$217,783Average Value$1,146Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
All kinds of amenities orbit this Midland enclave
A home in Loma Linda gives people access to their pick of daily conveniences. Multiple restaurants, parks, a community center and an elementary school are all within a 1-mile of this northeast Midland neighborhood.
Nature tours are available at the Sibley Nature Center.
Locals enjoying a day of shopping at the Midland Park Mall near Loma Linda.
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Homes built across multiple eras
The houses here date back to the 1950s and are mostly single-story bungalows and ranch-style houses averaging 1,600 square feet. Lots are around a fifth of an acre and are dotted with mature trees. Houses in Loma Linda sell for between $200,000 and $400,000
A row of nicely spaced ranch homes common in Loma Linda.
A unique geodesic dome home found in Loma Linda.
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Midland schools come with targeted programming
The Midland Independent School District has a C-plus overall grade on Niche. Students are within walking distance of Milam Elementary, a C-rated school with extracurricular groups that include a running club and student council. San Jacinto Junior High, which earns a C-plus, offers programs dedicated to STEM, hospitality and tourism. Midland Freshman High has educational tracks that include agriculture, food and natural resources, and visual and design arts. While Midland Senior High has academies focused on business, health science and petroleum. Both Midland Freshman and Midland Senior earn a C-plus.
Key arteries like Loop 250 are nearby
Loma Linda is only about 2 miles south of Loop 250, an artery locals can use to get just about anywhere around Midland. The neighborhood is about 4 miles north of Interstate 20, which is a straight shot to the city of Odessa, 25 miles away. “If you’re working in Odessa, it would be a really good neighborhood to go to,” says Norma Pine, a local broker and co-owner of Pine & Beckett Realtors, who is regularly a top producer in Midland. People in Loma Linda have multiple EZ-Rider bus stops within walking distance, too.
Ratliff offers close-by recreational space
Nearby Ratliff Park features 5 acres including a playground, ball diamond and soccer fields. People are also less than a mile from the 4-acre Martin Luther King Jr. Park, which includes the MLK Community Center. The community center hosts a range of activities, including a youth basketball league and a spring break camp. There are also Sunday church services here, organized by the Community Worship Center.
Tank's Bar-B-Que is more than meets the eye
Located in a small, white building just off Scharbauer Drive, Tank's Bar-B-Que & Catering has a lofty reputation. Locals laud not just the barbecue here, but also the burgers. And they can finish a meal with a helping of banana pudding. People can also stop by Taco diVino on Oak Avenue, known in part for its street corn. Scharbauer Drive has a Super Mercado grocery store, too, and there’s also a Dollar General in the neighborhood.
There’s much to do around Midland
Locals can find a variety of community programming around the city throughout the year. Juneteenth, for example, brings four days of events at Washington Park, which is only about 3 miles from Loma Linda. The four days include everything from live music to a pool party to a parade. Midland has an annual evening Christmas parade as well, along A Street, which is roughly a mile from Loma Linda.
Be still and take in the peace at the Sibley Nature Center.
Locals can take a short drive to Hogan Park for a round or two of golf.
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This fully updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house boast high ceilings and hardwood floors. With a sequestered primary bedroom and multiple living areas, you don't want to miss this one! Beautiful covered patio, with a raised garden bed and grassy backyard.
Lovely home with spacious rooms throughout and huge backyard! Large living area with wood burning fireplace. Formal dining area as well as a breakfast area in the kitchen. Primary suite has a private bath and very spacious guest bath for the other two bedrooms. New carpet and fresh paint.
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Beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home featuring a spacious living room, soaring ceilings, and new appliances. Granite countertops and tile flooring throughout add a stylish touch. $47 app fee per occupant over 18. Pets considered on a case by case basis. $2500 deposit. July Occupancy available!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,245
Median Age
34
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$38,392
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,505
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
72.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.8%
% Population in Labor Force
75.4%
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®
48/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
66/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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