Large acreages and ranch properties draw buyers to Lone Grove
Lone Grove offers a rural refuge in southern Oklahoma and the Chickasaw Nation. "It's a bedroom community of Ardmore," says broker Tom Love with Keller Williams Realty Ardmore. "It was one of the biggest southern Oklahoma communities in the 1800s, but it delegated much of its business and municipal offices to Ardmore, which caused that town to grow." Lone Grove draws buyers for one primary reason: land. "Lone Grove is mostly ranching land," Love says. "It's extremely rural, but it's a 'love all serve all' area with plenty of properties." The mix of large acreage for farming and ranching and proximity to Ardmore's amenities keep Lone Grove's pulse steady.
Rural properties popular for farming and ranching in Lone Grove
In south central Oklahoma communities like Lone Grove, homebuying options include large plots of land, anywhere between 2 and 50 acres or more. The land here is popular for ranching and farming, consisting of large crop fields and tall grass plains dotted with oak, hickory and maple trees. Prices tend to increase with the size of the plot. Ranch-styles, cottages and manufactured homes are priced between $85,000 and $300,000. New Traditional, contemporary and farmhouse-style homes are typically priced between $245,000 and $530,000. Large ranching estates may cost from $600,000 to $1 million. "The area is light on new constructions," Love says. "I have sold some land to developers, but they only build two or three houses at a time."
According to FEMA, the community of Lone Grove, settled in Tornado Alley, has an above-average tornado risk. Residents should purchase adequate homeowner's insurance and invest in a storm shelter.
Disc golf, fishing and boating are just minutes from Lone Grove
The community has limited recreation options but is close to several in Ardmore and the surrounding areas. Sullivan Park is Lone Grove's green space, offering a playground, sports courts and picnic areas. Less than 10 miles away is Ardmore Regional Park, which offers athletic fields, picnic areas, a fishing pond and walking trails that wind through woodsy areas. The amenity-rich park also has a disc golf course, a skate park, a dog park and a playground. Ardmore Regional is next to the Lakeview Golf Course, and public tee times are available. Lone Grove is also around 10 miles from Lake Murray State Park, Oklahoma's largest recreation space. The large, freshwater lake is popular for boating, fishing, diving and swimming. Lake Murray features a nature center, a lodge, stables, walking trails, golf and an ATV area.
Local eateries and supply shops serve this quiet community
Lone Grove has a modest commercial center along Highway 70 with some supply shops, churches, municipal buildings and a few restaurants. Grocery options include Dollar General and a Farmer's Market. There are a few local eateries like El Mexicano, a classic Mexican joint, and chains like Boomerang Diner, a 1950s-style comfort food diner with breakfast plates and burgers. More dining and retail options are available near Ardmore. The city has a Walmart, an Albertson's and retail shops like TJ Maxx. Ardmore's downtown has a rich dining scene, including popular spots like Main Street Coffee and Ten Star Pizza Kitchen. "Ardmore is a neat community that's really diverse and has an arts district," Love says. "There's also a major shipping hub because it's exactly in the middle of Oklahoma City and the Dallas-Fort Worth area, so that's a major employer."
Holiday lights, hayrides and cultural events draw residents
Lone Grove is known for hosting Christmas on the Farm, which offers hayrides, games, concessions, a campfire and Christmas movies. The event also has activities for younger kids, including pictures with Santa and Storytime with Mrs. Claus. More events are held near Ardmore, like the Midweek Farmers Market at Mercy Hospital. The Ardmore Festival of Lights is a popular December event, featuring 1.5 miles of animated light displays visitors drive through. The Chickasaw Nation celebrates its history and culture in nearby Tishomingo at the Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival. This week-long celebration has music, art, food, dance, games and competitions.
Highway 70 links Lone Grove to I-35 and nearby Ardmore
U.S. Highway 70 bisects Lone Grove, connecting it to Interstate 35, 5 miles away, and Ardmore, 7 miles away. Ardmore is the hub of most services, such as Mercy Hospital Ardmore. The nearest airports are OKC Will Rogers International in Oklahoma City and Dallas-Fort Worth International, about 100 miles from Lone Grove. Ardmore offers rail service to OKC and Fort Worth via Amtrak's Heartland Flyer. There is also a Greyhound bus line available in Ardmore.
