About Model City
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $120,000 to $755,000
Closed Prices: $30,100 to $650,000
Median Sale Price: $365,000
Average $ per sq ft: $348
Association Fee Ranges: $0/quarter, $0 to $579/mo, $0
Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home
Age: 1924 to 2023
Sq. Ft.: 423 to 2986 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 1 to 7 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 1 to 5 Bathrooms
Around Model City
Multi-unit complexes are affordable alternatives for younger individuals within Model City. Throughout Model City, the single-family homes are also affordable and are near many schools west of the neighborhood. Model City is a great place to live if you are on a very stringent budget. You will find larger than average living spaces for less than the average market prices.
Model City has a lot of great small restaurants that have really made an impact in the community. With the majority of the residents of ethnic descent, the soul food is a staple of the local culinary scene. You will also find restaurants scattered throughout the neighborhood, adding to the vibrant culture of Model City. There are also many Haitian restaurants, which are some of the most popular in the area.
The heat in the city keeps many residents indoors and you may not see many people walking around during the day unless they are washing their car or walking their dog. You will see residents cooling off outside at the park or community pool, which is a staple of the neighborhood. The streets are sprinkled with small parks where young families with children play outside. You will also see historical landmarks, such as the Hampton Hotel that is colorfully mixed in with residences that line the street.
One of the resident’s favorite celebrations is the Liberty Music Festival that takes place every year. During the summer, there is a rib cook-off and Fourth of July celebration that brings the entire neighborhood together. And for the adults who do not want the overcrowded tourist scene, the local clubs will give you a downtown experience with a very local vibe.
A local favorite for a relaxing Sunday morning is to enjoy breakfast at MLK’s Restaurant. With the ties that Martin Luther King had to the city, people take great pride in remembering his legacy. Families can be seen on their way to worship at the community church or playing with their children at local parks. Visiting places like the Hampton House, which is a historical landmark, and the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center is a great way to end your relaxing Sunday.
Locals Love
- Historical landmarks
- Sense of community
- Summer events
Locals Don't Love
- Few grocery stores
- Only one local pool
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