Inner Loop central Lubbock neighborhood in transition
Five miles south of downtown Lubbock, the central Lubbock neighborhood of Bayless-Atkins is home to a robust parks system and well-regarded local schools and borders 50th Street and Loop 289, two of Lubbock's most important thoroughfares. Named after Bayless Elementary School and Atkins Middle School, Justin Lowrey, a Realtor with The Whisenhunt Team at Keller Williams Realty, says the inner Loop neighborhood was traditionally a friendly middle-class community with moderately priced homes. The neighborhood has transitioned as the decades have passed, with opportunities becoming available for investors and first-time homebuyers. "It was a great spot when I was a kid. We're starting to see a lot of the homes go into rental homes, and we've seen the transition," Lowrey says.
In central Lubbock, Bayless-Atkins is known for its schools, park space and renovated homes.
Downtown Lubbock and all it has to offer is a short distance from Bayless-Atkins.
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1960s Ranch-Style Homes
Most homes in Bayless-Atkins are a mix of ranch-style homes built in the 1960s with bright brick exteriors. Set on well-manicured lawns with mature trees, many homes have undergone significant upgrades, with fresh open-concept floors and three —or four-bedroom homes between 1,500 and 2,000 square feet. The neighborhood also has a smaller collection of larger two-story traditional homes. Homes are usually priced between $150,000 and $250,000.
Ranch style homes with stone siding are commonplace in Bayless-Atkins.
Varying styles of ranch homes are found throughout Bayless-Atkins.
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High-achieving Lubbock Independent School District
Students attend Lubbock Independent School District, beginning at Bayless Elementary School and Atkins Middle School, rated B and B-minus on Niche, and finishing off at Monterey High School, rated B. Atkins Middle opened in 1957 and was named for W.B. Atkins, a Lubbock business leader and longtime member of the Lubbock Schools Board of Trustees from 1920 to 1942. Public charter school Richard Milburn Academy is also in the neighborhood and is rated C-minus. The school offers alternative high school education focusing on credit recovery and individualized support to close the achievement gap. Bayless-Atkins is also home to private options, including Trinity Christian School, rated A, and unrated Springboard Academics.
Bayless Elementary School has an overall B grade from Niche.
Atkins Middle School has an overall B- grade from Niche.
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Friday night lights and community parks
Lowrey Field at PlainsCapital Park hosts varsity football games for three of Lubbock's high schools and sits right in the neighborhood. The facility seats 8,500 and is also home to the Lubbock Matadors of the National Premier Soccer League, a new professional franchise founded in 2021. Ribble Park is located in the center of the neighborhood and features a large pond and plenty of open green space. The park is popular for fishing and feeding the ducks along the shore. There is also a playground and volleyball court. Casey Park is named after former Lubbock Mayor David Casey and has a pond, playground and benches.
Three area high schools host home football games at Lowrey Field in Bayless-Atkins.
Look at the wildlife while on a relaxing walk through Bayless-Atkins.
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50th Street shopping corridor
Several restaurants are available, with Bayless-Atkins bordering the 50th Street commercial corridors. Copper Caboose, established in 1977, is known for its original Tex-Mex dishes. The restaurant also has a bar and pool hall. Bonus Burger has a small, modest exterior and serves some of Lubbock's best meat patties. Lubbock's Breakfast House & Grill serves up morning delicacies all day. United Supermarkets is available for everyday shopping.
Copper Caboose is known for its original Tex-Mex cuisine in Bayless-Atkins.
Bonus Burger in Bayless-Atkins is a hole in the wall restaurant with some delicious burgers.
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Access to downtown Lubbock
Bayless-Atkins is 5 miles south of downtown Lubbock, with the most direct access on Interstate 27. Bus routes are available on Citibus, which has several stops along Avenue P. Texas Tech University and University Medical Center are 6 miles north, and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 11 miles away.
University Medical Center are 6 miles north of Bayless-Atkins.
Lubbock International Airport is only 15 minutes away from Bayless-Atkins.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bayless-Atkins
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bayless-Atkins Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bayless-Atkins, Lubbock sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Bayless-Atkins, Lubbock over the last 12 months is $177,500, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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