$175,225Average Value$483Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
Modest single-family community in Southeast Wichita
Grandview Heights offers a comfortable, suburban-like atmosphere of modest single-family homes about 4 miles southeast of downtown Wichita. According to Caleb Claussen, a local Realtor with Reece Nichols South Central Kansas, this is a good starter-home community with houses selling below the Wichita median single-family home price of $237,000. Calm residential streets lead to shops and restaurants along Harry Street to the north. To the east, residents can walk to a tranquil park with a disc golf course and to the public elementary school.
Downtown Wichita is just a short drive away from Grandview Heights.
Many of the Grandview Heights homes have paved trails running through the front yards.
1/2
Multi-cultural dining on Harry Street
There are several places to eat along Harry Street on the north side of Grandview Heights. Between the Vietnamese food at Pho Ong 8, the Chinese buffet at Shanghai and traditional Mexican food at Taqueria El Fogon, the main road has plenty of multi-cultural restaurants from which to choose. Villar’s Mexico Café is also on the neighborhood's west side along the less busy Hillside Street. Locals live right by Big Lots. There’s also a Dillons about 1 mile away for groceries and other essentials. Duck’s Flying Discs is set up at Clapp Park, selling discs and disc golf equipment. Some other local businesses, such as Tillie’s Flower Shop, a family-run florist and the second-oldest business in Wichita, have served the community since 1876.
Fairmount Coffee Co is a popular coffee shop near Grandview Heights.
Stop for a bite to eat in Grandview Heights at Ourr's Family Dining.
Big Lots is just one of many nearby stores in Grandview Heights.
1/3
Ranch-style homes and charming cottages
Grandview Heights predominantly comprises ranch-style houses built between the 1940s and 1950s on approximately 0.20-acre lots. Many feature small front porches and attached garages. There are, however, a few English-style cottages from the 1930s in the neighborhood’s southwest corner. Many homes are side-by-side, about 10 feet apart, except for those on Grandview and Countryside streets, where houses are spaced farther apart on larger quarter-acre lots, offering a more suburban feel. The neighborhood’s two- to four-bedroom homes range from 760 to 2,300 square feet and sell for $115,000 to $230,000.
Grandview Heights homes are spaced close together.
This ranch home in Grandview Heights has beautiful red-brick accents.
1/2
Education through Wichita Public Schools
Public school students attend Griffith Elementary, which earns a C grade from Niche. It’s located on the east side of the neighborhood next to homes and LW Clapp Park. Students head to Mead Middle School, which gets a C-minus grade and is no more than 1.5 miles away. They’ll go on to Wichita Southeast High School, commonly known as Southeast, about 6.5 miles from the neighborhood, which earns a B-plus grade and ranks as the second-most diverse high school in the state.
Younger kids can also attend Griffith Elementary School.
After graduating Middle School, students can attend Southeast High School.
1/2
Disc golf and leisurely strolls at LW Clapp Park
LW Clapp Park, formerly a regulation-style golf course, has been transformed into a disc golf course. The trees are especially vibrant in fall, making it a popular place to play 18 holes or go for a casual stroll on the walkway. There are also a few pocket parks, such as Meadowlark Park, which has a sandy area with a merry-go-round and other play equipment, and Grandview Heights Park, a 1-acre space with a short walkway, picnic tables and a charcoal grill. Residents can also get active by hitting the gym at Genesis Health Clubs.
There are many scenic routes to admire as you walk through nature in Grandview Heights.
Play a round of disc golf at Clapp Park in Grandview Heights.
1/2
A 4-mile commute to downtown
Public transportation is available with Wichita Transit bus stops all along Harry Street. It’s about a 1-mile drive to U.S. Route 400, which can be taken for a 4-mile drive to downtown Wichita and 9 miles to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. Interstate 135 is also less than 1 mile away. “We’ve been on lists for having the shortest commute time in the nation and low gas prices too. It’s just a nice place to live,” says Michelle Enke, special collections manager at Wichita Public Library.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Catherine Heidel,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Parks in this Area
Longview Neighborhood Park
College Hill Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Friendship Park
Cessna Park
Linwood Park
Henry Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
LW Clapp Park
Grandview Heights Park
Meadowlark Park
Transit
Airport
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl
18 min drive
Bus
Harry And Pershing Ob
Bus
Harry And Roosevelt Ob
Bus
Wsu South Campus
Grandview Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Grandview Heights, Wichita sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Grandview Heights, Wichita over the last 12 months is $466,950, down 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This unique and roomy two bedroom, two bath home offers over 1,600 square feet of living space with a flexible layout and so much potential! Nestled in a quiet east Wichita neighborhood, this home stands out with its character-rich details and surprising amount of space within. Step inside to find two large living areas, one featuring a fireplace and built-in shelving and the other set up as a
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Catherine Heidel,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,611
Median Age
46
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,629
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,664
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.6%
College Graduates
22.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9%
% Population in Labor Force
58%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
46/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 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.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
