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Suburban living in Oakwood
A mainly residential area, Oakwood is 4 miles from downtown Lynchburg and offers access to two major medical centers, a country club and a college. Its proximity to downtown and the Boonsboro area makes Oakwood a convenient location for those who want to live a suburban lifestyle, but be near the city. The Virginia Baptist Hospital is next door to the Oakwood Country Club, and the Centra Lynchburg General Hospital is 8 minutes away. Rivermont Avenue connects Oakwood to nearby Randolph College and downtown. “Randolph College has adult lifelong learning classes, and the students that go there are part of our community,” says Jane Blickenstaff, owner of Blickenstaff & Co Realtors and resident. She said some of the students work as babysitters for parents around Lynchburg.
Rivermont Avenue is the main road through Oakwood.
Downtown Lynchburg is just minutes from the Oakwood area.
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Single-family homes from $240,000
“The Peakland and Oakwood areas are very desirable,” says Blickenstaff. “There are people who have been longtime residents and young people with families.” Winding roads surrounded by thick trees make up the residential area. There are no sidewalks, and homes are set back from the street on medium to large lots. Yards are well-manicured, and oak, maple, and sycamore trees surround the properties. “The area has beautiful older homes from the 1920s and 1940s,” says Blickenstaff. “We have some of Lynchburg’s finest and biggest homes, but there are smaller, charming homes, so you don’t have to spend a ton of money if you wanna live here.” Homes are in the ranch, Cape Cod, Colonial Revival and new historicism styles. Cape Cod and ranch-style homes range from $240,000 to $400,000. Colonial Revival and new historicism homes range from $410,000 to $655,0000. Townhouses range from $490,000 to $510,000. “People are renovating houses right and left,” says Blickenstaff. “But can still be purchased at a reasonable price.”
Cape Cod homes are another style you will see in Oakwood.
Ranch homes area common site in Oakwood.
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Arts program at E.C. Glass High
Children may attend Linkhorne Elementary School, which receives a C from Niche, and Linkhorne Middle School, which receives a B-minus. Students advance to E.C. Glass High School, which receives a B-plus. E.C. Glass High School has an in-depth arts program offering visual arts, music and theatre classes. Nearby, Randolph College is known for its unique curriculum model, where students take only two courses every seven weeks and have Wednesdays off for extracurriculars. “We redesigned the curriculum to suit our students’ lifestyle better,” says Brenda Edson, the Director of College Relations at Randolph College. “Students still graduate on time, and more are on the dean’s list and have better test scores.”
The E.C Glass High School back entrance.
Linkhorn Middle School
Linkhorn Elementary School
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Commuting on Rivermont Avenue and by bus
Rivermont Avenue borders the neighborhood and runs from Peakland and Oakwood to downtown. Bus stops line Rivermont Avenue and bike lanes are available near Randolph College and along the Blackwater Creek trail. The area is mainly car-dependent. The Lynchburg Regional Airport is 10 miles away.
Public transportation is easily accessible from Oakwood.
The Oakwood area
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Sustainable green spaces at Randolph College
“Lynchburg has a greenway called the Blackwater Creek Trail,” says Blickenstaff. “People can walk and bike with their dogs.” The trail is a part of the Lynchburg trail system and can be used to walk or bike into downtown. Randolph College has the Dorothy Crandall Bliss Botanic Garden, which is open to the public and contains a pond surrounded by walking trails and benches. Behind the school, students help maintain the Randolph College Organic Garden. “It’s not open to the public,” says Edson. “But sometimes the public sees it. We have chicken coops, garden plots, there’s a little pond up there and fruit trees. All sustainable. It’s a federation-certified habitat with an amphibian pond and an edible perennial area.”
There are many beautiful flowers and plant life to view at the Dorothy Crandall Bliss Garden.
Randolph College, in Oakwood, has many areas to relax and connect with nature.
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Shopping and dining on Rivermont Avenue
Shopping and dining are available along Rivermont Avenue and in downtown Lynchburg. Near Randolph College on Rivermont, the Cavalier Store, called "The Cav," is a casual joint with license plates adorning the ceiling and walls. College flags and picture frames fill any extra space. The rustic atmosphere creates a welcoming environment as patrons turn out their pockets to pay for burgers and drinks at the cash-only establishment. Residents may visit the Peakland Crossing Shopping Center for groceries at Kroger or a meal at Milano’s Enoteca & Italian Ristorante.
Kroger is a popular chain grocery store to residents of Oakwood.
Locals love the Italian restaurant Milano's Enoteca & Italian Ristorante located in Oakwood.
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Socializing at Oakwood County Club and golfing at Boonsboro Country Club
“We’ve got a lot of festivals and fun things downtown,” says Blickenstaff. Residents may join the Oakwood Country Club for activities closer to home. The location used to have a nine-hole golf course, but it has since become a residential community called The Preserve. Residents still enjoy the country club for the pool, tennis courts and dining. Locals interested in golf may become members of the Boonsboro Country Club, which has an 18-hole course that is listed as one of the top golf courses in Virginia. “Some people belong to both clubs because they love the social atmosphere and dining at Oakwood,” says Blickenstaff. “And they play golf at Boonsboro.” The Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College is open to the public and features internationally acclaimed artists. At times, seniors exhibit their work. “We have a museum and heritage studies major,” says Edson. “They help with the museum and tours.” Residents who wish to attend religious services may visit Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, First Christian Church, First Presbyterian Church and other houses of worship in the area.
Aside from golf, Oakwood Country Club has tennis as well.
Boonsboro Country Club is a great golf course in the Oakwood area.
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Parks in this Area
Oakwood Country Club
Transit
Airport
Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field
24 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Oakwood
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oakwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oakwood, Lynchburg sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Oakwood, Lynchburg over the last 12 months is $440,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
845
Median Age
44
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$172,307
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$187,234
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
69.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
21/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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