316 South Kensington Avenue

316 South Kensington Ave, Kansas City, MO is a single family home that contains 1,526 sq ft. in a neighborhood of beautifully renovated 100 year old homes. Like this one, many more are undergoing renovations. Rents are still reasonable in this very convenient part of east KC, but the neighborhood is certainly changing; so get in while you can.

This home contains 3 large bedrooms on the second level and 1 bathroom. The unfinished attic and basement are both large, but have not been converted to additional bedrooms or den space. The 2nd full bath and laundry hook ups are in the basement.

Recent upgrades include a new roof, new large covered front porch, and fresh paint and several new doors. The main level contains the eat in kitchen with a separate butlers pantry and mud room entrance from the fenced back yard. The large living room, formal dining room, and foyer are also on the main level.

The wood floors and many of the original moldings and architectural features remain from this house built nearly 100 years ago and refurbished in 2022.

Tenant needs to have a mower and a desire to keep the landscaping up.

Our crew is there cleaning and making repairs so drop in and look around
These nice houses do not come with kitchen appliances. The intention is that the tenant will provide their own higher end stove and refrigerator.

We provide hook-ups for your kitchen and laundry appliances.

Get on the list of interested tenants by viewing the property, then fill out the preliminary application at www.hooverproperty.com The criteria are outlined below at the end of this listing.

We will contact you if you have seen the property and would like to move forward with a full $30 application.

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Q&A:
1) Is this a market price rental? Yes. (Section 8 vouchers are not accepted for this property.)
2) What Income do I need to qualify? Documented take home pay of 3 times the rent. Example: 3 x $1000 = $3000 per month take home.
3) Does the tenant pay the utilities? Yes. Before moving in, you must have an account in good standing with the Power, Water, and Gas utility companies. The utilities must be in your name and documented.
4) Can I apply in person or on-line? Either is fine. The application fee is $30. In person applications can be made at our office at 3365 Blue Ridge Blvd. A government issued photo ID and copies of pay stubs are required as part of the application.
5) What do I need to do BEFORE I can move in? Your application must be approved. References are encouraged. This applies to ALL occupants over the age of 18. You need to pay the deposit and the full first month's rent. The second month will be prorated. All utilities and trash service must be in your name BEFORE you move in.
6) Pets? Let's talk about the paint and flooring. For houses with fenced yards, pets are allowed, but a non-refundable $200 deposit is required for each pet. Flooring, and the yard, must be kept up and maintained by tenants with pets at all times. A renter's insurance policy that covers liability for your pet is Absolutely required.
7) Yard? Yes, there is a large, fenced yard that comes with the house. The tenant is responsible for mowing. The city WILL fine you if the grass gets too tall.
8) Appliances? We provide hook-ups for your kitchen and laundry appliances. We do not furnish appliances.

Please note:
1) You need to have documented monthly, take home, income of 3X the rent. Autodraft from your direct deposit card or bank account is preferred.
2) Photo ID for All residents over 18. All must be on lease. Moving in without being on the lease will not be tolerated.
3) No recent evictions.
4) All utilities in your name before move in.
5) Deposit and First month's rent paid in full before move in.
6) No illegal substances or use will be tolerated.
7) References are required.
8) Section 8 vouchers are not accepted for this property.

Please put the address in your smart phone and go look at the unit before calling or filling out the application. If the unit is being cleaned, painted, and/or repaired, when you show up, the crew can show you the unit on the spot. Otherwise, come put down a $20 key deposit to borrow a key.

Our units are usually rented with a move in date scheduled, before they are completely ready. Don't wait.

Please apply at www.hooverproperty.com