Riverway Estates
A blend of mid-century homes
Riverway Estates features several subdivisions with homes built between the 1940s and '70s. Buyers will mainly find mid-century ranch-style homes, cottages and bungalows that feature anywhere between 1,000 and 1,600 square feet. A few contemporary new builds are cropping up across the neighborhood for values over $300,000, but housing prices are generally between $150,000 and $275,000. A few of the area's townhomes cost less, typically between $100,000 and $125,000. Houses sit close together on small lots under a quarter-acre, just behind sidewalk-lined streets where residents enjoy morning jogs or evening strolls. And like most Dallas neighborhoods, homes back small alleys where residents access their garages and leave trash bins.Dallas Independent Schools
The Dallas Independent School District scored an overall B on Niche and serves nearly 142,000 students. C.A. Tatum Junior Elementary School, located in the heart of the community, has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1 and a B-plus on Niche. Ann Richards Middle School and Skyline High School received an overall C-plus on Niche. High schoolers can earn associate degrees through the Skyline Early College High School Program, which partners with Eastfield College. The high school also features various extracurricular activities, including an architecture club, a rotary club and tennis.
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Community fun at Pleasant Oaks Park
Pleasant Oaks Park has been a major community hub since its establishment in 1952. The park's nearly 19 acres include a recently renovated playground, softball field, tennis court and a pool. In the heart of the park is the Pleasant Oaks Recreation Center, which after its 2015 reopening, features a new fitness center and the only indoor soccer gym in Dallas. The recreation center features a few programs, from Ballet and Stomp Hip Hop to Soccer Camp and Volleyball. Pleasant Oaks Park is also home to community events, like the Eggstravanga Egg Hunt, where kids search for hidden eggs and families enjoy vendors, snacks and games. J.P. Hawn Park has a playground, tennis courts and a central, multi-use sports field. Several youth sports facilities scatter the neighborhood, including Forester Field and First Baptists Athletic Complex, which often host school sports games.Mole and mangonadas along Highway 12
Restaurants with rich Mexican flavors concentrate along Highway 12. Los Molcajetes Mexican Kitchen features classics, like tacos and enchiladas, among house specials, such as pollo a la crema and pollo con mole. Gonzalez is a local Tex-Mex staple with award-winning flour tortillas served alongside carne asada and fajitas. Paleteria la Azteca offers a few options for dessert, from mangonadas and arroz con leche to malteadas and snow cones. Highway 12 also features a few grocery stores, including Fiesta Mart No. 57 and Aldi. Walmart Neighborhood Market neighbors Fiest Mart, providing shoppers with more options. Restaurant options expand beyond Highway 12, sprawling down Bruton Road. A few choices include Ronnie's Catfish and La Unica Restaurante and Pupuseria.Hopping on the DART bus
While most residents drive in Riverway Estates, locals can access public transportation on many major roads. DART buses shuttle across Bruton Road, Highway 352, Military Parkway and Buckner Boulevard. "People love the location here," Velasquez says. "You're close to major roads like Buckner Boulevard and I-80, and you're only a 10 to 15-minute drive from Dallas." Commuters headed into Dallas typically hop on Highway 352 westbound for a 9-mile trip into the city's heart. Healthcare is provided at the Dallas Regional Medical Center, about 5 miles away. The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is about 28 miles away when locals need to catch a flight.Attending the Rodeo in Mesquite
Riverway Estates is minutes from Mesquite, the "Rodeo Capital of Texas." The neighborhood is less than 3 miles from the Mesquite Rodeo Arena, a nationally recognized entertainment venue that hosts regular events and offers traditional Texas fun. The Championship Rodeo takes place every Saturday night throughout the Summer.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Todd Poor
Todd Poor
TDRealty
(325) 455-0575
33 Total Sales
1 in Riverway Estates
$105,000 Price
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Dee Walton
Dee Walton
Keller Williams Realty DPR
(469) 949-6884
50 Total Sales
1 in Riverway Estates
$170,000 Price
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Harrison Sharp
Harrison Sharp
BK Real Estate
(769) 200-4761
331 Total Sales
1 in Riverway Estates
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Christian Holmes
Christian Holmes
The Agency Frisco
(972) 573-6847
120 Total Sales
1 in Riverway Estates
$221,000 Price
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Janet Russell
Janet Russell
Better Homes & Gardens, Winans
(469) 654-7511
74 Total Sales
1 in Riverway Estates
$99,000 Price
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Sheila Lambeth
Sheila Lambeth
Lochhead Properties
(888) 905-5897
36 Total Sales
1 in Riverway Estates
$125,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Pleasant Oaks Park
Urbandale Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Cedar Run Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
J. P. Hawn Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Seabourn Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Riverway Estates | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 9 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Riverway Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Riverway Estates, Dallas sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Riverway Estates, Dallas over the last 12 months is $394,500, down 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$475,000
Median Sale Price
$394,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$642,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$405,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$246,777
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
67
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-24%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$295
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,474
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,379
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,051
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,057
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
28,842
Median Age
31
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,739
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,577
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
66.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.6%
% Population in Labor Force
68.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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