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Turn-of-the-century estates meet modern Wichita amenities in College Hill
Initially platted as Wichita State University’s first campus, College Hill was instead developed as a residential enclave during the city’s late 19th-century housing boom. Today, 13 of the neighborhood’s original turn-of-century estates are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but they’re now surrounded by modern amenities. Residents can walk to eclectic restaurants and retailers along East Douglas Avenue or enjoy a day outside at 22-acre College Hill Park. “This is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Wichita because of how friendly it is,” says Alyson Assaf-Easterby, a Realtor with Park Plaza Realty and a College Hill resident. “There’s always someone out walking, and the College Hill Neighborhood Association puts on some of the most well-known community events in the city. You know your neighbors here.”
College Hill has an abundance of well-kept historic mansions.
Visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen House in College Hill.
College Hill has several great local dining options to enjoy.
Grab some coffee and enjoy some reading at College Hill’s Watermark Books & Café.
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Sprawling historic revivals and quaint bungalows line brick roads
College Hill’s original brick streets are lined with homes built between the 1880s and the early 1900s. “People really take care of these homes and modernize them in ways that stay true to their historic architecture,” says Assaf-Easterby; wide front porches on Prairie-style homes and terracotta-tiled roofs atop Spanish Revivals are common sights here. “It’s also a sought-after neighborhood because you’ll find a wide range of home prices.” While Wichita’s average home sale price is $200,000, the four-bedroom Tudor cottages and Craftsman-style bungalows here, both with detached one-car garages, start at $300,000. Five-to-seven-bedroom Revival-style homes, some set on acre lots, tend to cost between $500,000 and $1 million.
Row of red brick homes with unique accent colors in College Hill.
Three-story yellow brick home with red clay rooftop in College Hill neighborhood.
Well-kept lawn with brick walkway leading to this College Hill home.
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Wichita Public Schools and a Catholic option
Children here can attend College Hill Elementary, graded a C-plus by Niche, then continue to Robinson Middle and Wichita East High, both rated a B-plus. The high school’s theatre program hosts three annual shows in its original 1923 building, with past performances including “Mama Mia” and “Legally Blonde.” Blessed Sacrament Catholic School serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade; the church has been here since 1928 and hosts weekly student masses plus several weekend services.
Welcome to College Hill Elementary School.
Welcome to Robinson Middle School, located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Wichita, KS.
Welcome to Wichita East High School, located in the neighborhood of East Front/Sunnyside.
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College Hill Park green space, ample theatre options and a Frank Lloyd Wright home
Home to Wichita’s first golf course until 1912, College Hill Park offers a rolling green space at the neighborhood’s core. Visitors can hike the park’s winding paths, practice their serves on the tennis courts or run around the playground. Hot summer days call for a trip to the park’s public pool, where the end of the season is celebrated with a dog swimming competition.Locals will also find plenty of indoor entertainment. Hosting everything from jazz concerts to drag shows, The Crown Uptown Theatre has been one of Wichita’s largest Broadway-style stages since 1928. The Wichita Community Theater on Fountain Street also produces numerous shows each year, ranging from “Sweeney Todd” to “Our Town.” Historians can tour the Allen House, which was architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s last-ever Prairie-style home in 1915.
Great outdoor space in College Hill Park.
There are several tennis courts at College Hill Park.
Enjoy a stroll down the paths at College Hill Park.
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Homes in College Hill are surrounded by tall mature trees providing privacy.
College Hill is a Halloween hot spot and a winter wonderland
From summertime garage sales to the annual College Hill Park Easter Egg Hunt, the neighborhood association provides community events year-round. For Halloween, residential streets are blocked off, allowing trick-or-treaters to focus on full-size candy bars rather than traffic. “People from across the city specifically come here for Halloween because we go all-out with haunted houses and other elaborate decorations,” says Assaf-Easterby. Wichitans also flock to the neighborhood during the holiday season to view the Christmas lights by car or trolley tour.
East Douglas Avenue has eclectic eateries, bars and shopping options
Restaurants along East Douglas Avenue range from casual daytime hubs to late-night locales. Longtime breakfast spot Livingston’s is known for its pancake stacks and hearty egg scrambles. And since 1977, Watermark Books & Café has provided the neighborhood with the latest novels and literary-themed sandwiches like the Moby Dick, with tuna salad on wheat bread. Dempsey’s is the place for Kobe beef burgers and local brews, while The Belmont offers upscale American fare and hand-crafted cocktails. Shoppers will find groceries at Dillons, vintage clothing at The Hereafter and home decor and furniture at Traditions.
Clifton Square has a wide variety of shops and restaurants to enjoy in College Hill.
Grab a bite to eat at Dempsey's Burger Pub in College Hill.
Stop by Reuben Saunders Gallery to admire some artwork in College Hill.
Dillons is a popular option for daily grocery shopping in College Hill.
College Hill also has several well-known stores, such as Westlake Ace Hardware.
La Vie Boheme Apothecary & Curiosity Shoppe is a unique place to visit in College Hill.
The Belmont in College Hill offers outdoor seating while you eat.
College Hill Deli is a popular Mediterranean food joint.
Enjoy some ice cream at Papa’s General Store in College Hill.
Ziggy’s Pizza is an excellent option for lunch or dinner in College Hill.
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Walking, driving and Q-line riding
With a central namesake green space and locally owned businesses along East Douglas Avenue, walking around College Hill’s sidewalks is the norm. Drivers can head 3 miles west to reach Wichita’s Old Town entertainment district, where they'll also find Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital; the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is 9 miles away in the same direction. Residents will also find a Q-line bus stop on every other block of East Douglas Avenue, providing free rides from Clifton Square to the Historic Delano District. “People use this to bar-hop along Douglas because it runs until midnight on the weekends,” says Assaf-Easterby.
Take the Q-line straight to Downtown Wichita from College Hill.
College Hill has a wide variety of activities within walking distance.
College Hill offers Wichita’s public bike transportation system.
Drive on historic cobblestone roads in College Hill.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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Crime Score
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College Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in College Hill, Wichita sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in College Hill, Wichita over the last 12 months is $320,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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