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Sunrise Acres

Sunrise Acres

Suburban Neighborhood in El Paso, Texas

El Paso County 79904
$247,514 Average Value
$131 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

Small suburb beside Franklin Mountain

Tucked between the base of the Franklin Mountains and Route 54 is the small El Paso suburb Sunrise Acres. Home to many of the city’s military workers, Sunrise Acres is only 4 miles from Fort Bliss and 9 miles from downtown, keeping residents close to the workplace and the city attractions. “People really want to be here for the views of the Franklin Mountains, though,” says Brittany Bidwell, a realtor with RE/MAX who has sold several homes in the area. “The drive going to Sunrise Acres from downtown is so beautiful, with Alabama Street running along the foothills of the mountains.”

Sunrise Acres residents can enjoy the mountain views.
Sunrise Acres residents can enjoy the mountain views.
A picturesque sunrise over Sunrise Acres in El Paso.
A picturesque sunrise over Sunrise Acres in El Paso.
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Franklin Mountains and Sunrise Park

“The first thing I ask clients interested in Sunrise Acres is if they are outdoor hikers,” says Bidwell. Tucked 11 miles away in the neighboring mountains, Franklin Mountains State Park’s six walking loops are lined with Southwestern barrel cacti that bloom in the spring; the loops range from 6 miles to 16 miles in length, making the park an inviting place for both new and experienced hikers. Roadrunners, golden eagles and over 100 other bird species can be seen flying in the desert sky here, making the Franklin Mountains a popular birdwatching destination. Within the neighborhood, the 8-acre Sunrise Park is lined with sidewalks and offers mountain views, making it a great spot for a run or walk; most of the park consists of flat, unshaded land, but it also has an inviting playground, hard tennis courts and full-sized basketball courts.

Franklin Mountains State Park is near Sunrise Acres.
Franklin Mountains State Park is near Sunrise Acres.
Early morning dash with a tail-wagging partner in Sunrise Acres.
Early morning dash with a tail-wagging partner in Sunrise Acres.
Sunrise Acres is nestled in the foothills of the Franklin Mountains.
Sunrise Acres is nestled in the foothills of the Franklin Mountains.
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Midcentury stucco ranch-styles and Spanish Revivals

“It feels like I’m in 1953 when I walk into a lot of the homes here,” says Bidwell. Midcentury brick and stucco ranch-style houses make up the bulk of properties in Sunrise Acres; these range from $170,000 for a three-bed to $350,000 for a four-bed. “This area wasn’t built lot-after-lot like other subdivisions in El Paso,” says Bidwell. “One home would be built at a time with the spaces next to them being filled later, so you end up getting a lot of variety.” Scattered throughout the community, Spanish Revival homes from the 2010s average $375,000 for a three-bed. Most properties have fenced back yards large enough to house a pool, and front yards with gravel or stone landscaping; the roads these houses stand on are lined with broad sidewalks that lead to local schools and parks.

The Sunrise neighborhood is adorned with homes from the 1970s.
The Sunrise neighborhood is adorned with homes from the 1970s.
Sunrise Acres charms with Spanish Revival homes.
Sunrise Acres charms with Spanish Revival homes.
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Enjoy your evenings at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater near Sunrise Acres.
Enjoy your evenings at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater near Sunrise Acres.

Cool Canyon Nights and Pop Goes the Fort

On Thursday summer evenings, locals can attend the free Cool Canyon Nights concert series at the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. “It’s something I always look forward to,” says Bidwell. “Checking the upcoming bands, eating at the food trucks, being surrounded by the mountains — it’s such a great time.” Fort Bliss’s free Fourth of July event, Pop Goes the Fort, is the biggest in all of El Paso. Hosted in the Biggs Park section of the fort, the event begins with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra playing Boston Pops songs before a firework spectacular kicks off later in the night. Restaurants and caterers offer food trucks, but attendees can also bring their own food for an outdoor picnic underneath the firework-lit sky.

