Sanger-Heights
Walking distance to downtown Waco
To get to downtown Waco — less than a mile from Sanger Heights — residents cross West Waco Drive and venture northeast. Waco Transit System buses make it easy to access the city’s far reaches, but it’s faster to walk or bike downtown. Waco Regional Airport is 6 miles away in North Lake Waco and offers flights to major Texas airports like Houston and Dallas Fort Worth. Construction is nearly complete on the Providence Drive headquarters for Waco Family Medicine, a new hospital expected to improve the area’s patient services and job growth.
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Early 20th-century bungalows and brick Tudors
When it comes to housing styles, homebuyers in Sanger Heights are spoiled for choice. The grid of residential streets is populated with a cornucopia of homes dating to the early 20th century. Cozy bungalows with shaded front porches, two-story Colonial Revivals, stately Victorian-styles and brick Tudors peek out beneath the shade of mature trees. “If you’re looking to buy a historic home, there are loads of fixer-uppers in the neighborhood,” Partin says. “The ability to buy a house and recoup your investment easily? That’s really high in Sanger Heights.” A small ranch or bungalow in need of TLC might sell for $150,000 to $200,000. Larger four- to five-bedrooms cost $300,000 to $400,000, and estates featuring recent remodels fetch $700,000 to $800,000. While some homes pine for repairs, others already got the star treatment on HGTV’s “Fixer Upper.”
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Hoops and history at Seley Park
Established in 1918, Seley Park is one of Waco’s oldest green spaces. A domed Victorian-style gazebo welcomes visitors to the park’s central location off Bosque Boulevard. “Sometimes the neighborhood association will go and offer free drinks there on the weekends,” Partin says. “It’s a real gathering place.” Shaded play structures entertain younger kids while joggers and dog walkers circle the grassy field on the paved exercise trail. A single-hoop basketball court sees regular games, too.
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Steps from West Avenue Elementary
Most Sanger Heights students are within walking distance of Provident Heights Elementary School, which has a Niche grade of C-plus. For grades 6 through 8, they’ll transfer to G.W. Carver Middle School, rated C. Waco High School boasts an impressive lineup of sports and theater programs and earns a Niche grade of B-minus.
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Around the World Cup Café
There’s no need to trek downtown in search of tempting dining options. Baked Bliss Baking Company cooks up cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, various seasonal offerings and a dedicated gluten-free menu. Neutral background shades and pops of vermilion invite diners to tuck into the comfort food offerings at World Cup Café and Fair Trade Market while inspecting the various goods on display. Down the road, Show and Tell Antiques features impressive collections of glass, dinnerware and tchotchkes, all ensconced within the halls of a stately brick house. The beef barbacoa tacos at Las Trancas make this no-frills food truck a popular lunch spot. Residents can pre-order groceries online from Poco Loco Supermercado, a Texas chain located on North 25th Street.
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The 5 Circles at Antioch Waco
Antioch Waco is a Christian church that follows the 5 Circles of Church approach, attempting to bring its teachings into every aspect of day-to-day life. The Calvary Baptist Church has welcomed congregants around Greater Waco for nearly 100 years.
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Deep in the Heart O’ Texas
A short ride down Bosque Boulevard leads to the Extraco Events Center, home of the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo. The celebration rides into Waco for 10 days every October and features rodeo and livestock events, a marketplace, live music and carnival rides.
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Written By
Adrienne Ryan
Photography Contributed By
Andrea McKinney
Video By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tracy Childress
Tracy Childress
AG Real Estate & Associates
(254) 870-8590
48 Total Sales
1 in Sanger-Heights
$450,000 Price
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Ellen White
Ellen White
Camille Johnson
(254) 870-8835
63 Total Sales
3 in Sanger-Heights
$116K - $314K Price Range
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Sarah Martin
Sarah Martin
Kelly
(254) 457-5576
81 Total Sales
1 in Sanger-Heights
$195,900 Price
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Joe Reed
Joe Reed
Weichert, Realtors - The Eastland Group
(254) 870-6479
82 Total Sales
1 in Sanger-Heights
$234,990 Price
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Ashley Warren
Ashley Warren
Magnolia Realty
(254) 379-9738
95 Total Sales
1 in Sanger-Heights
$285,000 Price
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Robert Barben
Robert Barben
Bridge Realty
(254) 265-7831
86 Total Sales
1 in Sanger-Heights
$375,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Charter
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Parks in this Area
Seley Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sanger-Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sanger-Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sanger-Heights, Waco sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sanger-Heights, Waco over the last 12 months is $335,000, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$347,000
Median Sale Price
$335,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$337,300
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$247,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$342
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
911
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1925
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,627
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,281
Median Age
32
Population under 18
30%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,250
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,804
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
72.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.7%
% Population in Labor Force
66.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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