South Seneca
Neighborhood Reviews
Longtime farms and local restaurants
A few family-owned farms have been operating on the south side of the neighborhood for decades. For instance, Cox Farm has sold seasonal produce since 1924. The farm also offers other Kansas-made products, such as Tuckerbee’s Honey and Yoder Meats. Locals can get all their flowers and plants from Dutch’s Greenhouse. Since 1957, residents of Wichita and surrounding cities have flocked to the garden center for its lush perennials and stunning annuals. For groceries and other household essentials, Dillons, a big box grocery store, is the place to go.Several fast-food chains are located around Dillons on 47th Street, one of the neighborhood’s main roads. But, there are a few local restaurants nearby as well. Three Mexican restaurants, Las Rosas, El Vieijito and El Jalisco, are in close proximity, as is a taste of India at The Mango Tree. Meanwhile, Dog-N-Shake is located in a more residential section of the neighborhood. The local fast-food chain lives up to its name offering various hot dog variations and milk shakes.
Fall Festival at Cox Farm
Every October, locals welcome the fall season at Cox Farm during the annual Fall Festival, where they can find the perfect pumpkin to carve from the pumpkin patch, navigate the hay bale maze and jump in the bounce houses.Some of Wichita's most affordable homes
“It’s an older neighborhood, so you have a mix of run-down homes and nicer houses that have been renovated,” says Angie Valias, Realtor with Lange Real Estate, who has been selling homes in South Seneca and other Wichita neighborhoods since 2020. With a mix of paved and gravel roads, homes in South Seneca showcase both suburban and rural charm. Mid-century ranch-style homes with three bedrooms and attached garages can be found side-by-side on lots smaller than a quarter acre, ranging from $125,000 to $200,000. When unrenovated, these homes typically sell for around $90,000 to $100,000, making them targets for investors and homebuyers looking for a fixer upper. There are also some brand-new, three-bedroom duplexes with attached garages with 1,100 square feet of living space that sell for around $175,000 to $200,000. Those looking for something larger can get a custom-built country estates sitting on lots as big as 3 acres. While it is rare for one of these houses to hit the market, they typically cost around $350,000 to $400,000. South Seneca also has rentals available through the many manufactured housing communities around the neighborhood.Lake fishing and inflatable fun
In addition to arable land, much of the neighborhood has been dedicated to recreational hubs. Anglers can cast a line into Wichita South Lake, stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish and crappie. The body of water is also surrounded by 50 acres of public park, home to a sports complex with eight baseball diamonds, 15 soccer fields and a football field used by local leagues. At the smaller Southview Park, children can pretend to be astronauts in the metal rocket ship structure or spin on the merry-go-round. But perhaps the most popular spot to spend hot summer days is Splash Aqua Park. Valias says, “They do inflatables on the water in the summer, people come out on the lake and kids run around on the inflatables and get in the water.”Two high school options
Children north of 47th Street attend Cessna Elementary and Truesdell Middle, both of which get a C-minus grade on Niche. Lastly, they go to C-plus-graded Wichita South High, which boasts a College Career Center to help students apply for school, scholarships and financial aid. They can even receive free ACT tutoring here. Meanwhile, high schoolers who live on the south side attend Campus High School, graded a B and ranked the 35th-best college prep high school in Kansas.I-135 to Downtown Wichita
South Seneca is conveniently located right next to Interstate 135, making Wichita’s downtown area just a quick 10-mile drive away. There's also easy access to Interstate 235, which wraps around the city. Commuters can also take a bus through Wichita Transit, which offers bus stops along 47th and South Seneca Streets.
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Nicolas Stuart
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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 South Seneca
$199,000 Price
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Asa Pechin
Asa Pechin
Heritage 1st Realty
(316) 669-3714
144 Total Sales
1 in South Seneca
$145,000 Price
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Christi Madden
Christi Madden
Bricktown ICT Realty
(316) 867-9901
116 Total Sales
1 in South Seneca
$87,500 Price
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Aimee Counce
Aimee Counce
Bricktown ICT Realty
(316) 669-3573
134 Total Sales
1 in South Seneca
$120,000 Price
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Brittanie Pechin
Brittanie Pechin
Heritage 1st Realty
(316) 202-3845
119 Total Sales
1 in South Seneca
$145,000 Price
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Diana K. Frazier
Diana K. Frazier
Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(620) 359-8723
88 Total Sales
1 in South Seneca
$92,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Kirby Park
Pear Tree Park
OJ Watson Park
Osage Park
Southview Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Tennis
Wildwood Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/29/2015
Niche Review
There has been gang activity in the past.
8/14/2014
Niche Review
There are lots of opportunities for boating, and golf. There are bike trails for riding bikes or walking. Parks are nothing to write home about, they consist of cottonwoods and geese....pretty much. Pollution is a growing concern, especially water pollution. Overall, the 'great outdoors' here is not so great.
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South Seneca Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Seneca, Wichita sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Seneca, Wichita over the last 12 months is $735,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$328,624
Median Sale Price
$735,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$735,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$328,624
Median Change From 1st List Price
-9%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$231
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,856
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
12.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,251
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,756
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,080
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
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Saturday, Aug 210am - 12pm
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$700 - $970 per month
- MacArthurs Lake Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 635+ Sq Ft
- 727 W Macarthur Rd
- Wichita, KS
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$1,309 - $3,584 per month
- Lakeside Townhomes
- 2-4 Beds
- 2-3 Baths
- 1,150+ Sq Ft
- 1104 W Maywood St
- Wichita, KS
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$613 - $1,043 per month
- Magnolia Lake Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 500+ Sq Ft
- 4141 S Seneca St
- Wichita, KS
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,866
Median Age
35
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,977
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,628
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84%
College Graduates
12.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.1%
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®
29
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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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