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 9618 Chicago Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 9618 Chicago Ave in Lubbock, TX is $175,400 .

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.

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 9618 Chicago Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 9618 Chicago Ave in Lubbock, TX has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 9618 Chicago Ave?

The lot at 9618 Chicago Ave in Lubbock, TX is about 0.14 acres (5,970 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$175,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,138 sqft

9618 Chicago Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424

Preston Smith

Est. Refi. Payment $1,231/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$175K

Since last month

$1K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$1K (+0.8%)

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 +31% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$176K
August 2026	$175K
July 2026	$177K
June 2026	$178K
May 2026	$177K
April 2026	$178K
March 2026	$178K
February 2026	$175K
January 2026	$174K
2025
December 2025	$173K
November 2025	$174K
October 2025	$173K
September 2025	$174K
August 2025	$174K
July 2025	$175K
June 2025	$177K
May 2025	$174K
April 2025	$175K
March 2025	$171K
February 2025	$170K
January 2025	$168K
2024
December 2024	$169K
November 2024	$168K
October 2024	$171K
September 2024	$171K
August 2024	$173K
July 2024	$173K
June 2024	$175K
May 2024	$175K
April 2024	$176K
March 2024	$177K
February 2024	$172K
January 2024	$172K
2023
December 2023	$172K
November 2023	$175K
October 2023	$171K
September 2023	$175K
August 2023	$175K
July 2023	$176K
June 2023	$177K
May 2023	$178K
April 2023	$176K
March 2023	$175K
February 2023	$170K
January 2023	$168K
2022
December 2022	$168K
November 2022	$169K
October 2022	$169K
September 2022	$169K
August 2022	$169K
July 2022	$170K
June 2022	$168K
May 2022	$167K
April 2022	$166K
March 2022	$165K
February 2022	$148K
January 2022	$146K
2021
December 2021	$144K
November 2021	$143K
October 2021	$144K
September 2021	$143K
August 2021	$145K
July 2021	$147K
June 2021	$147K
May 2021	$145K
April 2021	$144K
March 2021	$136K
February 2021	$136K
January 2021	$136K
2020
December 2020	$133K
November 2020	$133K
October 2020	$129K
September 2020	$125K
August 2020	$127K
July 2020	$127K
June 2020	$127K
May 2020	$127K
April 2020	$126K
March 2020	$125K
February 2020	$124K
January 2020	$124K
2019
December 2019	$124K
November 2019	$128K
October 2019	$126K
September 2019	$128K
August 2019	$129K
July 2019	$130K
June 2019	$134K
May 2019	$130K
April 2019	$131K
March 2019	$132K
February 2019	$133K
January 2019	$129K
2018
December 2018	$129K
November 2018	$128K
October 2018	$128K
September 2018	$129K
August 2018	$129K
July 2018	$128K
June 2018	$130K
May 2018	$134K
April 2018	$131K
March 2018	$129K
February 2018	$118K
January 2018	$113K
2017
December 2017	$123K
November 2017	$117K
October 2017	$120K
September 2017	$121K
August 2017	$126K
July 2017	$123K
June 2017	$128K
May 2017	$129K
April 2017	$128K
March 2017	$125K
February 2017	$128K
January 2017	$121K
2016
December 2016	$133K
November 2016	$136K
October 2016	$138K
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
4809 19th St, Lubbock, TX 79407	4.97	$697,600	2	3	3,888	Off Market
2132 E 30th St, Lubbock, TX 79404	8.12	$47,300	3	1	1,191	Off Market
5226 16th St, Lubbock, TX 79416	5.28	$196,400	3	2	1,834	Off Market
304 N Toledo Ave, Lubbock, TX 79416	6.17	$51,500	Studio	-	980	Off Market
620 39th St, Lubbock, TX 79404	6.29	$55,100	2	1	785	Off Market
3516 91st St, Lubbock, TX 79423	2.32	$201,900	3	2	1,692	Off Market
5611 16th St, Lubbock, TX 79416	5.30	$173,700	3	2	1,850	Off Market
5720 2nd Pl, Lubbock, TX 79416	6.27	$185,200	3	2	1,498	Off Market
2409 96th St, Lubbock, TX 79423	3.57	$198,100	3	2	1,742	Off Market
4009 E 2nd St, Lubbock, TX 79403	10.54	-	3	1	1,068	Off Market
2808 65th St, Lubbock, TX 79413	3.81	$137,000	3	2	1,263	Off Market
1104 142nd St, Lubbock, TX 79423	5.56	$119,400	2	1	1,488	Off Market

Local Information

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

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1992

1,138 sqft

$154/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 9618 Chicago Ave, Lubbock, TX. 9618 Chicago Ave is in the Preston Smith neighborhood in Lubbock, TX and in ZIP code 79424. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,138 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5970 sqft and was built in 1992.

9618 Chicago Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,138 sqft single-family home in Preston Smith, built in 1992. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $175,400, with a rent estimate of $1,401/month.

Home Details for 9618 Chicago Ave

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1992Year Updated: 1992
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Central

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5970 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,157	$170,352

Home facts updated by county records

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
8 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Preston Smith

23 Homes For You
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 9618 Chicago Ave

What is 9618 Chicago Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 9618 Chicago Ave in Lubbock, TX is $175,400.
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.
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 9618 Chicago Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 9618 Chicago Ave in Lubbock, TX has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 9618 Chicago Ave?
The lot at 9618 Chicago Ave in Lubbock, TX is about 0.14 acres (5,970 sq ft).