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 5731 96th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 5731 96th St in Lubbock, TX is $191,600 .

What is the price history for 5731 96th St?

5731 96th St in Lubbock, TX last sold in January 2014.

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 $236K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.

Does 5731 96th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 5731 96th St in Lubbock, TX has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 5731 96th St?

The lot at 5731 96th St in Lubbock, TX is about 0.14 acres (6,195 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$191,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,396 sqft

5731 96th St, Lubbock, TX 79424

Preston Smith

Est. Refi. Payment $1,304/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$192K

Since last month

$3K (-1.4%)

Since last year

$1K (+0.6%)

Since last sale

$104K (+119.5%)

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 +40% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$192K
August 2026	$191K
July 2026	$194K
June 2026	$197K
May 2026	$196K
April 2026	$194K
March 2026	$196K
February 2026	$191K
January 2026	$189K
2025
December 2025	$189K
November 2025	$191K
October 2025	$191K
September 2025	$191K
August 2025	$190K
July 2025	$193K
June 2025	$192K
May 2025	$192K
April 2025	$194K
March 2025	$190K
February 2025	$188K
January 2025	$187K
2024
December 2024	$190K
November 2024	$190K
October 2024	$192K
September 2024	$194K
August 2024	$196K
July 2024	$197K
June 2024	$197K
May 2024	$198K
April 2024	$198K
March 2024	$198K
February 2024	$194K
January 2024	$194K
2023
December 2023	$193K
November 2023	$195K
October 2023	$194K
September 2023	$198K
August 2023	$196K
July 2023	$197K
June 2023	$198K
May 2023	$198K
April 2023	$198K
March 2023	$196K
February 2023	$193K
January 2023	$191K
2022
December 2022	$192K
November 2022	$193K
October 2022	$195K
September 2022	$193K
August 2022	$194K
July 2022	$196K
June 2022	$196K
May 2022	$195K
April 2022	$193K
March 2022	$192K
February 2022	$183K
January 2022	$180K
2021
December 2021	$177K
November 2021	$175K
October 2021	$174K
September 2021	$173K
August 2021	$173K
July 2021	$174K
June 2021	$173K
May 2021	$171K
April 2021	$167K
March 2021	$158K
February 2021	$155K
January 2021	$152K
2020
December 2020	$149K
November 2020	$147K
October 2020	$146K
September 2020	$146K
August 2020	$145K
July 2020	$143K
June 2020	$141K
May 2020	$141K
April 2020	$142K
March 2020	$142K
February 2020	$140K
January 2020	$140K
2019
December 2019	$141K
November 2019	$142K
October 2019	$139K
September 2019	$149K
August 2019	$149K
July 2019	$152K
June 2019	$154K
May 2019	$155K
April 2019	$158K
March 2019	$160K
February 2019	$153K
January 2019	$153K
2018
December 2018	$154K
November 2018	$149K
October 2018	$146K
September 2018	$140K
August 2018	$143K
July 2018	$143K
June 2018	$151K
May 2018	$145K
April 2018	$143K
March 2018	$140K
February 2018	$142K
January 2018	$142K
2017
December 2017	$140K
November 2017	$134K
October 2017	$135K
September 2017	$134K
August 2017	$134K
July 2017	$132K
June 2017	$133K
May 2017	$133K
April 2017	$135K
March 2017	$134K
February 2017	$135K
January 2017	$134K
2016
December 2016	$135K
November 2016	$136K
October 2016	$139K
September 2016	$137K

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
9807 Memphis Ave, Lubbock, TX 79423	2.46	$258,800	Studio	-	2,648	Off Market
7504 Canton Ave, Lubbock, TX 79423	3.84	$269,800	3	2	2,442	Off Market
5908 72nd St, Lubbock, TX 79424	1.53	$230,800	3	2	1,861	Off Market
5003 42nd St, Lubbock, TX 79414	3.59	$144,300	3	2	1,656	Off Market
3606 Avenue F, Lubbock, TX 79404	6.71	$55,100	3	1	981	Off Market
1810 E Auburn St, Lubbock, TX 79403	9.59	$78,400	3	1	1,072	Off Market
2704 58th St, Lubbock, TX 79413	4.44	$192,600	3	2	1,858	Off Market
5559 93rd St, Lubbock, TX 79424	0.27	$129,500	2	2	1,224	Off Market
4822 8th St, Lubbock, TX 79416	5.83	$176,400	3	2	1,572	Off Market
515 E 36th St, Lubbock, TX 79404	7.32	$63,800	2	1	814	Off Market
2501 Barry St, Lubbock, TX 79415	13.36	$101,900	Studio	-	1,680	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 5731 96th St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1988

1,396 sqft

$137/sqft

Garage

About this House

MOVE-IN READY!!! Just updated with fresh paint-interior and exterior, new carpet, vinyl, countertops, appliances and more. This 3/2/2 has isolated master, fireplace, ceiling fans and much more. Hurry won't last!

5731 96th St, Lubbock, TX 79424 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,396 sqft single-family home in Preston Smith, built in 1988. It last sold for $0 on Jan 20, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $191,600, with a rent estimate of $1,587/month.

Home Details for 5731 96th St

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1988Year Updated: 1988
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6195 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 20, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	--
May 7, 2013 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Jul 21, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$107,000
May 8, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$107,000 Price decreased by 3%
Apr 23, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$110,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,514	$198,580

Additional Cost

Market trends in Lubbock

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$236K

$6.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.3%MoM

Price per sq ft

$135

$3MoM

Available listings

1588

49MoM

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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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 5731 96th St

What is 5731 96th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 5731 96th St in Lubbock, TX is $191,600.
What is the price history for 5731 96th St?
5731 96th St in Lubbock, TX last sold in January 2014.
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 $236K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.
Does 5731 96th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 5731 96th St in Lubbock, TX has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 5731 96th St?
The lot at 5731 96th St in Lubbock, TX is about 0.14 acres (6,195 sq ft).