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Sawmill Creek

Sawmill Creek

$378,706 Average Value

Residential enclave 11 miles from downtown Wichita

The new residential community of Sawmill Creek lies east of Bel Aire and north of Willowbend Golf Club. This small development 11 miles northeast of downtown Wichita contains only homes and ponds. Folks are moving here to be away from the bustle of Wichita yet within reach of its amenities. This community is filling up with a mixture of “older and younger residents, both with and without kids,” says Kirk Short of Keller Williams Signature Partners. Short is a second-generation Realtor with over 22 years of experience in the Wichita area. “It’s a stairstep community attracting that person who is spending one to two times the price of a traditional first-time home.”

Abundance of single-family homes

Sawmill Creek is surrounded by green space: “There’s not a lot of uniqueness here, but there is a beautiful reserve,” says Short. “The Sawmill Creek wetlands are protected, so nothing will be built up there.” The lower half of the neighborhood is currently built out with single-family homes, sidewalks and streetlamps; the upper half is made up of lots. The two halves are separated by two ponds. There are currently more lots for sale than homes. Lots go for $40,000 to $70,000; the ones along the ponds are considered waterfront properties. Single-family contemporary Craftsman homes have prominent, attached garages that accommodate multiple cars. The oldest homes were built around 2002. Most homes cost around $300,000 and have between three and five bedrooms. Some homes with two main bedrooms and two covered decks cost about $600,000.

Sawmill Creek is a newer neighborhood in northeast Wichita.
Sawmill Creek is a newer neighborhood in northeast Wichita.
The streets of Sawmill Creek are lined with New Traditional Homes.
The streets of Sawmill Creek are lined with New Traditional Homes.
Most Sawmill Creek homes have three-car garages.
Most Sawmill Creek homes have three-car garages.
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Wichita Public Schools

Sawmill Creek students may attend Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School, which offers prekindergarten and a gifted program and gets a B-minus from Niche. Stucky Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1 and earns a C from Niche. Wichita Heights High, rated C-plus by Niche, offers concurrent college credit opportunities, plus 35 extracurriculars, including orchestra and JROTC.

Kids living in Wichita can attend Stucky Middle School.
Kids living in Wichita can attend Stucky Middle School.
Not too far from North Wichita is Wichita Heights High School.
Not too far from North Wichita is Wichita Heights High School.
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Commercial shopping and dining options

Residents drive a few streets over to East 37th Street North to grab groceries at Dillons and to take their pick of restaurants, like Napoli Italian Eatery. Homes are just a couple miles from a large commercial area, which includes a movie theater and a Walmart Supercenter.

Find your favorite sports apparel at Athleta by Sawmill Creek.
Find your favorite sports apparel at Athleta by Sawmill Creek.
For some Italian fare, visit Napoli Italian Eatery in Sawmill Creek.
For some Italian fare, visit Napoli Italian Eatery in Sawmill Creek.
Williams-Sonoma is just one of many popular shopping options by Sawmill Creek.
Williams-Sonoma is just one of many popular shopping options by Sawmill Creek.
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Nearby entertainment

“You’re gonna be driving and exploring to find entertainment, but it’s within a couple of miles,” says Short. “Topgolf just opened and lots more stuff is coming in near Greenwich and Route 96.”

Outdoor recreation

The closest source of entertainment and recreation is Willowbend Golf Club, a semi-private 18-hole golf course and driving range. A mile and a half away is Central Park in Bel Aire, where locals swim in the pool and fish in the lake.

Play a round of disc golf at the Bel Aire 9-hole disc golf course near Sawmill Creek.
Play a round of disc golf at the Bel Aire 9-hole disc golf course near Sawmill Creek.
The Bel Aire Park near Sawmill Creek has a public tennis court.
The Bel Aire Park near Sawmill Creek has a public tennis court.
Enjoy a round of golf with some friends at Willowbend near Sawmill Creek.
Enjoy a round of golf with some friends at Willowbend near Sawmill Creek.
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Proximity to downtown

Sawmill Creek residents hop in the car for everything, but all schools are just 2 to 4 miles away. Downtown Wichita is 11 miles away.

Important to Know

Sawmill Creek is within 2 miles of several large employers: Colonel James Jabara Airport, Kansas Heart Hospital, WSU Tech, National Institute for Aviation Research and an Amazon warehouse. Railroad tracks cross the southeast corner of the neighborhood. Surrounded by Wichita amenities and rural areas outside the city, Sawmill Creek is “that perfect in-between community. And like neighboring communities to the north and east, there are lower taxes here,” says Short. This growing community presents an opportunity to be close to the golf club and area schools, but away from the city hubbub.

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Schools

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Transit

Airport

Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl

29 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Sawmill Creek US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
186
Median Year Built
2005
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,664
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454

Open Houses

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    8614 E Scragg Cir, Wichita, KS 67226

    $365,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,674 Sq Ft
    • 8614 E Scragg Cir
    • New 6 days ago

    Welcome to 8614 E Scragg in Wichita—an impressive 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home that offers space, style, and comfort at every turn. The open-concept kitchen and dining area create a welcoming atmosphere for daily living and entertaining, while the fully finished basement provides additional room to relax, host guests, or enjoy game nights. Both the upstairs deck and the basement walkout are

    Amy Preister 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
502
Median Age
35
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$105,603
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,098

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
43.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.2%
% Population in Labor Force
76.8%
Above the national average
65.1%

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®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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