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Lamar Brown

Lamar Brown

Suburban Neighborhood in Irving, Texas

Dallas County 75060

$318,706 Average Value
$208 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

A diverse Irving community near big-city conveniences

Three miles outside Downtown Irving, Lamar Brown is a quaint neighborhood that blends convenience, a close community of entrepreneurs and a captivating history. Proximity to four major thoroughfares provides access to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, a large part of Lamar Brown’s appeal. “This area has always been sought after because of its location,” says Michelle Ulloa, a Realtor with Next Level Realty, serving the area for over 17 years. “It’s centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth, and there’s easy access to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.” Beyond urban convenience, Lamar Brown is surrounded by outdoor recreation, and its residents celebrate its heritage, which includes ties to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and Bonnie and Clyde.

Lamar Brown is centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Lamar Brown is centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth.
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A horse racing park, a famous trail and a nature preserve

Luzon Park is at the heart of the neighborhood, with ballfields, a playground and picnic shelters. The 19-acre Southwest Park hugs Lamar Brown’s southern edge and features four softball fields, a soccer field and a splash pad. Running Bear Park sits a few blocks south of Southwest Park and offers a sand volleyball court, three ponds with a fishing pier, trails, a basketball court and 80 acres of picnic space. It’s also a favorite for its ship-themed playground, which has large frog and alligator climbing structures. Lone Star Park is 4 miles south of the community and is one of the most popular recreational spaces for watching horse races and live concerts. The park provides two live racing seasons yearly in the spring and the fall, attracting over 700,000 attendees annually. The venue also includes restaurants and private penthouse suites. The public Irving Golf Club is less than 5 miles east and gives golf enthusiasts an 18-hole course, a pro shop and tournaments. The 13-mile Campion Trail is popular with hikers and cyclists and is accessible via the Trinity River Mountain Creek- Dallas County Nature Preserve, 5 miles east. The trail is a master-planned greenbelt along the Elm Fork and West Fork of the Trinity River, and when completed, it will total 22 miles. Part of this trail also has markers on historic bridges noting where Bonnie Parker, Clyde Barrow and the rest of the iconic Barrow Gang used part of the route to make their getaways from Dallas police into rural Irving in the 1930s.

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Lamar Brown sits in betweens 22 planned miles of trails from The Trinity Nature Preserve.
Lamar Brown sits in betweens 22 planned miles of trails from The Trinity Nature Preserve.
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A rich and culturally diverse community of mom-and-pop shops

Lamar Brown’s community mirrors the city itself, which was named the second-most culturally diverse city in the country by Preply in 2020 and again in 2021 by Finder. The neighborhood boasts a diverse and eclectic mix of mom and pops, mainly Latin and Hispanic-owned restaurants clustered around Belt Line Road and Story Road. El Rincon Mechanic Shop, Sunbelt Lawn Equipment and El Barber Shop are some of the family-owned stores providing services to the community. La Pasadita is a Honduran restaurant known for its tajadas, which are fried plantains, and baleadas, flour tortillas made with refried red beans and cheese. Restaurante Latino is a popular Salvadoran eatery serving pupusas and tamales. For cheap tacos and gorditas, Dos Primos Taqueria is the go-to spot. Mama’s Daughters’ Diner is a family-run mini-chain offering southern comfort fare, breakfast classics and desserts like peach cobbler and apple crumb pie in truck stop-style digs. “We have Facebook groups that many people are a part of,” says Grace Dennis, owner of Designs by GG Boutique Bakery, a dessert shop serving the Lamar Brown community since 2008. “It’s just an amazing place to live with a community that helps each other.” Dennis’ family-owned bakery specializes in Cuban desserts for weddings and corporate events. Locally owned markets, like La Azteca Meat Market, Vazquez Fresh Fruit and Produce and A-Z Food Mart, also populate the neighborhood. Albertson’s is in the Shady Grove Plaza along the community’s southern edge for a broader grocery selection. Irving Bazar is a popular flea market in the Plymouth West shopping center. Irving Towne Center and Irving Mall are less than 3 miles north of Lamar Brown for more shopping and dining options. The historic Ruth Paine House Museum is in Lamar Brown. Operating as a multi-media museum with rotating exhibits, the home is the site where Lee Harvey Oswald spent the night before assassinating President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Irving Archives and Museum is also in the community, detailing the city's rich past. Toyota Music Factory is 7 miles north, a massive entertainment hub featuring national music acts, an open-air pavilion, restaurants and bars.

