Is a car needed in Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Does Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Is Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say yards are well-kept

Do kids play outside in Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say kids play outside

Is Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX quiet?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say streets are well-lit

Does Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is there wildlife in Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say there's wildlife

Is Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 35% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are there community events in Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say there are community events

What is 5225 96th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 5225 96th St in Lubbock, TX is $200,800 .

What is the price history for 5225 96th St?

5225 96th St in Lubbock, TX last sold in February 1998.

Is Lubbock a buyer's or seller's market?

Lubbock is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Lubbock?

The median sale price in Lubbock is $247K. That is up $11.61K from the prior month.

Does 5225 96th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 5225 96th St in Lubbock, TX has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 5225 96th St?

The lot at 5225 96th St in Lubbock, TX is about 0.13 acres (5,656 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$200,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 sqft

5225 96th St, Lubbock, TX 79424

Preston Smith

Est. Refi. Payment $1,401/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$201K

Since last month

$5K (-2.5%)

Since last year

$1K (-0.6%)

Since last sale

$128K (+185.4%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +35% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$197K
August 2026	$201K
July 2026	$202K
June 2026	$204K
May 2026	$203K
April 2026	$204K
March 2026	$205K
February 2026	$200K
January 2026	$198K
2025
December 2025	$195K
November 2025	$197K
October 2025	$199K
September 2025	$198K
August 2025	$198K
July 2025	$201K
June 2025	$202K
May 2025	$200K
April 2025	$198K
March 2025	$197K
February 2025	$194K
January 2025	$192K
2024
December 2024	$192K
November 2024	$192K
October 2024	$196K
September 2024	$199K
August 2024	$202K
July 2024	$203K
June 2024	$206K
May 2024	$207K
April 2024	$206K
March 2024	$207K
February 2024	$201K
January 2024	$199K
2023
December 2023	$199K
November 2023	$203K
October 2023	$199K
September 2023	$203K
August 2023	$202K
July 2023	$208K
June 2023	$209K
May 2023	$206K
April 2023	$204K
March 2023	$204K
February 2023	$197K
January 2023	$195K
2022
December 2022	$196K
November 2022	$198K
October 2022	$200K
September 2022	$199K
August 2022	$199K
July 2022	$202K
June 2022	$199K
May 2022	$198K
April 2022	$197K
March 2022	$198K
February 2022	$183K
January 2022	$178K
2021
December 2021	$176K
November 2021	$175K
October 2021	$174K
September 2021	$173K
August 2021	$173K
July 2021	$176K
June 2021	$179K
May 2021	$185K
April 2021	$179K
March 2021	$166K
February 2021	$164K
January 2021	$161K
2020
December 2020	$156K
November 2020	$156K
October 2020	$157K
September 2020	$146K
August 2020	$159K
July 2020	$158K
June 2020	$157K
May 2020	$156K
April 2020	$155K
March 2020	$152K
February 2020	$151K
January 2020	$149K
2019
December 2019	$149K
November 2019	$149K
October 2019	$149K
September 2019	$166K
August 2019	$163K
July 2019	$160K
June 2019	$159K
May 2019	$158K
April 2019	$164K
March 2019	$157K
February 2019	$156K
January 2019	$159K
2018
December 2018	$153K
November 2018	$153K
October 2018	$150K
September 2018	$150K
August 2018	$153K
July 2018	$151K
June 2018	$151K
May 2018	$150K
April 2018	$153K
March 2018	$156K
February 2018	$148K
January 2018	$147K
2017
December 2017	$148K
November 2017	$149K
October 2017	$148K
September 2017	$145K
August 2017	$148K
July 2017	$150K
June 2017	$149K
May 2017	$150K
April 2017	$147K
March 2017	$147K
February 2017	$145K
January 2017	$146K
2016
December 2016	$147K
November 2016	$148K
October 2016	$145K
September 2016	$146K

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1321 49th St, Lubbock, TX 79412	5.20	$120,000	3	2	1,342	Off Market
2516 35th St, Lubbock, TX 79413	4.94	-	2	1	1,188	Off Market
5731 94th St, Lubbock, TX 79424	0.79	$213,000	3	2	1,654	Off Market
5410 34th St, Lubbock, TX 79407	3.94	$131,600	2	1	1,064	Off Market
7010 Winston Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424	1.61	$190,400	3	2	1,460	Off Market
1813 E 1st Pl, Lubbock, TX 79403	8.96	$103,200	3	2	1,556	Off Market
2712 54th St, Lubbock, TX 79413	3.94	$255,400	3	2	2,806	Off Market
2302 62nd St, Lubbock, TX 79412	4.04	-	4	2	1,764	Recently Sold
5723 90th St, Lubbock, TX 79424	0.82	$200,000	3	2	1,551	Off Market
4819 13th St, Lubbock, TX 79416	5.37	$133,400	3	2	1,330	Off Market
5314 77th St, Lubbock, TX 79424	1.25	$347,600	4	3	3,297	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 5225 96th St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1991

