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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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Bivins Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bivins, Amarillo sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Bivins, Amarillo over the last 12 months is $278,000.
Welcome home to this charming 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath cottage in the desirable Bivins neighborhood! Built in 1927, this spacious home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates, including original hardwood floors, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and two inviting living areas. The oversized kitchen with a large island is perfect for entertaining. Recent improvements include updated windows,
House with an income producing backhouse! This home is perfect for any investor or anyone wanting to occupy one unit and rent out the other. Don't miss out on this opportunity.
NEW PRICE!! Located in the lovely Bivins neighborhood, this light, bright, and open home offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and convenience. Centrally located near popular restaurants, shopping, and everyday amenities, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home is ideal for both family living and entertaining.Inside, you'll find spacious rooms, two inviting living areas, refinished hardwood
Fantastic investment opportunity in the desirable Bivins neighborhood! This updated quadplex features three 1-bedroom, 1-bath units that are currently leased, providing immediate rental income, plus one vacant 3-bedroom, 2-bath unit ready for an owner-occupant or additional rental income. Numerous improvements include a new roof, new sewer lines, updated electric, and a new HVAC system in Unit 1.
BANK OWNED Home being sold ' AS IS' SO MAKE AN OFFER! This home is right across the street from St. Mary's School, and is a charming home with so much potential. Large size backyard. This is a great fixer upper or investment property. Home has newer windows.
Tired of the same cookie-cutter homes? Look no further! Located on one of the neighborhood's most picturesque tree-lined streets, this stunning home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a versatile flex room perfect for an office, playroom, or second living area. The open-concept floor plan features soaring cathedral ceilings, beautiful wood floors, abundant natural light, and a spacious living
Charming Austin stone home located in the tree-lined Bivins neighborhood. This lovely residence features original hardwood floors, along with recent updates to the kitchen and a bathroom that includes a heated floor. With 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this home is perfect for a new family. It includes a storm cellar in the garage and beautiful trees surrounding the property. Updates and exclusions
Cindy Van Petten WilkinsonFrench and Co., REALTORS®
Very cute 2 bedroom Bungalow. Original wood floors. Large living area with built-in bookshelves on both sides of the fireplace. Large dining room. Bathroom was completely renovated for accessibility including wide door and huge shower large enough to accommodate a wheelchair and caregiver. Workshop/Studio could be converted back to a one bedroom apartment with some work. Oversized one car garage
Beautiful 4-bedroom, 2-bath home on a desirable corner lot! This spacious 1.5-story home offers two living areas, including a cozy living room with pegged oak floors and a gas fireplace, plus a large den perfect for entertaining. The efficiency in the garage makes an ideal home office, workout room, or flex space. Storage is exceptional throughout every room. Enjoy views of the oversized backyard
Courtney RamosBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties
This stunning standalone gem with all of the conveniences of a townhome but the space of a home boasts an inviting tree-lined yard perfect for entertaining. The expansive den features soaring vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and cozy wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs den provides flexible living space. Spacious bedrooms throughout, plus an isolated primary suite with beautiful wood
Investment opportunity in the Bivins neighborhood! This triplex offers three income-producing units, including a 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment, a 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment, and an efficiency apartment, providing a variety of rental options. A newer roof (Per seller) adds value, while all three units are currently occupied on month-to-month leases, offering flexibility for future plans. Whether
Near AC Tiny back house Private gate $850 all bills paid water gas electric and internet Shared laundry on site
$945 per month
2 Beds
1 Bath
752 Sq Ft
Adorable home for rent in Bivins area move in ready. Hardwood floors all throughout.2 bedroom with an attached garage. Big backyard with storm shelter. Call today to see!
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