Chesmire Acres is one of many primarily residential neighborhoods in northwest Midland. Situated about four miles from the heart of downtown Midland, this Texas community is in the 79705 zip code and is part of Midland County. It is bounded by Fannin Avenue on the north, Neely Avenue on the south, North Midkiff Road on the west, and Cessna Drive on the east. Boeing Drive traverses the neighborhood from north to south, cutting it roughly in half and providing convenient access points.
Most of this small community is devoted to single-family homes, of which there are just a few dozen. However, a few commercial offerings are located along the community’s eastern boundary. Several additional commercial offerings are a short drive north of the neighborhood, along Wadley Avenue. These include an H-E-B grocery store and pharmacy plus several dining options. For more shopping and dining choices, residents of Chesmire Acres head north about one mile to the Midland Park Mall. One of the most prominent indoor shopping centers in the city, this mall has more than 90 specialty stores and eateries. It is anchored by a Dillard’s, Sears, Beall’s, and JCPenney.
Residents of Chesmire Acres enjoy proximity to several area parks and opportunities for outdoor recreation, including Eraic Johnson Field, Fasken Park, Grafa Park, and Trinity Park. For health care close to home, they are less than a mile from the Midland Memorial Hospital West, located in Andrews Park.
Golf fans in Chesmire Acres head west to Nueva Vista Golf Club or east to Hogan Park, Ranchland Hills Country Club, or Midland Country Club.
Several schools are situated within walking distance of Chesmire Acres. They include Lee High School along Neely Avenue, Midland Christian School on Culver Drive, and the Trinity School of Midland on West Wadley Avenue.