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, 73% 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

5601 96th St
Lubbock, TX 79424

Preston Smith

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,290 sqft

$185,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,238/mo*

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$185,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,238/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,290 sqft

Local Information

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

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Commute Destination

Description

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 car garage. Fireplace and includes an oven/stove and dishwasher. High ceilings and an open concept layout, this house feels bright and airy. Isolated master bedroom. Located in the LISD school district; SMITH, IRONS, and CORONADO. Easy access to dining, shopping & entertainment.

5601 96th St, Lubbock, TX 79424 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,290 sqft single-family home in Preston Smith. It last sold for $61,200 on Feb 13, 1997 (4,271% above the $1,400 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2024 with an asking price of $1,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 17, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $185,200, with a rent estimate of $1,467/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Attached Garage

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating only

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

180+ days ago

Home Details for 5601 96th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: FireplaceHeating Fuel: Fireplace
Appliances & Utilities Dishwasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees
Lease Term: Contact For Details

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage Parking: Attached, On Site

Price History for 5601 96th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
01/17/2025	$1,400	ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

11/08/2024	$1,400	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $95 (-6%)
10/17/2024	$1,495	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $105 (-7%)
10/09/2024	$1,600	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

02/13/1997	--	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/13/1997 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Lubbock

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$230K

$4.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.4%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$130

$2MoM

Available listings

1545

15MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,097
Assessment	$175,015

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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SOLD
OCT 20, 2025
3 bd
2 ba
1,975 sqft
2509 55th St,
Lubbock, TX 79413
Stephens Realty
OFF MARKET
816 sqft
322 E 37th St,
Lubbock, TX 79404
OFF MARKET
Est. $187,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,559 sqft
2625 77th St,
Lubbock, TX 79423
OFF MARKET
Est. $74,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,214 sqft
1719 E Auburn St,
Lubbock, TX 79403
OFF MARKET
Est. $139,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,305 sqft
2201 39th St,
Lubbock, TX 79412
OFF MARKET
Est. $125,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,102 sqft
5114 43rd St,
Lubbock, TX 79414
OFF MARKET
Est. $182,100
3 bd
3 ba
1,190 sqft
6408 32nd St,
Lubbock, TX 79407
OFF MARKET
Est. $127,600
2 bd
1 ba
850 sqft
1724 27th St,
Lubbock, TX 79411
OFF MARKET
Est. $102,300
3 bd
1 ba
968 sqft
2804 41st St,
Lubbock, TX 79413
OFF MARKET
Est. $452,900
4 bd
3 ba
3,150 sqft
4401 87th St,
Lubbock, TX 79424
PENDING
$365,000
3 bd
3 ba
2,817 sqft
4708 80th St,
Lubbock, TX 79424
Keller Williams Realty

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Preston Smith

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Buy: $162k - $325k

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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
73 % 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
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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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