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Shadow Hills

Shadow Hills

$220,031 Average Value
$460 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

Golf course community in northwest Lubbock

In northwest Lubbock’s growing residential corridor, Shadow Hills brings more than just vivid tee shots and never ending fairways. Six miles west of downtown Lubbock the neighborhood located right off of Loop 289 is close to an abundance of shopping options and is served by Frenship Independent School District, ranked as the best school district in Lubbock by Niche. The neighborhood is built around the Shadow Hills Golf Course, one of the city’s premier public courses and has a collection of Traditional style homes. “I played there last week and it’s the best public course in Lubbock,” said Cole Whisenhunt, a Realtor with Keller Williams. Wilson Bowling a City Planner with the City of Lubbock agreed, adding tee times fill up fast with many golfers flocking to the neighborhood on weekends.

The neighborhood of Shadow Hills is essentially built around the golf course.
The neighborhood of Shadow Hills is essentially built around the golf course.
A player practices his putting at the Shadow Hills Golf Course.
A player practices his putting at the Shadow Hills Golf Course.
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Northwest Lubbock golf haven

Teeing off at Shadow Hills, residents have access to some of the most affordable greens fees in Lubbock. With tree-lined fairways and a course surrounded by lakes and the natural environment, Shadow Hills is a place to hone skills or for new players to discover the grand old game. The course’s signature hole number six is a 123 yard par three surrounded by water and wildlife. If feeling hungry, at the ninth hole there is a phone to dial in orders to Birdies Grill to enjoy a sit down meal after tapping in the final putt. Just east of Shadow Hills, 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. Richard Lopez Park just east of Shadow Hills and has a grassy open field for quiet, tranquil strolls and a playground for kids to explore.

The Shadow Hills Golf Course resides at the heart of the Shadow Hills neighborhood.
The Shadow Hills Golf Course resides at the heart of the Shadow Hills neighborhood.
A golfer rides a cart around the grounds at the Shadow Hills Golf Course.
A golfer rides a cart around the grounds at the Shadow Hills Golf Course.
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Traditional ranch-style homes near the fairway

Designed to be a walkable community, homes in Shadow Hills were built between the 1980s and early 2000s, with traditional style architecture making up the vast majority of houses. Meandering streets are lined with leafy mature trees foreshadowing a typical round of 18. A typical home has around 2,000 square feet with an attached garage with some properties having covered patios and porches for enjoying the West Texas sunsets. Most homes are within walking distance of the golf course, and many houses back right onto a fairway for a bird’s eye view of the action. Homebuyers can expect to pay between $150,000 and $300,000. For older adults preparing for life’s next chapter, Shadow Hills has multiple senior living communities available with quick access to the golf course and a full slate of on-site amenities.

Residents of Shadow Hills can stroll across the street and play some holes of golf.
Residents of Shadow Hills can stroll across the street and play some holes of golf.
There are many traditional ranch-style homes in the Shadow Hills neighborhood.
There are many traditional ranch-style homes in the Shadow Hills neighborhood.
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4th Street shopping corridor

Residents looking for a bite to eat are in good hands, with major shopping and restaurants right within reach with the 4th Street commercial corridor running along the neighborhood’s south side. For a place to head for happy hour after work, or to catch the Texas Tech Red Raiders game, Cujo’s Sports Bar & Grill has it all. The neighborhood sports bar has more than 40 TVs and was founded by Red Raiders alum and Lubbock native Curtis Jordan, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Washington Redskins. For an after dinner treat Bom Brazil Acai has it covered. Made from the earthy fruit of the acai palm and served as a smoothie in a bowl and mixed with guarana syrup, the Brazilian delicacy is often served with granola and banana and other flavor inducing fruit toppings. George’s Café is known as one of Lubbock’s best burger and breakfast spots. With Texas-sized portions and a popular hangout before Red Raiders games, the neighborhood favorite treats their regulars like family. For everyday shopping needs a Walmart Supercenter and United Supermarkets are close by. Just south of Shadow Hills, West End Shopping Center gives residents access to several big box stores like Best Buy and Cabela’s.

Cujo's Sports Bar & Grill is named after its owner a former defensive back at Texas Tech.
Cujo's Sports Bar & Grill is named after its owner a former defensive back at Texas Tech.
Bom Brazil Acai in Shadow Hills is a great place to enjoy a healthy refreshing treats.
Bom Brazil Acai in Shadow Hills is a great place to enjoy a healthy refreshing treats.
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High performing Frenship Schools

Students in Shadow Hills attend Frenship Independent School District, with some beginning at North Ridge Elementary School before moving on to Terra Vista Middle School and Frenship High School. All three schools are rated an A on Niche. The district was created in 1935 with the merging of three other rural districts, adopting an unorthodox spelling to distinguish itself from another ‘Friendship Schools’ in the Houston area. Students at Frenship High can take advantage of dual enrollment opportunities with the early college program. Students can earn up to 60 credits towards an associate’s degree in partnership with Angelo State University. Lubbock Christian University sits two miles south of the neighborhood where 1,600 students can study in more than 100 academic disciplines on the 155 acre campus constructed in 1957. Texas Tech University and 40,000 undergraduate students and sits five miles east of Shadow Hills.

North Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of 718 students.
North Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of 718 students.
Terra Vista Middle School has a total enrollment of 912 students.
Terra Vista Middle School has a total enrollment of 912 students.
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Plenty of options to get downtown

Shadow Hills is about seven miles west of downtown Lubbock and residents have multiple options to get where they need, with 4th Street, State Route 114 and Loop 289 all available. Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 12 miles northeast.

From Shadow Hills residents have easy access to the Lubbock area via 4th Street and Loop 289.
From Shadow Hills residents have easy access to the Lubbock area via 4th Street and Loop 289.
Lubbock International Airport was renamed after former governor, Preston E. Smith.
Lubbock International Airport was renamed after former governor, Preston E. Smith.
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Airport

Lubbock Preston Smith International

30 min drive

Shadow Hills Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$640,000
Median Sale Price
$635,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$635,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$460

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
430
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1992
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,727
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,339
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

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    512 N Granby Ave, Lubbock, TX 79416

    $225,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,679 Sq Ft
    • 512 N Granby Ave
    • New 2 days ago

    This delightful home, ideally situated on a corner lot in the desirable Shadow Hills neighborhood of Lubbock, TX, is an excellent find and a perfect starter home. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this property boasts modern upgrades and comfortable living spaces.Step inside to find tile floors throughout, providing a sleek and low-maintenance aesthetic. The heart of the home, the

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,097
Median Age
35
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$50,385
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,043

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.5%
College Graduates
42.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
7''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

15 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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