$249,751Average Value$444Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
A quiet community with parks and golf courses nearby
Oakwoods is an established southwest Bloomington neighborhood that focuses on community. “Oakwoods is just a little bit older than other neighborhoods in Bloomington,” says Mark Bowers, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Central Illinois Realtors. “So first-time homebuyers can get a good house for the price. Plus they’re close to stores and restaurants, and it’s really easy to hop on Interstate 55 or 74.” The neighborhood is home to a small park, trails that connect its sidewalks and a homeowner’s association that organizes events that bring families together. Though the community is tucked in its own pocket, it is close to interstate travel, numerous parks and two 18-hole golf courses.
Oakwoods is an established southwest Bloomington neighborhood that focuses on community.
With two 18hole golf courses, Oakwoods residents have plenty of tee times available.
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A variety of homes in traditional styles
The median year homes were built in Oakwoods is 1991, and the neighborhood’s homes come in various designs, such as traditional two-stories, split levels and ranch-style homes. The beauty of the neighborhood’s age, Bowers says, is that most of Oakwoods homes have already had major updates. “Most of the homes are 20 to 30 years old. That means large projects like roof replacement have already been done.” Outdated homes typically sell between $150,000 and $215,000, while partially remodeled or fully updated homes sell between $220,000 and $300,000. The median home price is $235,000, up 6% from the previous year.
Trails connect Oakwoods' sidewalks and a homeowner’s association organizes events for neighbors.
Traditional styles sit nestled amongst the trees for the established homes in Oakwoods.
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Championship girls high school soccer
Young Oakwoods learners can begin their educational journey at Pepper Ridge Elementary School, which offers kindergarten through fifth grade classes and earns a B-plus on Niche. George Evans Junior High School provides pre-kindergarten through eighth grade classes and earns a B. “The neighborhood is part of Normal unified schools,” Bowers says. “So kids go to Normal West, and a lot of families like that.” Former Illinois State Representative Adam Kinzinger graduated from Normal Community West High School, which serves Oakwoods. The school’s girls soccer team has qualified for two Illinois High School Association State Tournaments and won four Big Twelve Conference titles, and the school earns a B-plus.
Normal Community West High School offers plenty of AP and honors courses.
Pepper Ridge Elementary is a great starting place for Oakwoods youth education.
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A neighborhood park, disc golf and a local zoo
Just off Juniper Lane, residents can follow a paved trail to Oakwoods Park, where kids can enjoy playground slides and ballers can organize pickup games on the basketball court. Slightly more than a half-mile northeast of Oakwoods, P.J. Irvin Park offers a disc golf course, a playground and a pavilion. On South Morris Avenue, less than 2 miles from Oakwoods, Miller Park holds the Miller Park Zoo and Miller Park Lake, where residents can rent paddleboats. In addition to community parks, Oakwoods is roughly 2 miles from Prairie Vista Golf Course on West Hamilton Road and Highland Park Golf Course on South Main Street.
Miller Park Zoo is home to a flock of flamingos and just a short ride from Oakwoods.
PJ Irvin Park's disc golf course is a favorite amongst Oakwoods residents.
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Local shopping and dining within a short drive
Six Points Road connects Oakwoods to Veterans Parkway and the many dining and shopping opportunities surrounding the thoroughfare. Near the intersection of Veterans Parkway and South Main Street, about 1.5 miles from Oakwoods, Tony’s Diner is locally loved for its breakfast meals. Further east along Veterans, Lil Beaver Brewery serves pints of its own specially crafted brews and offers a full menu of pub fare. Residents can pick up fresh produce at Jackson’s Produce on Springfield Road or head north to Walmart on West Market Street for more extensive grocery needs. They can also head less than 3 miles north to reach Downtown Bloomington, which holds a collection of local shops like Red Raccoon Games, a popular shop selling tabletop games.
Little Beaver Brewery is a great place for dinner with friends as the sun sets behind the patio.
Everyday shopping can be found at the nearby Target just 2 miles from Oakwoods.
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Interstates 55 and 74
Oakwoods streets don’t have sidewalks, but the neighborhood has a few paved walkways between homes. The Connect Transit bus system services stops at the intersection of 6 Points Road and Woodhavens Drive. Interstates 55 and 74 merge just 1.5 miles from Oakwoods, putting downtown St. Louis 164 miles away and downtown Chicago 145 miles away.
Interstate travel quickly connects Oakwoods to downtown Bloomington.
The interstate transports Oakswoods residents rapidly across the city with several interchanges.
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Events organized by an active homeowners association
The Oakwoods Homeowners Association maintains an active presence in the community and organizes events like Food Truck nights and visits from a library on wheels—The Bookmobile. On Food Truck nights, neighbors also gather to socialize at Oakwoods Park. With Downtown Bloomington just a few miles away, residents don’t have to travel far to enjoy city events like the Doggie Easter Egg Hunt in spring or the Bloomington-Normal Jaycees Holiday Parade in December.
The median year homes were built in Oakwoods is 1991.
Fresh fruits and vegetables can be purchased at the Bloomington Farmers Market.
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Some train noise
At its closest point, the west side of Oakwoods is less than 200 feet from a railroad line, so some homes on the west side may hear noise from passing trains. “It’s an Amtrak line, so it comes and goes pretty quickly,” Bowers says. “A few years ago, the residents did put together a petition to have the trains stop blowing their horns while they’re passing by the neighborhood. That helped a lot.”
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Parks in this Area
Miller Park
P.J Irvin Park
Constitution Trail
Atwood Wayside Park
Oakwoods Park
Transit
Airport
Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal
17 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Oakwoods
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oakwoods Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oakwoods, Bloomington sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Oakwoods, Bloomington over the last 12 months is $376,000, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
764
Median Age
38
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,167
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,722
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.2%
Advanced Degrees
10%
% Population in Labor Force
70.8%
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®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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