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Amherst and Miller

Amherst and Miller

Neighborhood in Manhattan, Kansas

Riley County 66503

$399,354 Average Value
$143 Average Price per Sq Ft
17 Homes For Sale

Central to downtown Manhattan and Aggieville

Home to three parks, Amherst and Miller maintains a green feel despite its convenient location within Manhattan city limits. A ride down the neighborhood’s Arbor Drive builds on this feeling, but the road connects the quiet cul-de-sacs of Amherst and Miller to the national retailers and restaurant chains west of Seth Child Road – one of Manhattan’s thoroughfares. Situated along the western edge of the city, the neighborhood's spacious lots are shaded by evergreen trees. Centrally located to downtown and Kansas State University, Amherst and Miller offers convenient access to the area’s biggest attractions. It is also one of the communities closest to the Fort Riley military base and Manhattan Regional Airport.

Locals head to Aggieville for events, restaurants, shopping, movies and more.
Locals head to Aggieville for events, restaurants, shopping, movies and more.
With rolling hills, beautiful homes and plenty to do, Amherst & Miller has everything you need.
With rolling hills, beautiful homes and plenty to do, Amherst & Miller has everything you need.
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Ranch-style homes from the ‘70s to today

While some apartments and townhouses are sprinkled throughout Amherst and Miller, most of the neighborhood comprises ranch-style homes on lots from a quarter-acre to an acre. The oldest houses in the community date back to the late 1970s, but newly constructed properties are still popping up in subdivisions such as Lee Mill Heights. The limited townhouses in the neighborhood range from $165,000 to $355,000, but three-bedroom single-family homes cost between $240,000 and $300,000. Four-bedroom homes range, around $300,000 to $400,000, and properties with at least five bedrooms range from $420,000 to $700,000.

Many homes in the Amherst & Miller area are flanked by sidewalks.
Many homes in the Amherst & Miller area are flanked by sidewalks.
Most homes in Amherst & Miller have 2 car garages and sit on a quarter acre.
Most homes in Amherst & Miller have 2 car garages and sit on a quarter acre.
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Access to USD 383 and nearby K-State

The Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District, #383, serves the neighborhood. Students are zoned for schools receiving A grades from Niche, including Amanda Arnold Elementary, Susan B. Anthony Middle and Manhattan High. The high school has an 86% graduation rate and includes dual enrollment courses through the Manhattan Area Technical College that are transferable to Kansas State University. For a postsecondary option, K-State is less than 4 miles away. The campus features over 250 undergraduate programs and enrolls over 20,000 students annually.

Students love attending Manhattan High School, the sports teams and classes.
Students love attending Manhattan High School, the sports teams and classes.
Many students head to K-State after Manhattan High School, and many come from out of town.
Many students head to K-State after Manhattan High School, and many come from out of town.
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From Anneberg to Stonehaven Park

For a taste of the tranquil Kansas landscape, Warner Memorial Park includes more than 80 acres of preserved forests and prairies. The green space also consists of a disc golf course that embraces the park’s natural features, making it a more challenging terrain than many other courses in the area. For a more traditional park experience, there are a couple of options in Amherst and Miller. “Anneberg Park has a good walking trail. There’s a pond out there, and there’s always activity with kids’ athletic events and co-rec,” says Lori Able of Hallmark Homes, an agent with more than seven years of experience in the Manhattan market. Anneberg Park is home to the Twin Oaks Sports Complex, which includes baseball and soccer fields alongside the park’s playground, trails and fishing lake. Stonehaven Park is another option and the newest of the neighborhood parks. Its concrete walking path weaves along a pond and heads to shaded picnic areas.

The views at Stonehaven Park are breathtaking.
The views at Stonehaven Park are breathtaking.
Everyone enjoys the pond and wildlife at Frank Anneberg Park.
Everyone enjoys the pond and wildlife at Frank Anneberg Park.
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National retailers and proximity to the oldest shopping district in Kansas

Target and Dollar Tree are at the intersection of Seth Child Road and Fort Riley Boulevard, alongside a Panera Bread. Just across the street are additional stores like The Home Depot and PetSmart. The restaurants of Aggieville, the first shopping and entertainment district in Kansas, are about 4 miles away, including Nico’s Little Italy and So Long Saloon.

Bluestem Bistro is a casual cafe offering pastries, craft beer and Sunday jazz brunch.
Bluestem Bistro is a casual cafe offering pastries, craft beer and Sunday jazz brunch.
Residents in Amherst & Miller might stop by Target for clothes and home decorating items.
Residents in Amherst & Miller might stop by Target for clothes and home decorating items.
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Driving distance to Fort Riley and nearby hospitals

Because the bus doesn’t head out quite this far west, the neighborhood is car-dependent. K-State and the Ascension via Christi Hospital are less than 4 miles away, and the main entrance to Fort Riley is about 15 miles away via Highway 18 — also known as Fort Riley Boulevard. For trips out of town, Manhattan Regional Airport is 5 miles away and offers direct flights to Dallas and Chicago.

For those working at Fort Riley,  Amherst & Miller is a close neighborhood to the base.
For those working at Fort Riley, Amherst & Miller is a close neighborhood to the base.
The Manhattan Regional Airport is only 10 minutes from Amherst & Miller.
The Manhattan Regional Airport is only 10 minutes from Amherst & Miller.
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Risk of tornadoes across the Little Apple

Because the neighborhood is located in Kansas, tornadoes are something to keep in mind – but not many storms have touched down in Manhattan in the last two decades. “It’s not really a concern. You just have to think about it in late spring or early summer every year. In the 20 years I’ve been here from college, we’ve had two that struck. When I’m shopping for houses with clients, that’s certainly a conversation to make sure it has a basement,” says Scott Seel of Alliance Real Estate, an agent actively working in Manhattan and a former student of K-State. The two tornadoes noted consist of an EF-1 tornado in June 2022 and an EF-4 tornado in 2008.

The Amherst & Miller area is filled with green spaces and beautifully natural parks.
The Amherst & Miller area is filled with green spaces and beautifully natural parks.
Manhattan Kansas is referred to as The Little Apple.
Manhattan Kansas is referred to as The Little Apple.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Manhattan Regional

14 min drive

Bus

Southwind

Bus

Target

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Amherst and Miller US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$345,000
Median Single Family Price
$380,000
Median Townhouse Price
$210,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$229,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$143
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Last 12 months Home Sales
117
Months of Supply
1.70
Median List Price
$372,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,454
Median Year Built
2007
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,977
Significantly above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,911
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,503
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,285

Open Houses

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    1:30 - 3pm

    116 N Dartmouth Dr, Manhattan, KS 66503

    $535,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 3,558 Sq Ft
    • 116 N Dartmouth Dr
    • New 9 days ago

    Ranch style home custom with specialized stone accent exterior built in 2014. Home enters into an open floor plan with vaulted ceiling. LvRm is spacious and anchored by a floor to ceiling limestone fireplace with mantle. Kitchen offers high quality custom cabinetry, pantry, and stainless steel appliances included, w/eating bar. Eat-in dining room offers space for a full size table, walks-out to

    Kelvi Cunningham ERA High Pointe Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
5,401
Median Age
34
Population under 18
27.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$124,553
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$145,928

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.4%
College Graduates
64.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.1%

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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Bill Disberger
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