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A diverse neighborhood that’s only growing
The suburban enclave of Oak Forest sits on the east side of Charlotte and is known for its tidy, private lots and diverse population. Celia Leland, Realtor with Celia Estrada, notes that even though most of her clients come from a Latin American background, this neighborhood has become a melting pot of different cultures. From the Islamic Society of Greater Charlotte near the community’s north side to the Mexican and Central American restaurants of Hampshire Hills Shopping Center, it's evident that residents of numerous backgrounds call Oak Forest home. And like any healthy woodland, Oak Forest is continuing to grow. New homes are being added to the neighborhood each year, and those that are already there are healthily increasing in value. “We never expected this growth,” says Leland, who has been selling homes around The Queen City for 24 years. “But even though houses are going up in value and interest rates are higher, it’s still not expensive to buy a house there.”
Discover the peaceful neighborhood of Oak Forest in Charlotte.
Oak Forest is flanked by restaurants, shops, and art in Charlotte.
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International groceries and eateries abound
When it comes to eating and shopping, Oak Forest residents are spoiled for choice, and not without cause. “Oak Forest is very culturally mixed, and that’s why people like it. There’s a lot of Latino-owned restaurants and shops, but there are Vietnamese and Korean businesses too,” Leland says. Leland notes Compare Foods Supermarket's grocery selection includes various Latin American specialty products. Residents are also near two Food Lion locations. Diners can enjoy pupusas and baleadas at Restaurante y Panaderia Salvadoreña and grab baked goods to go. Parkway House serves up an array of homespun Southern comfort dishes, from black-eyed peas to mac and cheese. Religious houses of worship in the area reflect this cultural diversity, too. They include a Catholic, a Spanish-speaking Seventh Day Adventist church, a Korean Presbyterian church, a Vietnamese Pentecostal church and a Buddhist temple, in addition to the Islamic Society of Greater Charlotte, which serves as both a community center and masjid.
Oak Forest in Charlotte has a variety of shopping.
Enjoy a great meal at the local Restaurante Y Panaderia Salvadoreña in Charlotte.
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Celebrating the community’s Latin American heritage
Oak Forest residents are involved in numerous Latin American celebrations across The Queen City, such as the Charlotte Peruvian Festival. Taking place at Camp North End, the festival commemorates Peru’s independence with live music, dancing, performers in traditional clothing and plenty of food.
Oak Forest residents attend the Charlotte Peruvian Festival every year at Camp North End.
Oak Forest is conveniently located to the Honduran Consulate in Charlotte.
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Easy access to East W. T. Harris Boulevard and several CATS buses
East W. T. Harris Boulevard bounds the neighborhood to the east. This thoroughfare takes commuters to Interstates 85 and 485. Uptown Charlotte is about 8 miles west, though residents can expect heavy traffic during peak hours. Oak Forest is well-served by buses, with a few Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) lines running through the neighborhood such as 23, which goes right to Uptown.
The Oak Forest neighborhood is located just south of Uptown Charlotte.
Explore local shops and restaurants on Milton Road in Charlotte.
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Midcentury homes with plenty of space
Oak Forest is anchored by East W. T. Harris Boulevard, but residences have plenty of exits to other roads. Some subdivisions have sidewalks, though streets are usually wide and quiet enough for pedestrians. Trees provide plenty of shade, and privacy too. Most midcentury homes in Oak Forest follow brick ranch-style designs, with the occasional split-level. Two-story New Traditional builds have been popping up over the past few years in the neighborhood’s remaining undeveloped lots. Whatever the house a buyer picks, they can expect to have plenty of elbow room. “Lots are a bit bigger here compared to cookie-cutter neighborhoods or ones with newer constructions. These lots give residents more privacy, which they like,” Leland says. The median parcel size is about a quarter of an acre. Prices for detached homes typically go from $250,000 to $400,000. Townhouses can be found along Briarhill Drive, selling for between $160,000 and $180,000.
Most of the homes in Oak Forest sit on quarter-acre lots.
You can also find midcentury split-level homes in Oak Forest.
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A huge park, a small park and escape rooms in between
Devonshire Park is a small green triangle right by Devonshire Elementary with two playgrounds for big and little kids and picnic tables. Reedy Creek Park offers even more outdoor space. Visitors can navigate the park’s 10 miles of wooded trails by foot or bike, play disc golf on the 18-hole course, cast lines in ponds or Reedy Creek or hold a family celebration in one of the park’s many pavilions. For some indoor fun, residents can try their luck at escaping the interactive puzzle rooms of The Box Escape Room Experience.
Head to Reedy Creek Park in Back Creek Church for a day of fishing.
Your four legged friends will enjoy the large dog park at Reedy Creek Park.
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Oak Forest schools are within walking distance of most homes
Devonshire Elementary and Cochrane Collegiate Academy, which serves sixth through 12th grade students, are centrally located within Oak Forest. Both schools receive C ratings from Niche. Plans are underway to replace Cochrane Collegiate Academy with a new campus on site. The school is also the location of the iMeck Academy, a program focusing on digital marketing and multimedia design. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte lies 6 miles up East W. T. Harris Boulevard.
Devonshire Elementary is committed to creating a caring and student-centred learning community.
Cochrane Collegiate Academy is a public middle and high school in Charlotte.
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Food Lion is up the street from me and the cashiers are all friendly and helpful; CVS is also very close to me and I'm not crazy about the wait time but the staff is always friendly and helpful
3.0Niche User
6/28/2016Niche Review
I am not from the state nor area. When I lived there it was quiet. No problems or issues with neighbors. Everyone stays to themselves.
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Oak Forest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oak Forest, Charlotte sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Forest, Charlotte over the last 12 months is $257,500, down 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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