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A Wichita neighborhood next to a campus
Ken-Mar, a neighborhood in Wichita, is heavily influenced by nearby Wichita State University. “The majority of homes are rental properties because of the school,” says Fiesta Real Estate owner-broker Bernardo Flores who has over two decades of experience in the area. “But the neighborhood has more than just college students.” Ken-Mar is an urban community that benefits from the adjoining university’s amenities from museums to bustling restaurants, while boasting a few local businesses in its shopping center.
Aerial view just above the Ken-Mar homes looking towards the Wichita State Campus.
Enjoy a stroll through the scnery at Ken-Mar's WSU.
Hang out with your friends at the WSU Campus in the Students Center in Ken-Mar.
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Attractions at WSU
The WSU campus offers nearby cultural attractions like the Ulrich Museum of Art, where people can admire thousands of pieces from photography to paintings. The museum also boasts the Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection. To watch a Shockers basketball game, locals can go to the Charles Koch Arena, nicknamed “The Roundhouse” for its circular design. The Original Pizza Hut Museum is also on campus, an eccentric point of interest offering a slice of Wichita history.
WSU is a beautiful campus located by Ken-Mar.
There are plenty of unique art pieces scattered throughout WSU near Ken-Mar.
Ken-Mar is a great location for WSU students to live.
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Smaller house styles
Northeast of downtown Wichita, Ken-Mar is composed of a strip mall and residential streets of smaller houses on compact lots often shaded by tall trees. The area isn’t walkable for errands, but many of the streets have sidewalks for strolls around the neighborhood. As for architecture, most of the two and three-bedroom homes come in the National style. There are also larger ranch-style homes, split-levels and bungalows. No matter the style, each house typically has a driveway and a one-car garage. Sales prices range from $60,000 for a ranch-style house in need of renovations to $175,000 for a move-in ready bungalow.
Nice looking red brick home in Ken-Mar.
There are many different colors and styles for brick homes in Ken-Mar.
There are many different affordable housing options in Ken-Mar.
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Strip mall shops and local eateries
To pick up snacks and essentials, residents can shop at Dollar General or venture to Dillons for groceries. To decorate their homes, they can visit the Ken-Mar Shopping Center’s two furniture outlets: Wichita Furniture and Mattress and American Freight. As for eateries, people can stop by Church’s Chicken for Southern foods in a fast-food setting. Towards WSU, locals can enjoy a morning pick-me-up from Fairmount Coffee Company, a relaxed atmosphere with an outdoor seating section. At Social Tap Drinkery, a hub for watching sports with friends, patrons can order beers paired with American food.
Enjoy a sandwich and latte from Fairmount Coffee Company in Ken-Mar.
Get some of your daily essentials at Dollar General in Ken-Mar.
Grab a bite to eat at Social Tap near Ken Mar.
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To downtown via East Douglas Avenue
About 5 miles from downtown Wichita, residents can easily commute to the big city via East Douglas Avenue, which takes around 10 minutes or longer during rush hour. Wichita Transit provides bus services for easy access to public transportation. As for a nearby hospital, locals can go to Wesley Medical Center. Residents can find flights at the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport for further travel.
Birdseye view of the Ken-Mar neighborhood.
Ken-Mar is just a short drive away from Downtown Wichita.
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Wichita Public Schools
Students in Ken-Mar attend Wichita Public Schools, which earns a B-minus on Niche. Schools include Adams Elementary, Coleman Environmental Magnet Middle School and Wichita Southeast High School. The elementary school earns a C-minus grade, the middle has a C and the high school earns a C-plus rating on Niche. Adams Elementary focuses its course of study on economics and entrepreneurship. Every other week, each grade attends a class about money management. Students practice fiscal responsibility daily with Adams Bucks, a program that rewards students with earnings that they can spend at the Adams Trading Post. Students also start savings accounts and visit the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City.
After elementary, kids can attend Coleman Environmental Magnet Middle School.
After graduating Middle School, students can attend Southeast High School.
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From a playground to a rail trail
Stretching over 11 acres, Claude Lambe Park has a fishing pond where visitors can spot local wildlife. Children can run around on the playground, swing set and small ropes course. For hiking or biking, a portion of Wichita’s 18-mile Redbud Trail, a rail trail, also runs through the neighborhood. It even leads to the 18-hole public fairway at the MacDonald Golf Course.
A portion of Wichita’s 18-mile Redbud Trail runs through Ken-Mar and is an excellent place to enjoy a hike or bike ride.
Kids can enjoy the playground at Ken-Mar’s Claude Lambe Park.
Enjoy a walk along the 18-mile red bud trail in Ken-Mar.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ken-Mar
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ken-Mar Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ken-Mar, Wichita sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Ken-Mar, Wichita over the last 12 months is $123,950, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Set on a wide lot less than a block from the WSU Innovation Campus and the Red Bud Trail, this updated 3-bed, 2-bath home blends classic curb appeal with fresh interior finishes. The cedar board-and-batten siding, stone porch columns, iron railings, and stone planters give the front a warm, timeless look. A covered porch leads to bright living and dining spaces with new paint and new luxury vinyl
Great as a starter home or as an investment. Features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, carport and fully fenced in yard. Property is being sold "as-in" condition.
Sprawling Ranch with Modern Updates and Great Curb Appeal Welcome to this spacious ranch-style home featuring four bedrooms, one and a half baths, and an oversized garage. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be drawn in by the home’s wonderful curb appeal. Step inside and immediately notice the bright, airy feel enhanced by can lighting that can be adjusted to suit your mood—bright for energizing
Cultivate yourself in the perfect spot at 1532 N Terrace — a beautifully updated 3 bed, 1.5 bath home where comfort and convenience can bloom. Enjoy an open living/dining space (hello, big gatherings!), shiny stainless steel appliances, luxury vinyl tile, hardwood floors, and energy-efficient windows to keep your budget growing strong. Out back, the shaded fenced yard gives you room to breathe,
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