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Quiet golf course neighborhood close to the action
Placed along the fairway of a city golf course with the same name, MacDonald is an urban residential neighborhood without the constant hustle and bustle but close enough to the action to find a new favorite restaurant or community festival. Just a mile north of the historic district, College Hill, and less than three miles from downtown, this neighborhood has an eclectic selection of diverse architecture styles, excellent schools and access to the best Wichita has to offer. Those looking for a vibrant neighborhood community close to everything in the city may find a home in MacDonald.
Birdseye view of MacDonald shows the abundance of greenery in this neighborhood.
The MacDonald Golf Course is just a walk away from many of the homes in MacDonald.
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Diverse architecture and a hot market
Homes in MacDonald come in various designs and styles, including bungalows, ranch homes and four squares with Colonial and Tudor Revivals. The median year of residential construction is 1940, providing a significant amount of older housing stock and local history. Potential homeowners in MacDonald can find a 2-bedroom brick ranch-style home with a finished basement for $99,000, with prices increasing to $265,000 for a 4-bedroom Tudor Revival with a built-in spa and a spacious back deck. “When homes go up for sale in that area, they’re typically going to be on the market for two weeks,” says Amy May, a local with four years of experience as a Real Estate Agent with The Roy Group. “Right now, they’re hot for investors to come in and scoop them up.”
Homes in MacDonald come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
Great looking vinyl façade in MacDonald.
Red brick home with A-frame roof in MacDonald.
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MacDonald Golf Course and Redbud Trail
The most notable landmark is the MacDonald Golf Course, a public 18-hole course with ponds and mature trees on three acres. MacDonald Park has a playground and a paved walking trail on the east side of the course. To get some exercise, residents in MacDonald can bike, jog or go for a relaxing morning stroll on the Redbud Trail, which used to be the site of an old freight railroad track.
Get some putting practice at the Steve Hatchett First Tee Golf Campus in MacDonald.
Kids can enjoy the playground and open space at MacDonald Park.
Enjoy the 18-whole MacDonald Golf Course.
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Academic competitions and DECA
Hyde Elementary School has an overall Niche grade of B, and students at Hyde set yearly WIGs, or “Wildly Important Goals,” that are tracked for progress weekly throughout the school year. Across the street from Hyde, Robinson Middle School has a B-plus overall grade and allows students to be involved members of the NAL team. The National Academic League is a scholastic competition where middle school students answer questions regarding literature, science and math. Wichita East High School offers students membership in DECA, an organization for business, marketing and management that gives students scholarships for post-secondary education, and it has a B-plus overall grade. MacDonald is also one mile south of Wichita State University, which enrolls over 10,000 students.
Hyde International Studies and Communications Magnet Elementary School
Welcome to Robinson Middle School, located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Wichita, KS.
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Spend the evening at George's French Bistro, a well-rated Bistro by MacDonald.
A night out at Georges French Bistro
MacDonald is located less than a mile north of Central Avenue, one of the most essential routes in the community with plenty of restaurants and retail. To experience the food of another culture, residents can find a table at Prost, a German Restaurant serving guests soft pretzels, schnitzel and German beer. For an upscale environment and a fitting atmosphere for a romantic night out, Georges French Bistro serves calamari, French onion soup and bananas foster crepes. There are small convenience stores around the community for those who would rather make a meal at home. ALDI and Trader Joe’s are northeast on 21st Street for supermarket shopping.
Riverfest and the Autumn & Art Festival
Wichita is home to a wide array of annual events. Riverfest is an outdoor celebration in the summer with live music, food vendors and local businesses. Being the biggest festival in the state, Riverfest is also consistently ranked among the country's best celebrations to attend. Other events include independent movie showings at the Tallgrass Film Festival and an international art showcase at the Autumn & Art Festival.
The 18 mile long Red Bud Trail runs through the MacDonald Neighborhood.
Q-Line and a nearby airport
The Wichita Q-Line is a free trolley shuttle service that takes passengers downtown. Most people in town rely on cars for travel in and around Wichita. The Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, just nine miles from MacDonald, provides locals with an easy way to reach other cities and destinations.
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MacDonald Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in MacDonald, Wichita sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in MacDonald, Wichita over the last 12 months is $180,000, down 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This charming yet stylish bungalow offers an oversized driveway for extra parking spaces, an attached garage, and an attached carport for additional covered parking! The desirable location allows quick access to restaurants, shopping, Kellogg, downtown, and the current owner enjoys being next to Wesley Hospital for all the security it provides. The spacious covered front porch greets you as you
Property Id: 21953722 bedroom apartment near Central and Hillside. Great location and bike path connects to property. Fenced back yard. Access to garage for storage extra storage space. Street parking only. Please call to schedule.
This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a comfortable and spacious living environment in a quiet neighborhood near Wichita State University. Inside, you'll find three nicely sized bedrooms with plenty of natural light, a clean and functional full bathroom, and a large unfinished basement that provides excellent space for storage, a workout area, or additional living potential. More
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