La Placita Park
Neighborhood Reviews
Reflecting the boom
The vast majority of homes in La Placita Park are traditional midcentury ranch style homes, but as Flores notes, there’s more than meets the eyes is this transforming neighborhood. “They still look like 1950s ranch styles on the outside, but people are adding finished basements and new kitchens,” says Flores. Most homes sit on the smaller side, averaging 1,357 square feet of living space, and usually featuring 3 bedrooms. Zero-entry floorplans offer accessibility and convenience by not having any stairs throughout the home, although a handful of bi-level homes dot the community. Updated homes featuring renovated bathrooms as well as kitchens with upgraded cabinetry and appliances often sell for $160,000 to $200,000, while many with original interiors sell in the range of $120,000 to $150,000.
Spice things up with Latin flare
A beloved food truck that set down roots, Tacos TJ 664 dishes out hearty Tijuana-style tacos, tortas and more in a bright location that pops open the patio doors in the warm months so diners can enjoy the fresh air with their birria plate. Offering more traditional, sit-down Mexican fare, Felipe’s has been serving classics for over 50 years like their fresh, handmade tamales – alongside unique takes like their smoky, spicy and fragrant Fuego Ribeye. Residents can stop at local butcher and goods store Yoder Meats for daily buys or cost-saving butcher bundles, while two Dillons supermarkets sit adjacent, one to the north and one to the south, for weekly shops. To the southwest, Westgate Market Square and Towne West Square offer one-stop shopping centers for general errands, with Lowe’s and other big box stores.Riverfest brings the whole city together
The quiet, low-key neighborhood isn’t laid out for events, with residents instead making a trek to downtown Wichita for Wichita Riverfest, a long-running festival featuring concerts, fireworks, food courts and more that generally takes place the first full week of June. While Exploration Place is considered the premiere science center in Kansas, it’s home to science and cultural events throughout the year including live shows, summer camps, and festivals.La Placita Park students prepare for the future
La Placita Park students are likely to attend Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School to start, a school that gets a C-plus from Niche. Named after Wichita’s first public school teacher, Jessie Hunter Black, it has the magnet theme of Project Based Learning, as students learn through engaging in real-world, personally meaningful projects. Hadley Middle School earns a C grade, while Wichita High School North is rated a C-plus school. Best known as the high school that produced Barry Sanders, the four-year Bio-Med program prepares students to move into the health industry. Students can elect to go to other magnet schools within the Wichita Public Schools USD259 or attend private schools such as St. Joseph Catholic or Northfield School of the Liberal Arts.
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Getting wild in Wichita
There’s no park in La Placita Park, but there is a zoo on Zoo Boulevard. Roughly two 2 miles away, Sedgwick County Zoo allows guests to walk among a few of the zoo’s 3,000 animals in their experimental exhibits. The zoo is part of the larger Sedgwick County Park, which includes a baseball field complex, pickleball courts, a massive playground and four lakes amongst miles of walking trails. Closer to the neighborhood, Sycamore Park offers 13 acres of green space including a playground, basketball court and tennis courts. Across the street, Genesis Health Club provides a spot for exercising with cardio and weight-lifting equipment.A neighborhood built for cars
While some public transportation is on hand, and there are a handful of sidewalks and generally quiet streets, most residents are car-dependent, with major activities and errands being just outside of convenient walking or biking distance. Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is only 5 miles from the neighborhood, making it easy to travel throughout the country.Hospitals bring care and jobs
Healthcare is the second largest industry in Wichita, trailing only manufacturing. Only 4 miles away, Via Christi Hospital St. Francis is generally 10 minutes or less of a drive, providing 24-hour emergency care as well as hundreds of jobs. One mile further, Wesley Medical Center has served the community since 1912, and employs nearly 4,000 Wichitans.
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Andrew Tyson
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Alena Sellers
Alena Sellers
Keller Williams Hometown Partners
(316) 364-7920
104 Total Sales
2 in La Placita Park
$169,900 Price Range
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Blake Billington
Blake Billington
Heritage 1st Realty
(316) 669-5384
122 Total Sales
1 in La Placita Park
$115,000 Price
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Joe Danler
Joe Danler
Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 669-4403
135 Total Sales
1 in La Placita Park
$128,500 Price
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Kooper Sanders
Kooper Sanders
High Point Realty, LLC
(316) 669-4195
179 Total Sales
2 in La Placita Park
$160K - $166K Price Range
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Nicole Good
Nicole Good
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 395-9815
43 Total Sales
1 in La Placita Park
$181,500 Price
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Kyle Pepper
Kyle Pepper
Responds QuicklyAt Home Wichita Real Estate
(316) 330-2866
103 Total Sales
1 in La Placita Park
$175,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Columbine Park
- Tennis
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Meridian Dog Park
- Dog Park
Big Arkansas River Park
West Douglas Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Oak Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Kiwanis Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/8/2016
Niche Review
There are often broken into cars in my neighborhood but besides this not a lot of concern.
6/8/2016
Niche Review
There's not much to do but the things we do have are good. Safety at night is questionable.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | La Placita Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
La Placita Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in La Placita Park, Wichita sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in La Placita Park, Wichita over the last 12 months is $227,000, up 266% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$249,900
Median Sale Price
$227,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$183,700
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
266%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$269
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
577
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,359
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,716
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,050
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$799 - $975 per month
- Morgans Landing Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 508+ Sq Ft
- 3801 W 13th St
- Wichita, KS
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,724
Median Age
36
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,473
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,152
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.5%
College Graduates
14.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.2%
Below 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®
39
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25
/ 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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