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South Lawn

South Lawn

Neighborhood in Amarillo, Texas

Potter County 79110

$151,111 Average Value
$131 Average Price per Sq Ft
15 Homes For Sale

South Amarillo community with accessible price points

South Lawn is an established south Amarillo neighborhood resting along Interstate 27. The community provides accessible prices and is in the highly rated Amarillo Independent School District. Its location along I-27 and some main thoroughfares open all the city’s amenities to potential homebuyers. “It’s an older area,” says Jinger White, a Realtor with ERA Courtyard Real Estate with nearly 20 years of experience in the Amarillo market. “South Lawn provides price points for first-time buyers and investors, who fix houses and flip or rent them."

South Lawn from above showcases its compact, residential streets.
South Lawn from above showcases its compact, residential streets.
South Lawn’s homes are modest but full of character and charm.
South Lawn’s homes are modest but full of character and charm.
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Ranch-style houses and bungalows on tidy lots

Brick ranch-style houses and bungalows range from around 900 to 1,300 square feet. While some properties are from the early 2000s, most homes were built in the 1940s and 1950s. Compact lots are spaced tightly together and have tidy front yards, fenced-in backyards and a garage. Houses are separated from neighborhood streets by a sidewalk that winds through the community. Prices range from $110,000 to $275,000, with the larger homes costing more. The accessible price points make this an attractive place for investors to buy and flip homes or put them up for rent. “Our market is moving slower right now,” White says. “Showings seem to be down, but its stable. It's not moving nearly as fast as it was over the last three years.”

The homes in South Lawn are arranged in traditional, orderly rows.
The homes in South Lawn are arranged in traditional, orderly rows.
A home in South Lawn offers a blend of tradition and family comfort.
A home in South Lawn offers a blend of tradition and family comfort.
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Public and private school options in South Lawn

South Lawn is part of the Amarillo Independent School District (AISD), which gets 67uuan A-minus on Niche, and serves around 30,000 students. The AISD is a District of Innovation, giving it some of the same flexibility as a charter school and more say over its curriculum. Students attend South Lawn Elementary School and Fannin Middle School. Both schools are in the neighborhood and earn a B-plus and B, respectively, on Niche. Caprock High School gets a B and offers OnRamps, a dual enrollment program where courses and online classes are facilitated by the University of Texas at Austin. Parents interested in private schooling have multiple options in the neighborhood. St. Joseph’s Catholic Elementary School and Holy Cross Catholic Academy offers kindergarten through 12th grade Catholic school. Amarillo Montessori Academy offers childcare and early childhood education from six weeks through fifth grade.

At South Lawn Elementary, every student finds a place to grow and succeed.
At South Lawn Elementary, every student finds a place to grow and succeed.
Fannin Middle School is part of the Amarillo Independent School District.
Fannin Middle School is part of the Amarillo Independent School District.
Known for its strong academics, Caprock High prepares students for future success.
Known for its strong academics, Caprock High prepares students for future success.
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Cooling down at the splash pad in Southlawn Park

Southlawn Park is a tree-lined green space on Parker Street with ample open space. The park has one of the city’s 13 splash pads open year-round, a playground and a hard-surfaced basketball court. About 5 miles east is Comanche Trail Golf Course, one of Amarillo’s two city-operated golf courses. The complex has two 18-hole Scottish links golf styles as well as practice facilities for golfers to hone their skills.

Amarillo's South Lawn Park offers a quiet retreat with open spaces and playgrounds.
Amarillo's South Lawn Park offers a quiet retreat with open spaces and playgrounds.
Explore South Lawn Park's scenic trails and vibrant splash park in Amarillo, TX.
Explore South Lawn Park's scenic trails and vibrant splash park in Amarillo, TX.
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Multiple shopping options on South Washington Street

South Washington Street is just east of the neighborhood and is filled with grocery and retail stores including, United Supermarkets Dollar General, Auto Zone and Sutherlands HomeBase, a home improvement warehouse. There is a Walmart Supercenter and multiple car dealerships along Canyon Expressway to the west. South Lawn has fast-food chains like Sonic as well as casual spots like Thai Cuisine. Residents can also journey downtown, which offers 30 locally owned restaurants. Napoli’s is one choice known for its authentic Italian fare on South Taylor Street.

