Neighborhood Guide: Amarillo, TX

This guide covers the Old San Jacinto area of Amarillo, Texas, home to Amarillo Gardens at 1223 S Roberts St. It's a few minutes south of downtown and Center City, in the Amarillo Independent School District attendance zone, with grocery, schools, and parks within a short drive.

1973Community Built, 100 Homes

8.6 miTo Rick Husband Amarillo Int'l Airport

5Shopping Centers Within 1.7 mi

2 StoryBuilding Type

About the Area

Amarillo Gardens sits in the Old San Jacinto neighborhood, on S Roberts St, a short drive south of downtown Amarillo and the Center City Historic District along Polk Street. The community was built in 1973 and has 100 units across two stories.

Amarillo Gardens is an income-restricted affordable housing community. Rent and eligibility follow program guidelines rather than market pricing. For current income limits, availability, and application requirements, contact the leasing office directly.

The area is served by Amarillo Independent School District, which operates 54 campuses across the city. Five shopping centers sit within 1.7 miles of the property, and the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is about 8.6 miles away, roughly a 14-minute drive.

Groceries & Essentials

United Supermarkets — Several locations around Amarillo, including 1501 Amarillo Blvd E and 5601 W Amarillo Blvd, offering groceries and pharmacy services.

Toot'n Totum — Local convenience store chain with multiple Amarillo locations for quick essentials.

Parks & Recreation

Thompson Memorial Park — A city park on the north side of Amarillo with a disc-golf course, dog park, picnic areas, and a children's playground. Also home to Wonderland Park, a long-running local amusement park.

John Stiff Memorial Park — A 355-acre park at 4800 Bell St on the south side of the city, with tennis courts, baseball fields, paved walking and jogging trails, and playgrounds. The City of Amarillo has announced planned upgrades to the park.

Landmarks & Points of Interest

Cadillac Ranch — The well-known public art installation of ten half-buried Cadillacs, located along the I-40 frontage road about 10 miles west of downtown Amarillo. It is free and open to visitors year-round.

Center City Historic District (Polk Street) — Downtown Amarillo's historic commercial core, a short drive from the Old San Jacinto neighborhood.

U.S. Route 66-Sixth Street Historic District — Thirteen blocks of early-20th-century commercial buildings in the San Jacinto Heights area, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Madame Queen Locomotive — A 1930 Santa Fe Railway steam locomotive on permanent public display at SE 2nd and Lincoln in downtown Amarillo. Free, open daily.

American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum — 2601 E Interstate Dr, Amarillo.

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum — Located in Canyon, TX, about 16 miles south of Amarillo on the West Texas A&M University campus. The largest history museum in Texas.

Llano Cemetery Historic District — 2900 S Hayes St, a designated historic district within the cemetery grounds.

Major Area Employers

Pantex Plant — The Texas Panhandle's largest employer, a federal facility responsible for final assembly, maintenance, and dismantling of nuclear weapons. Approximately 4,600 employees as of 2025.

Tyson Foods — Operates one of the largest beef processing plants in the country in the Amarillo area, with about 4,000 employees.

Bell Textron — Helicopter assembly plant near Amarillo's airport, opened in 1999, employing about 900 people.

Commute Times

Downtown Amarillo~5-10 minA few minutes north via S Roberts St and city streets.

Cadillac Ranch~15-20 minAbout 10 miles west of downtown via I-40.

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport~14 minAbout 8.6 miles.

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (Canyon, TX)~20 minAbout 16 miles south.

Schools

The Old San Jacinto area is served by Amarillo Independent School District. Nearby campuses include:

Sanborn Elementary School — an Amarillo ISD elementary campus serving the area.
Carver Early Childhood Academy / George Washington Carver Elementary Academy — early childhood and elementary programs in the district.

Amarillo ISD operates 54 campuses serving more than 28,000 students district-wide. School boundaries have changed in recent years, so families should confirm current attendance zones using the Amarillo ISD School Locator at amaisd.org before enrolling.

Your Luxia Community

Amarillo Gardens is a 100-unit, two-story income-restricted community at 1223 S Roberts St, built in 1973. The property includes a pool and community grill areas, and it is pet-friendly. For current availability, income eligibility guidelines, and lease terms, contact the leasing office directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What neighborhood is Amarillo Gardens in?

Amarillo Gardens is at 1223 S Roberts St in the Old San Jacinto area, a few minutes south of downtown Amarillo and Center City. The area is served by Amarillo Independent School District.

How far is Amarillo Gardens from downtown and Cadillac Ranch?

Downtown Amarillo is a short drive north. Cadillac Ranch, the well-known roadside art installation, is about 10 miles west of downtown along I-40, roughly a 15-20 minute drive from the Old San Jacinto area.

What are the major employers near Amarillo?

The Texas Panhandle's largest employer is the Pantex Plant, a federal nuclear weapons facility employing about 4,600 people. Tyson Foods operates a beef processing plant with roughly 4,000 employees, and Bell Textron's helicopter assembly plant near the airport employs about 900.

Is Amarillo Gardens income-restricted housing?

Yes. Amarillo Gardens is an income-restricted affordable housing community. Rent and eligibility are set under program guidelines rather than market rate. Contact the leasing office directly for current income limits, availability, and application requirements.

Learn more about Amarillo Gardens

Contact the leasing office for current availability, eligibility guidelines, and to schedule a visit.

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