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Older part of town where homes rarely hit the market
The residential Ridgecrest West neighborhood sits on the western edge of Odessa, roughly 2 miles from downtown. The west side and central areas are the older parts of town as the east and north areas expand. The older areas tend to have more affordable prices, and a more historic Odessa feel that appeals to long-time residents. “Those on the west side love the west side,” says Deanna Bledsoe, a real estate professional and owner with Power Team Properties. “Our best friends live over there, and they refuse to leave.” The house prices in the neighborhood are higher than many central neighborhoods but still lower than the eastern and north areas, with the median sales price being around $226,025, compared to $349,000 for the city of Odessa.
Ridgecrest West is a little town west of Odessa.
Ridgecrest West has plenty of ranch style homes but little inventory.
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Ranch-style homes in various sizes
Cottage and ranch-style houses are common in Ridgecrest West, with homes rarely hitting the market. “Anything that is well-kept and from about $275,000 and under goes quickly,” Bledsoe says. Modest cottages and ranchers typically cost between $115,000 and $225,000, while larger ranch-styles with more land range from $240,000 to $550,000. Many homes include a driveway and a one- or two-car garage. Narrow roadways offer street parking, with most areas having sidewalks for residents to take a stroll.
Ridgecrest West is quiet and removed from the busy areas.
Ridgecrest West is a perfect place to raise a family.
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Summer movies at Floyd Gwin Park
San Jacinto Park is the closest park to the neighborhood, just a couple blocks away. The park includes a modest playground, a tennis court, open fields and picnic tables with a pavilion surrounded by a concrete walking path. A few blocks south of the neighborhood is the popular Floyd Gwin Park, a 52-acre space west of North County Road. Athletes appreciate the basketball and tennis courts along with the baseball fields. Floyd Gwin also hosts movies in the park during the summer, where anyone can come and watch on the big screen.
Cup of coffee or energy drinks at Neon Tiger Coffee
The shopping and dining scene along North County Road features popular local sports like Neon Tiger Coffee, a bright pink drive-thru coffee stand known for its lattes and energy drinks. La Esperanza is a popular Mexican restaurant, while Star’s Drive-In can fill up around dinner time for its hamburgers, sandwiches, hotdogs and milkshakes. Major chain restaurants like Wingstop and Little Caesars Pizza are nearby. Less than a mile east, Lowe’s Market has groceries and an on-site kitchen for prepared food. Walmart and H-E-B are about 2 miles away, near Highway 338.
Ridgecrest West locals love their Neon Tiger drive through coffee stand.
Ridgecrest West coffee lovers swing the Neon Tiger Coffee in the early morning hours.
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Crosstown rivalries for Odessa High
San Jacinto Elementary School earns a B-minus from Niche and is within walking distance of the neighborhood. Bowie Middle School gets a C-minus from Niche. The school has a dress code for students with uniform colors based on their grade levels. Teenagers may attend Odessa High School, which gets a C rating and is also within walking distance of the neighborhood. Odessa High’s crosstown rival, Permian High School, is the subject of the award-winning film and novel Friday Night Lights.
Odessa High School is a very well rated school by the Ridgecrest West neighborhood.
The Mojo Marching Band is a staple of the Permian High School Panthers games.
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EZ-Rider runs throughout Odessa
Midland Odessa Urban Transit, also known as EZ-Rider, has a few stops for the Red Line route along North County Road. The neighborhood is about 2 miles from downtown Odessa and the Medical Center Hospital campus. Midland International Air and Space Port Airport is a 14-mile drive down East Business Loop 20.
Odessa EZ Ridder public transportation serves the Ridgecrest West area.
Odessa EZ Rider Public transportation runs through Ridgecrest West
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Pet fashion show in McKinney Park
A few miles south of the neighborhood is McKinney Park, where the city will host events and activities throughout the year. One of the most popular is the Christmas lights drive-thru, where dozens of light displays fill the park, and visitors can drive through and see them all up close. The park also hosts a first-time pet fashion show event with judges and prizes. “People can bring their dogs, cats, birds or any pet and have them dress-up or not,” Bledsoe says. “It is free for all, and there is karaoke with the pets afterward.”
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Parks in this Area
Floyd Gwin Park
San Jacinto Park
Transit
Airport
Midland International Air And Space Port
22 min drive
Ridgecrest West Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ridgecrest West, Odessa sell after 178 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ridgecrest West, Odessa over the last 12 months is $298,750, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
789
Median Age
35
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,956
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,612
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.4%
College Graduates
19%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
44/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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