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Oakhaven

Oakhaven

$127,028 Average Value
$100 Average Price per Sq Ft
36 Homes For Sale

Oakhaven homebuyers enjoy convenient commutes and suburban charm

The Oakhaven neighborhood of Memphis is right next to Memphis International Airport and surrounded by industrial areas. Despite that, the neighborhood feels suburban, with community parks and tree-lined streets. Some people might find living next to an airport disruptive, but the people who live here enjoy the easy commutes to nearby employers. Oakhaven pairs that convenience with home prices that are affordable for the city.

Memphis International Airport is centrally located in Memphis, Tennessee.
Memphis International Airport is centrally located in Memphis, Tennessee.
PFS Distribution Center in Oakhaven is a distribution warehouse.
PFS Distribution Center in Oakhaven is a distribution warehouse.
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Homes in Oakhaven typically cost less than the Memphis median

Oakhaven’s homes are often more affordable than the Memphis average. The neighborhood’s $125,000 median sales price is less than the city’s median of $200,000. While parts of the neighborhood are industrial, the residential areas feel suburban, with wide streets, sidewalks and tall trees. “Oakhaven is a good neighborhood,” says Frances Anderson, a Realtor and vice president with Crye-Leike Real Estate Services who has worked in Memphis for 25 years. “I have family members who stay in Oakhaven. It’s not just industrial, it’s a family-oriented area too.” Ranch-style homes are the most common in the neighborhood. They generally sell between $80,000 and $200,000.

A laid-back lifestyle in a quiet neighborhood awaits you in Oakhaven.
A laid-back lifestyle in a quiet neighborhood awaits you in Oakhaven.
Brick ranchers are a popular home style in Oakhaven.
Brick ranchers are a popular home style in Oakhaven.
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Oakhaven is located next to the airport, 12 miles from downtown

Oakhaven sits directly next to Memphis International Airport. There can be noise from the planes and traffic around the airport, but it’s not super disruptive, according to Anderson. The neighborhood’s location also means employers are nearby. FedEx, headquartered in Memphis, has several offices at or around the airport, and a handful of companies have warehouses within the neighborhood. “Most of the residents in Oakhaven might work at the airport, FedEx or the Amazon distribution center,” says Caleb Parr, vice president of sales and acquisitions with Renshaw Company Realtors. “There’s a lot of industrial areas there.” Downtown Memphis is 12 miles away, and most people drive, but MATA buses stop throughout the neighborhood.

I-55 is just to the west of Oakhaven and offers quick access to destinations north and south.
I-55 is just to the west of Oakhaven and offers quick access to destinations north and south.
Lamar Avenue is located just east of Oakhaven and offers quick access to points north and south.
Lamar Avenue is located just east of Oakhaven and offers quick access to points north and south.
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools serve the neighborhood

Oakhaven is in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. Kids can walk to Oakhaven Elementary School, Oakhaven Middle School and Oakhaven High School from most of the neighborhood. Oakhaven High has career programs in subjects like coding, marketing and health sciences. But students can apply to any school throughout the district, including special magnet programs. Private options are also nearby, including the top-rated Harding Academy of Memphis.

Oakhaven Elementary is a public school serving students in the Oakhaven community.
Oakhaven Elementary is a public school serving students in the Oakhaven community.
Oakhaven Middle is a public school serving grades 6th through 8th, located in Oakhaven.
Oakhaven Middle is a public school serving grades 6th through 8th, located in Oakhaven.
Oakhaven High home of the Hawks serves students in the Oakhaven neighborhood.
Oakhaven High home of the Hawks serves students in the Oakhaven neighborhood.
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There are several parks available for residents

There are lots of industrial areas in Oakhaven, but the area’s parks help it feel more suburban and peaceful. There’s a park within walking distance from a lot of the neighborhood’s homes, like:

  • Oakhaven Park, which has a playground and a walking path
  • Medal of Honor Park, featuring a trail around a lake
  • Zodiac Park, with a grilling pavilion and its own playground
The school campus is also a popular spot for recreation, with sports fields and a play area.

The double slide at Oakhaven Park makes helping the little one down the slide a breeze.
The double slide at Oakhaven Park makes helping the little one down the slide a breeze.
Kids can race each other on the double slide at Zodiac Park in Memphis.
Kids can race each other on the double slide at Zodiac Park in Memphis.
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Local businesses and dining options sit on Oakhaven's edge

Most of Oakhaven’s shopping and dining is along the neighborhood’s edges. Fast food spots like McDonald’s and Subway are on Winchester Road. The Memphis Food Truck Park is also located on Winchester, with rotating trucks such as Bay’s Wings. There are also restaurants on Getwell Road, including Tom’s BBQ. In a city known for barbecue, Tom’s is one of the most famous spots — it’s a hole in the wall joint best known for its rib tips. There are a few small markets, including County Line Grocery Store. But people mainly head to the Parkway Village neighborhood for grocery stores like Aldi.

Food Truck Park offers seating for its patrons in the Oakhaven neighborhood.
Food Truck Park offers seating for its patrons in the Oakhaven neighborhood.
Tom's Barbecue is a popular spot for barbecued meats, deli sandwiches and sides in Oakhaven.
Tom's Barbecue is a popular spot for barbecued meats, deli sandwiches and sides in Oakhaven.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Memphis International

8 min drive

Bus

Arnold & Old Quarry

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Getwell & Holmes

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Winchester & Old Getwell

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Christine & Walnut Crk Cv

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Tchulahoma Rd & Morningview Dr

Bus

Arnold & Shelby

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Raines & Getwell

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Oakhaven US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Oakhaven Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$139,450
Median Sale Price
$140,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$140,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$58,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
74
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$100

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
3,172
Number of Homes for Sale
36
Median Year Built
1973
Months of Supply
5.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,341
Significantly below the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,050
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,232
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,174
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
10,756
Median Age
35
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$48,958
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$54,152

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
84%
College Graduates
13.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
4''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

23 / 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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NEIGHBORHOOD
Oakhaven
Ronald Sandefer
Emmett Baird Realty, LLC
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