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South Overton

South Overton

Neighborhood in Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock County 79401
$167,451 Average Value
$361 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Lubbock neighborhood rooted in history

As Lubbock’s oldest neighborhood, South Overton was founded in 1907 by Dr. M.C. Overton, Lubbock’s first physician, who had a vision in creating a residential community straddling the new and growing downtown core. Dr. Overton performed Lubbock’s first surgery in 1907 and was known for traveling up to 150 miles in a horse drawn buggy across West Texas ranch country to reach his patients in dedication to the people he served. In creating a community, Overton donated 640 acres of land covering about one square mile, making up what was then known as Overton Addition, where homes were developed on affordable land that would become home to high society. South Overton was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993 for its distinct character and abuts Texas Tech University. “They do very much protect that neighborhood,” says Cole Whisenhunt, a Realtor with Keller Williams. Today South Overton residents are keen on keeping the neighborhood historic. “We want to protect our historic district. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. It has the exact designation as Colonial Williamsburg. So that is the weighted importance of this neighborhood. It is a feather in our cap in Lubbock that we have a historic district like this,” noted Gretchen Scott of Lubbock Heritage Society in a public hearing opposing a student housing development. “Not everyone in Lubbock can afford to live in a gated neighborhood in Southwest Lubbock, nor do we want to. We love our neighborhoods inside the loop. We love our old neighborhoods. We love our historic neighborhoods. We want to live there.”

History written in the blueprints

Houses in South Overton date back to the 1920s with a unique collection of early 20th century architecture. Some homes sit on brick streets installed in the 1920s complemented by mature trees. The neighborhood features numerous examples of craftsman bungalows and Tudor revival style homes cited in South Overton’s Historic designation, with the neighborhood preserving the essence of middle-class American homes in the early 20th century. The history of Lubbock itself is written in the construction of many classic homes. On 17th Street, South Overton is home to the Leidigh House, a 1926 Colonial Revival that served as the official residence for Texas Tech’s dean of agriculture. Just down the street, the Walker House is the only remaining Arte Moderne building in the neighborhood, characterized by its distinctive brick patterns and wrap around windows. Some homes are used as investment properties and divided into multiple units with an abundance of Texas Tech University students nearby. Homes in South Overton typically run between $200,000 and $400,000.
Homes in South Overton Lubbock showcase the beautiful brick work on the outer home.
Homes in South Overton Lubbock showcase the beautiful brick work on the outer home.
Brick layered exteriors on homes in South Overton Lubbock are common.
Brick layered exteriors on homes in South Overton Lubbock are common.
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Community parks and recreation

The Pete Ragus Aquatic Center has a 50 meter indoor pool fit for competitions with bleachers. The facility is open to the public with an array of classes and hosts high school swimming competition as part of the Lubbock Independent School District. McCrummen Park is just north of the neighborhood and is one of Lubbock’s oldest parks and named for a pioneering family. It is filled with open green space for passive reflection and enjoyment. Named for a longtime Lubbock Parks and Recreation Director, Stumpy Hamilton Park sits on 7 acres with open fields and mature, shady trees. Next door, Chapman Field is home to the Lubbock High School Westerners.
Play some baseball or watch the local team play at MacKenzie Main City Park in Lubbock.
Play some baseball or watch the local team play at MacKenzie Main City Park in Lubbock.
Visit the Ragus Aquatic Center for information on access in Lubbock.
Visit the Ragus Aquatic Center for information on access in Lubbock.
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Independent neighborhood restaurants

Bier Haus Lubbock is a German inspired Lubbock bar and restaurant with custom burgers and numerous beers on tap. The outdoor patio is dog friendly and welcome to four-legged companions. Monomyth Coffee is one of Lubbock’s newest coffee shops with fresh baked goods and creative takes on favorite morning beverages. At Dirk’s Signature Chicken and Bar, modern takes on classic rotisserie creations are all the rave. For everyday shopping, a Walmart Supercenter is just north of the neighborhood.

Highly rated Lubbock Schools

Students attend Lubbock Independent School District, with some beginning at Ramirez Elementary School, moving on to Hutchinson Middle School and Lubbock High School. All three schools are rated A-minus or better on Niche. Lubbock High Students have an average SAT score of 1,200, and is the only school in the state of Texas to have a mariachi music program with a full ensemble. North Overton is close to Texas Tech University where more than 40,000 undergraduate students are pursuing degrees.
Lubbock High School is a 5A high school serving grades nine to twelve in Lubbock, Texas.
Lubbock High School is a 5A high school serving grades nine to twelve in Lubbock, Texas.
Send your kids to the Ramirez Elementary School for a well rounded education.
Send your kids to the Ramirez Elementary School for a well rounded education.
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On the edge of downtown Lubbock

South Overton is about one mile west of downtown Lubbock with quick access available via Broadway Street. Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is seven miles north of the neighborhood offering service to several regional destinations. The closest emergency room is at University Medical Center only two miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Wendy Jones

    Wendy Jones

    Keller Williams Realty

    (806) 451-3468

    137 Total Sales

    2 in South Overton

    $83K - $115K Price Range

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  • Jennifer Busbea

    Jennifer Busbea

    Halley Road Real Estate

    (806) 853-6257

    53 Total Sales

    1 in South Overton

    $84,000 Price

    Jennifer Busbea
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  • Jason Riebe

    Jason Riebe

    WTX Realty, LLC

    (806) 758-7430

    366 Total Sales

    1 in South Overton

    $293,000 Price

    Jason Riebe
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  • JW

    Justin Wright

    Responds Quickly

    Reside Real Estate Co.

    (806) 450-7935

    16 Total Sales

    1 in South Overton

    $155,000 Price

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  • Joy Daniel

    Joy Daniel

    Responds Quickly

    WestMark Companies

    (806) 451-3395

    288 Total Sales

    1 in South Overton

    $135,000 Price

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  • Andy Mazzolini

    Andy Mazzolini

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Realty

    (806) 589-6492

    165 Total Sales

    3 in South Overton

    $127K - $235K Price Range

    Andy Mazzolini
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Lubbock Preston Smith International

23 min drive

Bus

19th St. & Ave V

Bus

19th St. & Ave T

Bus

19th St. & Ave R

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime South Overton US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

South Overton Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in South Overton, Lubbock sell after 142 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Overton, Lubbock over the last 12 months is $565,445, up 69% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$579,000
Median Sale Price
$565,445
Median Single Family Sale Price
$752,779
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
80
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
69%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$361

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
226
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1931
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,905
On par with the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,284
Median Age
31
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$22,500
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$35,480

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
80%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28%
Advanced Degrees
7.1%
% Population in Labor Force
79.4%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

43 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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