"The Scarritt Point Crown Jewel: Masterfully Restored 1896 Queen Anne Mansion

This masterfully restored 5,504-square-foot Queen Anne Victorian estate, constructed in 1896, is a premier architectural landmark located at 415 Benton Blvd within the coveted Scarritt Point Historic District of Kansas City, Missouri. Elevated above the street corridor behind decorative stone retaining walls and secure wrought-iron fencing, this three-story residence features a commanding street presence defined by an expansive wraparound covered porch and an iconic structural corner tower.

The main level layout preserves the elite spatial distributions of the Gilded Age, showcasing original unpainted natural woodwork, leaded and stained-glass windows, original hardwood floors, and thick solid-wood pocket doors that separate the formal “ladies’ and gentlemen’s parlors.” The home features six historic fireplaces. The gentlemen’s parlor is wrapped in premium, hand-painted Cole & Son wallpaper imported from England, while the ladies’ parlor features a custom Milton & King wall mural. The main floor is finished with detailed ceiling medallions, heavy crown moldings, a formal dining hall, a discreet powder room, and hidden period details—including vintage cherub motifs integrated into the architecture.

The kitchen layout blends preserved historic elements with premium modern culinary machinery. It retains its original built-in storage cabinetry and historic flooring, updated with a high-end Café Series double-oven gas range featuring six burners and a built-in air fryer, an integrated Bosch dishwasher, and a commercial-style refrigeration unit.

The upper levels accommodate the primary bedroom suites. Uniquely for an estate built in 1896, all five bedrooms feature their own private en-suite full bathroom, creating a highly autonomous living layout. The home incorporates multiple independent common areas:

Second Level: Houses the primary bedrooms alongside a central sitting room anchored by an accent fireplace and vintage wallpaper rediscovered by the current owners in a sealed attic room. This floor also includes a dedicated upper laundry room.

Third Level: Features expansive, sun-drenched multi-purpose rooms illuminated by new architectural skylights.

Lower Level: Built out to feature a finished basement living room, a half-bathroom, a secondary primary laundry zone, and a custom private “speakeasy room” for secure entertaining.

The estate occupies a 6,106-square-foot corner lot that includes a rare, structurally integrated attached two-car garage. Between 2023 and 2026, the property underwent an extensive capital improvement campaign updating its core mechanical, electrical, and structural systems. Additionally, the property benefits from an active historic property tax abatement running through 2030, significantly lowering ongoing annual holding costs.

📋 Property Specifications

💰 Price: $699,950

📍 Address: 415 Benton Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64124

📐 Interior Size: 5,504 sqft

🌳 Lot Size: 6,106 sqft (0.14 Acres)

🛏️ Bedrooms: 5 (All featuring private en-suite bathrooms)

🛁 Bathrooms: 7 Baths (5 full en-suites, 2 independent half-baths)

🏗️ Year Built: 1896

🚗 Parking: Attached 2-Car Garage (Highly rare for this vintage)

📉 Tax Incentive: Active Tax Abatement locked through 2030

🗺️ Location: Scarritt Point Historic Preservation District

🔍 Key Architectural & Historic Features Explained

🏛️ Queen Anne Tower & Wraparound Veranda: The exterior features an iconic corner tower cap and a deep wraparound porch veranda detailed with authentic late-19th-century millwork carvings.

🪵 Formal Parlor Separation & Pocket Doors: The main level retains its original floor plan logic, utilizing heavy pocket doors to segment entertaining spaces into independent reception parlors.

🎨 English Cole & Son Wallcoverings: The gentlemen’s parlor features hand-painted wallpaper from England’s historic Cole & Son design house, adding immense aesthetic value and historical continuity.

🛁 Five Autonomous En-Suite Bedrooms: A rare layout feature for an 1890s mansion, every single bedroom acts as an independent suite with its own private attached bathroom, optimizing the home for luxury residential use or high-end bed-and-breakfast operations.

🍷 Private Subterranean Speakeasy: The finished lower level features a hidden speakeasy lounge, separating recreational hosting areas from the formal historic parlors on the main floor.

🚗 Integrated Attached Double Garage: Unlike most historic properties that require detached alley outbuildings or exposed street parking, this estate includes a rare attached double garage for direct indoor vehicle access.