Six acres in Kearney, ten minutes from Liberty
This page answers the practical questions about 12223 Hills Rd: how far the commute really is, what the schools situation looks like, and where the nearest coffee, dinner, and green space actually are. The property sits in northern Clay County at the crossroads of I-35 and Missouri 92, about half an hour north of downtown Kansas City.
Location and commute
Dirt-quiet at the mailbox, highway-clever on the way out. The property fronts Hills Road with a gravel drive, and the county roads connect quickly to Missouri 92 and I-35 just to the east.
~12 min
To Liberty, MO
25-30 min
To downtown Kansas City
~24 mi
To Kansas City proper
5 min
To 92 Highway retail
Drive-time figures are estimates from published sources and depend on traffic and route. See Go North KC on Kearney for the area profile.
Kearney at a glance
- Northern Clay County, at I-35 and MO 92
- A commuter town roughly 30 minutes from KC
- Home of Jesse James Park and the amphitheater
- Retail and services concentrated along 92 Hwy
The schools question
The listing notes place 12223 Hills Rd in Liberty North schools, a draw for families across the Northland. School attendance boundaries shift with the district, so the responsible move is to confirm current assignments before you rely on them.
Listing note
Liberty North schools
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Everyday life, five minutes away
Coffee before the commute, dinner after the mowing. These are the neighborhood regulars with their own front doors on the 92 Highway corridor and Kearney's downtown square.
Eat & drink
MoJo's Coffeehouse
180 State Rte 92, Kearney
Local roastery and coffee bar on the 92 corridor.
Visit MoJo'sEat & drink
Hoffman's Hometown Eatery
105 S Jefferson St, Kearney
Breakfast and lunch in Old Church Plaza downtown.
Visit Hoffman'sEat & drink
Fat Boyz Grill & Bar
129 E Washington St, Kearney
Burgers, wings and patio seating on the square.
Visit FatEat & drink
CONRAD'S Eat Drink Local
627 State Rte 92, Kearney
Farm-to-table kitchen and bar, a local favorite.
Visit CONRAD'SEat & drink
Gino's Italiano
123 E Washington St, Kearney
Pasta and pizza in the historic downtown blocks.
Visit Gino'sEat & drink
La Fuente Mexican Restaurant
700 Watson Dr, Kearney
Family dining on Watson Drive, easy from 92.
Visit LaEat & drink
Paisley Perk
400 S Jefferson St, Kearney
Coffee, tea and treats on the south end of town.
Visit PaisleyParks, lakes, and weekend miles
Six acres is its own park, but the region doubles down: a state park lake ten minutes out, a 134-acre city park with disc golf, and a 7,000-acre reservoir for the serious boat.
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Jesse James Park
3001 MO-33, Kearney
134 acres with a fishing lake, 18-hole disc golf course, soccer fields and the Kearney Amphitheater.
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Watkins Woolen Mill State Park & Historic Site
26600 Park Rd N, Lawson
100-acre lake with beach and boat launches, paved trails, and a National Historic Landmark mill.
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Smithville Lake
Smithville, about 15 minutes north
A 7,000-acre reservoir with marinas, boat ramps, and fishing for bass, crappie and catfish.
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Lions Park & Splash Pad
106 S Jefferson St, Kearney
Playground and splash pad for the afternoons that call for water.
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Kearney Skate Park & Pickleball Courts
619 19th St, Kearney
Skate park and twelve lighted pickleball courts on the north side of town.
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Downtowns worth the drive and worth staying for
Kearney's square holds the essentials and a few surprises, Liberty's historic district is twelve minutes south, and Excelsior Springs sits fifteen minutes east with its own springs and downtown. When the city calls, the airport and downtown Kansas City are a straight shot down I-35.
The honest trade-off of acreage is distance to the doorbell. At 12223 Hills Rd the distance is short enough to keep both lives: the 6.02-acre escape at the end of the gravel, with the Northland's daily convenience five minutes up the road.