Barefoot Bay
Sought-after historical revivals and cul-de-sacs lined with New Traditional dwellings
Barefoot Bay’s North Shore is where homebuyers will find 2-acre lots backing up to a sandy beach, often accompanied by boat slip, jet ski ramps and stone fire pits. “Houses here are custom-built with the intention of staying in the family for years, so they are incredibly hard to get,” says Golden. Whether it’s a sprawling French Eclectic or a Spanish Revival with a terracotta roof, dwellings here often have five bedrooms and three-car garages. The region south of the Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad has cul-de-sacs filled with four-bedroom New Traditional houses on 10,000-square-foot parcels. While the ponds here are only permitted for fishing, locals can walk its surrounding paved path or swim in the community pool along Garden Ridge Circle. Homes in the southern area typically start at $300,000, while homes on the North Shore can cost over $900,000.Barefoot Bay is in the highly rated Maize Unified School District
Children here are in the Maize Unified School District, and every school on this area’s educational track has an A-minus grade from Niche. They may attend Maize South Elementary, continuing to Maize South Intermediate for fifth through sixth grade and Maize South Middle until eighth grade. Next, they can go to Maize South High School, which offers around 80 college credit courses thanks to its partnership with Wichita State University and Newman University. Classes include consumer finance, sports medicine and art appreciation.Sedgwick County Park and the Reflection Ridge Golf Club are a quick walk away
Immediately south of the neighborhood, Sedgwick County Park is within walking distance. Visitors can wander the 4-mile sidewalk network surrounding four fishing lakes and an art park home to Kansas-inspired pieces, like bison statues and totem poles. Its remote-controlled car track is popular for young drivers, while animal lovers can view over 3,000 species at the Sedgwick County Zoo. The Great Plains Renaissance Festival is held here every spring, bringing turkey legs, jousting competitions and dragons to the green space. To the west, Reflection Ridge Golf Club and its 18-hole layout offer players a bent grass fairway and fescue roughs. Club members are also privy to amenities like the year-round tennis and pickleball courts or the swimming pool, which hosts youth swim meets and happy hours on Fridays throughout the summer.Barefoot Bay is conveniently located along West 21st Street
With West 21st Street spanning its southern region, Barefoot Bay is near plenty of restaurant and retail options. From half-price martinis on Thursdays to live music every Friday, 6S has been a local go-go for its upscale atmosphere, local steak cuts and raw bar since 2018. Mexico Viejo is a pueblo-style, casual spot serving fruit-flavored margaritas and hearty burritos. Residents can easily walk to the Kansas Grown Wichita Farmers Market in the Sedgwick County Education Center parking lot every Saturday morning from April through October. A 3-mile drive west on the thoroughfare leads to NewMarket Square, Wichita’s largest open-air shopping center, home to grocers like Walmart Supercenter, Dillons and Sam’s Club.Old Town and other Wichita destinations are nearby
While locals can stroll along the neighborhood’s sidewalks, Barefoot Bay is convenient for drivers. A 7-mile drive east on West 21st Street and Zoo Boulevard leads to the Old Town entertainment district. The Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is 5 miles away via North Ridge Road, and the Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa hospital is equidistant to the west. Bus riders will also find a few Wichita Transit stops sprinkled along West 21st Street and North Ridge Road.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jamie Graham
Jamie Graham
Bricktown ICT Realty
(316) 364-7617
29 Total Sales
1 in Barefoot Bay
$319,900 Price
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HEATHER STEWART
HEATHER STEWART
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Plaza Real Estate
(316) 669-5675
114 Total Sales
1 in Barefoot Bay
$341,000 Price
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CHRISTINE KETZNER
CHRISTINE KETZNER
New Door Real Estate
(316) 535-9858
106 Total Sales
1 in Barefoot Bay
$43,650 Price
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Kirk Short
Kirk Short
Keller Williams Signature Partners, LLC
(316) 669-4389
641 Total Sales
1 in Barefoot Bay
$282,500 Price
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Kooper Sanders
Kooper Sanders
High Point Realty, LLC
(316) 669-4195
179 Total Sales
2 in Barefoot Bay
$303K - $353K Price Range
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Dan Madrigal
Dan Madrigal
Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 618-7453
375 Total Sales
1 in Barefoot Bay
$265,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Meridian Dog Park
- Dog Park
Big Arkansas River Park
Sedgwick County Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Red Barn Park
- Playground
Sedgwick County Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
Sunset Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Transit
Barefoot Bay Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Barefoot Bay, Wichita sell after 135 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Barefoot Bay, Wichita over the last 12 months is $595,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$399,900
Median Sale Price
$595,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$595,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$258
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
333
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1997
Months of Supply
3.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,830
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,127
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
902
Median Age
45
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$149,670
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$152,857
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.1%
College Graduates
42.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
17
/ 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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