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Oakview

Oakview

Neighborhood in Gainesville, Florida

Alachua County 32601

$285,194 Average Value
$218 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

A quiet suburb near UF, downtown and 13th Street

The Oakview suburb is a residential haven close to the busy commercial route, NW 13th Street and the University of Florida. "The community has a mix of businesses, apartments and residential homes," says Laura Bialeck, a Gainesville resident who works in Oakview. "We are only 1 mile from the UF campus. You see a mix here, from working to retired people, professors, and students, both college and grade school." Bialeck is the Community Development Coordinator at LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, a neighborhood fixture for almost 50 years. The area surrounding Oakview is home to several establishments that are vital to the city. Beyond the commercial properties are seasoned 20th-century homes with a dense treescape that reflects the neighborhood's name.

Scooters offer a highly convenient and efficient way to get around Oakview.
Scooters offer a highly convenient and efficient way to get around Oakview.
Oakview is bike-friendly, with many residents cycling around town.
Oakview is bike-friendly, with many residents cycling around town.
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Oakview has homes from 1930s to 1950s

Oakview's varied streetscape features mostly single-story bungalows and ranch-style houses. Residences date between the late 1930s and 1950s and often show brick or concrete block exteriors. Front yards have towering pines, large oaks webbed in moss or palms, giving an old Florida feel to the neighborhood. Many homes entering the market have updates, such as new electric panels and original shingle roofs replaced with metal. Some dwellings from the late 1940s to early 1950s have original terrazzo floors. Oakview homes can range in price from $200,000 to $330,000.

Spacious yards add to the appeal of Oakview’s single-family homes.
Spacious yards add to the appeal of Oakview’s single-family homes.
Oakview’s homes showcase beautiful architecture and inviting facades.
Oakview’s homes showcase beautiful architecture and inviting facades.
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Learning in Alachua County schools

The local elementary school was renamed Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary in 2020; the school holds a B grade from Niche. Westwood Middle has a B-plus and provides courses in information and communication technology, robotics and coding. Gainesville High is one of the top high schools in the county, receiving an A grade. The school provides career academy magnet programs in health and education.

Welcome to Gainesville High School.
Welcome to Gainesville High School.
Enroll at Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School for public education in University Park.
Enroll at Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School for public education in University Park.
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Close to bus stops and I-75

There are medical complexes about 2 miles away on Archer Road, including UF Shands Emergency Room and Children's Hospital. The medical complex neighbors the Veterans Affairs Hospital and Medical Center. Bus stops are dotted along 6th and 13th Streets. The busy 13th Street frames the western side of the community leading to the University of Florida, a mile away; commuters can expect heavy traffic along this roadway during rush hour. An Interstate 75 interchange is about 5 miles west.

Buses in Oakview provide convenient transportation throughout the neighborhood.
Buses in Oakview provide convenient transportation throughout the neighborhood.
Oakview’s strip mall is a one-stop destination with diverse retail options.
Oakview’s strip mall is a one-stop destination with diverse retail options.
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Updates to Oakview Park

Renovated in 2021, Oakview Park now features updated playground equipment that resembles a treehouse. The community center was also upgraded and now offers senior dance classes. About a mile east awaits Tom Petty Park, a popular outdoor space for the onsite dog park, ball diamonds as well as racquetball and tennis courts.

The main house is at the entrance of Oakview Park, where you'll find a convenient restroom.
The main house is at the entrance of Oakview Park, where you'll find a convenient restroom.
Enjoy the local art at Tom Petty Park.
Enjoy the local art at Tom Petty Park.
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Oakview locals can bike to nearby shops and restaurants

On the outskirts of Oakview, along NW 13th and NW 6th Streets, there are strip malls and shopping plazas with local shops and service providers. A Publix Super Market, Family Dollar, and national clothing stores are inside Gainesville Shopping Center, less than a mile away. Chun Ching Market offers specialty products, spices, ramen bowls and fresh fish. Within two blocks of the neighborhood are chain restaurants and local eateries. Bialeck recommends Sun Sushi and Izakaya, a recent addition to the businesses on 13th Street. Cypress & Grove Brewing Company is a popular spot on UF football game days, offering a wide selection of beer, cider and wine.

Events downtown and games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

The city comes alive during the fall, hosting the Tom Petty Weekend at Heartwood Soundstage and Downtown Festival and Arts Show in November. And, of course, locals and college students cheer on the University of Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during football season.

Crime

The community has a CAP Index crime score of 8 compared to the national average of 4. The business and neighborhood crime watch programs by the Gainesville Police Department have been active for many years.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Gainesville Regional

14 min drive

Bus

Lifesouth Community Blood Center & NW 13th Street

Bus

American Auto Insurance

Bus

Granny D's

Bus

Cvs & NW 13th Street

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Oakview US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 8 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 9 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 8 4
Larceny 10 4
Crime Score 8 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$201,000
Median Single Family Price
$238,450
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$218
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Months of Supply
6.00
Median List Price
$257,450
Median Discount From 1st List Price
13%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-26%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
194
Median Year Built
1948
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,383
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
851
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
712
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
778
Median Age
33
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$42,612
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,444

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.4%
College Graduates
53.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.1%
% Population in Labor Force
74.1%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

60 / 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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