Parklea Addition is a small, centrally located neighborhood in Midland that offers a lower cost of housing than surrounding areas. Errands are easy here, with popular local restaurants, supermarkets and pharmacies all close by. Whether you work downtown or in the oil fields surrounding the city, the convenient location gives you quick commutes through Midland.
Ranch-style homes and modest cottages sit side-by-side on the streets of Parklea Addition. The neighborhood's lots and home sizes are on the smaller side for Midland, with an average house being less than 1,500 square feet. It's also one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, with a median build year of 1951. Some homes need fixing up, while others have been completely renovated. "They're definitely starter homes, definitely under $250,000. Small three-bedroom, two-bath homes," says Henry Munoz, a Realtor at Fathom Realty who has sold multiple homes in the neighborhood. "That west side of town is going to be on the more affordable side." Houses typically range from the mid-$80,000s to the upper $200,000s.
Living in Parklea Addition puts you near lots of shopping and dining. "You're right next to Andrews Highway, which is a big street with restaurants," Munoz says. "You're just surrounded by retail. Donut shops, Domino's pizza, places to cut your hair." Close to home, you can:
The Midland Independent School District serves the neighborhood. Students might attend Midland High School, which has an Air Force JROTC program and several career and technical education pathways. The district also offers magnet schools and schools of choice. Students can apply to these options, and lotteries are used when space is limited.
Parklea Addition's central location makes it easy to commute to work. Downtown is home to many of the city's major employers, including several oil companies. It's about a 2-mile drive from the neighborhood, which typically takes less than 10 minutes. If you work in the oil fields, your drive will be a bit longer, but many operations are located within about 15 miles. Midland Memorial Hospital is another major employer and the closest health care facility, just northeast of the neighborhood.
Midland has been in a drought for several years, and the city has limits on how much outdoor watering homeowners can do. Here's what you need to know:
Gina Lujan
Meraki Home Realty, LLC
(888) 515-1321
248 Total Sales
1 in Parklea Addition
$125,000 Price
Steven Koleno
Spot Real Estate
(855) 618-0341
12,589 Total Sales
2 in Parklea Addition
$85K - $90K Price Range
Jessica Meraz
All City Real Estate Ltd. Co.
(432) 220-3354
253 Total Sales
1 in Parklea Addition
$98,000 Price
Kelly Clark
EXP Realty, LLC
(432) 535-3723
64 Total Sales
1 in Parklea Addition
$90,000 Price
Yvonne Rosas
EXP Realty, LLC
(432) 231-0145
113 Total Sales
1 in Parklea Addition
$180,000 Price
Christina McMillan
Real Estate One-Christina McMillan
(432) 220-3919
10 Total Sales
1 in Parklea Addition
$212,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Parklea Addition | US |
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| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Parklea Addition, Midland sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Parklea Addition, Midland over the last 12 months is $195,000, up 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$190,000
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Median Sale Price
$195,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$195,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$155,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
5
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
26%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$144
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Number of Homes
136
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Number of Homes for Sale
0
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Median Year Built
1951
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Months of Supply
0.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,476
Significantly below the national average
1,932
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
740
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,058
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Number of Homes for Rent
1
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Median Rent
$1,900
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,900
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,900
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Total Population
1,035
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Median Age
34
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Population Density
9 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
29.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
10.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$41,551
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$51,293
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High School Graduates
59.9%
Significantly below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
12.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
0%
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% Population in Labor Force
70.7%
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Annual Precipitation
15''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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