Martin Road is a north Amarillo neighborhood developed in the 1960s and borders downtown. Located right on Historic U.S. Route 66, known locally as Amarillo Boulevard, residents have easy access to a route that can get them anywhere in the city. Closer to home, the community’s namesake park has been renovated to make it larger and ensure its infrastructure. It is home to several elementary schools and Palo Duro High School. “Martin Road is conveniently located in the city on Route 66 and close to Interstate 40,” says Taylor Mangiameli, a Realtor with Wellborn Real Estate, who was born and raised in Amarillo. “It’s not the most sought-after place in the city, but it does have accessible price points and is near downtown.”
Housing in Martin Road was predominantly built in the 1960s.
Amarillo Civic Center hosts many events near Martin Road.
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‘60s ranch-style houses and bungalows on modest lots
Ranch-style houses and bungalows are situated off wide neighborhood streets. Property lots are compact, accented by trees, and offer modest fenced-in backyards and driveways. Prices range from around $65,000 for a small fixer upper to a shade over $250,000 for a renovated property. “The market across the city is not moving very fast right now,” Mangiameli says. “The price points here attract investors looking to flip or rent out properties.” Martin Road has a CAP Index Crime Score of 6 out of 10, which is higher than the national average of 4.
Bungalows represent the smaller sized homes of Martin Road.
Martin Road homes sell from $65,000 on up to $250,000.
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Varying school pipelines end at Palo Duro High School
Martin Road is part of the Amarillo Independent School District, which gets an A-minus on Niche and has about 30,000 students. The district offers a school choice program so parents can pick the campus that best fits their child’s needs. Depending on location, students may attend varying elementary, sixth grade and middle schools, but Palo Duro High School is the zoned high school for the neighborhood. One potential pathway for students is Whittier Elementary, Travis Sixth Grade Campus, Travis Middle School and Palo Duro High School. The elementary school gets a B-plus on Niche, while the other three schools earn a B. The high school offers courses in the fine arts, including art, speech and band.
Palo Duro High School promotes academic excellence and student well-being.
Travis 6th Grade Campus offers a nurturing environment for young learners in Amarillo.
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Martin Road Park received renovations
Residents can take advantage of either Gene Howe Park or Martin Road Park, which Martin Road separates at the center of the community. The namesake park has sports fields and a skate park but also underwent renovations. The improvements include taking over 140 properties off the floodplain, reinforcing storm drains, walking trails, and a new fishing pond. Across the street, Gene Howe Park is an open space with a playground and basketball courts.
Forest Hill Park has swings for Martin Road residents.
Gene Howe Park has lots of green space for walking anytime of day.
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International flavors along East Amarillo Boulevard
The United Supermarkets on East Amarillo Boulevard is the closest grocery option, while La Super Meat Market is a Texas-based Latin grocery store. The boulevard has a handful of automotive shops, a Walgreens and leads to big-box stores like Walmart about 6 miles away.“There a lot of good, authentic Asian and Mexican restaurants on Amarillo Boulevard that match some of the cultures that live in the area,” says William Wheeler, a Realtor with Fathom Realty, who has been selling the Amarillo market for six years. Some favorites include Golden Lotus, known for its Thai food and Sanchez Bakery, a Mexican bakery serving traditional meals. Six Car Pub and Brewery is one of the 30 locally owned restaurants downtown and offers a second-floor deck and live music.
Golden Lotus is a great local dinner option for Martin Road residents hungry for Asian dishes.
La Super has a food court with deliciious Mexican cuisine near Martin Road.
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A night out in downtown Amarillo
Tascosa Drive-In Theater dates back to the the 1950s and still operates in the neighborhood. Being less than 3 miles from downtown, interested locals can check out numerous community events and gatherings. Amarillo has its own ballet company, orchestra and opera, which perform at the Globe-News Center for Performing Arts. In the summer sports fans attend minor league baseball games at Hodgetown Stadium, home of the Amarillo Sod Poodles. City Center Amarillo has been a key player in downtown’s revitalization and has numerous events, including Jazztober Fest each October on the porch of the Historic Bivins Building.
Performing arts occur often at the Amarillo College Concert Hall.
State and Federal flags fly proudly over Martin Road.
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Kicking it on Route 66
Historic Route 66 runs on the southern end of the neighborhood. The roadway is the quickest way to reach Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a nearly 500-bed hospital. Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport offers flights on American, Southwest and United Airlines and is about 9 miles away via Southeast Third Avenue. Amarillo is a car-dependent town but offers the ACTransit bus service with stops along Martin Road.
ACT bus lines service the Martin Road community.
Sanchez Bakery is popular amoung Martin Road residents.
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Potential flooding risks in Martin Road
Located in the Texas Panhandle, Amarillo experiences all four seasons, with harsh summer temperatures that reach over 100 degrees and cold winters that can dip below freezing. Parts of Martin Road are in the floodplain, and the city is also susceptible to wildfires and tornadoes. FEMA encourages all Texas homebuyers to purchase flood insurance because of the state's history with the natural disaster.
Investors use the market variety of Martin Road for rentals or properties to flip.
Young Martin Road residents can head to the skateboard park at nearby Martin Road Park.
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