South Lawn's United Supermarkets provides fresh produce and quality groceries.
South Lawn's United Supermarkets provides fresh produce and quality groceries.
Experience authentic Thai flavors at Thai Cuisine in South Lawn.
Experience authentic Thai flavors at Thai Cuisine in South Lawn.
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Car museums or community events in downtown Amarillo

Bill’s Backyard Classics on Washington Road is a locally owned car museum adjacent to South Lawn. The museum has a collection of more than 90 classic cars from the 1920s to 2012. Amarillo is one of the largest cities in the region and offers all kinds of entertainment for locals. Being about 4 miles away from downtown, residents can head to the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, the home to the Amarillo Ballet and Symphony Orchestra. Sports fans can check out the Amarillo Sod Poodles minor league baseball team at Hodgetown Stadium. City Center Amarillo, a nonprofit and a major factor in downtown revitalization, also has many events. The Amarillo Community Market is held on Polk Streets on Saturdays in the summer, and the Electric Light Parade marches through downtown each holiday season. “Amarillo is in an interesting geography,” says Beth Duke, the executive director of City Center Amarillo and a lifelong resident. “We service eastern New Mexico, the Oklahoma Panhandle and southern Kansas. Our medical and retail centers serve a much bigger area than it seems.”

Bill's Backyard Classics showcases Amarillo's finest vintage cars in South Lawn.
Bill's Backyard Classics showcases Amarillo's finest vintage cars in South Lawn.
Experience baseball action at Amarillo’s Hodgetown Stadium, a short drive from South Lawn.
Experience baseball action at Amarillo’s Hodgetown Stadium, a short drive from South Lawn.
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Interstate 27 opens South Lawn to all of Amarillo

Commuters can use I-27 or Washington Street to get the 4 miles north into Downtown Amarillo. The interstate connects with I-40 near downtown and is the main route to the Rick Husband Amarillo International, 11 miles east. In emergencies, the Northwest Texas Healthcare System is about 9 miles west. The city’s ACTransit bus line has multiple nearby stops along South Washington Street. To the east of the neighborhood, BNSF Railway, a freight railroad company and Tradewinds Airport, a public recreational airport, may make the neighborhood a little noisier than others in the city. Amarillo has multiple places of worship throughout the city, including St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and Washington Avenue Christian Church, which are right in the neighborhood.

Trust Northwest Texas Healthcare System for expert care in South Lawn.
Trust Northwest Texas Healthcare System for expert care in South Lawn.
Get around Amarillo with ease from the ACTransit Station.
Get around Amarillo with ease from the ACTransit Station.
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Potential severe weather risks of Amarillo

Amarillo’s location in the Texas Panhandle ensures that it experiences all four seasons, but summer days routinely exceed 100 degrees and winter temperatures dip below freezing. The city is also at risk for severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flooding and wildfires. The southeast corner of South Lawn between Shasta and Trinchera drives is at an increased risk for flooding, and some federal lenders may require flood insurance.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Rick Husband Amarillo International

22 min drive

Bus

Dollar General (4308 S Washington St)

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SW 46th Ave & Parker St

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SW 46th Ave & Crockett St

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Canyon Dr & Parker St (At Alley West)

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S Georgia St & SW 45th Ave (Fenton Mazda)

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S Washington St & SW 37th Ave (South Of Sonic Drive-In)

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SW 46th Ave & S Hughes St (Toot N Totum)

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime South Lawn US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$148,500
Median Single Family Price
$152,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$131
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
77
Months of Supply
2.30
Median List Price
$155,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,504
Median Year Built
1953
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,183
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,652
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
6,399
Median Age
34
Population under 18
29.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$53,065
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,896

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
12.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
20''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
4''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

28 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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