Why Live in Fox Ridge
Fox Ridge in northwest Wichita offers a blend of natural beauty and suburban convenience. Developed across a wetland, the neighborhood features winding sidewalks lined with native grasses and black-eyed Susan wildflowers, leading to resident-only amenities and the Maize South school campus. The award-winning Pracht Wetlands Park, located immediately south, provides additional natural attractions with its hiking trails and observation decks. Homes in Fox Ridge, built primarily in the early 2010s, range from modern cabin-style houses with four to five bedrooms to six-bedroom contemporary estates with private pools and wetland views. The neighborhood is known for its high-rated schools, including Maize South Elementary, Intermediate, Middle, and High School, all within a half-mile walk.
Residents enjoy several amenities along Westlakes Parkway, such as playgrounds, lifeguard-protected swimming pools, and fishing opportunities in the wetlands. The area also boasts convenient access to shopping and dining, with a small commercial corridor featuring a Sam’s Club and chain restaurants, and NewMarket Square, Wichita’s largest open-air shopping center, less than 1 mile south. Here, locals can find stores like Target and Ulta Beauty, as well as eateries like Bella Luna and Cocoa Dolce.
Fox Ridge is safer than the national average, making it a practical choice for families. The neighborhood is well-connected for drivers, with West 21st Street 2 miles south and a 7-mile drive to Wichita’s Old Town entertainment district. The Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is 7 miles south, and the nearest hospital, Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa, is 5 miles west. Bus riders can access several Wichita Transit stops along North Maize Road.
Home Trends in Fox Ridge, KS
Median Single Family Sale Price
$324,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$207
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Median List Price
$324,900