Vickridge House for Sale

On the east end of Wichita, Vickridge is a luxurious homeowners association known for its large estates and old-world charm with modern touches. This quarter-square-mile neighborhood, once owned by oil tycoon John Vickers, features mature trees and spacious lots. The community includes approximately 100 four- to six-bedroom houses, many built in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with Colonial, Tudor, ranch-style, and Mediterranean influences. Homes range from 3,500 to 13,000 square feet, often featuring semi-circle driveways, private gates, pools, and tennis courts. Vickridge is home to the highly rated Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School, known for its strong sports program, and Wichita Collegiate School, just 2 miles away, which is ranked the best private K-12 school in Kansas. Residents have easy access to North Rock Road and East Central Avenue, which are lined with numerous retailers and restaurants, including local favorites like Fuzzy’s Taco Shop and Sweet Pop’s. Town East Square and Bradley Fair Shopping Center are nearby, offering extensive shopping and dining options. Wichita Country Club, located just a block north, provides golf, tennis, and swimming facilities. Edgemoor Park, with its splash pad, skatepark, tennis courts, and recreation center, is one of the closest municipal parks. The park connects to the Wichita Public Library’s Rockwell Branch via a walkway over Dry Creek. Vickridge is about 1 mile from U.S. Route 400, providing a 6-mile drive to Downtown Wichita and 13 miles to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. The neighborhood has not experienced a tornado since records began in 1950, despite being in Tornado Alley.