Just outside of Maize, in the northwestern section of Wichita, Avalon Park is a quarter-square-mile subdivision with a systematic layout of tract homes developed in the early 2000s. With a $700 monthly homeowners association fee, residents enjoy several perks, including a community pool and playground, ten small fishing ponds and lawn maintenance that keeps properties looking pristine. While the neighborhood isn’t in Maize, it’s zoned to the well-respected Maize Unified School District. “It’s a quiet, traditional neighborhood, and it’s close to a ton of shopping and restaurants. But the schools are probably the biggest draw,” says Natasha Anderson, team leader and Realtor with Elite Real Estate Experts, who services the neighborhood.
Avalon Park
Suburban Neighborhood in Wichita, Kansas
Sedgwick County 67205
Homes
Avalon Park’s cul-de-sacs are lined with neo-eclectic houses on quarter-acre lots. Though they all have similar bi-level layouts with three-car garages, each one has its own personality with different sidings, like brick, stone and vinyl in various shades. Most homes have fenced-in backyards with covered decks, some of which face the community’s fishing ponds. These homes typically offer around 2,500 to 3,500 square feet of living space with four to five bedrooms. They tend to sell for around $350,000 to $450,000.
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Schools
Students progress through four schools within the Maize Unified School District, all of which receive an A-minus grade from Niche. They’re also located right next to each other, just 1 mile west of the neighborhood. Kindergarten through fourth-grade students attend Maize South Elementary. They’ll go on to complete fifth and sixth grade at Maize South Intermediate. Then, they’ll attend Maize South Middle and Maize South High. The high school is ranked the best in Sedgwick County. It offers dual credit classes with Wichita State University and is a competitive force in Kansas’ 5A Division sports. The Mavericks won seven state championships between 2016 and 2024, the most recent being the boys soccer team in 2022 and 2023 and the boys tennis team in 2022.
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Parks
Some residents live just a few feet from the community pool and playground at the center of Avalon Park, while others are no more than a half-mile away. The ten ponds are spread out all over the neighborhood, so it’s easy for residents to walk to a fishing spot. The community has two entrances to a 9-acre nature trail that runs through thick woods by the Big Slough, another fishing spot. Sedgwick County Park is about 4 miles away, featuring 400 acres of trails, fishing lakes, sports facilities and its “Boundless Playground,” created for children of all abilities. The Sedgwick County Zoo is right next to the park with more than 3,000 animals.
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Shopping and Dining
The closest shopping and dining options are in Maize along Maize Road, about 1 mile west. There are a few familiar retailers like Sam’s Club, Goodwill and Menards. However, NewMarket Square, Wichita’s biggest outdoor shopping center, is just 2 miles south of here, featuring dozens of big box retailers like Walmart, Target and Best Buy. There is no shortage of places to eat, whether in Maize or around NewMarket Square. Barn’rds is a popular sandwich shop in Maize, famous for its roast beef sandwich, a classic that has been around since the restaurant opened in 1983. NewMarket Square has a big mix of national chain and local restaurants. Some local favorites include Avivo, known for its brick oven pizza, and Emerson Biggin’s, a popular sports bar with an arcade.
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Events
Avalon Park has occasional events, such as cookouts by the pool during summer. Community yard sales usually occur once every few months, along with dumpster days, where residents can get rid of any trash or unwanted furniture. The HOA board also hosts quarterly meetings to keep residents up to date on the community.
Transportation
Kansas Route 96 is 1 mile away, leading east to Interstates 235 and 135, which then runs south to Downtown Wichita for a 13-mile trip. The highways are avoided altogether to get to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, about 7 miles south of Ridge Road and 87th Street, two roads just outside the neighborhood entrance.
Crime
Avalon Park has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. Like any place in Wichita, Avalon Park has the potential to be impacted by severe weather, as the city is located in the Midwest’s “Tornado Valley.” The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been tracking tornadoes since 1950 and has not recorded one in Avalon Park since.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Seth Burkhardt
Seth Burkhardt
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 223-7141
124 Total Sales
1 in Avalon Park
$347,500 Price
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Dylan Schellenberg
Dylan Schellenberg
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Premier
(316) 395-5862
41 Total Sales
1 in Avalon Park
$285,000 Price
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Sarah King
Sarah King
Responds QuicklyJ Russell Real Estate
(316) 202-9710
83 Total Sales
1 in Avalon Park
Price
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Kelly Watkins
Kelly Watkins
Responds QuicklyJ.P. Weigand & Sons
(316) 974-3403
120 Total Sales
4 in Avalon Park
$185K - $365K Price Range
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Christy Needles
Christy Needles
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 226-9259
699 Total Sales
3 in Avalon Park
$383K - $409K Price Range
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Derek Walden
Derek Walden
Responds QuicklyAt Home Wichita Real Estate
(316) 669-5347
154 Total Sales
1 in Avalon Park
$293,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Big Arkansas River Park
Sedgwick County Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Sedgwick County Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
Maize Splash Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
West Meadows Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Sunset Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Avalon Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Avalon Park, Wichita sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days.
Home Trends
Median Single Family Price
$397,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$122
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Months of Supply
2.20
Median List Price
$397,500
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
288
Median Year Built
2006
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,354
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,117
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890
Open Houses
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Sunday, Apr 272 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
824
Median Age
38
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$120,485
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$138,560
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.5%
College Graduates
51.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.2%
% Population in Labor Force
76.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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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