Why Live in Bradford-Sterling Farms
Bradford-Sterling Farms in northwest Wichita is a suburban neighborhood known for its community amenities and convenient access to shopping and dining. Residents enjoy biking to community pools and playgrounds, with sidewalks encircling numerous ponds for jogging and walking. The neighborhood is less than 2 miles east of NewMarket Square, offering over 80 restaurants and retailers. Homes here, built mainly in the 1990s, include New Traditional styles with mature oak trees lining the cul-de-sacs, three-bedroom Colonial Revivals on 10,000-square-foot lots, and Tudor-inspired houses with quarter-acre yards. The Maize Unified School District serves the area, with highly rated schools like Maize South Elementary, Intermediate, Middle, and High School, which offers around 80 college credit courses.
Local green spaces include the 90-acre Pracht Wetlands Park with its award-winning half-mile trail and observation decks, and Sedgwick County Park, 3 miles away, featuring 400 acres of recreational facilities. The neighborhood is also near Reflection Ridge Golf Club, about 2 miles west. The southeastern corner hosts a commercial corridor with spots like Sugar Shak Daylight Donuts and Regal Warren West movie theater. NewMarket Square provides various shopping options, including Marshalls and Lowe’s, and dining choices from chain restaurants to local favorites like Emerson Biggin’s and Avivo. Essential destinations are easily accessible, with Old Town entertainment district 8 miles east, Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport 6 miles away, and Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa hospital 4 miles away. The area has a low crime risk compared to the national average, enhancing its appeal for families and individuals alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bradford-Sterling Farms a good place to live?
Bradford-Sterling Farms is a good place to live. Bradford-Sterling Farms is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Bradford-Sterling Farms is a suburban neighborhood. Bradford-Sterling Farms has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.3 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $100,060 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 34.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Bradford-Sterling Farms are home owners, with 17.3% of residents renting and 82.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Bradford-Sterling Farms can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Bradford-Sterling Farms neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Bradford-Sterling Farms?
The median home price in Bradford-Sterling Farms is $479,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $95,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,490 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $107K a year to afford the median home price in Bradford-Sterling Farms. The average household income in Bradford-Sterling Farms is $100K.
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Home Trends in Bradford-Sterling Farms, KS
On average, homes in Bradford-Sterling Farms, Wichita sell after 185 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bradford-Sterling Farms, Wichita over the last 12 months is $483,900.
Median Sale Price
$483,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$483,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$270
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$479,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%