The hardest part about living in Walnut Hills is finding the way home. The only way in and out is a road that peeps out of a tunnel with railroad tracks above it along Hester Road. The small community is adjacent to the Tascosa Golf Club, and being hard to find gives it a rare sense of exclusivity and privacy. Located in northwest Amarillo, Walnut Hills is a short drive to downtown and big-box stores, and it is zoned for the highly rated Amarillo Independent School District. “It’s a really neat neighborhood because it’s hidden in plain sight,” says Jinger White, a Realtor with ERA Courtyard Real Estate who’s been selling Amarillo real estate for about 20 years. “This area of Amarillo is growing, and they’re starting to open more space out in Walnut Hills.”
Walnut Hills is a great town to raise a family in Amarillo, Texas.
Walnut Hills homes sit a large swaths of land.
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Rarely available ranch-style homes
Finding Walnut Hills itself may be easier than purchasing a home in this hidden neighborhood because of the sheer lack of inventory. Potential homebuyers can find ranch-style houses, and Craftsman builds. More recently, homes have been torn down and custom-built with touches of Spanish architecture. Properties are on respectable lots hidden by trees and a little more space in the backyards than other Amarillo city neighborhoods. Prices range between $275,000 and $400,000. Custom-built properties can cost $900,000 to a little over $1 million. “A lot of the market will depend on price point,” White says. “Overall, the market is stable but has been on the slower side.” Walnut Hills has a 2 out of 10 CAP Index Crime Score, lower than the national average of 4.
There are still ranch homes for sale and rent in Walnut Hills.
Ranch homes are the norm in the Walnut Hills neighborhood.
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Attending the newest elementary and middle school in Amarillo ISD
Walnut Hills is part of the Amarillo Independent School District, which rates as an A-minus on Niche, and serves more than 30,000 students. The district offers school choice so parents can choose the campus that best fits their child’s needs. Students in Walnut Hills attend Woodlands Elementary School for kindergarten through fourth grade and De Zavala Middle School for fifth through eighth grades. Both schools rank as an A on Niche. Tascosa High School scores a B on the site and offers military JROTC programs for interested students.
Woodlands Elementary School has a great teacher to student ratio.
Lorenzo De Zavala School has a great curriculum for its students.
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Medical Center Park is a favorite among the youngest generation from Walnut Hills.
Exploring Medi Park 5 miles south
Medical Center Park, known locally as Medi Park, is only 5 miles south of the neighborhood. The nearly 70-acre green space has a playground, walking trails surrounding the park’s lake and one of the city’s 13 splash pads. The site is home to the Amarillo Botanical Garden and a children’s museum, Don Harrington Discovery Center. Walnut Hill’s neighbor, Tascosa Golf Club, is a private club that offers country club amenities, including two golf courses, a pool and multiple clubhouses.
Nearby shopping options on Amarillo Boulevard
Amarillo Boulevard is home to United Supermarkets, big box stores, Walmart, Lowe’s and Tractor Supply. While there are a handful of coffee shops like Roasters Coffee and Tea, the best bet for a night out is to make the 6-mile trek downtown. The area has more than 30 local restaurants, including Six Car Brewery and Pub, which serves weekend brunch and has rooftop seating. "It’s only about a 10-minute drive to downtown,” says Blake Goldston, the area director of BeLocal Amarillo, a magazine and long-time city resident. “There are just so many good choices and a few more options on Coutler or Soncy streets.”
T.J. Max is among Walnut Hills residents favorite shopping destination.
Walnut Hills residents love their nearby Target.
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Community events in Downtown Amarillo
City Center Amarillo is a nonprofit and leader in revitalizing Downtown Amarillo. Part of their charge is to hold community events, and the organization hosts multiple events yearly. Locals enjoy the Electric Light Parade each holiday season or Jazztober Fest, where bands taking the ‘stage’ on the Historic Bivins Building’s front porch. One of the largest cities in the region, Amarillo has an orchestra, opera and ballet company as well as a minor league baseball team, the Amarillo Sod Poodles.
Western Street connects to Amarillo’s major roadways
North Western Street is a main thoroughfare in the city and is on the neighborhood's eastern side. It is how commuters get to the Northwest Texas Healthcare System, about 6 miles south. Residents can use Interstate 40 or U.S. Route 66 (Amarillo Boulevard), about 5 miles south, to get around the city. North of Walnut Hills is Texas State Loop 335, which encircles the city and is an alternative roadway. Known locally as The Loop, it is how commuters get the 18 miles east to the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport.
Potential severe weather in Amarillo
Amarillo is susceptible to extreme weather, which includes severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and flooding. Walnut Hills has an increased risk for flooding, and some federal lenders may require flood insurance. The city’s dry landscape leaves it vulnerable to wildfires.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
22
Median Age
45
Population under 18
18.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,999
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,438
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.2%
College Graduates
11.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.9%
% Population in Labor Force
55.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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