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Park Hill

Park Hill

Neighborhood in Tupelo, Mississippi

Lee County 38804

$167,268 Average Value
$79 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Home to historic Springhill Baptist Church

In 1947, 13-year-old Elvis Presley lived on North Green Street in the Park Hill neighborhood of Tupelo. The future king of rock n’ roll would walk down to Mayhorn Grocery, sit on the porch and listen to the gospel music coming from the church across the street. All these years later, the choir is still singing at Springhill Baptist Church and the neighborhood continues to be home to colorful mom-and-pops like O’Lucky B’s Famous Nachos. Park Hill is really centrally located, as Tupelo resident Ozzie Tumblin, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Southern Real Estate, describes it. “It’s in the middle of Tupelo. It’s close to the mall and downtown.”
Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church is an historic church in Park Hill.
Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church is an historic church in Park Hill.
Park Hill's history is on display on markers throughout the neighborhood.
Park Hill's history is on display on markers throughout the neighborhood.
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Vintage homes and walkable streets in Park Hill

Homebuyers will find everything from Craftsman bungalows to expansive ranch homes. Smaller two- and three-bedroom properties on tight lots are priced from $150,000 to $250,000, while larger houses with up to a half-acre sell between $300,000 and $400,000. Some residential streets have sidewalks, and they’re all lined with well-established trees. “Carver Elementary School is in the neighborhood," Tumblin says. "A lot of the kids walk to school.”
There are options for expansive 2 story ranch homes in Park Hill.
There are options for expansive 2 story ranch homes in Park Hill.
There are many smaller homes in Park Hill.
There are many smaller homes in Park Hill.
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The Tupelo Elvis Festival draws music fans

The Tupelo Elvis Festival is held in June at the Cadence Bank Arena on East Main Street in downtown. The five-day event draws thousands of Elvis enthusiasts from around the world and features tribute concerts and competitions, followed by after-parties for fans.

During the rest of the year, the 10,000-seat arena hosts regular events, from Harlem Globetrotters games to the Tupelo Fair in September, which features carnival rides and a petting zoo.
Elvis Presley once lived in Park Hill on N. Green Street.
Elvis Presley once lived in Park Hill on N. Green Street.
It may be a vacant lot now, but this Park Hill lot was once Elvis Presley's home.
It may be a vacant lot now, but this Park Hill lot was once Elvis Presley's home.
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Shopping and dining on North Gloster Street

North Gloster Street, one of the city’s major thoroughfares, runs along Park Hill’s western edge. The road 2 miles south leads to Kroger and The Mall at Barnes Crossing, with anchor store Belk. A Cinemark movie theater is 4 miles north, and soon there will be an anticipated addition to the strip. “We’re getting a Target, so we’re excited. We’ve been wanting a Target for years,” says Vicki West, a Realtor with Crye-Leike Realtors and a longtime Tupelo resident. “We’re a small town. We have a population of 40,000 people, so this is big for us. Now, if we could just get a Publix and a Whole Foods, I would be so happy.”

Familiar chains like Outback Steakhouse and Texas Roadhouse are on North Gloster Street for dining out in the neighborhood. O’Lucky B’s Famous Nachos, a bright blue building on North Green Street, is a local hangout for nachos, wings and burgers. The restaurant is steps away from Springhill Baptist Church, the city’s oldest historically Black church built in the 1850s.
Northern Park Hill is home to many chain restaurants.
Northern Park Hill is home to many chain restaurants.
Northern Park Hill is Tupelo's home for big box retail.
Northern Park Hill is Tupelo's home for big box retail.
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Basketball and jogging at Gumtree Park

The neighborhood’s Gumtree Park on North Front Street has a playground, covered basketball courts and paved walking and jogging trails. C.C. Augustus Pool is a public pool on North Green Street, open during the summer months and offers swimming lessons and fitness classes.

Three miles east, Veterans Park features a fishing lake, splash pad, indoor pool and a small-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Gumtree Park in Park Hill features several basketball courts, a stage, walking path, and more.
Gumtree Park in Park Hill features several basketball courts, a stage, walking path, and more.
Park Hill is home to the C. C. Augustus Pool.
Park Hill is home to the C. C. Augustus Pool.
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Easy access to U.S. Route 45

Tupelo residents rely on their cars to get around the city. U.S. Route 45 runs through the neighborhood, making it easy to get around. North Mississippi Medical Center is a 4-mile drive on the highway, which stretches from Mobile, Alabama, to Michigan’s Lake Superior. Downtown Tupelo is just a mile south and the Tupelo Regional Airport is 4 miles west.

Students attend top-ranked schools in the Tupelo Public School District

Park Hill is served by the Tupelo Public School District. Students may attend Carver Elementary for kindergarten and first grade, Lawhon Elementary for second through fifth grades, and Milam Elementary for sixth grade. All three elementary schools earn A grades from Niche. From there, students move on to A-rated Tupelo Middle and finish at A-minus-rated Tupelo High. Students at Tupelo High can earn college credit through dual enrollment programs with Itawamba Community College and Delta State University.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Park Hill US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Park Hill Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$121,950
Median Sale Price
$75,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$91,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$75,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
19%
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$79

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
63
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1952
Months of Supply
5.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,335
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,665
Median Age
34
Population under 18
29.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$28,076
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$37,188

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
67.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.1%
% Population in Labor Force
54%

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

12 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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