From north to south, Kansas City, ShawneeOlathe, and Gardner, KS are on the western side of the Kansas City metro area. The communities here range from a small-town feel at Gardner and Canaan Lake to the gated resort-style lake living at Lake Quivira. The lake neighborhoods listed below offer amenities, such as golf courses, sparkling pools, and plenty of blue waters for swimming, fishing, and boating. This western area of the metro makes the drive to both Downtown KC, or even Lawrence, KS easy. And excellent schools make people want to raise their families here. Select a neighborhood to learn more about living and buying a home in each one. From the family-friendly newer homes in Shadow Lake at Cedar Creek to the established and welcoming Lake of the Forest, we look forward to helping you find your KC dream home!

 

LAKE LIVING IN KC

 

GARDNER, OLATHE, SHAWNEE & KANSAS CITY, KS LAKES

BLACK SWAN LAKE

Black Swan Estates is a private lake community built in 1954. It is a collection of 134 diverse homes, encompassing ranches, mid-century modern,...

GARDNER, OLATHE, SHAWNEE & KANSAS CITY, KS LAKES

CANAAN LAKE

The beautiful 55-acre Canaan Lake offers a tranquil setting, with Dub's Dread Golf Course right next door. It is located in western Wyandotte County...

GARDNER, OLATHE, SHAWNEE & KANSAS CITY, KS LAKES

GARDNER LAKE

Gardner Lake is a 125 acre lake, located just north of the city of Gardner, in Johnson County, Kansas.

GARDNER, OLATHE, SHAWNEE & KANSAS CITY, KS LAKES

LAKE OF THE FOREST

Lake of the Forest is a gated community of 163 homes situated around a 40-acre lake and on winding roads up three levels on two sides. The community...

GARDNER, OLATHE, SHAWNEE & KANSAS CITY, KS LAKES

LAKE QUIVIRA

Lake Quivira has a setting like no other community or country club in the area. It offers vacation resort living 365 days a year. A spectacular...

GARDNER, OLATHE, SHAWNEE & KANSAS CITY, KS LAKES

SHADOW LAKE

Carved from Kansas limestone, reflected in tranquil waters, and preserved for generations, Shadow Lake, located within the Cedar Creek Community,...