1,600 sqft

$126/sqft

Garage

About this House

Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage house with spacious floor plan in Southwest Lubbock.This gorgeous home includes designer paint colors, Two car garage, skylights, brick fireplace, sprinkler system, slate tile, and a large backyard with a storage shed

5225 96th St, Lubbock, TX 79424 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,600 sqft single-family home in Preston Smith, built in 1991. It last sold for $69,000 on Feb 27, 1998. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2018 with an asking price of $1,350 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $200,800, with a rent estimate of $1,756/month.

Home Details for 5225 96th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details AtticTypes of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Master BathCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposal
Fireplace & Spa FireplaceJetted Bath Tub
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Slab
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1991Year Updated: 1991
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Loft

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5656 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Jul 17, 2018 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$1,350
Jul 12, 2018 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$1,350
Apr 24, 2014 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$1,350
Apr 21, 2014 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$1,350
Aug 8, 2013 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$1,200
Jul 24, 2013 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$1,200 Price decreased by 11%
Jul 11, 2013 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$1,350
Feb 27, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,922	$165,118

Additional Cost

Market trends in Lubbock

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$247K

$11.61KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$137

$2MoM

Available listings

1579

11MoM

Around this home

Smith Elementary School
PK-5
Public
491 Students
Lubbock Independent School District
9/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
My students have attended this school for the last 4 years, and we have been expressed by the amazing teachers and overall school community! There are many opportunities for students and families to get involved and connected. My daughter received amazing supports and we have seen both of our student's scores and overall performance greatly improve. Additionally, the fine arts teachers are incredible and the kids love all that they learn! The school is safe and a very positive place for everyone.
Parent Review
1y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Preston Smith

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What Locals Say about Preston Smith

At least 12 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say car is needed
100 % Say there are sidewalks
100 % Say parking is easy
94 % Say it's dog friendly
93 % Say yards are well-kept
86 % Say kids play outside
75 % Say it's quiet
75 % Say people would walk alone at night
69 % Say streets are well-lit
67 % Say there's holiday spirit
64 % Say neighbors are friendly
61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
43 % Say there's wildlife
35 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
27 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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2y ago
"Easy commute throughout the neighborhood until you get to the main roads and intersections. Easy to navigate around almost no traffic during the day."
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4y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 14 yrs and enjoy my neighbors and the nearby park. Great school and close to everything."
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4y ago
"You see dog owners walking there dogs all the time. Sometimes these owners smile all the live long day. "
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Erin B.
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5y ago
"Very nice, stable and quiet. Most of my family live in this neighborhood! There are about 6 or 7 houses that are our family, in about 5 block neighborhood! "
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Barbhlav
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6y ago
"Great safe neighborhood with friendly home owners that care about their neighbors! Great parks & can walk to shop & eat ! Very convenient to everything!"
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Jmartinez2135
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7y ago
"The neighborhood is great and is filled with friendly people! It also feels like a safe and is a beautiful place and me and my family love going on walks around it"
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Belinda4bob
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7y ago
"Easy access to everything by car. Drive to work downtown is about 14 minutes from my home via Marsha Sharp Freeway ."
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F m.
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7y ago
"I love this neighborhood because it’s so quiet and good neighbors and it’s close to everything I need "
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A S.
11y ago
"THIS IS A NEIGBORHOOD THAT UPDATES THEIR HOME REGULARLY EXAMPLE: WE HAVE SPENT OVER $50,000 IN UPDATES JUST THIS YEAR"
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markjord007
13y ago
"We lived here for over 10 years and absolutely love the area. Very handy to everything including the medical district and Texas Tech and LCU."
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Frequently asked questions about 5225 96th St

What is 5225 96th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 5225 96th St in Lubbock, TX is $200,800.
What is the price history for 5225 96th St?
5225 96th St in Lubbock, TX last sold in February 1998.
Is Lubbock a buyer's or seller's market?
Lubbock is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Lubbock?
The median sale price in Lubbock is $247K. That is up $11.61K from the prior month.
Does 5225 96th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 5225 96th St in Lubbock, TX has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 5225 96th St?
The lot at 5225 96th St in Lubbock, TX is about 0.13 acres (5,656 sq ft).