Heart of Lubbock
Local eateries and Lubbock institutions
As Lubbock’s oldest restaurant, Orlando’s Italian on Avenue Q has been in constant operation since 1965 where it serves up its own Tex-Italian favorites like green chile chicken linguine and more. At Christakis Burgers traditional American favorites with a Greek twist are served up with interiors that resemble a classic American diner. In downtown Lubbock, the Buddy Holly Center pays tribute to the legacy of one of The Hub City’s most treasured sons and a pioneer of the development of rock and roll. For everyday items, a Food King sits just outside the neighborhood.Well preserved homes in a community centered neighborhood
Homes in Heart of Lubbock are mostly mix Bungalows of different styles built from the 1930s through the 1950s. Many properties have undergone upgrades in recent years with new hardwood flooring and contemporary aesthetic touches to keep the neighborhood vibrant. The Heart of Lubbock Neighborhood Association hosts regular community events like cleanups to foster closer connections. A community garden on 21st Street provides fresh vegetables and a chance to grow together both literally and figuratively. Most homes sell for between $100,000 and $300,000.
Award winning Lubbock High School
Students attend the Lubbock Independent School District, starting at Brown Elementary School, rated C-plus on Niche. Students move on to Slaton Middle School and Lubbock High School, rated C and A-minus, respectively. Whisenhunt notes that while there is some debate on the best high school in Lubbock, Lubbock High is known for its academic achievement with students attaining National Merit scholarships than any other school in The Hub City. “Lubbock High is a very large buoyant diversity of cultures and races,” Whisenhunt says. Similarly, Lubbock High is the only high school in Texas to offer a mariachi music program. Texas Tech and its 40,000 students sits near the neighborhood, with many students living within.Abundant green space to unplug and relax
Heart of Lubbock is blessed with an abundance of green space within neighborhood boundaries. Named for a longtime Lubbock Parks and Recreation Director, Stumpy Hamilton Park sits on seven acres with open fields accompanied by mature trees to stop and enjoy nature. Right next door, Chapman Field is home to the Lubbock High School Westerners where Friday night lights come alive during football season, along with a running track. Carlisle Park is a small piece of greenery with amenities like volleyball and tennis courts and a walking path for quiet strolls.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Cindy Harrison
Keller Williams Realty
(806) 808-0144
40 Total Sales
3 in Heart of Lubbock
$65K - $175K Price Range
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Jason Riebe
WTX Realty, LLC
(806) 758-7430
365 Total Sales
1 in Heart of Lubbock
$138,000 Price
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Wendy Jones
Keller Williams Realty
(806) 451-3468
137 Total Sales
4 in Heart of Lubbock
$108K - $200K Price Range
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Kristen Wright
Wright Realty and Design
(806) 702-7763
162 Total Sales
1 in Heart of Lubbock
$60,000 Price
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Lauren Egert
Responds QuicklyReside Real Estate Co.
(469) 515-7593
70 Total Sales
2 in Heart of Lubbock
$103K - $130K Price Range
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Jason Wood
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(806) 547-3449
40 Total Sales
1 in Heart of Lubbock
$123,500 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Heart of Lubbock | US |
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Homicide | 5 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
Robbery | 5 | 4 |
Burglary | 5 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 5 | 4 |
Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Heart of Lubbock Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Heart of Lubbock, Lubbock sell after 89 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Heart of Lubbock, Lubbock over the last 12 months is $413,950, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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