Why Live in Sikes Estates
Sikes Estates in Wichita Falls features suburban streets lined with mature trees and a mix of well-maintained brick homes in ranch and neo-traditional styles. Homes typically range from $200,000 to $300,000, offering three to four bedrooms and under 2,600 square feet, with some larger properties reaching up to $950,000. Car storage varies from rear alleyway garages to front-facing garages, with some residents converting garages into additional rooms. The neighborhood experiences severe weather, including hail, mini tornadoes, and occasional flooding in the southern section near Holliday Creek. Recreational options are abundant, with Weeks Park, Kiwanis Park, Lake Wichita Park, and Lucy Park all within 5 miles, offering amenities like golf, tennis, pickleball, fishing, kayaking, and a dog park. The central commercial corridor along Kemp Boulevard provides easy access to major chains, grocery stores, and local dining at The Parkway Grill. Cultural and community events include the Wichita Falls Museum of Art, River Bend Nature Center, Memorial Stadium football games, a year-round farmers market, and seasonal art walks. Falls Ride bus routes and on-demand services facilitate transportation, while Sheppard Air Force Base and Wichita Falls Regional Airport are about 10 miles away. Schools in the area include Ben Milam Elementary and McNeil Junior High, both with high ratings, and the newly opened Wichita Falls Legacy High School, which offers innovative learning environments. Midwestern State University, less than 2 miles north, provides additional educational and cultural opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sikes Estates a good place to live?
Sikes Estates is a good place to live. Sikes Estates is considered car-dependent and bikeable. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.4 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $143,981 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 78.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Sikes Estates are home owners, with 18.1% of residents renting and 81.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Sikes Estates can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Sikes Estates neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Sikes Estates?
The median home price in Sikes Estates is $458,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $91,700 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,380 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $102K a year to afford the median home price in Sikes Estates. The average household income in Sikes Estates is $144K.
What are the best public schools in Sikes Estates?
The best public schools that serve Sikes Estates are:
What are the best private schools in Sikes Estates?
The best private schools that serve Sikes Estates are:
- Wichita Christian School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Christ Academy has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
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Are home prices dropping in Sikes Estates?
Yes, home prices in Sikes Estates are down 5% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Sikes Estates, TX
On average, homes in Sikes Estates, Wichita Falls sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sikes Estates, Wichita Falls over the last 12 months is $535,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$535,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$458,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$280,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$192
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$458,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%