Maps of the
Country Side Homes Association

Established in 1924, the Country Side Homes Association is roughly bordered East and West by Oak Street and Wornall Avenue, and runs from 52nd Street(-ish) south to 57th Street.  It is comprised of nine subdivisions and includes 474 houses (the Crestwood Condominiums and the Crestwood Shops each count as one property in this instance).  

In 1984, the CSHA was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and also given "historic" designation by the City of Kansas City, MO.  The maps below show the boundaries of those designated areas (to enlarge a map, right-click to open it in a new tab).  

The properties which have been given the Kansas City, MO Historic Designation fall under the purview of the Kansas City Historic Preservation Commission ("KCHPC").  The KCHPC reviews exterior changes to properties recognized as local landmarks or within local historic districts.  The commission must approve a Certificate of Appropriateness before a building permit is issued for exterior work to ensure that changes or repairs are compatible with the building’s architectural character and complement the historic district or individual landmark.  The KCHPC holds monthly meetings (hybrid via Zoom and in-person at City Hall) to review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and other business; more information and contact details can be found at the link above.  

The properties which are on the National Register of Historic Places fall under that organization's purview; more information about its work and resources which may be available to property owners can be found here.