c.1915 Kansas Craftsman Bungalow For Sale $160K

507 S Vine St, Wichita, KS 67213   $160,000

If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended. 

Contact Realtor: Sabrina Duckett

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Pros

• Affordable cost of living & housing
  Living expenses are around 10–14% below the national average. Median home prices range from approximately $184K to $235K, and average rent hovers near $850/month

• Strong job market (particularly aerospace & healthcare)
  Wichita is known as the “Air Capital of the World,” with major employers like Spirit AeroSystems, Textron, Boeing, and robust healthcare institutions

• Vibrant arts, culture & recreation
  From the Wichita Art Museum, Ulrich Museum, Sedgwick County Zoo, to annual events like Riverfest and Tallgrass Film Festival—there’s plenty of cultural life. The city’s abundance of parks and outdoor attractions also support an active lifestyle

• Community spirit & family friendly
  Wichita scores highly for community engagement and friendliness. It’s noted as a good place to raise kids and retirees appreciate its peaceful ambiance

• Central location & travel convenience
  Easy access to major highways and Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport provides quick travel to cities like Dallas and Chicago

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❌ Cons

• Limited public transportation & car dependency
  Public transit is minimal—buses are sparse, bike and walk infrastructure uneven, making a car essential

• Extreme weather & tornado risk
  Wichita sees hot, humid summers, cold winters, and is prone to severe storms and tornadoes—it averages dozens annually

• Higher crime rates in some areas
  Crime—both violent and property—is above the national average, though this varies by neighborhood

• Limited diversity & nightlife for singles
  The city’s racial and cultural diversity is limited, and nightlife is modest—though improving, it may not satisfy those used to metropolitan scenes

• Flat terrain & limited natural variety
  Wichita’s landscape is predominantly flat, offering fewer scenic or rugged natural environments—most wild areas require a drive

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This was the home of Lewis Manson Masterson (1873-1941) and Nannie “Maude” Gardner Masterson (1877-1938). The couple married in 1912 and had the house built for them in 1915. They had  two daughters, Hazel and Janet. Hazel followed in her father’s footsteps and became a teacher. She and her husband continued to live in the home after the death of Lewis.

Per Find A Grave

“Louis Manson Masterson, former state oil inspector who had been a resident of Wichita the last 35 years, died early Sunday in a local hospital. He was 68 years old and resided at 507 South Vine.

Mr. Masterson was a prominent Mason and also was active in Republican circles. He was born February 2, 1873 in Salem, Ind. and came to Kansas in 1903, settling at Turon where he taught school and worked in a bank before coming to Wichita 35 years ago.

He was a member of the Bester G. Brown lodge, AF & AM, the Wichita consistory, Midian Shrine and was a charter member of the Wichita Optimist club.

Mr. Masterson’s wife, Maude, died in 1938. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harold K. Ely, Des Moines, Ia., and Mrs. Rex Cates, 507 South Vine; a sister, Mary W. Voyles. Salem, Ind.; and two brothers, James H., Indianapolis, Ind., and Thomas P., Downey, Cal.”

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