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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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.
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.
Tom's Barbecue is a popular spot for barbecued meats, deli sandwiches and sides in Oakhaven.
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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
On average, homes in Oakhaven, Memphis sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Oakhaven, Memphis over the last 12 months is $140,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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