Neighborhoods near Vermillion Elementary School in Maize, KS

Tucked in Wichita's northwestern region, Delano Township is a growing suburban sprawl offering lakeside living, ample private community hubs and rural tranquility. Prior to the last decade, the area sat empty, and while much of the terrain remains untouched, custom-built homes in the Sandcrest and Emerald Bay Estates communities have made it a

Developed across a wetland, Fox Ridge is a northwest Wichita community with equal parts natural appeal and suburban convenience. Winding sidewalks surrounded by native grasses and black-eyed Susan wildflowers lead to several resident-only amenities and the Maize South school campus. More of the area’s landscape can be explored at the award-winning

Spanning a rolling, bent grass fairway, Reflection Ridge is a golfer's paradise where suburban comfort abounds. The 18-hole Reflection Ridge Golf Club sits at the core of this northwestern Wichita neighborhood, offering an idyllic setting and ample member-only amenities. “Reflection Ridge is a widely known resort-style community,” says Heather

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

Northwest Wichita in Maize combines the tranquility of rural life with the convenience of urban amenities. Located just 15 miles from downtown Wichita and minutes from Maize, this neighborhood features expansive custom-built estates on lots up to 10 acres, including sprawling ranch styles, New Traditional homes, and modern farmhouses. Subdivisions

Just 7 miles from Old Town, Barefoot Bay combines exclusive beach living and a convenient northwest Wichita location. About 50 homes surround the North Shore’s 120-acre lake, where locals can enjoy a day of powerboating or swimming from their private stretch of sandy shoreline. “The lake is never crazy busy because the community is so small,” says

Home to a 40-acre recreational lake, Ridgeport is a northwest Wichita community that comes alive every summer. Living along the sandy shoreline makes it easy to swim and launch a pontoon for a day of skiing or catch-and-release largemouth bass fishing. “On the Fourth of July, everyone decorates their boats in red, white and blue and does a fun

Just outside of Maize, in the northwestern section of Wichita, Avalon Park is a quarter-square-mile subdivision with a systematic layout of tract homes developed in the early 2000s. With a $700 monthly homeowners association fee, residents enjoy several perks, including a community pool and playground, ten small fishing ponds and lawn maintenance

With 9 acres of green space and several ponds weaving between cul-de-sacs, Tyler’s Landing offers a park-like setting in the heart of northwest Wichita. Residents can jog on sidewalks with waterside views or throw around a frisbee at the disc golf course off Pepper Ridge Street. A community pool is located in each of the neighborhood's three

Maize was founded in 1886, just outside of Northwest Wichita and was the first stop along the former Wichita & Colorado Railway. The city has left its railroad days far behind and is one of the fastest-growing communities near Wichita, with more than 6,000 residents, up by 77% from 2010. “Maize is definitely picking up,” says Caleb Claussen, a

Twelve miles from the city’s Old Town entertainment district, Far West Wichita maintains a countryside appeal amid a burgeoning suburban atmosphere. “These are some of the newest subdivisions in Wichita,” says Natasha Anderson, a Realtor and team leader with Elite Real Estate Experts, who has sold multiple homes in the area. “We’re seeing more and

With community hubs and big-box convenience, Bradford-Sterling Farms exudes the suburban character that northwest Wichita is known for. Residents can bike to community pools and playgrounds in the neighborhood’s northern and southern regions. Sidewalks surround the area’s numerous ponds, making early morning jogs and afternoon walks daily

A suburban homeowners association in Northwest Wichita, Aberdeen offers a systematic streetscape of cul-de-sacs lined with newer single-family homes and several lakes. The neighborhood’s diverse residents find it to be a warm and welcoming community. “We have new families all the way up to retirees,” says Jerry Proffitt, who has lived in Aberdeen

West Wichita is a bustling neighborhood known for its spacious homes and proximity to key attractions. The area features a variety of house styles, including ranch-style homes, split levels, neo-eclectic designs, and midcentury builds. Residents enjoy the convenience of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, which is far enough from

Tucked between Interstate 235 and Kansas Route 96, Sherwood Glen is a north Wichita community with modern convenience and a midcentury suburban atmosphere. “It has a great reputation for being well-kept and quiet, which are traits hard to find in most Wichita neighborhoods this close to the highway,” says Jack Silvers, the owner-broker of River

In 1950, Drew and Elizabeth McLean turned their 138 acres of Wichita farmland into Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley, a neighborhood named for their son, who died in World War II. With her degree from the National Academy of Design, Elizabeth oversaw the neighborhood's development, offering residents expertly crafted midcentury architecture with

Built on the back of cattle drives and aircraft manufacturing, Wichita’s growth in the early- and mid-1900s created a boom in housing. Bordered by a major route and a river, Northwest Big River reflects this time and the demands for housing - “It’s one of the most well-established neighborhoods in the city,” says Fiesta Real Estate owner-broker