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It’s all in the name
Set in between the Lewis and Clark and the Abraham Lincoln bridges along the Ohio River, the quiet neighborhood of Oak Park is well named. Filled with old-growth oak trees towering over homes, and with parks sprinkled throughout, it’s a residential community that workers can come home to at the end of the day. “It’s an easy commute to the bridges that can take you to Kentucky,” says Samantha Hernandez, Realtor and Team Lead of HDZ Group with RE/MAX First. This is great for folks who want to hold onto their Hoosier heritage but take advantage of the jobs in and around Louisville. The added bonus of living along the Ohio River means that those who want to spend their time on the water don’t have far to go, with public put-in spots as well as homes featuring private docks.
The Oak Park neighborhood is well named for the towering Oak trees.
One hundred foot Oak trees line the streets of the Oak Park neighborhood.
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River life
“Duffy’s Landing is a public boat ramp where people can get into the Ohio River, you can walk there from anywhere in the neighborhood,” Hernandez notes. Oak Park is boating-friendly, making the most of the location right on the river. Boaters, set skiers, anglers, kayakers and so many more make their way to the shores in good weather. Some folks throw a picnic lunch together and take in the activity from the picnic tables overlooking the river. Plenty of residents keep their toys in their driveway – “There’s no HOA there, it’s pretty relaxed, folks there want to have boats and store them on their property.”
Forest Park is towered over by mature Oak trees.
Towering trees define the neighborhood
Numerous parks dot the side streets of Oak Park, each with different amenities. Throckmorton Park has a small play area and a pair of tennis courts, while Sylvan Park features a basketball court alongside a lily-covered pond, as well as a play area and open green space. Befittingly, Forest Park is towered over by hundred-foot-tall oak trees, sheltering picnic tables and a modern play area. Residents can head just outside of the neighborhood to the Jeffersonville Aquatic Center, the community’s public swimming pool and a public summer gathering spot.
Traditional 20th-century homes in Southern Indiana
“It’s an established neighborhood,” says Hernandez, “Homes there retain value well.” She notes that many of the homes were built in the mid-to-late twentieth century, mostly in the 50s and 60s. This means the trees shade the typical architecture of the period – split-levels and bi-levels with hints of traditional, Colonial-revival and Federal design, as well as sprawling ranch-style homes for single-story living. Mild updates are common in older homes, and every property features off-street parking as well as spacious yards for picnics and play. The majority of homes sell for between $175,000 and $325,000, with newer builds fetching up to $500,000. Turnover here is quick, as homes sell in less than half the national average time on the market.
A school that’s a destination for budding thespians
“The elementary school is in the middle of the neighborhood, which is really nice and convenient,” Hernandez points out. Quite a few students can walk the wide sidewalks to Riverside Elementary School, which is rated a B-minus by Niche. Parkview Middle School, home to grades six through eight, also receives a B-minus, while Jeffersonville High School earns a B grade. Jeffersonville’s theatre program is highly regarded, with seven shows having been performed at the International Thespian Festival, with one even progressing to the Fringe Festival in Scotland. Sacred Heart Catholic School, just outside the neighborhood, offers Catholic schooling for kindergarten through eighth grade.
Parkview Middle School is a public school with 731 students near Oak Park.
Riverview Elementary School sits in the heart of the Oak Park neighborhood.
Jeffersonville High School in the Charlestown area scored a B on niche.com.
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Eating and shopping just outside of Oak Park
As the neighborhood is almost purely residential, residents have to make a drive to get to dining and shops. “You have to go up to 10th street, that’s where they have a bunch of new restaurants, a Kroger, Starbucks, retail,” says Hernandez. Many of these are national franchises and chains, but she says there are a few locally owned gems, like Kabuki Hibachi and Ramen, where they serve traditional Japanese fare, or Star Sushi, where sushi is the star. A few small, local niche shops bring some fun to the party like Madhouse of Bricks, where they stock Legos new and old, and Horner Novelty Co, a mom-and-pop party store with supplies, decorations and everything else needed to get the fun started.
Kabuki Hibachi and Ramen is where they serve traditional Japanese fare near Oak Park.
Oak Park residents grocery shop at Kroger for convenience.
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Bridge options to get to Louisville
Oak Park offers some walkability within the neighborhood, and the calm, shaded streets lend themselves to biking, but residents need a car to get around. Sitting directly between Route 65 and Route 265, residents have options for crossing into Louisville. Route 65 is the best option for residents grabbing a flight out of the region, as it goes directly to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, a 12-mile drive that usually takes around 30 minutes. Emergency services for the neighborhood aren’t as far off, roughly 5 miles away at Norton Clark Hospital in downtown Jeff.
Clark Memorial Hospital is a convenient medical option for Oak Park residents.
Residents of Oak Park enjoy the Big Four Walking Bridge to venture into Louisville.
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A can’t-miss week of festivities
Hernandez mentions that the neighborhood does a National Night Out every year, bringing food trucks and more to a local park. Beyond that, many residents head to downtown Jeff for the weekly Jeffersonville Farmers Market that runs from June through October, free concerts at Warder Park, and seasonal events like the 4th of July Parade and the annual Holiday Open House that highlights small, local businesses. Of course, the week-long festivities of the Kentucky Derby Festival, just across the river, are a yearly highlight.
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On average, homes in Oak Park, Jeffersonville sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Park, Jeffersonville over the last 12 months is $246,750, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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