North Wichita
Manufacturing plants create thousands of jobs
North Wichita’s industrial section brings in thousands of jobs to the neighborhood. Johnson Controls employs about 1,600 workers at its distribution center. Other leading employers include Airxcel, which builds products for recreational vehicles, and Bartlett, one of the country’s largest grain suppliers.Urban single-family homes
The residential side of North Wichita is made up of single-family homes built in the mid-1900s. They include primarily ranch styles and bungalows, most of which are located a few feet from each other. “You can buy a house on a quarter-acre lot that is relatively affordable, and that’s why people move here,” says Fiesta Real Estate owner-broker Bernardo Flores, who has been selling homes in Wichita for 22 years. These homes typically range from 1,000 to 2,500 square feet, selling anywhere from $150,000 to $250,000, depending on the size and if there are any renovations. While many residential streets are paved, there are also a few gravel roads. But one thing many homes have in common is that they are hard to come by. “They don’t go on the market super often,” says Flores, “But when they do, they’ll sell in less than two weeks.”
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Easy walk to Ortiz Elementary School
Most students can walk to Ortiz Elementary School, as it’s situated right in the center of the residential area. It gets a C-minus grade from Niche, as does Pleasant Valley Middle, where kids go before finishing their degrees at Wichita Heights High, which gets a C-plus and is ranked the 6th-most diverse high school in the state.5 miles to the nearest fishing lake and playgrounds
K-96 Fishing Lake Park is the most prominent park in North Wichita. It’s about a 5-mile drive from neighborhood homes, located on the east side of the industrial area, just across from Interstate 135. The 46-acre lake is stocked with channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass and other fish by the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks. The 126-acre Dr. Glen Dey Park is just across the road, featuring large open fields with walking paths and two playgrounds that provide distinctly different experiences. Children can play on the newly built jungle gym in the park’s western area, which has a zipline and swing set. At the eastern playground, Kansas history comes alive with a covered wagon and a life-sized buffalo statue.
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Shopping and dining on North Broadway Avenue
Along North Broadway Avenue are a few locally owned restaurants, including Savute’s, the oldest Italian restaurant in the city. It’s been a community staple since 1944 and has been home to the attached Stick ‘N Rudder Club since 1980, where people can go to grab a cocktail while surrounded by aircraft memorabilia. El Chapulin is right next door, serving up authentic Mexican Food. There are also several other Mexican restaurants just a few blocks south in Wichita’s El Pueblo neighborhood. That’s where locals can shop for groceries and other essentials at Farmers Market and the attached Dollar General. The closest big box stores like Dillons, Walmart and Aldi are about 3 miles away.
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Two routes to Downtown Wichita
Residents can take North Broadway Avenue 4 miles south to Downtown Wichita. To avoid the traffic lights, Interstate 135 is another option, though it’s about a 6-mile drive.
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Nicolas Stuart
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Brittanie Pechin
Brittanie Pechin
Heritage 1st Realty
(316) 202-3845
119 Total Sales
1 in North Wichita
$145,000 Price
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Kirk Short
Kirk Short
Keller Williams Signature Partners, LLC
(316) 669-4389
641 Total Sales
1 in North Wichita
$135,000 Price
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Kooper Sanders
Kooper Sanders
High Point Realty, LLC
(316) 669-4195
179 Total Sales
1 in North Wichita
$165,000 Price
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Katie Walton
Katie Walton
LPT Realty, LLC
(316) 669-5496
190 Total Sales
1 in North Wichita
$152,200 Price
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Dan Madrigal
Dan Madrigal
Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 618-7453
375 Total Sales
1 in North Wichita
$135,500 Price
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Carrissa Wells
Carrissa Wells
Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 453-3304
80 Total Sales
1 in North Wichita
$169,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Evergreen Park
Sedgwick County Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Bridgeport Soccer Fields
Piatt Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Dr Glen Dey Park
Hellers Park
Primrose Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Alley Park Disc Golf Course
Transit
North Wichita Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Wichita, Wichita sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Wichita, Wichita over the last 12 months is $491,199, down 47% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$525,000
Median Sale Price
$491,199
Median Single Family Sale Price
$491,199
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$259,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$365,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-47%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$347
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,226
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
6.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,327
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,560
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$676 - $1,114 per month
- Sunnydale Pointe Apartments
- 2-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 1,050+ Sq Ft
- 550 W 33rd St N
- Wichita, KS
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,896
Median Age
33
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
30.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,940
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,466
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.2%
College Graduates
17.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.8%
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®
30
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22
/ 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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