Why Live in Maize
Maize, founded in 1886, has evolved from its railroad origins into a rapidly growing community near Wichita. The neighborhood is known for its top-tier Maize Unified School District, with highly rated schools like Maize Elementary, Maize Middle, Maize High, and Maize South High. The area features modern housing developments, including custom-built homes on quarter-acre lots, neo-eclectic styles from the early 2000s, and contemporary designs like bright, white modern farmhouses. Many homes include three-car garages and range from 1,200 to 3,500 square feet. Some properties even offer lakeside views with private sandy beaches.
Maize boasts a variety of dining and shopping options, particularly along Maize Road and at NewMarket Square, Wichita’s largest outdoor shopping center, just 4 miles away. Local favorites include Buffalo Brew Coffee Company and Barn’rds, known for its roast beef sandwiches. Maize City Park is a community hub with a new rope playground, spray park, and amphitheater for events. The Maize Recreation Commission community center offers year-round activities, including pickleball leagues, sewing classes, and STEM camps for kids.
Community events like the Maize Farm & Art Market and the Fall Festival, featuring parades, food trucks, live music, and fireworks, foster a close-knit atmosphere. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, and its proximity to Kansas Highway 96 and Interstate 135 makes Downtown Wichita easily accessible, just 5 miles south.
Home Trends in Maize, KS
On average, homes in Maize, KS sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Maize, KS over the last 12 months is $338,815, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$338,815
Median Single Family Sale Price
$338,815
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$795,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$440
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median List Price
$338,815
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%