$94,441Average Value$206Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
The Original Town of Amarillo
Life in Rotor City, USA, began in the Wild Horse Lake neighborhood centered around Amarillo Lake. When the Amarillo Air Force Base was established in 1951, military families flocked to the Original Town of Amarillo. When the base closed in 1968, they began to leave, and the town's economy shrank. Today many of Wild Horse Lake's 1,300 residents live in HUD-subsidized housing next to the city's Route 66 Historic District, which includes over a mile of shops, restaurants and museums. "That's really where Amarillo kind of started with neighborhoods," says lifelong resident Penny Clark, founder of the Texas Route 66 Visitor Center. "It's a very old and very poor neighborhood."
Homebuyers can explore affordable, well-maintained homes in Wild Horse Lake.
The Historic 6th Street Sign is a popular landmark near Wild Horse Lake.
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Traditional and ranch-style housing around Amarillo Lake
Wild Horse Lake's housing is divided into two clusters around the eastern and southwestern points of the neighborhood. Most dilapidated properties fall between South McMasters and South Fannin streets and range between $40,000 and $60,000. Front Boulevard has more traditional and ranch-style houses priced between $60,000 and $80,000, with most houses in the $90,000 to $100,000 range located between North Hughes and North Van Buren streets. "Some of those houses are nice… then the house next door is a tear-down," Clark says. "You wonder how it's still standing up."
Wild Horse Lake features well-maintained two-story homes in its neighborhood.
Homes in Wild Horse Lake sit on cozy, well maintained lots.
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Route 66 shopping and dining
The Texas Route 66 Visitor Center is a retrofitted fried chicken restaurant that served travelers for more than 20 years. Now it houses collectibles, maps and memorabilia from the Main Street of America. Local dining is limited to a handful of neighborhood eateries, including Shi Lee's Barbecue and Soul Food Café, which offers everything from fried chicken wings to oxtails. Baked goods and simple grocery items can be picked up at Yesway, and other essentials are available across the highway at Dollar General.
Visitors can explore historical information at the Texas Route 66 Visitor Center in Wild Horse Lake.
Shi Lee's Barbecue offers delicious meals for locals in Wild Horse Lake.
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Flexible enrollment at Amarillo ISD
Rated the best school district in Potter County by Niche, the Amarillo Independent School District has a flexible enrollment policy that allows students to choose their preferred campus. The closest elementary campus is San Jacinto Elementary School, which has about 400 students and a B-minus rating on Niche. Also rated B-minus, Houston Middle School offers a magnet program, while B-rated Tacosa High School is rated the second-best high school in Potter County.
San Jacinto Elementary offers quality education in Wild Horse Lake, Amarillo.
Wild Horse Lake students grow and succeed at Tascosa High School.
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Mary Hazelrigg and Martin Luther King Memorial parks
Martin Luther King Memorial Park, just north of Amarillo Lake, has two loops of walking trails and a covered picnic area. The closest playground is at Mary Hazelrigg Park, which also has a lighted basketball court, and residents can exercise at the local Picture Perfect Fitness gym. The neighborhood has a high risk of wildfires due to the forestation surrounding the reservoir.
Martin Luther King Memorial Park offers plenty of walking spaces for local residents.
The playground at Mary Hazelrigg Park is a hit with Wild Horse Lake kids.
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Greyhound buses and bike travel
Interstate 40 provides access to the neighborhood from the east and west, while Interstate 27 leads south through the rest of the city. Bike trails run through 1st and 3rd avenues, and a Greyhound Bus Station at Bowie Street services 48 neighboring cities. The closest 24-hour emergency care is 3 miles south at the Exceptional Emergency Center. The Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is 12 miles east.
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Parks in this Area
Martin Luther King Memorial Park
Mary Hazelrigg Park
Wild Horse Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wild Horse Lake, Amarillo sell after 93 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wild Horse Lake, Amarillo over the last 12 months is $309,900, down 52% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This is a FLASH auction sale and will be sold ONLINE ONLY(assiter.com) on Thursday, August 21st @7PM. Preview August 10th 1PM-3PM BECAUSE THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO AUCTION, THE ''LIST PRICE'' IS AN ESTIMATE. Offers can be made prior to auction. List price has no bearing on sales or auction price. Gated/Fenced Lot with Shop and 1995 Oakwood Single wide mobile Home. Concrete block work shop
Motivated Seller! Minutes from Downtown Amarillo, this fixer-upper sits on a spacious lot and is full of potential. With some TLC, it could be transformed into a unique gem. Features include a front-yard pizza oven, a storage shed in the back. Large backyard allows for plenty room to expand or customize. Perfect for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to make it their own.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Elizabeth Mendoza,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,347
Median Age
35
Population under 18
29%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$25,926
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,569
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
55.5%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
1.6%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
56.2%
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®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
28/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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