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South Lawrence neighborhood with recreational anchor
Prairie Meadows is a bedroom community that promotes active lifestyles. Home to the 31-acre Holcom Park, this south Lawrence neighborhood also features a recreation center that is free and open to all Lawrence and Douglas County residents. During the week, many Prairie Meadows residents walk to the facility for a racquetball match or some strength and cardio training. Riker Buddemeyer, president of the Prairie Meadows Neighborhood Association, describes "The center as pretty nice and as something for the kids to do when it’s raining.” Adding to the neighborhood's appeal are its quiet and well-kept streets. “It’s pretty well suited for children," adds Buddemeyer. "Outside, we do have officers who patrol the area regularly, traffic is down to a minimum and everyone’s trash gets picked up promptly. Everyone seems to take care of their homes pretty well.”
Centennial Park has a great skatepark for all skill levels.
Pat Dawson Billing Nature Area is a dog walkers paradise.
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Late 20th century homes and stylish landscaping
Prairie Meadows primarily consists of single-family homes in designs ranging from bi-level, split-level, Colonial Revival and ranch-style homes built between the 1970s and 1980s. Groups of mature trees shade front lawns and roads contour the neighborhood's landscape, which ranges from hilly to flat terrain. Several homes here boast detailed landscaping, with features like rustic fences surrounding trees, yucca bushes or a lily-pad-covered pond. Locals here enjoy walks along the narrow pathways that wind throughout the neighborhood, while others take advantage of the limited traffic to head out on bike rides. Housing footprints in Prairie Meadows mostly run between 1,500 square feet and 4,000 square feet and price points mainly run between $300,000 and $400,000 depending on size and condition.
Prairie Meadows has several brightly colored homes lining it's quiet streets.
Split Level home are commonly found tucked into the rolling hills of Prairie Meadows.
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Holcom Park has a nice playground fro the kids to climb around on.
Holcom Park and trail access to scenic spaces and fishing holes
In addition to its fitness facilities, the 19,000-square-foot Holcom Park Recreation Center has a gym for both pick-up and organized basketball games. The facility also has a game room complete with pool and air hockey tables. Outside locals will find a playground and bocce ball court. The park’s other major attraction is the Holcom Sports Complex, a destination for youth sports competitions, which features four well-lit baseball diamonds and a pair of soccer and football fields. The roughly 12-mile South Lawrence Trafficway Trail also passes by Prairie Meadows, providing joggers and bikers with easy access to/from nearby green spaces like Green Meadows Park and the Pat Dawson Billings Nature Area. Green Meadows has a playground with a large jungle gym that children climb for panoramic views of the park. While visitors to the more than 40-acre Pat Dawson Billings Nature Area will find fishing ponds, waterfowl habitats and the occasional eagle sighting.
Bigg's barbecue is a unique traditional Kansas City-style barbecue and a local favorite.
Chain brands and local staples in El Potro and Bigg’s BBQ
Iowa Street gives Prairie Meadows residents convenient access to numerous chain stores. “Most of what’s out there is larger, corporate foods. But, for example, Texas Roadhouse seems to be a popular place,” says Thomas Howe, an associate broker with McGrew Real Estate, who recently put up some houses in Prairie Meadows. A few local staples like El Potro Mexican Cafe, a small chain with several locations across east Kansas, serves up breakfasts like plates of chorizo, scrambled eggs and cactus leaves and Mexican fried ice cream for dessert. Fans of downhome cooking and Kansas barbecue will enjoy Bigg’s BBQ's many entrees. The restaurant's bar is also a nice spot for a cold beer or to catch up on the latest sports news. Big-box retailers like Target, Walmart and ALDI are a few of the area's grocery store options; and the Regal Southwind, the city’s only movie theater complex, is also located here.
Lawrence High School is one of the two High Schools in Lawrence.
Access to highly rated schools and home to private Veritas Christian
Students in Prairie Meadows start their education at Schwegler Elementary School, which receives a B from the educational review site, Niche. They can then go on to Billy Mills Middle School, which also receives a B from Niche. The middle school is named after the Oglala Lakota track and field great and features extracurricular activities like an InterTribal Club for students who want to learn about Native American culture and heritage. Students round out their secondary education at Lawrence High School, which receives an A-minus score from Niche. The site also ranks Lawrence High among the 25 best high schools for STEM in the entire state. For alternative options, Prairie Meadows is also home to the private Veritas Christian School. Veritas serves students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade and has a distinct model of one class per grade. Another private option is the Bishop Seabury Academy, a sixth to 12th grade school that receives an A-plus ranking from Niche. Bishop Seabury’s clubs include a youth coding league.
The Lied Center is just a few minutes drive for some local entertainment.
Close to Lied Center performances and Jayhawks basketball
Prairie Meadows borders the University of Kansas’ West Campus, which is home to the Lied Center of Kansas. This event venue boasts a nearly 2,000-seat auditorium that has hosted music legends like the Temptations and Mavis Staples. Every April, the Lied Center hosts the annual FNSA Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival, which features performances by various Native American groups. Prairie Meadows' proximity to KU also means locals can also easily attend a Jayhawks basketball game at the Allen Fieldhouse.
A mile north of the K-10 commuter route
Prairie Meadows is located about a mile north of the K-10, which commuters take to reach Kansas City. “It also connects you to the highway to get to Topeka--We have a number of people who work in Topeka, but choose to live in Lawrence,” Howe says. The neighborhood is also about 5 miles south of downtown Lawrence. Those looking for alternative transportation routes can head to Lawrence Avenue to catch the Lawrence Transit buses. The Lawrence Memorial Hospital about 4 miles north of the neighborhood addresses major medical needs. For out-of-state flights, many here go to the Kansas City International Airport about 50 miles east.
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Parks in this Area
Broken Arrow Park
Centennial Park
Prairie Park Nature Center
Fishing
Picnic Area
Trails
Clinton Lake Sports Complex
South Park
Buford M. Watson Jr. Park
Holcom Park Sport Complex
Baker University Wetlands Discovery Center
Green Meadows Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Prairie Meadows
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Prairie Meadows, Lawrence sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Prairie Meadows, Lawrence over the last 12 months is $333,656, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Prepared to be amazed by this meticulously maintained residence, offering 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 versatile non-conforming rooms on the lower level. The oversized living room is perfect for hosing memorable gathering, while the thoughtlfully extended kitchen is an entertainer's dream. The family room is generously sized, providing an ideal space for relaxation and socializing. This home
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,554
Median Age
36
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,097
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,990
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
College Graduates
47.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.3%
% Population in Labor Force
77.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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