Why Live in Edgemere
Edgemere, a residential neighborhood in Odessa, is conveniently located off U.S. Route 385, locally known as Andrews Highway. This major thoroughfare, along with University Boulevard, ensures easy access to various parts of Odessa, including Downtown Odessa just 2 miles away. The neighborhood features wide streets with narrow sidewalks, lined with oak trees and fenced grassy lawns. Homes here are predominantly brick, stucco, and hardboard siding ranch styles from the 1950s, with driveways leading to one-car garages or carports. Parts of Edgemere fall within a Special Flood Hazard Area, but residents benefit from a 10% discount on flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program. Dining options along Andrews Highway include the Legendary Barn Door Steakhouse and Garibaldy’s Tacos, with more choices available in Downtown Odessa. For shopping, Music City Mall is 3 miles away, housing major retailers like JCPenney, Walmart, and Target. Bellaire Park, just outside the neighborhood, offers a playground, basketball court, and baseball field, while Sherwood Park, 1 mile away, features an aquatic center and skate park. The Ector County Coliseum, also about a mile away, hosts concerts, rodeos, and the Permian Basin International Oil Show. The neighborhood is part of the Ector County Independent School District, with nearby Odessa College providing educational opportunities and cultural events like the Odessa Shakespeare Festival. Residents typically rely on cars for transportation, with the Midland Odessa Urban Transit District offering bus routes along Andrews Highway. The Midland International Air & Space Port is 15 miles away, and emergency medical services are available within 2 miles at Odessa Regional Medical Center and Medical Center Hospital.
