Why Live in Mimosa Heights
Mimosa Heights, a neighborhood in Burkburnett, Texas, reflects the town's rich history linked to the early 20th-century oil boom. Located less than a mile south of Texas 240 and just over a mile east of South Oklahoma Cutoff, Mimosa Heights offers easy access to Interstate 44, connecting residents to Wichita Falls and beyond. The neighborhood features brick ranch-style homes from the '50s to '70s, with some newer constructions on Preston Road from the early 2000s. Yards are modest, with mature trees providing shade. Safety is a consideration, with many homes equipped with tornado shelters due to the area's severe weather patterns, including tornado warnings and hailstorms.
Friendship Park, a mile east, serves as a community hub with trails, a playground, an amphitheater for events like the Friendship Festival, and the Boomtown Bay Family Aquatic Center. Shopping options include United Supermarkets and Dollar General, with additional conveniences like Boomtown Snoball and La Familia Mexican Restaurant. For broader shopping needs, a Walmart Supercenter is 10 miles south, and more retail options are available nearly 20 miles away in Wichita Falls.
Educationally, the neighborhood is served by Burkburnett Independent School District, with John G. Tower Elementary and Burkburnett High School both highly rated. The district supports military families with a liaison officer and Student 2 Student Clubs. For higher education, Midwestern State University is about 18 miles south. The neighborhood's proximity to Sheppard Air Force Base and Wichita Falls Regional Airport, which is 12 miles south, adds to its accessibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mimosa Heights a good place to live?
Mimosa Heights is a good place to live. Mimosa Heights is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Mimosa Heights has 4 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.4 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $106,576 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 22.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Mimosa Heights are home owners, with 22.3% of residents renting and 77.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Mimosa Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Mimosa Heights neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Mimosa Heights?
The median home price in Mimosa Heights is $672,850. If you put a 20% down payment of $134,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,490 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $150K a year to afford the median home price in Mimosa Heights. The average household income in Mimosa Heights is $107K.
What are the best public schools in Mimosa Heights?
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Home Trends in Mimosa Heights, TX
On average, homes in Mimosa Heights, Burkburnett sell after 136 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mimosa Heights, Burkburnett over the last 12 months is $672,850.
Median Sale Price
$672,850
Median Single Family Sale Price
$672,850
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$232
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median List Price
$672,850
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%