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Orchard Breeze

Orchard Breeze

Suburban Neighborhood in Wichita, Kansas

Sedgwick County 67209, 67212

$150,756 Average Value
$156 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Single-family housing on sizable lots within the city

On the west end of Wichita, Orchard Breeze is a mixed commercial and residential neighborhood where residents can find single-family homes for more affordable prices than in other parts of the city. “The biggest selling point for this area is land size,” says Realtor Bernardo Flores, who has 24 years of experience in the Wichita market. “Houses are more spread out, and it makes everything feel more private.” Residents are only four miles from the city’s center, making the commute manageable for downtown workers. Though residents seek sizable lots, they still want to live in an urban environment and value having access to an eclectic collection of local eateries and civic resources like parks and the Orchard Recreation Center.

This remodeled home looks fantastic in Orchard Breeze.
This remodeled home looks fantastic in Orchard Breeze.
The stone siding on this home in Orchard Breeze completes the historic look.
The stone siding on this home in Orchard Breeze completes the historic look.
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Cozy homes on sizable lots in Orchard Breeze

Housing in Orchard Breeze is primarily vinyl-sided bungalows, painted mostly in neutral hues like white and soft grays and yellows, and some have small front porches. Most are single-family homes with two to three bedrooms, though some multifamily options like duplexes are available. Homes sit on sizable lots, and most were built in the 1940s through the 1980s. Listings tend to fall between $100,000 and $200,000, and the median list price hovers around $140,000. Vacant lots sometimes hit the market, allowing buyers to build their dream homes.

Many of the Orchard Breeze homes have power lines in the front yard.
Many of the Orchard Breeze homes have power lines in the front yard.
Most homes in Orchard Breeze are surrounded by trees.
Most homes in Orchard Breeze are surrounded by trees.
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There are wide variety of home styles throughout Orchard Breeze.
There are wide variety of home styles throughout Orchard Breeze.

Proximity to downtown, hospitals and Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport

Orchard Breeze is four miles west of downtown, and residents can take West 2nd Street North or the Route15 bus down Douglas Avenue to get there. The closest hospital to Orchard Breeze is Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, which is four miles away. Orchard Breeze is conveniently located near Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, three miles south of the neighborhood.

Shopping at Towne West Square and dining at local eateries

Orchard Breeze is surrounded by an array of local eateries, like Spear’s Restaurant & Pie Shop, an old-school diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Oasis Lounge, a 1930s-era bar and grill; and Rene’s, a family-owned Mexican restaurant. Residents grocery shop at the Dillons on West Street and Central Avenue and do the rest of their shopping at Towne West Square, a traditional indoor shopping mall with extensive retail options and a movie theater.

Find several unique and popular stores in Orchard Breeze’s Town West Square.
Find several unique and popular stores in Orchard Breeze’s Town West Square.
Vintage Stock is a popular place for comic book enthusiasts to visit near Orchard Breeze.
Vintage Stock is a popular place for comic book enthusiasts to visit near Orchard Breeze.
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Recreation opportunities in Orchard Breeze

Kiwanis Park is the neighborhood’s primary public green space, complete with a playground and shaded picnic tables. Residents also relax at West Douglas Park, which offers similar amenities. For additional recreation opportunities, they head to Orchard Park, which has a skatepark, basketball and tennis courts and a swimming pool. On the same property, residents can visit the Orchard Recreation Center, which offers classes like yoga, sewing and beekeeping in addition to monthly gym memberships.

Skates love to practice their tricks at the Orchard Park Skate Park.
Skates love to practice their tricks at the Orchard Park Skate Park.
Take an evening stroll through the paved paths at Orchard Breeze.
Take an evening stroll through the paved paths at Orchard Breeze.
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Wichita Public Schools USD259 and Christ the King Catholic School

Students in Orchard Breeze attend schools in Wichita Public Schools USD259, starting with Dodge Literacy Magnet Elementary School, which received a C rating on the educational review site, Niche. Then, they continue to Hadley Middle School and graduate from Wichita West High School, both of which received Cs. Wichita West High School offers Career and Technical Education Pathways in business, healthcare, construction and more. Parents also have the option to send their children to Christ the King Catholic School, which serves students in preschool through eighth grade.

Hadley Middle School front entrance in Wichita, Kansas.
Hadley Middle School front entrance in Wichita, Kansas.
Kids can attend Christ The King School for a faith based education.
Kids can attend Christ The King School for a faith based education.
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Annual events in downtown Wichita

Orchard Breeze residents enjoy a variety of annual events held in downtown Wichita, like Wichita Riverfest, a music festival that’s been held for over 50 years. Each September, they head downtown for the Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff, where over 70 teams compete to be named the best chili in the city, and residents can purchase a $5 tasting kit to get in on the action. Each April, the Wichita Jazz Festival unites the community with a series of concerts by local and world-class musicians alike.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl

10 min drive

Bus

Maple And Colorado Ob

Bus

Young And St. Louis St.

Bus

Tracy And 3rd St.

Bus

Tracy And 1st St.

Bus

Anna And St. Louis St.

Bus

Maple And Anna Ob

Bus

Central And Colorado Ib

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Orchard Breeze US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 7 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Single Family Price
$175,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$156
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Months of Supply
1.00
Median List Price
$170,000

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,222
Median Year Built
1949
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,113
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,527
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,107

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 3
    1 - 4pm

    4318 S Elder St, Wichita, KS 67209

    $364,500

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,203 Sq Ft
    • 4318 S Elder St

    The main floor features an open floorplan with tall ceilings, large windows for lots of natural light, LVP flooring throughout the main living areas, granite counters, large kitchen island, stainless steel appliances, two bed rooms and two bathrooms. Extra large laundry/mudroom. The full finished, view out basement features a huge rec room with wet bar, two additional bedrooms, and one bathroom.

    Barbara Maley Keller Williams Hometown Partners

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,388
Median Age
37
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$47,938
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,895

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
87.3%
College Graduates
14.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.5%

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®

48 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

24 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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