North By Northwest
West Texas golf paradise
With golf courses bordering the east and west ends, there is no question that North by Northwest residents have ample greenery to explore. Established in 2003, The Rawls Course at Texas Tech is home to the Red Raiders men's and women's golf program and has been recognized by Golfweek as one of the top courses in the state. The par 72 course covers 7,207 yards and was designed by Tom Doak incorporating minimalist design principles around the natural features of Lubbock’s south plains region. The course has hosted multiple NCAA regional tournaments. Heading west, Whisenhunt says Shadow Hills Golf Course is regarded as the best public course in Lubbock. A bit shorter at 6,777 yards, the course is surrounded by ponds and mature trees with crisp fairways and soft greens.From ancient finds to outdoor recreation in Lubbock’s northwest corridor
Lubbock Lake Landmark is an active archaeological excavation site with evidence of human activity dating back 12,000 years. Artistic interpretations of the Columbian mammoth and American lion based on bones found are prominently featured at the adjoining Robert A. Nash Interpretive Center. Visitors can also enjoy 4.5 miles of trails covered in wildflowers, popular with birders and hikers alike. In addition to annual excavations, the site hosts night hikes and fun runs to harness the area’s natural beauty. Right next door, the Berl Huffman Athletic Complex is the hub for the city’s athletic infrastructure with 350,000 feet of soccer and softball fields. The complex is an economic driver for Lubbock as home of the Lubbock Soccer Association where it hosts regional tournaments. A $7 million investment in 2018 added more fields, an irrigation system and bathrooms to enhance the overall experience and infrastructure. For more passive enjoyment, Richard Lopez Park sits in the center of the neighborhood and has a grassy open field for quiet, tranquil strolls and a playground where younger kids have the freedom to create and explore.A mix of newer builds and multi-family properties
With streets named after some of America’s most elite universities, houses in North by Northwest are mostly newer builds dating back to the early 2000s with new construction homes still popping up. A typical home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms with a grassy front yard. Most homes have attached garages. Whisenhunt says homes in the neighborhood has a few special features unique to Lubbock. In contrast to the single-story ranch-style home typical of West Texas neighborhoods, North by Northwest has a number of two-story homes on the streets off of Slide Avenue, bringing forward a different look. The neighborhood is also known for having a number of duplexes that are popular as investment properties with many Texas Tech University students in the area, in addition to homes with rear entry garages. There are also a large number of newer apartment buildings, making up about 40 percent of residences. Most homes sell for between $200,000 and $300,000.Suburban Lubbock neighborhood dining and fun
As part of Lubbock’s growing northwest corridor, residents have more than a few options to choose from. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema shows new and classic films with a fully stocked menu of classic American fare and beer, and cocktails to enjoy while taking in the show. Attached next door, the Glass Half Full Tap Room resembles a neighborhood bar with craft beer selections from light to dark, in supporting local and regional microbreweries. Just a few doors down Tropical Treats by Lucy offers traditional Filipino cuisine from chicken inasal to after dinner sweets with a selection of fresh baked cakes and pastries. For daily groceries, a Walmart Supercenter sits right in the neighborhood.Award winning Lubbock schools
Students attend Lubbock Independent School District, with some students beginning at Centennial Elementary School, rated B on Niche.com. Students move on to Mackenzie Middle School, and Coronado High School. rated C-plus and B respectively. Named for the Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, the school opened in 1967 and has a 15:1 student to teacher ratio with an average SAT score of 1090. Lubbock Christian School, rated A, is about four miles south of North by Northwest, and is the oldest private school in the city offering options for grades K-12. Texas Tech University is home to 40,000 undergraduate students with the campus just east of the neighborhood.Easy access to Loop 289
North by Northwest is about six miles west of downtown Lubbock with the neighborhood bordering Loop 289 and is in close proximity to US-84 and I-27. Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is about 10 miles northeast of the neighborhood, offering a number of destinations for travelers. Texas Tech University Medical Center is four miles south.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kristen Wright
Wright Realty and Design
(806) 702-7763
163 Total Sales
2 in North By Northwest
$128K - $172K Price Range
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Cindy Harrison
Keller Williams Realty
(806) 808-0144
40 Total Sales
2 in North By Northwest
$206K - $360K Price Range
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Jason Riebe
WTX Realty, LLC
(806) 758-7430
366 Total Sales
20 in North By Northwest
$127K - $400K Price Range
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Rachel Smith
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(806) 209-2200
192 Total Sales
14 in North By Northwest
$158K - $695K Price Range
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Brian Aycock
Responds QuicklyAycock Realty Group, LLC
(806) 451-3526
223 Total Sales
2 in North By Northwest
$143K - $415K Price Range
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Regina Fritz
eXp Realty LLC
(806) 758-7533
11 Total Sales
2 in North By Northwest
$155K - $290K Price Range
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | North By Northwest | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 5 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North By Northwest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North By Northwest, Lubbock sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North By Northwest, Lubbock over the last 12 months is $55,000.
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