Northeast Heights
Neighborhood Reviews
Modest ranch styles and contemporary designs near sorority houses
Homes north of 25th Street are typically three-to-four-bedroom ranch styles on 10,000-square-foot lots enclosed by wooden fences. Winding roads to the south have sprawling ranch styles with contemporary details, such as picture windows and flat or asymmetrical roofs, located on 1-acre parcels. Though Northeast Heights doesn’t have sidewalks, it’s not uncommon to see sorority girls walking to class, as several Greek-life houses line Omega Court in the neighborhood’s southernmost region. Buying here typically costs between $150,000 and $300,000, a range similar to a Wichita home’s average $250,000 selling price. “There are a good amount of rental properties here, but there’s still plenty of non-college residents for it not to be considered a totally student-heavy neighborhood,” says Flores.
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Unique museums and athletic hubs abound at Wichita State University
WSU offers over 60 undergraduate programs, ranging from aerospace engineering to early childhood education. Northeast Heights residents will find numerous amenities nearby on the school’s 330-acre campus, like the Steve Clark YMCA, which has a fitness center open to all. Housed in its original brick-and-mortar location, The Pizza Hut Museum details how the chain was founded by two former students in 1958. Art lovers can wander the 88-piece sculpture garden at the Ulrich Museum of Art, while basketball fans can watch the Shockers play at Charles Koch Arena.Wichita Public Schools
Children here can attend Buckner Performing Arts and Science Magnet Elementary, rated a C-minus by Niche, continuing to C-graded Stucky Middle School. Lastly, they may go to C-plus-graded Wichita Heights High, where students can take free concurrent courses with Wichita State University Tech. Classes include computer essentials, production welding processes and modern literature.
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Playgrounds at Dr. Glen Dey Park and easy access to the K-96 Bike Trail
Dr. Glen Dey Park is immediately west of the neighborhood, making it easy for locals to walk or bike along its 2-mile sidewalk system. The basketball courts host pickup games, while the football field holds youth games every fall. From the eastern playground’s modern merry-go-round to the tire swing zip-line at the western option, the park is filled with activities for children. A portion of the 8-mile K-96 Bike Trail is in Northeast Height’s northern region. Its paved terrain passes through prairie land, eventually connecting to the 2-mile Chisholm Creek Trailhead at Oliver Street. A trek along this nature trail ends at the Great Plains Nature Center, a Kansas wildlife museum.
Drinks at Braeburn Square and shopping at Bradley Fair
Just off 21st Street is Braeburn Square, a mixed-use commercial center developed by WSU in 2015. It has chains like Jersey Mike’s and Starbucks, plus some locally owned options. Social Tap Drinkery is an industrial-style hangout with grilled pizzas, made-to-order burgers and over 30 rotating beers and ciders on tap. Serving grape leaves stuffed with rice and four-cheese gnocchi, Sesame is a Mediterranean and Italian fusion restaurant in the area. An Aldi grocery store is 3 miles east on East 21st Street, and over 50 other restaurants and retailers are 4 miles in the same direction at the Bradley Fair Shopping Center, including Pottery Barn and Barnes & Noble.Northeast Heights is near Interstate 135 and WSU bus stops
Lined with numerous Wichita Transit bus stops, Hillside Street and Oliver Street lead to Kansas Highway 96, spanning the neighborhood’s northern region. However, most Wichita destinations can be reached using Interstate 135, just 3 miles west. Another 3-mile drive south on I-135 leads to the Old Town entertainment district. The Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is about 10 miles southwest via the interstate and U.S. Route 400. Only 3 miles east is the Wesley Woodlawn Hospital on Woodlawn Boulevard. Students and non-students can hop on the WSU Campus Route free of charge at Yale Avenue and Perimeter Road.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Josh Witte
Josh Witte
Responds QuicklyTitan Realty
(316) 999-9513
63 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Heights
$177,000 Price
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LeAnna Beat
LeAnna Beat
Real Broker, LLC
(316) 669-5623
63 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Heights
$160,000 Price
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Joe Danler
Joe Danler
Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 669-4403
135 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Heights
$165,000 Price
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Kirk Short
Kirk Short
Keller Williams Signature Partners, LLC
(316) 669-4389
641 Total Sales
6 in Northeast Heights
$160K - $183K Price Range
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Seth Burkhardt
Seth Burkhardt
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 223-7141
120 Total Sales
2 in Northeast Heights
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Misty Schrag
Misty Schrag
Responds QuicklyHearthstone Realty, LLC
(316) 867-9418
25 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Heights
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Fairmount Park
Chisholm Creek Park South
- Trails
- Hiking
North Chisholm Creek Park
- Trails
- Hiking
Piatt Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Dr Glen Dey Park
Red Bud Park
Transit
Reviews
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Northeast Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 9 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northeast Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northeast Heights, Wichita sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Northeast Heights, Wichita over the last 12 months is $320,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$377,640
Median Sale Price
$320,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$359,640
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$174
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
784
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1960
Months of Supply
5.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,818
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,564
Median Age
32
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,439
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,913
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
26.5%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
14
/ 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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