La Azteca Meat Market Lamar Brown
La Azteca Meat Market Lamar Brown
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Ramblers and traditional brick homes for under $600,000

Towering oaks line the quiet neighborhood, which is filled with ranch-style homes and two-story brick traditionals, many of which have been remodeled. Most were built in the early 1960s and range from the low-$200,000s for a 1,200-square-foot three-bedroom to the low-$500,00s for a 2,000-square-foot four-bedroom. "A lot of older homes are being rehabbed, so the houses look a lot nicer, and the renovations are making the neighborhood more attractive," Ulloa says. "You get larger lots than you would in the surrounding areas, and the homes sell quickly.” Properties stay on the market for an average of 27 days, lower than the national average of 44 days. Most houses have multi-car garages, large, paved driveways and covered porches. Lot sizes average around 10,000 square feet, but some span over a quarter acre. Higher-priced homes have in-ground pools. Residents are within walking and biking distance of Luzon Park, two schools, restaurants and a historic museum.

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Lamar Brown schools make the grade

Irving Independent School District serves the area and is the 13th-best district in Dallas County, according to Niche. Students can attend Otis Brown Elementary, which offers a children’s chorus, followed by Lamar Middle. Both schools have a C-plus rating on Niche. Kids can finish their education at the B-minus-rated Irving High School, which has golf and cross-country teams.

Brown Elementary School: Inspiring future leaders in Irving, TX.
Brown Elementary School: Inspiring future leaders in Irving, TX.
AP and additional courses are available for students at Irving High in Lamar Brown.
AP and additional courses are available for students at Irving High in Lamar Brown.
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A neighborhood association and city that celebrate

Lamar Brown Neighborhood Association keeps the community tight knit with yard of the month awards, an annual Halloween celebration and neighborhood beautification projects. Downtown Irving also offers events for the community, including an annual Halloween celebration, a Music on Main series every Friday in April, a two-day Fourth of July celebration, Movies on Main every Friday in September and an annual holiday celebration and parade in December at Heritage Park. Celebrating the city’s diversity, Irving hosts an annual Fusion Festival in May at Heritage Park featuring Latin music, an African dance ensemble, Celtic performances and hula dancing.

Three miles outside Downtown Irving

Four highways surround Lamar Brown. Interstate 30 is 5 miles south, Highway 161 is 4 miles west, Texas Express Toll Road 183 is 3 miles north, and Highway 12 is 4 miles east. These routes provide access to the rest of the area. Downtown Irving is less than 3 miles away, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is 7 miles away, and Downtown Dallas is a 15-mile drive. Dallas Area Rapid Transit provides public transportation, and bus stops are up and down Belt Line Road. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving is the closest hospital, 3 miles north.

The TRE connects Lamar Brown residents to Dallas and Fort worth at the West Irving Station.
The TRE connects Lamar Brown residents to Dallas and Fort worth at the West Irving Station.
Downtown Irving's charming dining district is less then 3 miles from Lamar Brown.
Downtown Irving's charming dining district is less then 3 miles from Lamar Brown.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Dallas-Fort Worth International

17 min drive

Bus

Rock Island & Claude - W -Ns

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Story & Grove - N - Ns

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Story & 10th - N - Ns

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Shady Grove & Tipton - W - Fs

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Story & Shady Grove - N - Fs

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Rock Island & Crandall - W - Ns

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Rock Island & Crandall - E - Ns

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$318,250
Median Single Family Price
$320,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$208
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Months of Supply
1.50
Median List Price
$320,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,624
Median Year Built
1963
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,566
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,338
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,096
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
5,950
Median Age
36
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.6%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$64,742
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,364

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
72.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.5%
% Population in Labor Force
70%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

25 / 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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