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Barton Estates

Barton Estates

Neighborhood in Irving, Texas

Dallas County 75061

$304,263 Average Value
$209 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Centrality and convenience

Located almost halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth, Irving, Texas, was a central hub of the DFW area long before the term metroplex was uttered. The well-established neighborhood of Barton Estates exemplifies Irving's flair for convenience and good living. "Barton Estates is a traditional neighborhood in a great central Irving location," says Realtor James Manglona of Shield’s Realty, LLC, who has lived in the area for over 20 years. “There are so many reasons to move here. The area is growing tremendously. It has easy access to shopping, major freeways and the Dallas Fort Worth Airport.”

Tidy homes in a quiet community

Houses in this quiet community are mostly ranch-style and Traditional single-family homes built between the 1950s and the 1990s. Homes in Barton Estates sit back from the streets on tidy lots with well-kept front yards. Most homes have attached garages and private driveways. Sidewalks are found throughout the area. Home buyers can expect to pay between $200,000 for a 1,300 square-foot home and $400,000 for a 2,000 square-foot home.

Strong schools and certifications

Area youngsters attend schools in the Irving Independent School District. Barton Elementary has a C rating from Niche and a 15-1 student-teacher ratio. Crocket Middle has a C rating and a 14-1 student-teacher ratio. Irving High School has a B-minus and has a 16-1 student-teacher ratio. High school students can earn certifications in a range of professional and technical careers, including aviation, biomedical sciences and business fields.

Playgrounds, parks and outreach programs

When it’s time to get outside, neighborhood residents can walk to Wyche Park, a 17-acre green space in Barton Estates with swings, a paved walking path, basketball court and a soccer field. Locals can walk or drive to the West Irving Aquatic Center on summer days. The center’s several pools, water playground and slides will help beat the Texas heat. Residents can also venture to nearby Towne Park to enjoy the ducks, geese and turtles frequenting the park's two ponds and burn off energy at the large playground, basketball court and soccer field. For those who prefer putting over playgrounds, the Las Colinas Country Club's 18-hole course overlooks the downtown Dallas skyline. Those seeking indoor activities may want to visit the Irving Arts Center. The facility houses 10 arts organizations, including a symphony orchestra, arts council and theatrical group. Nearby, St. Luke Catholic Church has been a mainstay in the community since 1902. The church facilitates several outreach programs, including crisis interventions and food and transportation assistance. Masses are said in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

From tamales to Target

Should this whirl of activity work up an appetite, nearby eateries include Mariscos La Marea, a Mexican-style seafood restaurant. For breakfast fans, there's Mama's Daughters' Diner, a local family-owned chain serving home-style favorites like fresh-made cinnamon rolls and fluffy pancakes. Fueled up after a Saturday morning syrup-topped short stack, residents can head to the nearby Kroger to pick up groceries and then dash up N. Beltline Road to Home Depot for weekend DIY supplies. There is also a Target is nearby for any other essentials.

Music, monsters and salsa dancing

On Fridays in April, many residents pack a picnic, grab lawn chairs and loved ones and head to nearby Heritage Park to enjoy an evening of musical performances. Food trucks on are on-site for those who don’t have time to prepare a dinner. In May, locals head back to Heritage Park to celebrate Fusion, a one-day festival that observes Irving’s many cultures. Attendees can enjoy cuisines from various food vendors, participate in salsa dancing or get an elaborate henna tattoo. In October the city puts on Eerie Irving, held at Trinity View Park. The event features five “haunted” scenes where attendees are terrified by monsters, ghosts, and other scary creatures.

Easy commutes to everywhere

Barton Estates is bordered by N. Beltline Road to the west. Major thoroughfares are just a few blocks away on all sides. Downtown Fort Worth is 24 miles via Interstate 30. Downtown Dallas is 14 miles via Texas Highway 183 East. Dallas Fort Worth Airport is 5 miles on 183 West. DART buses run through this car-dependent neighborhood. From parks to pancakes and fairways to freeways, most everything in Irving is conveniently close to Barton Estates.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Dallas-Fort Worth International

13 min drive

Bus

Belt Line & Willow Creek - N - Ns

Bus

Irving & Roger Williams - E - Fs

Bus

Belt Line & Conflans - N - Fs

Bus

Belt Line & Stovall - N - Ns

Bus

Willow Creek & Belt Line - W - Mb

Bus

Irving & Grauwyler - E - Fs

Bus

Willow Creek & Irving - W - Fs

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Barton Estates US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 8 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$329,900
Median Single Family Price
$330,950
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$209
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Months of Supply
0.70
Median List Price
$330,950
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
812
Median Year Built
1958
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,522
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

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 Renters

Demographics

Total Population
5,418
Median Age
34
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$47,152
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,468

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
63.9%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
12.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4%
% Population in Labor Force
74.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

31 / 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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