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Next to the Rio Grande with newer homes
Riverhill is aptly named, overlooking the Rio Grande to the west and set on a small incline above the river. Six miles south of downtown Laredo, the neighborhood has a few businesses on the eastern edge, on Zapata Highway, but is mostly residential. “The community is starting to see more of an expansion,” says Baeza. “The city is expanding and growing more east and north.” Riverhill is one example of that expansion, with the continuing grid-planning of downtown Laredo combined with more recently built homes. The Ricardo Molina Middle School recently opened as well, and the United Independent School District continues to work on building more schools to match the number of residents moving into the area.
Riverhill is on the shore of the Rio Grande.
Businesses are grouped in sections on US Route 83 in Riverhill.
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Stucco and Spanish Colonial elements to the north
Riverhill is a newer neighborhood with housing that reflects that. Most residences were built after 2000, with the common style being New Traditional with fenced-in backyards. Homes often have stucco or Spanish Colonial influences, and are often single-story. Some may have trees to provide shade, but it is not a guarantee for every house. Prices range from $150,000 to $230,000 depending on the amount of square footage a home may have. Backyard pools occasionally appear as ways to combat the Texas heat, but are not common amenities. On Buckwheat and Buckeye Drive, manufactured homes sit close together and often have privacy fences around the entire property. Prices for these homes range from $70,000 to $96,000. Part of the neighborhood is comprised of apartments, with the Rio Grande Ranch Apartments a gated complex sitting on the southern edge of the neighborhood.
Homes with Spanish influenced elements and stucco exteriors are plentiful in Riverhill.
You can expect to pay up to $230K for the larger New Traditional homes in Riverhill.
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Several local restaurants and a Walmart Supercenter to the south
Along the South Zapata Highway are two chain restaurants, several local businesses and the grocery store Siempre Grocery. Alfa Western Wear sells ranching supplies and clothing, including genuine python and stingray cowboy boots. Danny’s and Paulita’s sell Mexican and Tex-Mex food. Aroma De Café is a smaller coffee shop open seven days a week. Las Palmas Food Trucks and Park has a variety of food trucks and live music in the evenings. Just north of Riverhill is a Dollar Tree, while just south is a Walmart Supercenter. La Paletera Ice Cream and Fruit Cups, a snack-based restaurant, is across the street from the Walmart Supercenter.
Paulita's Restaurant is very popular with Riverhill residents.
Riverhill has a Walmart with an assortment of goods.
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Bull riding and mutton busting
The Laredo Fair is about 9 miles away and has bronc and bull riding for adults and mutton busting for children. Mutton busting consists of children armed with a helmet and clinging to a sheep as they race or ride the animal. The El Eden Recreation Center will host activities and events throughout the year, such as costume contests during Halloween. Throughout February, the Washington Birthday Celebration has carnivals and festivals, including a Jalapeño Festival. “The looks on their faces say it all when they finish,” Baeza says.
Brand new middle school in UISD
Riverhill is part of the United Independent School District. Students begin at John Arndt Elementary School, which earns a C-plus from Niche. Beginning in 2022, students attended the newly built Ricardo Molina Middle School. “The district is growing pretty quickly,” says Baeza. “There’s a lot of places for growth.” The middle school does not have a Niche score at the moment. L.B. Johnson High School receives a B from Niche and contains the Biotechnology and Life Sciences Innovative Academy.
Ricardo Molina Middle School open its doors in 2022.
Lyndon B. Johnson High School hosts grades 9th to 12th in south Laredo, Tx area.
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Dog park, skatepark and pools
The Rio Grande Ranch Apartments have a private playground, but there are several parks within 5 miles. To the north, Independence Hills Park has a dog park and the Independence Skatepark. The Independence Pool is closed on Monday, as with other Laredo public pools, but is open to the public the rest of the week. Santa Fe Park is smaller compared to the other parks in the area, but still has a baseball field and covered playground equipment along with basketball courts. The El Eden Recreation Center is about a mile and a half west and offers Zumba and self-defense classes.
Independence Hills Park has multiple playgrounds, skate park, basketball court and trails.
Santa Fe Park is located in south Laredo, Tx and has a playground, basketball court and trails.
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Transportation
There are three buses that pass through and by the neighborhood. Route 9 follows Riverhill Drive. El Metro Transit also has two routes along the Zapata Highway, Routes 14 and 20. Zapata Highway is also known as U.S. Route 83, which stretches across the United States from Mexico to Canada.
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Parks in this Area
Independence Hills Park
José and Alicia Garza Park
Wolf Creek Park
B.P. Newman Park
Santa Fe Park
Mario Tijerina Park
Transit
Airport
Laredo International
15 min drive
Riverhill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Riverhill, Laredo sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Riverhill, Laredo over the last 12 months is $463,875.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,267
Median Age
25
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
40%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,626
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,144
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
55.1%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
3.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
70.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
47°F
Average Summer High Temperature
101°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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