Boveri Realty selling two Crossroads live-work buildings

Thanks to factors like a changing office landscape and continued development, there’s never been a better time to live and work in downtown Kansas City. And with two prime live-work buildings available from Boveri Realty Group, you can now secure the space in which to build not just your life, but also your dreams.

These buildings are in the Crossroads Arts District, which has become downtown’s mecca for visual and performing artists. The area already is home to numerous art galleries and popular First Friday events that draw tens of thousands each month.

Now plans have been announced to expand the Crossroads’ artistic appeal with the Grand Arts building at 1819 Grand Boulevard donated to the Kansas City Art Institute to create a masters degree program and UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance acquiring a donated site to build and relocate downtown at 17th Street and Broadway, just across the street from the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Visit the Crossroads Summer Block party during First Friday this week to see what all the excitement is about. The party will be at 19th and Wyandotte, just down the street from Boveri Realty Group’s office, and will feature eight local bands performing from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Then contact Boveri Realty Group to schedule a tour of these two live-work buildings in the Crossroads.

Rush Wade Building

Located at 2010 McGee St., the Rush Wade building is filled with “unlimited possibilities,” said listing agent Christina Boveri, owner/broker of Boveri Realty Group. “It could be used by a marketing firm, as event space, a restaurant, an artist studio — just about anything,” she said. “And it’s zoned as live-and-work space, so the new owner could live on the second floor and have a business on the first floor.”

Priced at $695,000, the 10,375-square-foot building offers an additional 5,000 square feet in the building’s dry basement that could be finished to offer additional living or working space. A convenient loading dock and freight elevator enhance the building’s commercial appeal and functionality, while a flat roof is the ideal setting for a rooftop deck that could provide outdoor restaurant seating, expanded event space or a private patio.

The building was completely renovated approximately 15 years ago by current owner Lindsey Wade and his family. The resulting aesthetic is an ideal blend of past and present that creates what Wade called a “timeless, current space.”

One of the most noticeable features of the building’s interior is a high ceiling that’s accented by huge timbers. The woodwork is Wade’s favorite part of the space.

“The wood beams in the building are gorgeous,” he said. “When we renovated the property, we sandblasted the wood to bring it back to its original condition.”

Additional interior features include hardwood floors, a modern kitchen and three bathrooms. Updated HVAC and electrical systems have resulted in an energy-efficient space that’s designed to keep energy costs down.

The Crossroads location makes the building even more appealing. Access to Interstates 670, 35 and 70, as well as U.S. 71 is just blocks away. The building is easily spotted from Grand Boulevard, one of downtown Kansas City’s main streets, prime visibility that would help enhance a commercial use of the building.

“The location is amazing,” Wade said. “And it’s a freestanding building so you’re not sharing a wall with another property. There’s not many of those buildings available in downtown Kansas City.”

To schedule a private tour of the Rush Wade building or for additional details about the property, contact Boveri at 816-606-1398.

1600 Cherry

There’s no better place for an artist’s live-work space than in the heart of the Crossroads Arts District, home to the wildly popular First Fridays art walk. The 2,954-square-foot building at 1600 Cherry, priced at $310,000, is currently home to the Late Show Gallery and also includes a second-floor artist residence space.

Interior features include exposed brick, working fireplace and upgraded mechanicals. An outdoor terrace is an ideal place to socialize or soak in the area’s artistic inspiration and a balcony offers additional outdoor space.

For prospective buyers ready to take advantage of the building’s existing use as a gallery, the property includes 40 parking spaces, a prime selling point in an area that offers mostly street parking.

The building’s East Crossroads location isn’t just perfectly positioned to take advantage of all of the First Fridays activity, it also puts the building’s owner within easy walking distance to a diverse array of shops, dining, nightlife and services. In other words, the space is a can’t-miss opportunity for a creative professional who’s eager to live, work and create in the heart of Kansas City’s thriving downtown.

For additional details about the building or to schedule a private tour, contact Boveri Realty Group’s Christina Boveri at 816-606-1398.

This story was originally published May 29, 2014 at 12:11 PM with the headline "Boveri Realty selling two Crossroads live-work buildings."