Family-owned New Clock and nearby Walmarts

Clocks hang on the walls of family-owned restaurant New Clock, which has served a mixture of Mexican cuisine and American diner food since the 1960s; locals can enjoy sunny side up eggs with grits in the morning and steak tampiqueña in the evening. Afterward, they can get dessert at the local chain Aurora Rolling Ice Cream across the street, where they serve matcha ice cream cups, Hong Kong bubble waffles and more. For groceries, locals have two Walmart locations to choose from: the Walmart Neighborhood Market immediately east of the neighborhood, and the much larger Walmart Supermarket, just 2 miles south.

Aurora Rolling Ice Cream in Sunrise Acres offers ice cream floats.
Aurora Rolling Ice Cream in Sunrise Acres offers ice cream floats.
The P.S. I Love Oreos at Aurora Rolling Ice Cream.
The P.S. I Love Oreos at Aurora Rolling Ice Cream.
Discover ease at Walmart Neighborhood Market, just east of Sunrise Acres.
Discover ease at Walmart Neighborhood Market, just east of Sunrise Acres.
The New Clock has been serving classic Mexican dishes since the 1960s.
The New Clock has been serving classic Mexican dishes since the 1960s.
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From Park Elementary to Chapin High

Local kids can start at Park Elementary, which receives a B-minus from Niche; named after local politician Edgar Park, the tri-level campus offers a dual-language program. Children can continue to the C-rated Canyon Hills Middle before finishing at the B-plus rated Chapin High. The only school in the country that’s on government property but not owned by the government, its pre-engineering magnet program attracts students throughout El Paso.

Edgar Park Elementary in Sunrise Acres.
Edgar Park Elementary in Sunrise Acres.
Canyon Hills Middle School in Sunrise Acres.
Canyon Hills Middle School in Sunrise Acres.
Chapin High School in Sunrise Acres.
Chapin High School in Sunrise Acres.
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Route 54 and nearby amenities

Route 54 borders Sunrise Acres to the east, making it easy to commute and reach nearby amenities. Fort Bliss, the workplace for many residents here, is 4 miles away; downtown El Paso is 9 miles to the south, which is only an 11-minute drive on the highway. The closest hospital, the University Medical Center of El Paso, is only 4 miles away, and El Paso International Airport is just a 7-mile trip southeast.

Sunrise Acres residents enjoy downtown's delights within 11 minutes.
Sunrise Acres residents enjoy downtown's delights within 11 minutes.
Sunrise Acres residents have convenient access to Route 54.
Sunrise Acres residents have convenient access to Route 54.
Sunrise Acres residents enjoy proximity to El Paso Airport, just 7 miles away.
Sunrise Acres residents enjoy proximity to El Paso Airport, just 7 miles away.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

El Paso International

21 min drive

Bus

Magnetic\Hondo Pass

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Echo\Sands

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Magnetic\Sirius

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Hercules\Solar

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3901 Hercules\Leo

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Echo\Moonlight

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Magnetic\Craigo

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Sunrise Acres US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,819
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,855
On par with the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,520
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,092
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 25
    11:30am - 3pm

    8500 Edgar Park Ave, El Paso, TX 79904

    $624,950

    • 5 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,909 Sq Ft
    • 8500 Edgar Park Ave
    • New 7 days ago

    Get your buyers ready ! One-of-a-kind custom home by renowned El Paso builder R.C. Baeza, ideally situated on the scenic slopes of the Franklin Mountains. This expansive residence offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 2,909 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, all set on a generous 0.51-acre lot. Enjoy breathtaking mountain and city views from multiple vantage points,

    Mike Olivas ClearView Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
8
Median Rent
$1,625
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,435
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,875
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,550
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,450
Median Condo Rent
$1,200
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,100

Demographics

Total Population
6,029
Median Age
37
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$49,805
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$67,777

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.3%
On par with the national average
89%
College Graduates
22.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.1%
% Population in Labor Force
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
3''

Area Factors

Somewhat friendly

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit Score®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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