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An established Amarillo neighborhood, Bivins was the site of the city’s first airport in 1920.
Established Amarillo neighborhood, once the city’s first airport
An established Amarillo neighborhood, Bivins was the site of the city’s first airport in 1920. It’s time as the airport was short-lived, and by 1926, the plans for residential development for today’s version of Bivins began, and the airfield was forced to move. While planes no longer touch down here, the neighborhood makes travel easy, being north of Interstate 40 and near the shopping centers in Wolflin. “I think it is a very family-friendly, nice neighborhood,” says Hugh Bonifield, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker First Equity who has sold homes in the area. “The community is active. They have a walking area on Julian Boulevard, and the school is close by, with a nice, attached park.”
Midcentury home styles “with character”
The community is named after Lee and Mary Bivins, both influential in Amarillo’s history, and lived in the Bivins mansion, which is now a museum. Wide neighborhood streets, including North and South Julian Boulevard the airport's runway, make way for compact property lots dotted with old-growth trees. Developed between the late 1920s and 1950s, styles include brick ranch houses, Colonial Revivals and cottages. “Properties have character,” says Landon Moreland, the broker-owner of Moreland Real Estate Group, who has experience selling the neighborhood. “The houses are older. Some still have original hardwood floors and unique archways at the entrance.” Most homes sell between $150,000 and $400,000, but some of the older, larger homes on Julian Boulevard are outliers and can approach the $1 million mark. Listings average 43 days on the market, which is the national average. “We are seeing a resurgence in the Bivins area, and it has a strong sales history. Our active market in the city is around $250,000 to $300,000. Overall, it'spicked up since the first of the year,” Bonifield says.
Owners take great pride in maintaining their homes in Bivins.
Colonial Revivals style homes in Bivins can be found on secluded wooded lots.
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International Baccalaureate diploma at Tascosa High School
Bivins is part of the Amarillo Independent School District, which gets an A-minus on Niche and has about 30,000 students. It offers school choice, so parents and students can find the right fit for their child’s individual needs, even if it’s not the zoned school. Students will attend Bivins Elementary School and Austin Middle School, which get an A-minus. Tascosa High School receives a B-plus and offers an International Baccalaureate diploma, with all courses in the program being taught in 11th and 12th grade. There are two faith based private schools in the neighborhood. St. Andrew's Episcopal School is for kindergarten through eighth grades, while St. Mary's Cathedral School offers preschool and a kindergarten through fifth grade elementary school.
Bivins Elementary School is a quality school in Amarillo, Texas.
Tascosa High School is a quality school.
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Playing on the playground at Bivins Park
Attached to the elementary school is Bivins Park on Fannin Street. Like most Amarillo neighborhoods, the park is a combined outdoor space for the school and the community, with a playground busy around recess and weekends. Once the runways of Bivins Field, Julian Boulevard’s wide streets are divided with a grassy median perfect for a stroll through the neighborhood. The community is bordered by Ellwood Park, a large tree-lined park featuring sand volleyball courts.
Bivins Park located next to Bivins Elementary School is open to the public.
Your kids will love the playground at Elwood Park.
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Shopping at Wolflin Village and Square
South of the neighborhood and Interstate 40 is Wolflin Village, a strip mall donned with decorative string lighting. Residents can browse fashion stores like Top Notch Outfitters, Salt, which has spices and a small selection of produce and Warhammer, a hobby store. Eat-Rite is a locally owned grocery store in Wolflin Square that has been a community staple since the 1950s. The grocery store has organic produce, supplements and a deli counter-style restaurant with a juice bar. Georgia Street also has a Market Street grocery store and a Home Depot. The Georgia Street Taphouse is a sports bar with TVs above every table and a covered outdoor patio, while Twenty606 Wine Bistro serves a vast menu, including seafood options.
Eat Rite Health Food & Restaurant near Bivins is a great place to go for healthy food.
Locals can enjoy draft beers and American-style burgers at Georgia Street Tap House near Bivins.
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Bivins is just north of Interstate 40, offering the quickest route for commuting and travel.
Interstate 40 heads downtown
Bivins is just north of Interstate 40, which is the quickest way to get 2.5 miles east to downtown and the 10 miles to the Rick Husband International Airport. The city's ACTransit bus line offers another option for getting around town with multiple stops along Southwest 10th Avenue. Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a nearly 500-bed teaching hospital, is less than 5 miles west.
Minutes from events downtown
Being about 3 miles from downtown puts residents near numerous events. Options for fun include games at Hodgetown, home to the Amarillo Sod Poodles, minor league baseball team, the Amarillo Symphony at the Globe-News Performing Arts Center. There are also many events hosted by City Center Amarillo, including the Amarillo Community Market on Polk Street on Saturdays in the summer.
The windiest city in the US
Bivins has no increased risk of flooding, but Amarillo is susceptible to extreme weather, such as severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and flash flooding. The city also experiences high heat and freezing temperatures. With average wind gusts of almost 13 mph, Amarillo is annually ranked the windiest city in the country. Consistent low pressure in the atmosphere matched with the vast open spaces produces the higher than average winds.
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Parks in this Area
Austin Park
Ellwood Park
Memorial Park
John Stiff Memorial Park
Sam Houston Park
Bivins Park
Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center
Transit
Airport
Rick Husband Amarillo International
20 min drive
Bus
SW 10th Ave & S Travis St
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SW 10th Ave & S Hayden St (In Front Of Security Specialists)
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SW 10th Ave & S Lamar St
Bus
SW 10th Ave & Crockett St
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SW 10th Ave & S Adams St (At Alley West)
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S Washington St & SW 17th Ave (Buzula Furniture)
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SW 10th Ave & S Austin St
Bivins Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bivins, Amarillo sell after 103 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bivins, Amarillo over the last 12 months is $517,822, up 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
New Price! Charming home located in historic Bivins neighborhood with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. New Roof as of August. The main bath is newly update with marble tile. Walking from the formal living to the dining room, into the kitchen and spacious den there is a feeling of open concept. Living room and den each have a fireplace. Den has built-ins surrounding fireplace. There is a finished
Updated Cottage in Bivins with Artsy Moody Style including a Greenhouse and Art Studio. Living area with mock fireplace, wood floors, archways to separate dining room with builtins. Kitchen offers corner sink, granite tiles, plate rack, pantry and window seat. Newer tile in bathroom with full bath. Primary bedroom offers 2nd living space, wood floors, archways and full bathroom. Utility room with
Unique spacious and renovated property in Bivins! NEW allstate security system stays!Recently appraised for 189k!This former duplex has been beautifully converted into a spacious single family home with a flexible layout that offers many different potential living options.This is a 3 bedroom house with a formal dining room and living area, or it could be a four bedroom house and have the
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Remodeled ground level duplex with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Nice neutral colors and hardwood floors throughout. This is unit B which is on the 2nd floor. Washer/dryer hookups are included, as well as stove & refrigerator (although not pictured ). Gas & Water paid by owner, tenant pays electricity. Separate entry front & back. Online application, HUD/PCS considered with all bills paid. No
---- SCHEDULE A SHOWING ONLINE AT: ----Discover this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located in the heart of Lubbock. Boasting over 1,800 sq ft of living space, this residence offers a perfect blend of classic charm and contemporary comforts of Spacious Living Areas: Enjoy two expansive living areas, ideal for entertaining guests or creating separate spaces for relaxation and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,451
Median Age
37
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,247
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,300
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.8%
College Graduates
24.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
20''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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