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

5501 96th St
Lubbock, TX 79424

Preston Smith

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,155 sqft

$169,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,151/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$169,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,151/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,155 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 5501 96th 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

1981

Living Area

1,155 sqft

Price/Sqft

$146

Parking

Garage

About this House

This beauty got a major Face Lift Recently remodeled with all new flooring in the living room/dining room and kitchen. All new paint exterior and interior. The Kitchen has new countertops and a new Stove and Dishwasher are on the way before closing. The home has an amazing back yard and you'll love the Pergola just off the back door. Close to schools and parks

5501 96th St, Lubbock, TX 79424 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,155 sqft single-family home in Preston Smith, built in 1981. It last sold for $0 on Oct 29, 2020. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2019 with an asking price of $1,300 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 25, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $169,000, with a rent estimate of $1,373/month.

Home Details for 5501 96th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities Dishwasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Composition, OtherExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Slab
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached, Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1981Year Updated: 1984
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5858 sqft

Price History for 5501 96th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/29/2020	--	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/29/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/06/2020	$143,500	Pending	Agent Provided

10/01/2020	$143,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/06/2020	$120,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

05/20/2020	$120,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $9,000 (-7%)
04/10/2020	$129,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

01/14/2020	--	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/14/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/25/2019	$1,300	ListingRemoved	N/A

07/23/2019	$1,300	Listed For Rent	N/A

11/30/2018	--	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/30/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/30/2018	$130,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

02/09/2016	--	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/09/2016 Contract Date 02/02/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/26/2014	--	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/26/2014 Contract Date 02/04/2014 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	$3,046
Assessment	$172,166

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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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

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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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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
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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
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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