Baumann Heights is a neighborhood on the west side of Midland, Texas, less than three miles from the central downtown area. This residential community is bounded by West Kansas Avenue on the north, West Ohio Avenue on the south, North Midkiff Road on the west, and Crestview Road on the east. It is traversed by Baumann Avenue, West Louisiana Avenue, and West Michigan Avenue. The zip code for this Midland County community is 79701. Neighborhoods in the area include Thorne, Gardens, Morelan, and Yucca-tan. This community consists primarily of single-family homes, although a variety of commercial offerings can be found nearby.
Residents of Baumann Heights enjoy close proximity to two of the most prominent medical centers in the city. The Midland Memorial Hospital is situated within a few minutes east along West Illinois Avenue, providing a convenient health care option for area residents. A short drive to the northwest, in Andrews Park, is the Midland Memorial Hospital West.
For outdoor recreation close to home, the residents of Baumann Heights have several options to choose from. Among these are Lancaster Park, Doug Russell Park, Alamo Park, Garrett Brown Park, and Ulmer Park. Situated near College Heights, the latter specializes in baseball/softball fields, offering at least 10 playing fields.
Baseball fans living in Baumann Heights may also frequent the First American Bank Ballpark in Westridge Park, located less than two miles directly west. Home of the Midland Rockhounds, the city’s professional baseball team, this ballpark is a popular destination for sports fans and families in Midland.
Schools near Baumann Heights include Lamar Elementary School on Kessler Place and the Midland Montessori School on Austin Street.