$143,158Average Value$76Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Centrally located enclave
East Mt. Vernon is about a 30-minute walk from one end of the neighborhood to the other. Retail and dining line East Harry Street, but mainly, East Mt. Vernon is made up of homes. Gypsum Creek makes up the southeast border of this community, and for outdoor recreation, residents have four different parks in the area to choose from. Those serving at McConnell Air Force Base and 1st Lieutenant Lanny J. Wallace Army Reserve Center appreciate that this neighborhood is only about three miles away from both. “East Mt. Vernon was originally built to house folks in the Air Force, but it is open to everyone,” says Jack Silvers, broker and owner of River City Realty. Silvers has been a Realtor for the past 44 years and a resident of Wichita for the past 70 years. He has observed that “today, this neighborhood is mainly people who have lived here for 50 years and small, young families.”
East Mt Vernon is a neighborhood near several different recreational hubs.
Many homes in East Mt Vernon have sidewalks running through the front yards.
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Modest homes for great prices
The streets of East Mt. Vernon are lined with telephone wires and narrow sidewalks and driveways. Leafy trees cast some shade, though not every yard has a mature tree in it. The homes in this neighborhood tend to have front patios and tidy, modest-sized yards with backyard fences. “It’s a lot of two to three-bedroom junior ranches with one-car attached garages and basements,” says Silvers. “The basements used to come in handy during tornado season, but there aren’t as many tornadoes anymore.” Homes on the market are in the $100,000s.
Small Craftsman styled homes are very common throughout East Mt Vernon.
A few of the East Mt Vernon homes boarder East Mt. Vernon St.
It is common for East Mt Vernon homes to have one car garages.
Most homes in East Mt Vernon are surrounded by tall trees.
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Grab a bite to eat
Residents of East Mt. Vernon head toward East Harry Street for groceries at Dillons and the pharmacy at Walgreens. The intersection of Oliver and East Pawnee Street has a selection of casual eateries, including Pho KC, which serves dine-in and takeout Vietnamese fare.
Stop by Panda Cafe in East Mt Vernon for a bite to eat.
Take your family to Old Chicago for dinner, just a short drive from East Mt Vernon.
Meddy's offers excellent Mediterranean food near East Mt Vernon.
Get your har cut at Vivy Salon, located in East Mt Vernon.
Stop by the Lotus Pain Clinic for some treatments in East Mt Vernon.
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Nearby outdoor amenities
In terms of outdoor recreation, Cessna Park offers an assortment of amenities, including a playground, a pavilion, tennis courts, a baseball field and a basketball court. Within biking distance of East Mt. Vernon are four other parks: Planeview, Grandview Heights, L.W. Clapp and Boston.
There is a small creek running along the boarder of East Mt Vernon.
Kids can climb on the playground at East Mt Vernon's Cessna Park.
Get your friends together for a game of tennis at East Mt Vernon's Cessna Park.
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Events
Creative folks gather at MakeICT, Wichita’s Makerspace consisting of a woodshop, jewelry-making lab, art gallery and more. And for those interested in Wichita’s legacy of aircraft and aerospace engineering, the Kansas Aviation Museum is right next to the Air Force base.
Nearby Wichita public schools
Caldwell Elementary, scoring a C on Niche, includes prekindergarten and has a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. Curtis Middle gets a C-minus from Niche and has a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. The elementary and middle schools are right next to each other; they are also within walking and biking distance of homes in East Mt. Vernon. Wichita Southeast High is about 5 miles away from most homes in the area. Wichita Southeast High School gets a C-plus from Niche and offers a variety of organizations, like astronomy club and African American Culture Club. Its College and Career Center supports post-high school plans, whether students are interested in college, the workforce or the military. The Center helps students find internships and foster connections with professionals in the community.
Caldwell Elementary School is a popular schooling option for younger students in the area.
Kids can attend Charles Curtis School.
After graduating Middle School, students can attend Southeast High School.
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Easy access around Wichita
To get in and out of Wichita from East Mt. Vernon, locals simply hook onto Interstate 35, or take bus routes number 22 and 23. East Mt. Vernon is 5 miles from Beech Factory Airport and is right across the Interstate from Cessna Aircraft Field, another small public airport. From East Mt. Vernon, it’s an easy trek to the Air Force Base, the Army Reserve Center and downtown Wichita. Plus, getting groceries and going out to eat is just a few blocks away from every home.
East Mt Vernon is located next to Beach Airport.
Take a bike ride in the afternoon through the streets of East Mt Vernon.
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East Mt Vernon is a neighborhood full of natural beauty.
Important to Know
This neighborhood is just over a mile from Southeast Wichita Family MedCenter.
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Parks in this Area
Longview Neighborhood Park
College Hill Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Cottonwood Park
Eastborough Park
Friendship Park
Cessna Park
Transit
Airport
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl
19 min drive
Bus
Harry And Elpyco Ob
Bus
Harry And Edgemoor Ob
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
East Mt Vernon
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Mt Vernon, Wichita sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in East Mt Vernon, Wichita over the last 12 months is $140,000, down 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This darling 3 bedroom 1-1/2 bath home has loads of potential with a two car detached garage and finished basement. The kitchen has granite countertops and offers gas or electric options for appliances. The property sits on a corner lot with a fenced back yard and side load two car garage. The basement finish has a large family room, bonus room and office space. Call for your showing today.
Holly Park Apartments is a high-quality, affordable apartment complex near Downtown Wichita.We’re close to everything Wichita has to offer. We’re tucked away right in our own little neighborhood off Wood Lawn and Harry Street, so you’ve got everything you need within walking distance, including restaurants, shopping, bus stops, and several parks! There’s a Dillon’s right across the street,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,179
Median Age
33
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,654
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,909
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80%
College Graduates
14.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41/ 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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