Why Live in Sandy Creek
The suburban roads of Sandy Creek lead from 20th-century homes to commercial spaces and busy thoroughfares in El Paso. The community, east of downtown, is a part of the city’s Mission Valley area. “The Lower Valley is how we refer to it,” says Linda Bastraw, an El Paso native who is also the broker and owner of Linda Bastraw Realty, LLC. “That region has lots of families that have been here for many years, some for generations.” According to Bastraw, people also move here for the location. “It’s close to everything. Malls, restaurants, everything, because of the location,” she says. The U.S.-Mexico border is 12 miles away, and much of the community is Spanish-speaking. The majority of Sandy Creek residents own their homes, which are usually made of stucco or brick. The Visita Hill subdivision is popular for its various home styles, including Spanish Mission influences, ranch styles and two-story dwellings from the late 20th century. The Sandy Creek housing development, in the northern section, has smaller ranch-style homes. Residences spanning 2,000 square feet or more range in price between $300,000 and $500,000. Smaller dwellings range from about $150,000 to $250,000. On
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sandy Creek a good place to live?
Sandy Creek is a good place to live. Sandy Creek is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. It is somewhat dense in population with 11.0 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $89,997 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 23.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Sandy Creek are home owners, with 30.8% of residents renting and 69.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Sandy Creek can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Sandy Creek neighborhood guide.
Is Sandy Creek, TX a safe neighborhood?
Sandy Creek, TX is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Sandy Creek?
The median home price in Sandy Creek is $527,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $105,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,730 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $117K a year to afford the median home price in Sandy Creek. The average household income in Sandy Creek is $90K.
What are the best public schools in Sandy Creek?
The best public schools that serve Sandy Creek are:
What are the best private schools in Sandy Creek?
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Home Trends in Sandy Creek, TX
On average, homes in Sandy Creek, El Paso sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sandy Creek, El Paso over the last 12 months is $517,900, up 55% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$517,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$505,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$879,553
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$238
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
86
Median List Price
$527,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
55%