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Crestview

Crestview

$199,969 Average Value
$191 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

A swath of Midland that’s being restored one home at a time

Where some may see an established pocket of the city in Crestview, others see opportunity. This southwest Midland neighborhood is full of homes that date back to the mid-20th century, and that’s the basis for its appeal. “Those homes are going to be more affordable,” says Jonathan Purkey, a local Realtor with The Lanier Team and a West Texas native. Despite their age, many of the homes in this neighborhood have become the subject of renovation work, breathing new life into the area.

Crestview features a variety of home style, catering to diverse tastes and preferences.
Crestview features a variety of home style, catering to diverse tastes and preferences.
The aerial view of Crestview captures downtown in the distance.
The aerial view of Crestview captures downtown in the distance.
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Homes here present a blank canvas

Crestview’s straight-line residential blocks are lined with bungalows and ranch-style houses, mostly built in the 1950s. “It’s an older area, so a lot more of the homes over there have larger lots,” says Ashley Howsey, a local Realtor with Turnkey Realty. “Most of the housing over there needs updates.” It’s common for homeowners here to remodel their houses before selling or for buyers to renovate after purchasing. That gives people the opportunity at a modernized home on a lot approaching one-fifth of an acre. Houses here sell for prices between $200,000 and $300,000.

Crestview showcases charming ranch-style homes that offer single-story living.
Crestview showcases charming ranch-style homes that offer single-story living.
Crestview features colorful home facades that bring vibrancy to the neighborhood.
Crestview features colorful home facades that bring vibrancy to the neighborhood.
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Midland schools make exploring specific interests easier

The Midland Independent School District serves students in the city, a system with a C-plus overall grade on Niche. Kids in Crestview can explore the student council and music programs at C-rated Lamar Elementary, which is within walking distance for many, before trying out the STEM and hospitality and tourism programs at C-plus-rated San Jacinto Junior High. Midland Senior High has a C-plus grade as well and offers several academies, focusing on topics including business, health science and petroleum. Texas Leadership of Midland is a B-rated charter school option that, like Lamar Elementary, is within walking distance for many in Crestview and it covers kindergarten through 12th grade.

Lamar Elementary School
Lamar Elementary School
Midland High School
Midland High School
San Jacinto
San Jacinto
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Illinois and Wall are key arteries

This neighborhood is sandwiched between a pair of city thoroughfares in Illinois Avenue and Wall Street. Both stretches are lined with restaurants and other businesses and are important for getting around the rest of the city, lined with stops in the area’s EZ-Rider bus system. Wall Street flows into Interstate 20 Business Loop, which can carry travelers west into the Midland International Air & Space Port for commercial flights, 9 miles away. Texas State Highway 250 Loop connects to Wall Street, too, for commutes to the northern end of Midland.

Midland International Air and Space Port offers convenient travel for Crestview locals.
Midland International Air and Space Port offers convenient travel for Crestview locals.
Crestview locals rely on the EZ Rider bus for convenient transportation.
Crestview locals rely on the EZ Rider bus for convenient transportation.
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Ulmer Park is well-used

Crestview residents have quick access to Ulmer Park, just over 1 mile away. Ulmer stretches 26 acres and includes the Freddie Ezell Softball Complex, which encompasses nine different fields. There are also five sand volleyball courts, a pair of playgrounds and a pair of baseball diamonds here. Garrett Brown Park is another option in the area, a 7-acre expanse a half-mile away with basketball and tennis courts, a playground and plenty of open field space. There’s also a community aquatic center, the Doug Russell Pool, that’s just under 2 miles from Crestview and comes complete with a towering slide.

Ulmer Park playground in Crestview provides a fun space for kids to play and explore.
Ulmer Park playground in Crestview provides a fun space for kids to play and explore.
Garrett Brown Park provides local children with a playground for children to enjoy.
Garrett Brown Park provides local children with a playground for children to enjoy.
Families in Crestview enjoy fun-filled days at the Doug Russell Aquatic Center.
Families in Crestview enjoy fun-filled days at the Doug Russell Aquatic Center.
The community gathers at Freddie Ezell Softball in Crestview for exciting games.
The community gathers at Freddie Ezell Softball in Crestview for exciting games.
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A bite to eat is convenient to reach

There are quite a few restaurants around Crestview, thanks to Illinois Avenue and Wall Street. “They’re kind of just all over the place in the area. Spread out sporadically,” says Howsey, who has almost five years of real estate experience. Charlas Restaurante & Bar on Illinois has been around for more than 20 years and is known in part for its enchiladas. Riley's Bar & Grill on Wall is known for its bloody marys. People here can also grab groceries close by, at spots like International Taste and United Supermarkets. And the Midland Memorial Hospital Main Campus is only a mile away, too, via Illinois Avenue.

Midland Memorial Hospital provides quality care to Crestview families.
Midland Memorial Hospital provides quality care to Crestview families.
Crestview locals discover unique products at International Taste.
Crestview locals discover unique products at International Taste.
Charla's serves up authentic dishes that delight Crestview families.
Charla's serves up authentic dishes that delight Crestview families.
Charla's serves up authentic dishes that delight Crestview families.
Charla's serves up authentic dishes that delight Crestview families.
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City fosters community

Midland hosts a range of holiday events over the course of each year. Kids can go egg hunting at the annual Easter Egg Eggstravaganza at Bill Williams Softball Complex at Hogan Park for example, roughly 7 miles from Crestview. Kids also have the annual Children’s Sidewalk Parade for the Fourth of July, a tradition in place for more than 60 years and that kicks off at Centennial Park, about a 3-mile trip outside Crestview in Downtown Midland. Centennial is also the site of an outdoor concert and fireworks show for the Fourth. There’s an annual Christmas Parade in town as well, which traverses A Street in an evening affair full of lights.

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Airport

Midland International Air And Space Port

14 min drive

Crestview Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$437,400
Median Sale Price
$265,053
Median Single Family Sale Price
$429,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$191

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
182
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1952
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,313
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,929

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,056
Median Age
34
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
30.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$48,420
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,375

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
83.8%
College Graduates
12.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
% Population in Labor Force
79.3%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

53 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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