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

OFF MARKET

5228 97th St
Lubbock, TX 79424

Preston Smith

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,485 sqft

$204,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 28, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,378/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$204,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 28, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,378/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,485 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 5228 97th St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1990

Living Area

1,485 sqft

Price/Sqft

$138

Parking

Garage

About this House

Beautiful 3/2/2 home in Southwest Lubbock, Central heat and air, large bedrooms, all kitchen appliances, and a fenced back yard. Call Meridian Properties at 806-785-4600 or visit www.meridianpropertymgmt.com.

5228 97th St, Lubbock, TX 79424 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,485 sqft single-family home in Preston Smith, built in 1990. It last sold for $73,500 on Aug 19, 1996. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2019 with an asking price of $1,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 19, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $204,700, with a rent estimate of $1,582/month.

Home Details for 5228 97th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1990Year Updated: 1990
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6480 sqft

Price History for 5228 97th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/19/2019	$1,200	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

01/11/2019	$1,200	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

04/11/2016	$1,200	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

11/07/2015	$1,200	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

08/19/1996	--	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/19/1996 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Lubbock

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$229K

$833MoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.8%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$132

$2MoM

Available listings

1536

13MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,434
Assessment	$194,065

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
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3 bd
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OFF MARKET
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3 bd
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OFF MARKET
Est. $363,000
4 bd
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2,688 sqft
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OFF MARKET
3 bd
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OFF MARKET
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3 bd
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1,441 sqft
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OFF MARKET
Est. $137,400
4 bd
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1,677 sqft
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OFF MARKET
Est. $159,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,517 sqft
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OFF MARKET
Est. $312,800
3 bd
2 ba
2,596 sqft
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OFF MARKET
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3 bd
2 ba
1,419 sqft
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Assigned Schools

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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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Visitor
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
Visitor
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
Resident
6y 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
Resident
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
12y 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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