 10.4 square miles located southeast of downtown Kansas City with a proximity that serves as a crossroads to the surrounding communities. Raytown has easy access to I-435, I-470 and I-70 which means that this city is only minutes away from downtown Kansas City, the Country Club Plaza, and several major sports venues.

Raytown began as a Santa Fe Trail stop just eight miles south of Independence, and is likely the second oldest town in Jackson County. Originally home to the Osage Indians, several tradesmen eventually established businesses along the trail including a blacksmith named William Ray who built his shop on the Santa Fe Trail. Ray’s blacksmith shop was located at a junction of several trails making this town a meeting place and a vital connection to the west. The settlement around the blacksmith shop was known first as "Ray's Town" and later as "Raytown." Raytown was incorporated as a city on July 17, 1950.

Raytown is home to many local, national and international businesses including KCP&L, GE Energy, USA 800, Inc., and Ken-A-Vision Manufacturing Co., Inc. The residents are able to take advantage of a central location to the KC Metro area, a low tax base, and an economy strong in redevelopment and growth.

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Raytown Area Insight

  • Amanda Palmer
    RE/MAX Heritage
    Ask Amanda a question about Raytown.
    Raytown, MO
    This hardware store has been serving the community since 1929. They offer a wide variety of hardware and home improvement items, as well as plumbing and electrical supplies. They are known for their friendly and knowledgeable staff.
  • Amanda Palmer
    RE/MAX Heritage
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    Raytown, MO
    This quaint shop is located on Main Street in the heart of Raymore. The store offers a variety of unique gifts, home decor items, and handmade crafts. They also have a selection of local artisanal products, such as honey and jam.
  • Amanda Palmer
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    Raytown, MO
    One of the most popular parks in Raymore is Hawk Ridge Park. This 102-acre park features a variety of amenities, including playgrounds, walking trails, sports fields, picnic areas, and a fishing pond. Visitors can enjoy a game of basketball or tennis, take a stroll along the walking trail, or cast a line in the pond. There's also a large pavilion that's available for rent for special events.
  • Sovuthy Saing
    RE/MAX Heritage
    Rock Island is a wonderful trail to go walking, biking, and just get outside and get some fresh air. The path is always clean and has some beautiful scenery. It is not one of those boring trails!
  • On Saturday, August 10th from 1:00-4:00 p.m., there will be a Back-to-School Backpack Drive hosted by V.I.B.E. at the Parkway Professional Building in Raytown.

    We could all do a little more to make this world a better place and help those in need. If you are one of those in need, this is an opportunity for you and your family to receive some assistance in getting the school supplies your children may need for the school year.

    This year, V.I.B.E. KC is partnering with "All About You" Health Services to provide 50 students with school supplies for the 2019-2020 school year. In order to have a backpack reserved, student must be signed up. If you are able to donate, they would appreciate donations and are accepting the following: school supplies, backpacks, books, uniforms, monetary donations.
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    Raytown, MO
    The Store was one of my favorite little stops when I lived in the area! So many favorite things about this "old school" meat market, the squealers (beef, sausage and bacon patties), the peppadew stuffed peppers, the chicken rolls wrapped in bacon, and one of our favorites Vess flavored pop.

    My daughter was young and we would walk down and we always grabbed a Vess from the cooler for the walk home!
  • If you haven't experienced the Extreme Grand Prix Indoor Go-Kart Racing you must try it out! It is a great time for family and friends to get together and have some laughs! Come check it out.
  • Steve Holeyfield
    RE/MAX Heritage
    Timber Valley is a great neighborhood in Kansas City but borders Raytown. Very nice homes uniquely laid out in a hilly area which gives each home a different curb appeal. Most homes have mature trees in the yard and lots of square footage. Homes range from $150-300k.

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