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A taste of Florida living in the Midwest
West Wichita is sprinkled with private lakeside communities, but The Moorings on Crystal Lake was the first of its kind developed in Wichita. “The lake is beautiful,” says Natasha Anderson, a Realtor and team leader with Elite Real Estate Experts. “It’s been well-established for decades, but it’s still growing, because there has been a ton of new construction in the last five years.” The neighborhood was developed by Bill Bachman in the late 1970s with the intention of it being a Florida-style oasis in the Midwest. With street names like “Key West” and stunning homes surrounding the 120-acre sand-bottom lake, The Moorings lives up to it’s motto: “There’s no place like vacation.”
West Wichita has an abundance of private lakeside communities, but none compare to Moorings.
Many Moorings residents have private docks connected to their home.
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Lakefront, Florida-style homes
Though there are a few homes close to the entrance that don’t have lake views, the vast majority of homes are waterfront properties with private boat docks. Neo-eclectic-style houses are the most common, many with Mediterranean terracotta-tiled roofs, resembling homes commonly found in Florida. They typically offer around 3,000 to 4,500 square feet of living space, though there are a few properties that have us much as 8,000 square feet. There are several cul-de-sacs that create small inlets in the lake. North Portwest Circle offers a long stretch of homes with broader views of the water. Homes off the water sell for around $350,000 to $450,000. A house located along a small inlet ranges from around $450,000 to $550,000. And those with the most expansive lake views go for $550,000 to $1.2 million.
Moorings homes often have small boat docks on the water.
Many Moorings residents have private docks connected to their home.
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Exploring the waters and beaches of Crystal Lake
Residents enjoy taking their pontoon boats and kayaks out on Crystal Lake. People enjoy fishing as the lake is stocked with largemouth bass, crappie and catfish. There’s even more wildlife to observe along the banks where beavers and deer often frequent. Residents can kayak or take their boats to the miles of sandy shoreline on the west side of the lake. On warm summer days, it’s typical to see dozens of pontoons beached, with people swimming in the water, having picnics and playing beach volleyball. The Fourth of July is especially important to this community. Pontoon boats are often decorated in red, white and blue before they set sail to watch fireworks and enjoy live music at the Pretty Penny Point Peninsula.
Spend the day boating at Moorings's private lake.
Moorings residences only have to walk a few feet from their home to enjoy sandy beaches.
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Dual credit courses at Valley Center High
Students start at West Elementary, which gets a B-plus grade from Niche and has a brand-new outdoor classroom made entirely of recycled materials. They’ll go on to B-plus-graded Valley Center Intermediate for fourth and fifth grade. Junior high students attend Valley Center Middle, graded a B, and finish their degrees at Valley Center High, which also gets a B. The school offers dual credit courses provided by Wichita State University, so students can get a head start.
10 miles to Downtown Wichita
Downtown Wichita commuters have a 10-mile drive. It starts on North Meridian Avenue, which runs 1 mile south to Interstate 235. From there, it's a 3-mile drive east to Interstate 135, which leads another 6 miles south to downtown.
Shopping and Dining on North Meridian
Residents exit the community onto North Meridian Avenue. From there, it's a 1-mile drive north to the intersection of West 53rd Street, where there's a Walmart. The intersection also has a Papa John's and a few fast-food restaurants, including McDonald's, Taco Bell and Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Store. It's about a 4-mile drive to get to other nearby restaurants, such as Savute's, the oldest Italian restaurant in the city, which opened in 1944. NewMarket Square, Wichita's biggest open-air shopping center, is also 8 miles away, with plenty of more shopping and dining options.
Low crime score
The Moorings has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, the lowest score a neighborhood can get, compared to the national average of 4.
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Lakefront Living at The Moorings at Crystal Lake! Lovingly maintained by the same owners for 29 years, this beautifully cared-for, mostly brick ranch sits on the water in one of Wichita’s most desirable and picturesque neighborhoods. The Moorings community spans over 120 acres and borders tranquil nature areas and the Arkansas River on the west side. Residents enjoy a peaceful lifestyle with
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Experience the epitome of lakefront living at The Moorings on Crystal Lake! This exceptional property offers breathtaking lake views from every room and sits on 2 1/2 lots. Enjoy outdoor luxurious amenities including a heated crescent shaped saltwater swim spa/pool, stone gas fireplace, a private beach and 600 sf dock, and a separate pergola deck with 10x16 room underneath at lake level for
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
862
Median Age
49
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,562
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,791
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.5%
College Graduates
45.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.4%
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®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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