LIVING IN SMITHVILLE
An outdoor lifestyle and small-town charm centered around one of the Kansas City area's premier recreational lakes.
Smithville offers a peaceful small-town atmosphere where outdoor recreation and a lake-centered lifestyle are part of everyday life. Located about 20 miles north of downtown Kansas City along U.S. Highway 169, Smithville appeals to buyers looking for a slower pace, excellent schools, and easy access to one of the region's premier outdoor destinations—Smithville Lake. Homes range from established neighborhoods near historic downtown to newer subdivisions and acreage properties, making Smithville an attractive option for families, retirees, and anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors.
Historic downtown Smithville provides locally owned shops, restaurants, and community events that reflect the town's welcoming character, while destinations like Ladoga Ridge Winery add to the area's relaxed pace of life. Residents enjoy spending weekends boating, fishing, hiking, biking, golfing, and camping at nearby Smithville Lake, with the Paradise Pointe Golf Complex offering two championship courses overlooking the water. Although Smithville maintains a peaceful, out-of-the-way feel, convenient access to U.S. Highway 169 places the shopping, dining, healthcare, and everyday services of Kansas City's Northland within an easy drive, while Kansas City International Airport is only about 20 minutes away.
SMITHVILLE LAKE
Smithville Lake is the heart of the community and one of the Kansas City area's premier outdoor recreation destinations. Spanning more than 7,200 acres with over 175 miles of shoreline, the lake offers boating, fishing, swimming, camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, sailing, hunting, and countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors throughout the year.
The lake features two swim beaches, two full-service marinas with boat rentals, a dedicated sailboat marina, Paradise Pointe Golf Complex with two championship 18-hole courses, multiple campgrounds, picnic shelters, and miles of paved, mountain biking, and equestrian trails. Whether you're spending the day on the water, playing a round of golf, or exploring the shoreline, Smithville Lake provides an outdoor lifestyle that few communities in the Kansas City metro can match.
Smithville homes are served by the Smithville School District.
Visit the official City of Smithville and Smithville Chamber of Commerce websites for additional community information.
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