A family-oriented neighborhood on the east side of Bloomington
Oakridge is a Bloomington neighborhood focused on families. “We take a lot of pride in the social activities we do for the kids,” says Jeff Callahan, president of the Oakridge Property Owners Association. “That’s something we work hard at.” The neighborhood offers a field where kids can play soccer and other sports, a pool just for Oakridge residents and tennis courts that have been lined to double as pickleball courts.
Clearwater Park features expansive green space and plenty of biking trails.
Have a three point contest with friends at Rollingbrook Park in Oakridge.
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Traditional homes with basements
“The neighborhood’s been around long enough that you’re not going to have a house with an original roof. Updates have been made to the homes, and the basements have been finished,” says Greg Zavitz, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, who’s sold homes in the area for over thirty years. Oakridge’s first homes were built in the mid-1980s, and by the late 1990s, the neighborhood was completely filled out. Callahan says completion of the neighborhood took about 15 years, but now there are about 218 homes in Oakridge. Home styles range from ranch-style homes to traditional two-story homes, and prices range from $290,000 to $400,000. The median home price is $341,000.
Traditional style Colonial Revival homes are featured prominently throughout Oakridge.
Colonial style and split-level homes in Oakridge feature expansive green space and foliage.
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Constitution Trail and Rollingbrook Park
Besides the gazebo and green space at the heart of Oakridge, residents aren’t far from other natural spaces of Bloomington. The Constitution Trail connects to Oakridge at Matlock Drive and spans 37 miles throughout the Bloomington-Normal metro area. Rollingbrook Park sits just west of Oakridge on South Hershey Road. The park holds a playground, pickleball courts and acres of green space to explore.
Find peace and tranquility along the Constitution Trail, which passes right through Oakridge.
Clearwater Park features expansive green space and plenty of biking trails.
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A nationally recognized high school
Washington Elementary School serves Oakridge’s kindergarten through fifth grade students and earns a B on Niche. Bloomington Junior High School offers sixth through eighth grade and earns a B-minus. In 2009, U.S. News & World Report named Bloomington High School a Bronze Medal Winner. The school was then named a Silver Medal Winner in 2012, ranking it among the best high schools in the country. Bloomington High School earns an A-minus.
Niche ranks Bloomington Junior High School among the top ten most diverse schools in the state.
Bloomington High School in Bloomington has athletic programs for over 20 sports.
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Access to air and interstate travel
Intrepid bikers and runners can reach Downtown Bloomington by following the Constitution Trail to South Main Street. But Oakridge streets are lined with sidewalks, so walkers don’t have to leave the neighborhood to get their steps in. Drivers need only drive 5 miles to reach Interstate 74, which puts St. Louis 164 miles away. The Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal is a 3-mile drive from Oakridge and connects travelers to larger airports nationwide.
Newly constructed homes in Oakridge can be found for $300,000.
Experience the neighborhood feel of downtown Bloomington, vibrant with commerce and art.
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Community events for the kids
“We have a lot of events for the kids throughout the year, so that brings the families together,” Callahan says. “We have a campout movie night, a huge easter egg hunt and a lot of other events. But our biggest is probably the 4th of July.” Oakridge celebrates the 4th of July with a kids parade, summer Olympic games for the kids and local food trucks. The Easter Egg Hunt is held each Easter at the Gazebo, where the neighborhood’s Movie Night and Campout is held. The property association organizes firepits for the campout, and families gather ‘round to enjoy s’mores.
Locally loved tacos and Lil Beaver Brewery
Just under a mile west of Oakridge, Veterans Parkway is what Zavitz describes as “restaurant row” of Bloomington. “There’s a lot of restaurants on that side of town. A lot of microbreweries and food trucks,” Zavitz says. Tony’s Tacos serves locally loved tacos at multiple locations across Bloomington, with one location roughly a mile from Oakridge off Veterans Parkway. Taking Veterans Parkway south, residents can reach Lil Beaver Brewery less than 3 miles away. Families don’t have to travel far for groceries, with Kroger sitting a mile west on East Oakland Avenue.
Enjoy Birria Tacos at the renowned Tony's Tacos, or look for their food truck around Oakridge.
Enjoy classic Italian dining for lunch or dinner at Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano in Oakdrige.
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Noise is no concern
While the airport sits next to Oakridge, Callahan and Zavitz say the neighborhood doesn’t suffer from excessive noise. “Back in the 80s, the main runway came over us,” Callahan says. “Fortunately, after about ’93, they renovated the airport and redirected the main entry runway to run east to west. So currently, nothing flies over us anymore.”
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Parks in this Area
Rollingbrook Park
Miller Park
Constitution Trail
Eagle View Park
Baywood Cricket Grounds
Clearwater Park
Airport Park
Transit
Airport
Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal
10 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Oakridge
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oakridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oakridge, Bloomington sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Oakridge, Bloomington over the last 12 months is $350,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$350,000
Median Sale Price
$350,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$350,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$97
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
120
Median Year Built
1986
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,068
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,538
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,876
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
573
Median Age
43
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$131,356
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$140,717
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.7%
College Graduates
64.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.7%
% Population in Labor Force
79.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
17/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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