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Quiet neighborhood with walkable parks close to Fort Sill
The Lawton community of Gooch Acres features a collection of single-family homes and walkable greenspaces right next to Fort Sill, the city’s largest employer. Established in 1869, the base now supports more than 53,000 military and civilian employees and generates nearly $2 billion annually for the local and regional economy. “You’re right here in the middle, so it’s a pretty good location for military personnel,” says Don Radford, Realtor with Park Jones Realty.
The Gooch Acres community in Lawton offers single-family homes and greenspaces.
Butch Suttle Park offers plenty of walking spaces for local residents.
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Single-family homes on quiet streets
Most of the homes in this neighborhood were built in the 1960s and feature vinyl exteriors and midcentury floor plans. Many have been renovated to include modern furnishings, while others could use a little TLC. Grassy lawns and single-car garages are common. And while there are no sidewalks, car traffic is light, allowing residents to enjoy a quiet evening stroll through the streets.
Prices generally range from $70,000 to $120,000, but smaller, older properties can sell for as low as $35,000. The average home sale price over the past 12 months is up 3% from the previous year. “It’s not that expensive of a range for Lawton,” says Heesun Stanfield, a local Realtor with REMAX Professionals with more than 20 years of experience in the area. “It’s a comfortable price for first-time homebuyers.” Gooch Acres receives a crime score of 5, slightly higher than the national average, according to the CAP Crime Index.
Owners take great pride in maintaining their homes in Gooch Acres.
Residents of Gooch Acres enjoy large homes surrounded by dense old growth trees.
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Residents walk to Gooch Acres Park
Gooch Acres Park is a walkable green space convenient for all homeowners. The park sits in the northern section of the neighborhood and features picnic areas, playgrounds and baseball backstops. Residents can also shoot hoops at Butch Suttle Park. The Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge is 15 miles away. The refuge offers miles of hiking trails that wind through ancient granite peaks, rolling prairies and flowing streams. Lake Lawtonka is nearby and is popular for boating and fishing.
Your kids will love the playground of Gooch Acres Park.
A short drive from Gooch Acres, Wichita Refuge offers great longhorn watching.
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Lion's club at Lawton High School
The Lawton Public School District serves the neighborhood and receives an B rating from Niche. Ridgecrest Elementary receives a C rating. Central Middle School receives a B-minus and offers numerous extracurricular activities, including an E-sports team and the Oklahoma Honor Society. Lawton High School also receives a B-minus rating and has won numerous athletic and academic awards, including a Lions Club Speech State Championship in 2019. Graduates pursuing higher education while staying close to home may consider Cameron University, under 3 miles away.
Children can easily walk or bike to Ridgecrest Elementary School.
The Lawton High School offers the Lawton neighborhood a dynamic learning environment.
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Cache Road Square is close by
Cache Road Square is a mile down the road and has been an area retail anchor since 1960. The shopping center features popular retail spots like Big Lots and The West Wing Boutique. Ted’s Café Escondido is an Oklahoma chain serving classic Tex-Mex cuisine and tasty margaritas. S&B’s Burger Joint is across the street and features a menu full of cheeseburgers and chicken fried steak. Other restaurants in the area include Olive Garden, Starbucks and Braum’s Ice Cream. Walmart is 2.5 miles away. Holy Cross Lutheran Church is one of the numerous houses of worship serving the area.
Ted’s Café Escondido near Gooch Acres is known for its Mexican-style fajitas.
Cache Road Square offers convenient shopping for Gooch Acres residents.
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Events celebrating the military community
Numerous year-round events in the area celebrate the armed forces. The Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival takes place every June and features a weekend full of classic activities like hotdog eating contests and Derby car races. The celebration is capped off both nights with the National Anthem and a fireworks display. The annual Armed Forces Parade has been touted as one of the largest in the nation, with hundreds of soldiers and military vehicles filling the streets of downtown. Residents can also enter the parade, and there are numerous food trucks and vendors to visit.
U.S. Highway 62 connects to Fort Sill
U.S. Highway 62 runs parallel and connects to Fort Sill, Lawton’s largest employer, 2 miles away. Downtown Lawton is 5 miles away, while downtown Oklahoma City is 88 miles away. Lawton Area Transit services multiple bus stops in the area. Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport is 8 miles away and offers numerous daily flights to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport via American Eagle.
Lawton Area Transit services several bus stops in the Gooch Acres area.
Gooch Acres is 88 miles from Oklahoma City, where residents can enjoy vibrant activities.
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On average, homes in Gooch Acres, Lawton sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Gooch Acres, Lawton over the last 12 months is $58,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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