One of the biggest developments in Leawood’s history is officially underway. Insurance giant Lockton is leaving the Country Club Plaza for a new headquarters at College Boulevard and State Line Road — the first building in the $765 million Hallbrook North project.

If you own a home near there, the natural question is: does a project this big change anything for me — and is now the time to think about selling? Let’s look at it clearly.

What’s Being Built

The centerpiece is a 12-story, roughly 450,000-square-foot tower — at about 176 feet, it will be the tallest building in Leawood. It’s the “alpha” building in a planned 11-building, mixed-use development that later phases envision including a hotel, retail, multifamily housing, and more office space.

Construction is beginning in 2026, with a target move-in around 2030. So this is a multi-year story, not an overnight change.

What a Project Like This Can Mean for Nearby Homes

Big employment and mixed-use hubs tend to bring more people, more amenities, and more day-to-day activity to an area — which can support demand for nearby housing over time. A headquarters relocation of this scale puts a spotlight on the whole College & State Line corridor.

That said, I’ll always give you the honest version: a nearby megaproject is one factor, not a guarantee. Effects on any specific home depend on distance, sightlines, traffic patterns, and how the surrounding phases actually take shape. Some owners value the energy and convenience; others prefer things quiet. Both are valid.

So — Is Now the Window to List?

Here’s the timing question worth thinking through. A project like this generates buzz early, when it’s announced and breaking ground, and again later, as it nears completion. Right now, the story is fresh and attention is high.

Whether that translates into the right moment for your sale depends on your home, your price point, and your own timeline — not just the headline. The smartest move is to look at what comparable homes near the corridor are actually doing today, then decide.

If you’re weighing it, I can pull the real numbers for your Leawood neighborhood and give you a grounded read.

Thinking About Selling Near the Corridor?

Let’s talk about what your specific home is worth in today’s market and whether the timing lines up with your goals — no pressure, just honest numbers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lockton’s new headquarters in Leawood?

Near College Boulevard and State Line Road, as the first building in the Hallbrook North development. It’s a relocation from Lockton’s longtime Country Club Plaza headquarters.

When will the Lockton headquarters be finished?

Construction is beginning in 2026, with a target move-in around 2030. The full multi-building development is planned to roll out in phases beyond that.

How big is the Lockton Hallbrook North project?

The first-phase tower is a 12-story, roughly 450,000-square-foot building standing about 176 feet tall — the tallest in Leawood — as part of a $765 million, 11-building mixed-use plan.

Will the Lockton project raise nearby home values?

It can support demand by bringing jobs, amenities, and activity to the corridor, but it’s one factor among many. The effect on any specific home depends on distance, sightlines, traffic, and how later phases develop.

Should I sell my Leawood home now or wait?

It depends on your home, price point, and timeline rather than the headline alone. Projects like this create attention early and again near completion; comparing what nearby homes are doing today is the best way to decide.