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 5230 96th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 5230 96th St in Lubbock, TX is $183,500 .

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.

What do residents say about the Preston Smith neighborhood?

Residents describe the Preston Smith neighborhood in Lubbock, TX as pedestrian-friendly, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Preston Smith, Lubbock .

Does 5230 96th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 5230 96th St in Lubbock, TX has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 5230 96th St?

The lot at 5230 96th St in Lubbock, TX is about 0.18 acres (7,696 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$183,500

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,355 sqft

5230 96th St, Lubbock, TX 79424

Preston Smith

Est. Refi. Payment $1,284/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$184K

Since last month

$900 (-0.5%)

Since last year

$2K (+0.9%)

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 +59% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$184K
August 2026	$185K
July 2026	$186K
June 2026	$187K
May 2026	$188K
April 2026	$187K
March 2026	$187K
February 2026	$185K
January 2026	$182K
2025
December 2025	$181K
November 2025	$183K
October 2025	$182K
September 2025	$182K
August 2025	$182K
July 2025	$183K
June 2025	$185K
May 2025	$183K
April 2025	$184K
March 2025	$180K
February 2025	$179K
January 2025	$177K
2024
December 2024	$178K
November 2024	$179K
October 2024	$181K
September 2024	$183K
August 2024	$186K
July 2024	$186K
June 2024	$188K
May 2024	$189K
April 2024	$187K
March 2024	$187K
February 2024	$183K
January 2024	$182K
2023
December 2023	$181K
November 2023	$182K
October 2023	$183K
September 2023	$185K
August 2023	$183K
July 2023	$184K
June 2023	$182K
May 2023	$186K
April 2023	$185K
March 2023	$184K
February 2023	$179K
January 2023	$178K
2022
December 2022	$179K
November 2022	$180K
October 2022	$181K
September 2022	$181K
August 2022	$182K
July 2022	$185K
June 2022	$184K
May 2022	$183K
April 2022	$182K
March 2022	$181K
February 2022	$169K
January 2022	$166K
2021
December 2021	$164K
November 2021	$162K
October 2021	$163K
September 2021	$162K
August 2021	$163K
July 2021	$165K
June 2021	$166K
May 2021	$170K
April 2021	$164K
March 2021	$153K
February 2021	$151K
January 2021	$148K
2020
December 2020	$147K
November 2020	$145K
October 2020	$145K
September 2020	$144K
August 2020	$141K
July 2020	$139K
June 2020	$139K
May 2020	$138K
April 2020	$136K
March 2020	$135K
February 2020	$134K
January 2020	$133K
2019
December 2019	$133K
November 2019	$131K
October 2019	$130K
September 2019	$144K
August 2019	$143K
July 2019	$142K
June 2019	$138K
May 2019	$135K
April 2019	$136K
March 2019	$137K
February 2019	$136K
January 2019	$131K
2018
December 2018	$137K
November 2018	$133K
October 2018	$136K
September 2018	$136K
August 2018	$137K
July 2018	$139K
June 2018	$145K
May 2018	$139K
April 2018	$137K
March 2018	$136K
February 2018	$137K
January 2018	$135K
2017
December 2017	$137K
November 2017	$136K
October 2017	$134K
September 2017	$135K
August 2017	$134K
July 2017	$131K
June 2017	$127K
May 2017	$123K
April 2017	$121K
March 2017	$120K
February 2017	$121K
January 2017	$121K
2016
December 2016	$118K
November 2016	$115K
October 2016	$114K
September 2016	$115K

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
1515 E 1st Pl, Lubbock, TX 79403	8.73	$89,800	3	2	1,696	Off Market
1504 46th St, Lubbock, TX 79412	5.33	-	3	1	1,250	Recently Sold
4203 87th St, Lubbock, TX 79423	1.43	$485,800	4	3	3,513	Off Market
6214 22nd St, Lubbock, TX 79407	4.91	$159,300	3	2	1,284	Off Market
3412 32nd St, Lubbock, TX 79410	4.55	-	2	1	1,078	Recently Sold
6702 Fulton Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424	1.99	$225,200	2	2	1,590	Off Market
2312 53rd St, Lubbock, TX 79412	4.31	$218,400	4	2	2,545	Off Market
4302 Chicago Ave, Lubbock, TX 79414	3.32	$129,800	3	1	1,110	Off Market
3407 30th St, Lubbock, TX 79410	4.64	-	4	2	2,163	Recently Sold
5712 63rd St, Lubbock, TX 79424	2.13	$248,500	3	2	1,906	Off Market
4429 75th Dr, Lubbock, TX 79424	1.69	$284,600	6	4	2,996	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1981

1,355 sqft

$135/sqft

Garage

About this House

3/2/2 Open concept. Master bedroom isolated w/walk in closet & sink area separate from toilet & tub/shower.Large living room open to dining & kitchen.Laminate flooring in living,dining,2 bedrooms.Tile in kitchen & baths.Master bedroom carpeted.Separate utility room w/door.Huge backyard.Sprinkler system front,back & sides & drip system in flowerbeds.Tenant pays ALL utilities & maintains yard, shrubs & trees.1 yr lease.Employment & rental histories required.

1 year lease required.

5230 96th St, Lubbock, TX 79424 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,355 sqft single-family home in Preston Smith, built in 1981. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2019 with an asking price of $1,195 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 20, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $183,500, with a rent estimate of $1,531/month.

Home Details for 5230 96th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details Additional StorageTypes of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Master Bath, WorkshopStorageCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Slab
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1981Year Updated: 1981
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7696 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 20, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,195
Dec 3, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$1,195
Apr 27, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,150
Apr 1, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$1,150

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,308	$186,968

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
8 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Preston Smith

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Buy: $180k - $350k

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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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7y 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 5230 96th St

What is 5230 96th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 5230 96th St in Lubbock, TX is $183,500.
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.
What do residents say about the Preston Smith neighborhood?
Residents describe the Preston Smith neighborhood in Lubbock, TX as pedestrian-friendly, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Preston Smith, Lubbock.
Does 5230 96th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 5230 96th St in Lubbock, TX has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 5230 96th St?
The lot at 5230 96th St in Lubbock, TX is about 0.18 acres (7,696 sq ft).