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The Biggest Little City in Kansas
Although it’s a town of just 2,200 people, Halstead has many amenities that homebuyers can find in larger cities, leading to its nickname of the Biggest Little City in Kansas. “It’s a small bedroom community of Wichita, but it’s also a really pretty town,” says Beth Ann Kingsley, owner of The Real Estate Company in Halstead. “We have brick streets downtown. We have three parks and five restaurants. The school system is also one of the main draws here.” Halstead-Bentley Unified School District 440 receives a B rating from Niche overall, with each school in the district also earning high ratings. In addition to the parks and restaurants in the city, residents and businesses also have access to fiber-optic high-speed internet through a partnership with IdeaTek, making it easy to stay connected. The commute to Wichita is about 20 to 30 miles, making it easy to get to the city for work and come home to enjoy life in Halstead.
A century's worth of homes
Homebuyers can find a mix of styles in Halstead, ranging from century-old bungalows to ranch-style homes from the 1970s. The city is seeing some growth, with new traditional homes popping up in parts of town. “There is new development on the southeast side of town. I would say at least one-third of my buyers are from out of state,” says Kingsley. Older homes in the city typically have spacious front porches, and some even have wrap-around porches. Newer homes often have built-in garages. Houses are close enough to give the area a small-town city feel, but they are spread out enough that residents have privacy and room for activities in the yard. Mature trees line the streets, casting shade over the homes. A two-bedroom house in Halstead might cost around $130,000. Three and four-bedroom homes can cost between $200,000 and $250,000.
Many homes in Halstead were built in the 1900s.
Red brick siding is a popular feature among Halstead homes.
Halstead boarders a vast amount of farmland.
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Thriving downtown Halstead
Local restaurants and businesses surround the red bricks of Main Street in downtown Halstead. Residents can visit local stores like Henry’s Chase antique store, Halstead Floral or Troy’s True Value. Halstead Market is a local full-service grocery store on the corner of Second Street and Main Street. Champs Meats is a local butcher shop selling a wide range of beef and pork cuts. Halstead is home to five restaurants, all located along Main Street. Locals can visit D’Angelo’s for pizza and classic Italian dishes. Across the street is Golden Harvest, an American restaurant famous for its breakfast options. Other dining options include Pepper’s Mexico Grill, Daphne Mae Café and Subway. While Halstead Market offers a convenient shopping option for residents, if there’s anything that can’t be found there, the closest Walmart is 11 miles east in Newton.
D'Angelo's is very popular among Halstead locals.
Golden Harvest is another popular eatery option in Halstead.
Downtown Halstead offers several retail stores and restaurants.
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Highly rated schools prepare students for everything
Students in Halstead will likely attend Bentley Primary School, Halstead Middle School and Halstead High School. Bentley Primary and Halstead Middle each receive a B rating from Niche, while Halstead High is rated a B-plus. The high school serves approximately 230 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. The school offers classes that prepare students for careers in various industries, including welding, precision machining, healthcare, and information technology.
Bentley Primary School is a popular schooling option in the area.
After elementary school, students can attend Halstead Middle.
Older students in the area can attend Halstead High School.
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Riverside recreation on the Little Arkansas River
Multiple parks throughout the city offer several recreational opportunities for residents. Riverside Park is situated along the banks of the Little Arkansas River and has two baseball fields, a playground and a swimming pool. The park is popular for fishing both from the riverbank and the footbridge that spans the river. Scout Park is a small city park on a neighborhood block with several picnic areas and a playground. Residents looking for exercise can visit the Warkentine Trail, a 1.7-mile paved trail that follows the levee on the north side of town. Golf lovers can tee off at Wedgewood Golf Course, a city-owned nine-hole course about 5 miles north of town. Golfers can play one round on the par-35 course or extend their visit to an 18-hole game.
Riverside Park has a wide variety of outdoor activities to enjoy in Halstead.
Kids can climb on the playground at Riverside Park in Halstead.
Halstead residents cheer on their teams at Riverside Park's baseball field.
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Getting around Halstead and beyond
Halstead is a small, walkable city with plenty of sidewalks on the city streets, but most people still use a car to get around. Newton is the closest city to Halstead, about 11 miles away on U.S. Route 50. The city is about 20 miles from the northwestern edge of Wichita along 151st Street and Kansas Highway 96. Downtown Wichita is a 31-mile drive from Halstead.
Locals drive down Halstead Road straight to Wichita.
Local industries in Halstead
Jobs around Halstead are largely industrial, with major employers around the city such as Martin Machine & Welding, Mill Creek Truss and LEGG. Each of these companies are conveniently located on the outskirts of the residential areas of the city, about 1 mile from downtown.
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On average, homes in Halstead, KS sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Halstead, KS over the last 12 months is $165,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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