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Serenity in Western Wichita
The name “Orchard Park” conjures up tree-lined streets and tranquility, and it’s fitting for this relaxed neighborhood on the edge of Wichita. “It’s actually really quiet, even though it’s centrally located,” says Fiesta Real Estate owner-broker Bernardo Flores, “it’s just a good place to live.” Wichita’s aircraft manufacturing boom drove its growth in the early and mid-19th century, reflected by the midcentury homes with picket fences and off-street parking that make up the streetscapes of Orchard Park. Today, residents continue to make Wichita “The Air Capital of the World,” working in the airplane manufacturing and healthcare industries that drive the city’s continuing development. At the end of the workday, they make the return to Orchard Park to unwind in their private, fenced yards or take a stroll along the quiet side streets.
This aerial view shows several different home styles and lot sizes in Orchard Park.
Orchard Park is a neighborhood full of natural beauty.
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Midcentury homes dominate the market
Modest midcentury ranch-style dwellings with features like low-sloping roofs and bay windows are common in Orchard Park. There are also a few split-level layouts with one-car garages tucked underneath the second story. Remodeled traditional homes can also be found across the neighborhood for something a bit more modern. Orchard Park house prices “have slowly gone up over the years, but it’s still very affordable considering the location,” says Flores, and this shows in the fact that homes in Orchard Park spend under half the number of days on market than the national average. The median price hovers around $175,000, which reflects the fact that two-thirds of the homes in the neighborhood sell for between $130,000 and $190,000, with very few reaching above $230,000.
It is common to find ranch styled homes throughout Orchard Park.
You can find several two-story homes with brick and wood sidings in Orchard Park.
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Fast commutes to jobs across Wichita
Orchard Park provides convenience without having to deal with through traffic, notes Flores, “It’s right next to Interstate 235 and Kellogg Avenue, but it’s not a high-traffic area.” This is helpful for the blue-collar workers who need to head to the manufacturing jobs to the east and west – like those in the aircraft industry who head to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, just over 4 miles southwest. Healthcare is the other major employer in the region, and Via Christi Hospital St. Francis is 4 miles away, providing 24-hour emergency care as well as hundreds of jobs. One mile further, Wesley Medical Center has served the community since 1912.
Diversity in dining options
Latin flavor in Orchard Park shines through at San Salvador Cafe, which serves up savory Mexican classics. Asian takeout staples including crab Rangoon or lo mein feature alongside street food like satay and paad krapow at Thai House. Just to the northeast, a Dillons grocery store provides everything residents need for day-to-day meals. Wichita shopping centers like Towne West Square or Sweetbriar are nearby and feature big box stores. Generations of Wichita is home to over 70 vendors offering antique and artisan products, while Mopig’s is filled with vintage toys, collectibles, gaming consoles and games, trading cards and more.
Dillons is another popular grocery store in Orchard Park.
Enjoy authentic Mexican food at San Salvador Cafe in Orchard Park.
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Offering unique athletes an opportunity
At the heart of the neighborhood is its namesake park, with a playground and courts for basketball and tennis, along with a quarter pipe at the skatepark specifically meant for beginners. Most notably, Orchard Park houses a rubber baseball and kickball diamond for the Miracle League of Wichita, a sports organization for athletes with disabilities – the first of its kind, open since 2012. Orchard Park Pool has a twisty waterslide, and residents can scale the rock-climbing wall or jump off the diving board in the warm weather. In cold weather, Orchard Recreation Center has a small fitness center and gymnasium with pickleball courts – enthusiasts will become a member at The Pickle Club, which offers pickleball lessons, leagues or slightly less competitive open play times.
A quick hop under Interstate 235, Sedgwick County Park is home to the Sedgwick County Zoo, which features 3,000 animals in their experimental exhibits. It’s also the grounds for the Great Plains Renaissance and Scottish Festivals, along with a baseball field complex, RC track, pickleball courts, a massive playground and four lakes among miles of walking trails.
Budding skateboarders can hit the quarter pipe at Orchard Park.
Orchard Park houses a rubber baseball diamond for the Miracle League of Wichita.
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Magnet schools feature heavily
Most children in Orchard Park will attend nearby Dodge Elementary, a magnet school with a program focused on literacy. Some may attend O.K. Elementary School, while still other may start at Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School, with the magnet theme of Project Based Learning. All of these elementary schools earn a C or better from Niche. Students come together at Hadley Middle School, which earns a C grade and offers a wide range of art and sports activities. Football players can follow in the footsteps of Hall of Famer Barry Sanders at Wichita North High School, a C-plus school with a four-year Bio-Med program that prepares students to move into the healthcare industry. Students may also attend other magnet schools within the Wichita Public Schools USD259 or private schools like St. Joseph Catholic or Northfield School of the Liberal Arts.
For sixth through eighth grade, students can attend Orchard Park’s Hadley Middle School.
Welcome to O.K. Elementary School where education is offered to local students.
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Part of the greater city
Tucked away from the heart of the city, Orchard Park doesn’t host too many events. However, the downtown area hosts events like Wichita Riverfest, a nine-day festival in June, featuring concerts, fireworks, food courts and more. It’s the largest community event in Kansas, and residents often head down multiple times over the run of the fest.
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Orchard Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Orchard Park, Wichita sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Orchard Park, Wichita over the last 12 months is $179,500, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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