Moore

Oakridge-Southmoore lies on the south side of Moore just west of I-35. As a growing community, the neighborhood is lauded for its prime location and access to shopping and the highly rated Moore Public Schools. Jim Miller, a real estate agent with Keller Williams-Yukon says the growth in Moore is characteristic the way the region is moving. “When I was growing up there was space between Oklahoma City and Norman. And Moore was the end of the Oklahoma City metro area and then you’d drive five miles and you’d get to Norman. That’s all gone. Moore’s grown south and that’s the part of Moore that’s grown south to tie the two together.” Backed by strong neighborhood schools and a thriving commercial shopping sector by the I-35 interchanges, Oakridge-Southmoore offers convenience and opportunity. “That area, it’s a combination of houses that were built in the 70s and 80s and then there’s some newer neighborhoods that have been built in the last 10 or 20 years,” Miller says. "The neighborhood has a lot of smaller homes nestled into an area with a lot of new construction going around it,” he adds. Buyers will find a mix of architecture from modest ranch-style homes and bungalows to large split levels and three-bedroom traditional-style homes. Prices can range from $200,000 to $500,000 with a few outliers on either end. Students begin at Oakridge Elementary School, rated an A on Niche, moving on to Highland West Junior High, and Southmoore High School, rated a B and A-minus, respectively. Oakridge Elementary and Southmoore High are conveniently located within a mile of most homes in the neighborhood. Like the neighborhood itself, Oakridge and Southmoore are relatively new, both opening in the mid-2000s. Southmoore High, home of the Sabercats, offers both a dual enrollment program and vocational courses in partnership with the Moore-Norman Technology Center. Niche ranks Southmoore High in the top 20 best college-prep public high schools in the state. Arbor Gardens is a popular place to get outside and enjoy nature. The park features a half-mile long walking trail that meanders through hills and ponds on the 13 acres of green space. Similarly, Westmore Trails Park sits at the neighborhood’s west end and has a fireman themed splash pad for youngsters when summer rolls around. Shopping is available in the northeast corner of the neighborhood around the intersection of I-35 and 19th Street. Hidalgo’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina has everything from tacos, enchiladas and margaritas. Okie Tonk Café, off of 19th Street at the northern end of the neighborhood, attracts lovers of local Oklahoman cuisine from around the city. The eatery has been a favorite in the community since 2008, offering local brews and Oklahoman classics like onion burgers and Indian tacos. For everyday essentials, Costco, Target and a Walmart Supercenter are all within two miles of the neighborhood.

Residents of Regency Park live in spacious homes with easy access to highly ranked schools, work opportunities in Oklahoma City and local restaurants along Northwest 12th Street. “Tinker Airforce isn’t far, and that’s a big reason why people move to the area,” says Angela Grant, a Realtor and Broker Associate with Chamberlain LLC who has over 19 years of experience in real estate. “Interstate 35 is close, and that helps people commute to OKC or Norman.” The lower home prices attract first-time homebuyers, but Regency Park is a place for anyone looking for proximity to major cities, popular local dining like Pickles: America’s Grill and quiet streets. Regency Park’s streets feature three-bedroom national and ranch-style homes with attached garages, large yards and paved driveways. Most were built in the early 1970s or early 2000s, and they sit close together in this master-planned community. “I helped a young family move into a home there. They had to fix a few things, but they liked that home and the price,” Grant says. Prices in the neighborhood can range from $190,000 to $300,000. Homeowners usually have one tree in their front or backyard, but plenty of yards have no trees. Restaurants and grocery stores line the south border of the neighborhood. Pickles: America’s Grill serves classic dishes and their popular fried pickles, and Soda Pops stands out among all the nearby fast-food chains with chicken fried steak dishes. Two Braum’s sit off Northwest 12th Street and feature a grocery store stocked with dairy products from Braum’s Farms in the front and a restaurant in the back. Those who need more grocery options stop by the Walmart Neighborhood Market. Residents of Regency Park are just 10 miles south of the shopping, dining and entertainment options downtown OKC has to offer. Parmele Park gets busy every summer with kids cooling off on the splash pad or practicing on the basketball court that was donated by The Toby Keith Foundation and the Nancy Lieberman Charities in 2019. The 8-acre park is also home to a paved, quarter-mile walking trail and plenty of playground equipment. Moore Public Library, which sits 4 miles away, is part of the Pioneer Library System and hosts fun events for locals such as their annual plant exchange where visitors can swap seeds and bulbs to ring in spring weather. Moore has some of the higher-ranked schools in the greater OKC area. The B-rated Kelley Elementary School sits off North Janeway Avenue. Students later attend Highland West Junior High School, which also earns a B from Niche, before transitioning to Southmoore High School, earning an A-minus. Southmoore students can join a long list of sports, and some might join the softball team that dominated the 2023 state championship. A brand-new farmers market, the Moore Farm Market, is set to open in 2024. Local farmers and ranchers will sell items at the Central Park local from May through September. Regency Park lies near Interstate 35, giving commuters a direct path to downtown OKC or Norman. Although residents primarily rely on their cars to get around, some who don’t mind the walk can wait for an EMBARK bus that runs along Southwest 104th Street to OKC. The neighborhood also doesn’t feature sidewalks, so cyclists and walkers have to keep an eye out for cars while exercising outside. Locals who need to catch a flight at Will Rogers World Airport can be in the parking lot after a roughly 20-minute drive. Multiple Baptist churches fill the neighborhood, including the large Regency Park Baptist Church across the street from Kelley Elementary School. Tornadoes are also common in Oklahoma, and Regency Park is no exception. The City of Moore runs silent tests on the warning system every day, but they perform full sound tests every Saturday at noon.