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Jackie Hostetler
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Last Modified: March 13, 2026

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Somerset Neighborhood Guide

16of 18 Overland Park Neighborhoods

Where Family Life Meets Country Club Life

🧭Generally defined as the area: South of 135th Street, north of 151st Street, west of Metcalf Avenue, east of Antioch Road

📌Somerset is best known for: Massive lots, winding streets, and the clubhouse everyone actually uses regularly

👕You can spot a Somerset local by: Their golf cart parked prominently in a three-car garage and their standing date at the 19th hole

👍Locals live here because: The houses feel custom even when they're technically not. It's all in the details!

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Zero through traffic means your pizza delivery driver gets hopelessly lost

✨The general vibe is: Suburban country club without the pretense or attitude

Neighborhood Tags:
Family orientedGreat schoolsSafeQuietSuburban calmWealthy enclave

Pros & Cons of Somerset

Somerset strengths (top 5)

Family FriendlyGood SchoolsGreen SpaceOutdoor RecreationPeaceful & Quiet

Somerset tradeoffs (top 3)

NightlifeArt SceneEvents & Festivals
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Somerset Neighborhood DNA

Families who want country club access without the accompanying pretension

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Some of the Somerset hotspots include: Somerset Park and Somerset Elementary.
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Moving to Somerset - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Overland Park or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Overland Park guide for the big-picture view — or compare Somerset against other parts of the city in our Overland Park neighborhood guide.