Why Live in Tradewind Square
Tradewind Square in Amarillo is a contemporary neighborhood featuring homes built between 2017 and 2020 by Betenbough and Bluehaven. Located southeast of downtown Amarillo, it is close to Interstate 27 and major shopping centers. The neighborhood features ranch- and Craftsman-style homes with attached garages, ranging from 1,000 to 1,300 square feet and offering two or three bedrooms. Tradewind Square is zoned to the highly rated Amarillo Independent School District, including Tradewind Elementary, which is among the top elementary schools in the area. Middle and high school students attend Fannin Middle and Caprock High, both with solid ratings, and have the option to join AmTech Career Academy, which provides specialized study paths and scholarships for Amarillo College.
The neighborhood is less than a mile from Interstate 27, providing access to the I-40 loop. Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is 9 miles east, and Northwest Texas Hospital is 10 miles northwest. Tradewind Square has a small commercial area with an AutoZone and a United Supermarket, while larger shopping centers like Ross, Sam's Club, and Walmart Supercenter are 5 miles away. Wolfin Square and Wolfin Village, 3 miles north, offer local shops and eateries, including Roasters coffee shop and Georgia Street Taphouse.
For recreation, Southlawn Park, a compact green space with a playground, splash pad, and tennis courts, is nearby, and Southeast Park offers extensive outdoor activities, including a lake, shooting range, multiuse fields, and dog parks. Amarillo's flat prairie landscape contributes to its windy conditions and clean air, though residents may experience extreme temperatures and occasional cattle ranch odors.