Hunter Gary House in Kansas City

One of the most historically significant mansions in Kansas City is now one of the most expensive homes ever to hit the market in Missouri. It is now listed for $9,350,000. “The Hunter Gary House” in Sunset Hill has hosted amazing events and famous people over the years and it could now be yours.

Gary was a wealthy Kansas City resident and served as the president of Theodore Gary and Company. He hob-knobbed with Kansas City royalty during the roaring 20’s and 30’s and held lavish events at the estate.

The House:

The 12,554 Square Foot home sits on just over 3 Acres among many of the other historic mansions a few blocks south of Country Club Plaza near State Line Road. The Neoclassical Style mansion was built in 1922 and was styled after George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon. It has 8 bedrooms and 8 bath with a red brick exterior and slate roof. The home is complemented by a two-story front porch with columns that span the width of the house.

The Specs:

Many of the original features of the house are still intact, although it’s been updated throughout. Here is what else comes with a mansion of this stature.

• Main Floor
  • Formal Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Library
  • Solarium with Terrazzo Floor
  • Custom Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Kitchen Pantry
• Second Floor
  • Master Suite
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Steam Shower with Heater Floor
• Third Floor
  • Family Room
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Cedar Closet
• Exterior
  • Expansive Lawn with Formal Gardens
  • Fountains
  • Tennis Court
  • 3 Car Climate Controlled Garage
  • 3 Additional Garage Spaces
  • Indoor/Outdoor Dog Kennel.
  • Guest House
  • Wrought Iron Fencing
  • Gated Driveway

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Hunter Larabee Gary

Gary was born in 1884 and grew up in the small town of Macon, Missouri. He rose to the top of several fields and became a very wealthy businessman who associates say was a financial genius. As you can see from his obituary in the Macon Chronicle-Herald, he had success in several industries. He worked with his father in the telecommunications industry, in the railroad industry, and financial services. He died in Reno, Nevada in 1946 at the age of 62.

The Listing:

The listing agent is Matt Jones from Keller Williams Realty Partners. All images are courtesy of