$225,571Average Value$126Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley has midcentury homes with a special meaning
In 1950, Drew and Elizabeth McLean turned their 138 acres of Wichita farmland into Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley, a neighborhood named for their son, who died in World War II. With her degree from the National Academy of Design, Elizabeth oversaw the neighborhood's development, offering residents expertly crafted midcentury architecture with deeply personal significance. Today, the community retains its rural roots with occasional gravel roads, easy Arkansas River access and large lots. However, a bustling shopping corridor and schools within walking distance add an element of modern convenience to Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley.
There are a few three-story homes with vertical wood panels in Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley.
This Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley home has a beautiful flower bed in its front yard.
You will find a few Colonial styled homes throughout Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley.
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Homebuyers can browse sprawling ranch styles and unique contemporary dwellings
Fitting for its midcentury establishment, Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley’s winding roads are lined with sprawling ranch styles. These two-to-three-bedroom dwellings often feature massive picture windows, stone facades and low-sloping asymmetrical roofs. Four-bedroom contemporary builds and Cape Cod cottages sit on heavily forested quarter-to-half-acre lots. Parking is no issue for residents, as most homes have two-car garages or half-circle driveways. “Some houses to the east have the Little Arkansas River in their backyard,” says Jack Silvers, the owner-broker of River City Realty who has sold homes in Wichita for over 40 years. “It’s great because it makes for a beautiful setting, and you can easily access it for kayaking, but you aren’t responsible for maintaining the land.” Homes in Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley typically cost between $175,000 and $500,000, a range in the same ballpark as a Wichita home’s average $200,000 selling price. “A lot of these houses are incredibly unique for Wichita in terms of architecture,” says Silvers. “People will keep them in their families for decades, and that makes the stock limited and fast-selling.”
Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley has several modest affordable housing options.
Many of the homes in Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley have plenty of open space between homes.
This is a beautiful two-story home in Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley.
Homes in Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley come in many different styles.
You will find stunning properties located in Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley.
The northeastern area of Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley has newly built traditional homes.
Southern inspired home with red clay shingles in Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley.
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Outdoor fun at Columbine Park or the Big Arkansas River
A day of outdoor adventure is always close to home, thanks to the 10-acre Columbine Park. Athletes can shoot hoops on the basketball court, hit a home run on the grass softball diamond or practice their backhand on the two tennis courts. Puppies can run wild at the 8-acre K-9 Rooster Dog Park, named after the late Wichita Police Canine Officer Rooster. Since 1957, the Twin River Swim Club has been a neighborhood go-to for summertime fun. The outdoor pool hosts lessons, competitive teams and designated free swim times. Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley is also near Big Arkansas River Park, offering access to the 1-mile Westdale Bicycle Lane, which eventually connects to the 10-mile Arkansas River Bicycle Trail. As the city’s longest multi-use paved path, it leads to several destinations, including the Sedgwick County Zoo or the gardens at Botanica Wichita.
Enjoy the K-9 Rooster Dog Park in Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley.
Invite your friends to play some basketball at Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley Columbine Park.
Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley has two tennis courts located in Columbine Park.
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Wichita Public Schools or St. Jude Catholic School
“Schools are a big reason people move here,” says Silvers. “There are two elementary schools, a middle school and a Catholic School. Kids walking to school is the norm in this area.” Children in Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley can attend McLean Science and Technology Magnet Elementary School. In addition to being named after the neighborhood’s founders, the school has a B-minus grade from Niche. Next, students can attend C-minus-graded Pleasant Valley Middle before going to Wichita North High. Lending to its C-plus grade, the school offers over 50 concurrent credit classes through Wichita State University and Newman University. Students may also go to St. Jude Catholic School for kindergarten through eighth grade.
McLean Elementary was named after the founder of Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley.
North High School is a popular option of older kids in the area.
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Residents enjoy a quick commute to Wichita’s Old Town district
Interstate 235 spans Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley’s western region, but hopping on the highway isn’t necessary for residents to reach Wichita’s most popular destinations. A 6-mile drive along West 25th Street and North Broadway Avenue leads to Old Town, the city’s entertainment district. Several Wichita Transit bus stops also dot the neighborhood’s portion of Amidon Avenue.
A commercial hub at the intersection of Amidon Avenue and 21st Street
Residents will find ample restaurants and retailers at the intersection of Amidon Avenue and 21st Street. The Walmart Neighborhood Market, Aldi and Dillons here make grocery shopping easy. While there are nationally known spots like Chipotle and Starbucks, the thoroughfares are also sprinkled with a few locally owned eateries. Pizza lovers can get a thin-crust pie and a Wichita-made beer at Bronx. Tiger Rice serves innovative Japanese fare like wonton nachos covered in shrimp, spicy mayonnaise, pickled jalapeno and cilantro. Even more shopping options like Target and Lowe’s Home Improvement are less than 7 miles away at NewMarket Square, the city’s largest outdoor commercial center.
New Leaf Plaza has excellent retail stores in Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley
Get your daily groceries at Aldi in Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley.
Walmart is conveniently located in the Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley neighborhood.
Dillons is a popular option to buy groceries in Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley.
Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley offers several popular fast-food options.
Visit Huddle House near Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley for some classic American breakfast food.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,263
Median Age
40
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,708
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,792
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.5%
College Graduates
22.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.1%
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®
44/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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