North Heights is one of Amarillo’s oldest neighborhoods. It was developed in 1926 by Matthew “Bones” Hooks as a community for African Americans. By the 1960s, the community was thriving with 200-plus Black-owned businesses, including doctors, dentists and grocery stores. While many families from the height of the community remain, the businesses are gone. With a renewed focus from local organizations and the city, the hope is that it will return to prominence. “I grew up in North Heights, and I love the people that live here,” says Melodie Graves, a longtime resident and president of the North Heights Advisory Association. “People say it’s a forgotten place, but it’s still some of Amarillo's most beautiful and richest land. We have beautiful parks and are working to continue beautifying the neighborhood. There is so much potential here, and I love it.”
A stately brick ranch home in good condition can bring up to $200,000.
Construction of new homes makes North Heights an attractive option.
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Accessible price points for first-time buyers
Wide neighborhood streets slightly roll through the community, and the minor elevation is a rarity in the city. Home inventory consists of small bungalows ranging from 500 to 1,000 square feet and some larger ranch-style houses built between the 1920s and 1950s. There is also a chance to buy new construction bungalows in the neighborhood's east end. Prices range from around $50,000 for a property in repair to around $200,000 for a new construction home. “The market has been a little slow in North Heights,” says Camryn Thompson, a Realtor with Lyons Realty, who has listed homes in the community. “There have been some investors and new builds, but most of the time, homeowners are just selling their updated properties. People looking in the neighborhood tend to know it or already lived here.”
Ranch homes mixed with bungalows are the norm in North Heights.
Bungalows in North Heights can bring lower prices but much work might be needed.
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Two paths through the Amarillo Independent School District
North Heights is part of the Amarillo Independent School District, which Niche ranks an A-minus and serves around 30,000 students. The district offers school choice so parents can choose the best campus to fit their individual child’s needs. Students can attend one of two elementary schools, and the dividing line is North Monroe Street. Addresses to the west of the street will attend G.W. Carver Elementary School, while those to the east go to Park Hills Elementary School. Carver gets an A-minus, while Park Hills receives a B-plus from Niche. Both elementary schools funnel into Travis Sixth Grade Campus for sixth grade before advancing to Mann Middle School. Children can earn their diploma from Palo Duro High School, which offers the fine arts, including band, orchestra and speech. All three schools earn a B on Niche.
Park Hills Elementary is known for their low student to teacher ratio.
Palo Duro High School supports creativity, critical thinking, and student engagement.
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Multiple community parks in North Heights
Bones Hooks Park on North Hughes Street is a community gathering space with a playground and basketball court. It is named after Matthew “Bones” Hooks, who established the neighborhood and was a key African American figure in Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle. At the Juneteenth Festival in the park in 2024, a historical marker in his honor was unveiled. Charles Warford Activity Center and attached Hines Memorial Park provide more spaces for recreation. The activity center has an indoor pool, multi-use studio and weight room, and memberships can be purchased annually, monthly or at each vist. The adjacent green space has more open space and a dirt-infield baseball field. In 2024, North Heights unveiled six brand new crosswalks designed as part of the Creative Crosswalk Project by the North Heights Advisory Association. “They serve multiple purposes,” Graves says. First, the words all trace back to our community. The art also catches the attention of drivers, so they slow down in the intersections, keeping pedestrians safe.”
There is always plenty of shade to enjoy at Hines Memorial Park.
North Heights has a community center supporting seniors and young students with activites.
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Delvin’s Restaurant and Catering is a neighborhood favorite
With U.S. Route 66, known locally as Amarillo Boulevard, being the southern edge of the neighborhood, there are plenty of nearby shopping destinations. Residents can run quick errands at the neighborhood's Dollar General on West Amarillo Boulevard. Farther west on the roadway, a United Supermarkets is surrounded by a Walmart Supercenter, Lowe’s and Tractor Supply. Delvin’s Restaurant and Catering is on North Hughes Street in North Heights, has daily specials, and is open for breakfast on the second Saturday of every month. The area is also near fast-food options like Chick-fil-A.
North Heights locals absolutely love Devlin's barbeque.
For more shopping selection Walmart is just a short drive from North Heights.
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Juneteenth celebration on Bones Hooks Park
Each year, the neighborhood celebrates Juneteenth at Bones Hooks Park. The event features a parade followed by a celebration at the park with family entertainment. Once the site of Wyatt Memorial Hospital, the city's Black hospital, the Amarillo Black Cultural Historical Center plays a vital role in preserving North Heights' history. The center holds various events throughout the year and cares for the community’s senior citizens. “Our hope for the cultural center is for it to become the community hub with more and more things happening there to improve our community,” Graves says.
Bones Hooks Park has an open air stage for the North Heights community.
Bones Hooks Park is a community space within the North Hieghts neighborhood of Amarillo.
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Located on U.S. Route 66
Amarillo has numerous places of worship across all denominations, including Summit Baptist Church and St. John’s Baptist Church in North Heights. North Heights has easy access to numerous major Amarillo roadways. Its southern border is U.S. Route 66, while U.S. Route 287 makes up its eastern edge and heads downtown. Commuters can use the two streets to get the 4 miles to downtown. Amarillo Boulevard is the quickest route to Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 500-bed teaching hospital. Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport offers flights on American, Southwest and United Airlines and is 13 miles east on Interstate 40. The city’s ACTransit bus service has nearby stops on Southwest Sixth Avenue.
Multiple churches offer services within North Heights.
Historiic Route 66 runs along the southern border of North Heights.
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The infrastructure of North Heights
Living in Amarillo does have some inherent weather risks. Its low humidity dries out the area and can lead to potential wildfires. Hot summer days can lead to severe storms with tornadoes and flooding. North Heights is at an increased risk for flooding, and some federal lenders may require flood insurance for buyers. The neighborhood does have some infrastructure issues that the city is working on. Because of its age, some pipes are lead and copper because there were no regulations when the infrastructure was in place in the ‘20s. The EPA and federal government have passed legislation requiring the city to repair those issues in the next decade. “We are working to have affordable regular amenities,” Graves says. “The people of our community make it beautiful. When we work together, we can ensure that it is cared for and sought after by others for generations to come.”
The North Heights community sticks together as shown in this lovely mural.
ACT bus lines run along Amarillo Boulevard on the southern border of North Heights.
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