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 5501 96th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 5501 96th St in Lubbock, TX is $170,300 .

What is the price history for 5501 96th St?

5501 96th St in Lubbock, TX last sold in October 2020.

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 5501 96th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 5501 96th St in Lubbock, TX has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 5501 96th St?

The lot at 5501 96th St in Lubbock, TX is about 0.13 acres (5,858 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$170,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,155 sqft

5501 96th St, Lubbock, TX 79424

Preston Smith

Est. Refi. Payment $1,197/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$170K

Since last month

$700 (+0.4%)

Since last year

$600 (+0.4%)

Since last sale

$62K (+56.9%)

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 +28% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$171K
August 2026	$170K
July 2026	$170K
June 2026	$172K
May 2026	$173K
April 2026	$171K
March 2026	$171K
February 2026	$169K
January 2026	$167K
2025
December 2025	$168K
November 2025	$169K
October 2025	$169K
September 2025	$171K
August 2025	$170K
July 2025	$170K
June 2025	$174K
May 2025	$171K
April 2025	$172K
March 2025	$169K
February 2025	$167K
January 2025	$166K
2024
December 2024	$167K
November 2024	$167K
October 2024	$170K
September 2024	$171K
August 2024	$175K
July 2024	$176K
June 2024	$178K
May 2024	$178K
April 2024	$177K
March 2024	$177K
February 2024	$174K
January 2024	$172K
2023
December 2023	$172K
November 2023	$174K
October 2023	$174K
September 2023	$177K
August 2023	$176K
July 2023	$178K
June 2023	$179K
May 2023	$178K
April 2023	$177K
March 2023	$177K
February 2023	$175K
January 2023	$174K
2022
December 2022	$175K
November 2022	$176K
October 2022	$175K
September 2022	$176K
August 2022	$177K
July 2022	$178K
June 2022	$177K
May 2022	$176K
April 2022	$173K
March 2022	$171K
February 2022	$171K
January 2022	$166K
2021
December 2021	$165K
November 2021	$163K
October 2021	$160K
September 2021	$157K
August 2021	$155K
July 2021	$152K
June 2021	$151K
May 2021	$149K
April 2021	$147K
March 2021	$141K
February 2021	$141K
January 2021	$141K
2020
December 2020	$141K
November 2020	$143K
October 2020	$144K
September 2020	$124K
August 2020	$124K
July 2020	$120K
June 2020	$120K
May 2020	$120K
March 2020	$126K
February 2020	$126K
January 2020	$127K
2019
December 2019	$126K
November 2019	$137K
October 2019	$137K
September 2019	$140K
August 2019	$144K
July 2019	$145K
June 2019	$151K
May 2019	$154K
April 2019	$156K
March 2019	$153K
February 2019	$155K
January 2019	$151K
2018
December 2018	$150K
November 2018	$129K
October 2018	$130K
September 2018	$149K
August 2018	$146K
July 2018	$147K
June 2018	$146K
May 2018	$146K
April 2018	$141K
March 2018	$140K
February 2018	$138K
January 2018	$138K
2017
December 2017	$137K
November 2017	$136K
October 2017	$134K
September 2017	$130K
August 2017	$135K
July 2017	$130K
June 2017	$129K
May 2017	$128K
April 2017	$131K
March 2017	$133K
February 2017	$132K
January 2017	$129K
2016
December 2016	$131K
November 2016	$130K
October 2016	$137K
September 2016	$134K

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
302 E 37th St, Lubbock, TX 79404	6.73	$100,300	3	2	1,248	Off Market
2605 77th St, Lubbock, TX 79423	3.59	$195,600	3	2	1,543	Off Market
1924 E Baylor St, Lubbock, TX 79403	9.51	$78,800	3	1	1,068	Off Market
5821 6th St, Lubbock, TX 79416	5.79	$125,400	3	2	1,317	Off Market
2221 39th St, Lubbock, TX 79412	5.20	$144,900	4	2	2,029	Foreclosure
6306 32nd St, Lubbock, TX 79407	4.25	$131,700	3	1	1,092	Off Market
4820 6th St, Lubbock, TX 79416	5.88	$142,200	3	2	1,351	Off Market
5212 E County Road 6420, Lubbock, TX 79403	12.41	-	-	-	1,642	Off Market
2817 41st St, Lubbock, TX 79413	4.60	$80,200	2	1	688	Off Market
9914 N Canton Ave, Lubbock, TX 79415	13.25	$78,900	Studio	-	1,064	Off Market
5530 74th St, Lubbock, TX 79424	1.41	$224,100	3	2	1,802	Off Market

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

Single-Family Home

Built in 1981

1,155 sqft

$147/sqft

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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $170,300, with a rent estimate of $1,386/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 and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 29, 2020 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Oct 6, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$143,500
Oct 1, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$143,500
Jun 6, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$120,000
May 20, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$120,000 Price decreased by 7%
Apr 10, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$129,000
Jan 14, 2020 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Jul 25, 2019 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$1,300
Jul 23, 2019 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$1,300
Nov 30, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Oct 30, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$130,000
Feb 9, 2016 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Feb 26, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,046	$172,166

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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Buy: $189k - $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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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 5501 96th St

What is 5501 96th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 5501 96th St in Lubbock, TX is $170,300.
What is the price history for 5501 96th St?
5501 96th St in Lubbock, TX last sold in October 2020.
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 5501 96th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 5501 96th St in Lubbock, TX has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 5501 96th St?
The lot at 5501 96th St in Lubbock, TX is about 0.13 acres (5,858 sq ft).