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A neighborhood that grew with Laredo
Hillside Terrace is 4 miles north of downtown Laredo, just east of Interstate 35. As the city grew, so too did the neighborhoods. “The city has kind of controlled the growth; developers have to come in with a master plan,” says Martha Wright-Martinez, a life-long Laredoan and broker since 1986 who is an associate broker with Coldwell Banker Ana Ochoa. “Hillside is this long rectangle that had a master plan and kept growing.” East of Alabama Avenue, roads are named after states, while west of the avenue, roads are named for plants, mostly trees. Of the 38 streets making up Hillside Terrace, only 7 streets are named after plants. Zacate Creek weaves through the eastern portion of the neighborhood as well.
Hillside Terrace is conveniently located near major retailers and the library.
Many homes in Hillside Terrace have lush vegetation and trees.
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Paying homage to different states
Most of the homes are ranch-style and midcentury modern, but some Spanish-style and New Traditional can be found scattered throughout as well. Most homes have carports, but two-car garages are also present. Street parking isn’t uncommon, but is oftentimes more due to if the garage or driveway already has a car within. Sometimes a driveway will have an canopy over it, extending the shade in front of a garage. Ranch-style and midcentury modern homes begin around $210,000 and can reach around $400,000. Spanish and New Traditional homes occasionally have two story’s, but like the rest of the neighborhood, tend to be single-story. Prices are higher, beginning around $300,000 and reaching $440,000. Mature trees fill the area, creating some much-needed shade against the Texas heat, and sidewalks line the street.
Spanish style homes can be found throughout the Hillside Terrace area.
Modern stucco style homes with two car garage are common in east Hillside Terrace.
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Neighboring schools to the west and fine arts at the high school
Hillside Terrace is part of the United Independent School District. The state streets attend Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School while the plant streets attend Clark Elementary School. The two schools receive a B-minus and C-plus, respectively, from Niche. Students then attend Clark Middle School which earns a B-minus. Clark Elementary and Middle School sit next to each other but are not in connecting buildings. J.B. Alexander High School receives an A-minus from Niche, offers Advanced Placement courses and has four fine art programs; orchestra, mariachi, choir and band.
Park with bridge leading to the recreation center
On the eastern edge of the neighborhood, the NE Hillside Recreation Center primarily has indoor activities, but there is a bridge over the Zacate Creek that leads to the Blas Castañeda Park. This park has trees scattered throughout providing shade, with the playground and sections of the skatepark under the cover of canopies. On the northwest corner of Hillside Terrace sits Noon Lions Park. A smaller park, the area has two playgrounds for different ages.
Hillside Recreation Center is located adjacent to the Blas Castaneda Park.
Flowers bloom year round in the fields around Hillside Terrace.
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Next door to malls and local stores
While the Noon Lions Park is adjacent to the parking lots of Mall del Norte, there is no direct access between the park and the mall. Residents can go around Clark Elementary and Middle Schools to the south or follow Springfield Avenue north. Mall del Norte has over 100 stores, including Mega Furniture, Macy’s and JCPenney. Across McPherson Road, the eastern border, smaller local stores and restaurants are set up in a strip mall, including Tortas Yukon and Laredo Stitch Creations. There is an H-E-B, about a mile south.
Hillside Terrace is conveniently located near Mall del Norte.
Cakes by Design offers many options for custom cakes for all occasion in Hillside Terrace.
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Public and international travel within 5 miles
Two buses run by El Metro Transit go through the neighborhood. Interstate 35 is two blocks west of Hillside Terrace. Speed humps are also found throughout the neighborhood, although the speed limit only rises to 30 miles per hour. The Laredo International Airport is about 5 miles east.
Celebrating Mexican culture
The Laredo Sister Cities Festival in July celebrates Mexican culture with vendors coming to showcase their wares. “The community is one that holds on to their heritage,” says Wright-Martinez. “For birthdays and Mother’s Day, they go back to traditions and try to continue to keep that alive.”
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,283
Median Age
40
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,684
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,798
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
26.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.2%
% Population in Labor Force
63.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
47°F
Average Summer High Temperature
101°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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