$467,944Average Value$144Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Laid-back living in a long-standing neighborhood
Easy-going and sublimely residential, Kings Park is a long-standing neighborhood in southwest Lubbock. Although the community is bordered by the bustling streets of 82nd Street and Quaker Avenue, the tall trees and quiet streets of Kings Park invite homeowners to step back and enjoy a slower pace of living. The neighborhood is close to several shops and big box stores, as well as UMC Urgent Care and several medical offices. The western edge of the neighborhood connects to several paved walking and jogging trails at Bill & Ann Miller Park, where many residents go for morning walks.
Kings Park is a long-established, laid-back neighborhood in southwest Lubbock.
Locals enjoy walking their dogs on the trails at Bill & Ann Miller Park in Kings Park.
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Mature trees and '80s-era homes
A mix of new and old homes dot the tree-lined streets of Kings Park. Although many homes were built in the 1980s and 1990s, some new custom builds have popped up in the past 10 years. Homes often have classic brick or stone masonry sidings and elements of traditional and Craftsman-style architecture. “It’s an established neighborhood, so homes typically range from $400,000 to $800,000,” says Jennifer Busbea, a broker associate at Halley Road Real Estate. “The homes in Kings Park are large, like 3,000 to 6,000 square feet. They also have large lots and mature trees.” Prices start between $435,000 and $600,000 and increase with additional space and renovations, with larger remodeled homes often fetching $600,000 to $900,000. Homes adjacent to Clifford Andrews Park with views of the lake can range from $250,000 to $450,000, and custom homes can range from $500,000 to $685,000.
Many single-story homes in Kings Park were built in the 1980s and 1990s.
Kings Park is an established neighborhood with home prices starting at $400,000.
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Highly rated schools in Lubbock Independent School District
Honey Elementary School is located just outside the neighborhood and is graded A by Niche. Evans Middle School receives a B-plus, while Monterey High School receives a B. Through Project Lead the Way, a STEM program available to high schoolers, students have the opportunity to explore engineering, computer programming, or biomedical engineering. Southcrest Christian School is an A-minus private school located in the neighborhood that serves students in grades pre-K-12.
Honey Elementary School is located just outside Kings Park and is graded A by Niche.
Monterey High School is promotes excellence in education for kids living in Kings Park.
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Sprawling green space at Clifford Andrews Park
Clifford Andrews Park lies on the eastern edge of the neighborhood and is a great spot for quiet contemplation and communing with nature. The park also has a playground and a lake, where residents can walk, fish or let their pups go for a swim. Just outside the neighborhood is Bill & Ann Miller Park, which has paved walking trails, a playground and ample green space for picnicking and playing.
Clifford Andrews Park, located in Kings Park, features a popular lake that attracts fishermen.
Many families enjoy hanging out at Maxey Park near Kings Park when the temperatures cool down.
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Close to shops and regional restaurants
Several big-box stores and national retailers, including Walmart and T.J. Maxx, are in the neighborhood or nearby. Locally owned Hayashi is Lubbock’s leading Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar, serving traditional Japanese cuisine and specialty cocktails. The Kingsgate Center shopping plaza has 30 shops and restaurants, including Corralito Steak House, a regional franchise specializing in steaks and traditional Mexican food. The area has several chain restaurants, including Whataburger, Krispy Kreme and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, which dishes out traditional American fare.
Kings Park is home to many big-box stores and national retailers to meet your shopping needs.
Corralito Steak House, located in Kings Park, specializes in steaks and Mexican cuisine.
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Located 10 miles southwest of downtown Lubbock
Kings Park is located off Loop 289, a major thoroughfare that circles Lubbock. The area is largely car-dependent, but there are a handful of Citibus stops on Quaker Avenue and 82nd Street. The neighborhood is 10 miles southwest of downtown Lubbock and 14 miles south of Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
Kings Park is located off Loop 289, a major thoroughfare that circles Lubbock.
A handful of Citibus stops are situated in Kings Park to hop on to explore the Lubbock area.
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Parks in this Area
Maxey Park
Bill & Ann Miller Park
Clifford H Andrews Park
Transit
Airport
Lubbock Preston Smith International
32 min drive
Bus
82nd St. & Quaker Ave
Bus
Quaker Ave & 78th St.
Bus
Wal-Mart - South Loop & Quaker
Bus
82nd St. & Orlando Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Kings Park
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kings Park, Lubbock sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Kings Park, Lubbock over the last 12 months is $513,750, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
317
Median Age
48
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,333
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$131,865
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.7%
College Graduates
55.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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