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 9609 Dover Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 9609 Dover Ave in Lubbock, TX is $164,700 .

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.

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 9609 Dover Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 9609 Dover Ave in Lubbock, TX has air conditioning.

Does 9609 Dover Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 9609 Dover Ave in Lubbock, TX has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$164,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 sqft

9609 Dover Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424

Preston Smith

Est. Refi. Payment $1,128/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$165K

Since last month

$300 (+0.2%)

Since last year

$2K (-1.4%)

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 +51% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$165K
August 2026	$165K
July 2026	$165K
June 2026	$165K
May 2026	$165K
April 2026	$167K
March 2026	$167K
February 2026	$164K
January 2026	$163K
2025
December 2025	$160K
November 2025	$162K
October 2025	$163K
September 2025	$164K
August 2025	$168K
July 2025	$166K
June 2025	$166K
May 2025	$166K
April 2025	$168K
March 2025	$167K
February 2025	$167K
January 2025	$165K
2024
December 2024	$165K
November 2024	$167K
October 2024	$169K
September 2024	$172K
August 2024	$171K
July 2024	$171K
June 2024	$174K
May 2024	$175K
April 2024	$177K
March 2024	$177K
February 2024	$173K
January 2024	$173K
2023
December 2023	$172K
November 2023	$172K
October 2023	$173K
September 2023	$179K
August 2023	$174K
July 2023	$179K
June 2023	$182K
May 2023	$174K
April 2023	$173K
March 2023	$171K
February 2023	$164K
January 2023	$160K
2022
December 2022	$160K
November 2022	$162K
October 2022	$164K
September 2022	$162K
August 2022	$163K
July 2022	$166K
June 2022	$166K
May 2022	$165K
April 2022	$163K
March 2022	$164K
February 2022	$150K
January 2022	$147K
2021
December 2021	$147K
November 2021	$148K
October 2021	$145K
September 2021	$144K
August 2021	$143K
July 2021	$146K
June 2021	$147K
May 2021	$150K
April 2021	$146K
March 2021	$135K
February 2021	$133K
January 2021	$133K
2020
December 2020	$128K
November 2020	$128K
October 2020	$127K
September 2020	$129K
August 2020	$126K
July 2020	$125K
June 2020	$123K
May 2020	$125K
April 2020	$124K
March 2020	$124K
February 2020	$124K
January 2020	$124K
2019
December 2019	$124K
November 2019	$123K
October 2019	$122K
September 2019	$131K
August 2019	$132K
July 2019	$132K
June 2019	$130K
May 2019	$125K
April 2019	$126K
March 2019	$126K
February 2019	$128K
January 2019	$128K
2018
December 2018	$125K
November 2018	$122K
October 2018	$125K
September 2018	$122K
August 2018	$122K
July 2018	$125K
June 2018	$127K
May 2018	$130K
April 2018	$128K
March 2018	$126K
February 2018	$124K
January 2018	$121K
2017
December 2017	$128K
November 2017	$126K
October 2017	$128K
September 2017	$127K
August 2017	$123K
July 2017	$121K
June 2017	$116K
May 2017	$121K
April 2017	$121K
March 2017	$120K
February 2017	$119K
January 2017	$119K
2016
December 2016	$115K
November 2016	$112K
October 2016	$111K
September 2016	$109K

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
5218 15th St, Lubbock, TX 79416	5.31	$251,400	3	2	1,858	Off Market
3414 E Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79403	9.54	-	-	-	680	Off Market
5502 93rd St, Lubbock, TX 79424	0.27	$220,000	3	2	1,612	Off Market
2425 E 30th St, Lubbock, TX 79404	8.33	$56,600	3	1	972	Off Market
4217 37th St, Lubbock, TX 79413	4.12	$161,300	3	2	1,646	Off Market
4708 Auburn St, Lubbock, TX 79416	6.56	-	Studio	-	980	Off Market
1404 Elkhart Ave, Lubbock, TX 79416	5.41	$159,900	3	2	1,451	Off Market
6017 77th St, Lubbock, TX 79424	1.40	$287,700	3	2	2,003	Off Market
5724 2nd St, Lubbock, TX 79416	6.31	$177,300	3	2	1,366	Off Market
2508 Santa Fe Dr, Lubbock, TX 79415	7.11	$79,300	3	1	960	Off Market
2402 30th St, Lubbock, TX 79411	5.70	$158,800	3	2	1,532	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 9609 Dover Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1986

Living Area

1,300 sqft

Price/Sqft

$127

Parking

Garage

About this House

Cute and clean 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 car garage home located in nice Southwest Lubbock neighborhood.

Recently renovated with new carpet, new vinyl flooring, new tile, new ceiling fans, new toilets, new faucets, new switches, new outlets, new paint and new roof.

Additional attached room in the back of the home which can be used for a game room or additional storage. There is also an additional work shed in the back yard for tools or lawn equipment.

Dish washer, separate laundry room in the kitchen and nice gas log fireplace.

Refrigerator included with lease.

Drive by, take a look and call us today!

DFM Homes, LLC
www.dfmhomes.com

Tenant responsible for all utilities and lawn care.

9609 Dover Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,300 sqft single-family home in Preston Smith, built in 1986. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2018 with an asking price of $1,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $164,700, with a rent estimate of $1,508/month.

Home Details for 9609 Dover Ave

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1986Year Updated: 1986
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5250 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Feb 14, 2018 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$1,000
Jan 29, 2018 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$1,000
Apr 19, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$94,950
Feb 25, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$94,950
Dec 22, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$80,000
Dec 17, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$80,000 Price decreased by 6%
Dec 10, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$85,000 Price decreased by 2%
Nov 21, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$87,000 Price decreased by 3%
Oct 30, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$90,000
Aug 12, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$89,950
Jul 21, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$89,950 Price decreased by 3%
May 1, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$92,500 Price decreased by 3%
Apr 10, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$94,950

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,377	$134,352

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

24 Homes For You
Buy: $189k - $372k

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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 9609 Dover Ave

What is 9609 Dover Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 9609 Dover Ave in Lubbock, TX is $164,700.
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.
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 9609 Dover Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 9609 Dover Ave in Lubbock, TX has air conditioning.
Does 9609 Dover Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 9609 Dover Ave in Lubbock, TX has in-unit laundry.