Why Live in Sherwood Glen
Sherwood Glen in Wichita, KS, is a neighborhood with a midcentury suburban atmosphere and modern conveniences. Located between Interstate 235 and Kansas Route 96, it is known for being well-kept and quiet. The neighborhood features a grassy median along North Woodrow Avenue, popular for walking, and a sidewalk on West 37th Street leading to Sherwood Glen Park, which includes a small pond, picnic tables, and fishing spots. The area is predominantly residential, with three-to-five-bedroom ranch-style homes from the 1950s to the 70s, contemporary flat-roofed houses, and brick-façade Minimal Traditional homes. The northeastern region includes three-bedroom ranch-style and New Traditional duplexes.
Sherwood Glen is less than 3 miles from the intersection of West 21st Street and Amidon Avenue, where residents can find grocery stores like Walmart Neighborhood Market and Aldi, as well as dining options such as Bronx Pizza + Pints and Tiger Rice. For more extensive shopping, NewMarket Square is 8 miles west. The neighborhood is also close to outdoor features like Big Arkansas River Park, with a boat launch for kayakers and canoers, and Sedgwick County Park, which offers a 4-mile sidewalk network, fishing ponds, playgrounds, and the Sedgwick County Zoo.
Sherwood Glen's location provides convenient access to Wichita’s Old Town entertainment district, 5 miles south via I-135, and Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, 10 miles south on I-235. The nearest hospital, Wesley Woodlawn, is less than 9 miles east on KS-96. While there are no Wichita Transit bus stops within the neighborhood, some are available 2 miles east along North Arkansas Avenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sherwood Glen a good place to live?
Sherwood Glen is a good place to live. Sherwood Glen is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Sherwood Glen has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.0 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $81,633 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 21.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Sherwood Glen are home owners, with 18.9% of residents renting and 81.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Sherwood Glen can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Sherwood Glen neighborhood guide.
Is Sherwood Glen, KS a safe neighborhood?
Sherwood Glen, KS is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Sherwood Glen?
The median home price in Sherwood Glen is $303,080. If you put a 20% down payment of $60,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,570 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $67K a year to afford the median home price in Sherwood Glen. The average household income in Sherwood Glen is $82K.
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Home Trends in Sherwood Glen, KS
On average, homes in Sherwood Glen, Wichita sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sherwood Glen, Wichita over the last 12 months is $403,995, up 116% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$403,995
Median Single Family Sale Price
$304,580
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$235,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$244,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$314
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median List Price
$303,080
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
116%