Kirk Short
Keller Williams Signature Partners, LLC
(316) 669-4389
660 Total Sales
7 in South Area
$90K - $253K Price Range
South Area
Suburban Neighborhood in Wichita, Kansas
Sedgwick County 67216, 67217
Wichita’s South Area epitomizes countryside living and big-city convenience. “It’s far enough from downtown to feel quiet and secluded, but not so far that everything feels out of the way,” says River City Realty Jack Silvers. Residents enjoy acres of unique green space, proximity to shopping and dining options and access to several highways.
South Area also has a wide variety of house styles. Find a plethora of modest ranch styles and split levels built throughout the midcentury. These side-by-side homes typically have two to three bedrooms and cost around $200,000, which is identical to a Wichita home's average selling price. Selling between $400,000 and $600,000, custom-built country estates with small front porches and lots over 1 acre in size are another popular style. South Area also has mobile homes available to rent or purchase. For instance, the Lakeview Community has rows of double-wide homes with views of a private body of water.
Students in South Area can attend White Elementary, where family nights include STEM activities like coding robots and learning about circuiting. Then, they attend Truesdell Middle School. Students here can participate in the National Academic League, a trivia competition against other schools in the district. Lastly, they go to Wichita South High, which boasts a College Career Center to help students apply for school, scholarships and financial aid. They can even receive free ACT tutoring here.
Bring your puppy to 190-acre Chapin Park and let them play in Ashley’s Memorial Dog Park, named for the first canine brought into the city’s fire department. Throughout her career, Ashley worked on 161 fire scenes and assisted in 33 felony arrests. Wichita’s Radio Control Club also uses the land to fly model airplanes, and it has miles of gravel bike trails with views of quintessential Kansas prairie. More extreme bikers can use the BMX track at Emery Park. The pathway was constructed in 1987 and has held countless races for adults and children ever since. The green space also has a playground, basketball court and fishing lake stocked with bluegill and channel catfish. Golfers can even practice their putt at the public, 9-hole Pine Bay Course, and kayakers can launch a boat in the Arkansas River 71st Street boat ramp.
While South Area is filled with nationally known eateries, like Taco Bell or Dunkin’, there are also a few locally owned establishments. For instance, stop by El Viejito for classic Mexican fare. The bronco burrito stuffed with steak, jalapenos and mushrooms and smothered in queso is especially loved by locals. For dessert, order a funnel cake and enjoy the latest flick at the Starlite Drive-In. If you would rather make a meal at home, a Dillons grocery store is on South Broadway Street. Thanks to Interstate 135 cutting through the area, Towne East Square shopping mall is only about 9 miles away. Buy sports gear at Scheels, a new outfit at H&M or a candle at Bath & Body Works.
An 8-mile drive on the highway will also lead you to Old Town, the city’s entertainment district. Whether you’re looking for the quietness of rural residency or proximity to Wichita’s core, South Area provides both amenities.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kirk Short
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Catherine Heidel
Catherine Heidel
Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 844-7601
49 Total Sales
1 in South Area
Price
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Seth Burkhardt
Seth Burkhardt
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 223-7141
124 Total Sales
2 in South Area
$84K - $128K Price Range
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VILMA ROSA
VILMA ROSA
Standard Realty Co.
(316) 333-7189
40 Total Sales
2 in South Area
$115K - $218K Price Range
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Dan Madrigal
Dan Madrigal
Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 618-7453
400 Total Sales
4 in South Area
$46K - $208K Price Range
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Yolanda Reyna
Yolanda Reyna
ReeceNichols South Central Kansas
(620) 314-4439
106 Total Sales
2 in South Area
$180,000 Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
English Park
Emery Park BMX
Herman Hill Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Pear Tree Park
Chapin Dog Park
OJ Watson Park
Wilson Park
Ben Givens Park
Paris Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Area | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Area, Wichita sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in South Area, Wichita over the last 12 months is $166,640, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$175,000
Median Single Family Price
$179,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$115
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
101
Months of Supply
0.60
Median List Price
$179,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,814
Median Year Built
1977
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,420
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,232
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Open Houses
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Thursday, May 83:30 - 5:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,049 per month
- Furnished Studio-Wichita - South
- Studio
- 1 Bath
- 300 Sq Ft
- 4665 S Broadway
- Wichita, KS
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
13,655
Median Age
37
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,522
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,954
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.1%
College Graduates
9.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.6%
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®
30
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15
/ 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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