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Carter Riverside

Carter Riverside

Suburban Neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas

Tarrant County 76111
$262,681 Average Value
$283 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

East side Fort Wayne suburb with community and commercial convenience

Carter Riverside is a friendly Fort Worth community with a mix of slow suburban streets and lively commercial avenues. This narrow neighborhood has a little bit of everything, keeping its residents busy with an active neighborhood association that brings neighbors together for regular events. Shopping and dining destinations stretch across the south side of town, keeping weekly errands hassle-free. Roughly 3 miles from Downtown Fort Worth, Carter Riverside is convenient for commuters but quieter than more city-centric locations. “It's one of those great little secrets – it was underappreciated and undervalued for so long. Now it’s booming,” says Javier Puentes, Realtor at Stonebridge Real Estate, who has worked in the neighborhood for 19 years. The CAP Index crime score is seven in Carter Riverside, which is higher than the national average and some surrounding neighborhoods.
Carter Riverside is a friendly community that offers a mix of quiet neighborhood streets and lively commercial avenues.
Carter Riverside is a friendly community that offers a mix of quiet neighborhood streets and lively commercial avenues.
Carter Riverside residents enjoy getting Mexican pastries at Guadalajara Bakery.
Carter Riverside residents enjoy getting Mexican pastries at Guadalajara Bakery.
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Celebrate Halloween at Boo on the Brae

The Crater Riverside Neighborhood Association (CRNA) was organized in 1995 to improve the quality of life for its residents. The neighborhood gathers regularly for beloved events like “Boo on the Brae,” a Halloween event hosted on its namesake boulevard, a Christmas social and a July 4th celebration at the local park. The CRNA also attends civic meetings like zoning hearings and actively lobbies for improvements to shared amenities like Sylvania Park and traffic intersections. Community members can stay on top of goings on via the Riverside Pride Newsletter, a seasonal newsletter complete with news and updates.

Ranch styles and cozy cottages on tree-lined streets

Though retail destinations are close by, the residential areas remain quiet. “The only thing that has affected the residents is the property value,” Puente says. “The high school used to be a pecan orchard – the trees are still there.” Ranch styles and cottages command the cozy architectural landscape in Carter Riverside, where the oaks and maples are as old as the homes, forming canopies over the quiet sidewalk-lined streets. Properties start around $175,000 for a modest three-bedroom and top off just over $600,000 for a spacious new build on a larger lot. Most listings sell for $250,000, which is significantly lower than the average Fort Worth residence, which lands around $350,000. “It used to be affordable – 20 years ago, you could buy a home for $60,000 or $70,000,” Puente says. Most find new owners within a month in this accessibly priced, well-positioned suburb.
Enjoy a true sense of community in South Carter.
Enjoy a true sense of community in South Carter.
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Sunny afternoons and community events at Sylvania Park

Carter Riverside homeowners can get outside at Sylvania Park, which sits on Eastern Cross Timbers woodland, an old-growth forest stretching from Oklahoma to Texas. Less than 100 acres of undisturbed Cross Timbers woodland remain in Fort Worth. Sylvania is popular for tennis and basketball games, and there are swing sets and playgrounds for younger kids. The park is also home to the Riverside Community Center, where locals can exercise at the fitness center and indoor basketball and volleyball courts. It also hosts several after-school programs, a boxing club and youth sports leagues.
Residents can enjoy a game of tennis or basketball at Sylvania Park, and there are swing sets and playgrounds for children.
Residents can enjoy a game of tennis or basketball at Sylvania Park, and there are swing sets and playgrounds for children.
Carter Riverside residents enjoy a picnic at Silvania Park.
Carter Riverside residents enjoy a picnic at Silvania Park.
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Amon Carter Riverside High School has been educating students in the Carter Riverside neighborhood since 1936.
Amon Carter Riverside High School has been educating students in the Carter Riverside neighborhood since 1936.

Amon Carter-Riverside High kids can wrestle

Carter Riverside is zoned for the Fort Worth Independent School District, which carries an overall Niche rating of B-minus. Many start at the B-minus-rated Oakhurst Elementary before continuing to the C-minus-rated Riverside Middle and earning their diplomas from the C-plus-rated Amon Carter-Riverside High. Each school is conveniently located within a 15-minute walk for most homeowners. Amon Carter High has served the community since 1936 and is one of only seven Fort Worth schools with a wrestling team.

Shopping centers and small businesses on the south end

Most of the commercial activity happens in the neighborhood’s southern end, where shopping centers line the busy connecting roads. Race Street is a growing hub for trendy local shops and cafes like Born Late Records and Race Street Coffee. “Back in the 80s, it was a big immigrant community,” Puente says. The restaurants in Carter Riverside represent many cultures, including the popular Guanajuato Bakery, a neighborhood staple serving Mexican pastries like sweet bread or “pan dulce.” Puentes also recommends a stop at Mylan, the “number one for Vietnamese food in the city.” “For quicker options, locals can choose from the wide selection of fast-food restaurants along Beach Street. The Walmart Supercenter on Airport Freeway is there for household errands and groceries.
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Quick commutes on Airport Freeway

With Airport Freeway nearby, commuters have an easy trip into downtown Fort Worth and all the city’s employment centers, hospitals and cultural attractions. “Many people that live there also work in the Dallas area. the commute time is like 25 minutes,” Puente says. “Beach is one of the few streets in Fort Worth that intersects 3 major freeways – it’s a big thoroughfare, a major connecting artery.” Most Carter Riverside residents are drivers, but the city’s Trinity Metro buses make stops on the main roads and near the shopping centers for those who prefer a car-free ride. The Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is also a 6-mile ride away for long-distance travel.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Dallas-Fort Worth International

30 min drive

Bus

Maurice & Sylvania Park

Bus

Belknap & Bonnie Brae

Bus

Belknap & Cleckler

Bus

Race & Colonial

Bus

Beach & Springdale

Bus

Maurice & Eagle

Bus

N Beach & Harper

Carter Riverside Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$480,000
Median Sale Price
$480,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$480,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$425,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
33%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$283

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,192
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,401
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,520
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,080
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
4,188
Median Age
34
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$45,794
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,852

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
65%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
13%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

30 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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