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The rural Oak Park neighborhood offers city convenience
Centrally located between Asheville and Hendersonville, adjacent to the regional airport, Oak Park’s biggest draw is accessibility. “I live in Oak Park for its quaintness, convenient location to restaurants, the airport, shopping and proximity to Asheville,” says Realtor Diane Duermit with Beverly-Hanks & Associates, who has sold in the neighborhood for over 20 years. “It’s tucked back from the busy five-lane highway, which gives it a private country feel.” Residents can drive off their quiet streets and quickly reach the businesses along North Carolina Highway 280, also known as Airplane Road. Additionally, the artsy downtown district in Asheville and small-town Hendersonville are within 10 miles.
Sumo in Oak Park offers a variety of specialty sushi rolls .
Airport road is the main locale for shopping in the Oak Park area and many other Arden neighborhoods.
Country roads atop rolling hills comprise parts of Oak Park, while other areas are more densely packed with homes. Many properties sit on large lots with sprawling yards and towering trees. Single-family architecture includes ranch-style houses, bungalows and some New Traditional builds with contemporary features. “Several of the homes have been or are being renovated,” Duermit says. “Many of the large lots have been subdivided, allowing newer homes to be built on infill lots.” Depending on the date of construction, renovations and lot size, housing prices range from $280,000 to around $750,000.
Oak Park homes can be found nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and feature amazing views.
Brick Ranch homes are popular on the tree lined streets of Oak Park.
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Mountains, rivers and community parks provide year-round adventures
Most of Oak Park's recreation spaces revolve around waterfront activities. Westfeldt, Glen Bridge and Cocoran Paige river parks allow fishing and kayaking on the French Broad River. Lake Julian is a larger reservoir a few miles north with a boat launch, disc golf course and sand volleyball court. Bill Moore Community Park is 2 miles away in Fletcher, with a greenway along Cane Creek. Lutheridge Camp is also in Oak Park and runs faith-based summer camps and year-round programs for children and adults. Hikers and snowshoers can reach the overlooks and forested trails of the Blue Ridge Mountains in about 10 miles.
There is a boat ramp that allows you to put in at Lake Julian for a small daily use fee.
There is a full disc golf course in the park at Lake Julian in Oak Park.
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Students enroll in Buncombe County Schools
Children may begin their studies at Avery’s Creek Elementary, which scores a B on Niche. Koontz Intermediate School gets a B-plus for fifth and sixth grade, and Valley Springs Middle teaches sixth through eighth grade and has an A-minus rating. T.C. Roberson High earns an A and is known for its athletic programs. The school holds several state baseball championships, and numerous alumni have gone on to play Major League Baseball. For private education, Veritas Christian Academy next door in Fletcher earns an A for prekindergarten through 12th grade.
Koontz Intermediate School serves the Oak Park neighborhood and houses students in between elementary and middle school.
The Ram is the mascot for TC Robertson High in Biltmore Park.
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Heading to Airport Road, a one-stop shop for restaurants and retail
Airport Road has dozens of fast-food chains, retailers and sit-down restaurants. Southridge Shopping Center features various big-box stores, such as Target and Lowe’s. Harris Teeter and Publix are a few miles north off Hendersonville Road. Oak Park has plenty of independently run restaurants, like Mudpuppies Sports Bar and Grill and Acropolis Pizza, a favorite serving Italian dishes for 40 years. Sumo Asian Kitchen is a newer spot for authentic dishes that range from Vietnamese dry noodles to Korean spicy fried rice.
Target on Airport road has all the essential needs for Oak Park shoppers.
Mudpuppies Sports Bar and Grill offers a variety of unique murals decorating the exterior of the building.
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A rural area with an airport, buses and major interstate access
Interstate 26 is the main road to Interstate 40 and Asheville, 10 miles north. U.S. Route 25 leads to Hendersonville, 10 miles south. Asheville Rides Transit buses serve the area with several stops along the neighborhood’s busier roads. The Asheville Regional Airport provides flights to select big cities as far as Dallas. The airport may generate noise pollution for homes directly in a flight path.
Asheville Regional offers flights all over the US as far as Texas.
Airport Road is Ardens shopping hub with big box stores, Restaurants and more.
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Moderate risk of flooding in Oak Park
With the French Broad River and numerous creeks flowing nearby, homes may need additional flood insurance. The county is also vulnerable to hurricanes during late summer and early fall.
Outdoorsy residents head to Westfeldt Park for kayaking and fishing on the French Broad River. 3
Cocoran Paige River Park is a great place to go kayaking in the summer.
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Crime and Safety
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Oak Park
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
4
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Oak Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oak Park, Arden sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Park, Arden over the last 12 months is $405,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This unique home with multiple living spaces is an opportunity for buyers seeking a blend of comfort, style, and convenience. Buncombe County verified the lot can be split and there's room to build another house to the left side with road frontage and sewer connection available at the back, and creek runs along the back. Please disregard the flood risk rating on this property. See Below. The
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