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Suburban Odessa neighborhood near shopping, dining and parks
One mile southwest of the University of Texas Permian Basin and 4 miles east of Downtown Odessa is Wedgewood, a neighborhood known for its nice, spacious ranch-style homes. “Wedgewood has bigger homes with great flow that is great for entertaining,” says Gayle Hirsch, a Broker with Gayle Hirsch Realtors. “These homes also have mature trees pretty landscaping.” Along with space, many homes in Wedgewood have inground pools and outdoor entertainment areas in their backyard. When not enjoying their properties, Wedgewood residents have many restaurants, parks and golf options nearby.
Wedgewood is a charming neighborhood with access to everything.
Wedgewood has become an appealing option due to its proximity to dining and parks.
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1960’s ranch-style homes with garages and space for entertainment
Along the wide streets of Wedgewood, brick, ranch-style homes built in the 1960s with tree-shaded front lawns and one- to two-car garages are found. While the homes are close together, they have plenty of room for entertaining out back, with some homes featuring inground pools and patios. Most properties in Wedgewood sell for between $180,000 and $380,000. “Houses don’t stay on the market very long,” says Yvonne Rosas, a Realtor with eXp Realty with five years of experience selling in the area. Sidewalks line many of the neighborhood’s streets, giving residents a place for a sunset stroll.
Homes in Wedgewood are primarily spacious ranch-style homes built in the 1960s.
Ranchers in Wedgewood sale for between $180,000 and 380,000 dollars.
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Six-time state champion Permian High football program
Wedgewood students are assigned to attend schools within the Ector County Independent School District. The neighborhood is split amongst two kindergarten through 5th grade institutions, Blanton Elementary and Gonzales Elementary. Blanton Elementary earns a B-minus mark from Niche, while Gonzales receives a C-plus. Both schools feed into C-plus-graded Nimitz Junior High School and C-plus-graded Permian High School. The football program at Permian High is well-known in the community, winning six state championships in its storied history. As for private school options, Montessori Mastery School of Odessa serves fourth through 12th grade and earns a B-minus. Residents who want to stay close to home for college can attend the University of Texas Permian Basin, 1 mile from the neighborhood.
Permian High School is ranked 1,258-1,555th within Texas.
Nimitz Middle School fosters leadership and teamwork.
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EZ-Rider bus system access from University Boulevard
Locals living in Wedgewood can use the Midland Odessa Urban Transit District bus system, otherwise known as the EZ-Rider, from the stop at the intersection of University Boulevard and Fair Oaks Circle. Downtown Odessa is a 4-mile drive from the neighborhood, while Midland is 18 miles away. The Midland International Air & Space Port is a 10-mile drive. The nearest hospital is the Medical Center Hospital, 4 miles away.
Residents of Wedgewood can easily commute using the public transit system.
Wedgewood residents can easily access the walking trail around the lake in Memorial Garden Park.
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Summer swims at UTPB Park’s public pool
Two miles west of Wedgewood is Jim Parker Park, with two baseball diamonds, a playground, two basketball courts and two tennis courts. Just 2 miles north of the neighborhood is Memorial Garden Park, which has a 0.6-mile walking trail around a pond. The University of Texas Permian Basin’s Park is 2 miles east of Memorial Garden Park. It has baseball and softball fields, a playground, a sprayground and a public swimming pool. Just south of UTPB Park is the Basin Sports Complex, which has many athletic facilities and hosts leagues and tournaments for residents.
UTPB Park features a duck pond.
Wedgewood sits one mile southwest of the University of Texas Permian Basin.
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From Jack Jordan’s BBQ to Flair Taverna
Just east of the neighborhood, off Parkway Boulevard, is Pho House Odessa. The restaurant serves Vietnamese food, including noodles and fried rice entrees. Jack Jordan’s BBQ is next door, selling meat plates and takeout orders for meat by the pound. Across University Boulevard from that shopping center is upscale Flair Taverna. “It’s a really nice, exclusive restaurant,” Hirsch says. Flair Taverna serves seasonal dishes like lobster ravioli pescatore, chicken al Limone, ribeye and filet mignon. For shopping, the Music City Mall is 2 miles north and has stores like JCPenney, Burlington and At Home. For groceries, there is an H-E-B 2 miles north off 42nd Street.
Jack Jordan’s Barbecue sells pulled pork sandwiches, plates and other meats near Wedgewood.
Flair Tavern offers a fine-dinning experience in Wedgewood.
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From the Fourth of July Fandango to the Parade of Lights
The City of Odessa hosts various events throughout the year. Every Independence Day, the city holds a Fourth of July Fandango, which starts with a parade in the morning and is capped off by live music and fireworks at the end of the night. Around the holidays, the city has a Parade of Lights, considered West Texas’s largest holiday lights parade.
Wedgewood is a charming neighborhood with access to everything.
Wedgewood offers its residents tranquility and a safe enviroment.
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Courses nearby for a round of golf
Wedgewood residents have a few golf courses to choose from. The Odessa Country Club, a member-by-invitation-only club 5 miles east of the neighborhood, has an 18-hole course and amenities like tennis courts, a swimming pool and a fitness center. Ratliff Ranch Golf Links is 5 miles north of Wedgewood and is an 18-hole public course. Ratliff Ranch also has a Linx Bar & Grill attached to the course so that golfers can grab a meal after their round. Sunset Golf Country Club is 9 miles north and offers 27 holes of golf along with a lounge and a pro shop.
Downtown Odessa is a 4-mile drive from Wedgewood, while Midland is 18 miles away.
Wedgewood residents are passionate about outdoor sports.
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Parks in this Area
Memorial Garden Park
Lake
Walking Paths
Jim Parker Park
UTPB Park
Transit
Airport
Midland International Air And Space Port
16 min drive
Wedgewood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wedgewood, Odessa sell after 90 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wedgewood, Odessa over the last 12 months is $460,999, up 19% 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
763
Median Age
36
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,749
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,872
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85%
College Graduates
13.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
73.5%
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®
32/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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