Ready to peek at spectacular houses? Parade of Homes features Lee’s Summit gems

Love to snoop through houses? It’s that time of year when wandering through lovely homes is possible.

The Fall Parade of Homes, held Sept. 24 through Oct. 9, will give you a chance to see some of the most grand new homes in the area. The parade, sponsored by Mike Bryant Heating & Cooling will showcase 269 homes in eight counties, including several in Lee’s Summit and Johnson County.

More than 95 of the KC area’s builders have put effort into creating townhomes, villas, maintenance-provided communities and single-family homes. Looking for the latest design trends? It’s time to peek.

Here are a few homes, ranging from the mid $200,000s to $2.5 million, that might catch your eye.

Admission is free and parade guides will be available for pickup at the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (I-435 and Holmes) beginning the Monday before the start of the parade, and at all parade homes during the event.

Consumers can also download the mobile app from the Google Play or Apple Store. Using the app, parade-goers can save their favorites and then map a customized route to each home. Homes will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit KCParadeofHomes.com.

A small sampling of homes:

Lee’s Summit: KC Custom Homes, 341 NW Ambersham Drive, Lee’s Summit, $850,000. A large two-story great room features a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The room overlooks an enormous covered deck. Trimmed accent walls are featured in the dining room, foyer, master bedroom and stair wall. Oversized bedrooms with walk-in closets and bathrooms for all bedrooms makes this home a winner for a family looking to live in Lee’s Summit.

Lenexa: B.L. Rieke Custom Homes at Timber Rock, 21493 W. 94th Terrace, Lenexa, $2,595,000. This home, inspired by coastal resort communities, is a blended modern-coastal style with a midcentury flair. Its living room features a marble-encapsulated, floor-to-ceiling linear fireplace and a suspended staircase with oak accents and cable railing

Olathe: No. 135, Shepard Home, Boulder Creek, 17276 W. 169th Terrace, $581,000. This luxury retreat offers modern finishes, cedar accents, large covered patio and modern black windows. It’s accented with contemporary colors, large quartz-topped kitchen island, wide plank wood flooring and walk-in pantry. Efficiently designed, the dedicated office, mudroom, spacious laundry and stunning basement bar provide both entertainment and function.