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Combining country and city living
On the northeast side of Norman, overlooking Lake Thunderbird State Park, Franklin-Denver offers all the benefits of rural Oklahoman living. Most homes sit on properties of more than an acre, and the roads here are not as heavily traveled and less brightly lit, so a twinkling tapestry of stars is visible on clear nights. But it’s not so far from the Norman and OKC city centers that a night out on the town would be inconvenient. "You can get your own piece of land out there, but you're still within the city limits and have access to everything," says Rachael Cockerell, a Buyer’s Specialist on the Ryan Chyzy Real Estate Team at Peak 46 Properties. "It's a great starting point for someone who's ready to branch out a little bit and has some space yet still be in the vicinity of work, restaurants and accommodations." Sarah Neal, a Norman local and Realtor with Metro Brokers of OK Connect, agrees. “You get proximity to town, as well as a little bit of land, so it’s country living with quick access to city amenities.”
The houses in Franklin-Denver are hidden in the lush landscape.
Franklin-Denver provides ample green space for farm animals to enjoy.
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Modest homesteads to custom-built estates
There’s quite a mix of home styles in this stretch of Norman, from modern takes on Victorian estates to Traditional and ranch-style homes built in the 1970s and ‘80s. There are even working farmhouses built between the 1930s and ‘40s, plus contemporary Dallas-style mansions. Home sizes reflect the diversity in the area's housing stock, ranging from 800-square-foot, two-bedroom bungalows to 6,000-square-foot estates with five, six or sometimes even eight bedrooms. The common thread here is land. Most homes sit on properties of no less than 2 acres. “It can lean agricultural. People homestead, and they have horses,” says Neal. “Prices run anywhere from $250,000 to more than a million. On the lower end, you’ve got properties that are smaller and have been there for a long time, just little homesteads. And on the higher end, you’ve got custom estate-type homes.” One such enclave of large, custom-built homes is Vista Springs, just west of Lake Thunderbird. Norman local Sallie Vawter, a Realtor with Vawter Real Estate, says it’s rare to see a home sell for less than half a million there. “A good majority go for between $700,000 and $2 million,” she says.
Norman's modern homes offer space and green landscapes.
Experience rural charm in spacious farmhouses in Norman.
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Overlooking Lake Thunderbird State Park
Most residents live within 8 miles of Lake Thunderbird State Park. With waterfront and dryland amenities galore, the 6,000-acre lake and surrounding park are havens for outdoor recreation. That means deer archery and waterfowl hunting in-season, as well as fishing year-round. There are also nine boat ramps, two marinas and two swimmable beaches, as well as hundreds of campsites, miles of trails and several lakefront playgrounds. At the Discovery Cove Nature Center, visitors can learn more about the lake, speak with a naturalist or enjoy hands-on nature exhibits. Discovery Cove, on the lake’s southern shore, also offers fishing clinics and how-to classes in subjects such as Dutch oven cooking and animal tracking. Falls Lakeview Park, next to Lakeview Elementary, is just a couple miles north of Lake Thunderbird. It features picnic tables, a playground, baseball backstops and a basketball court.
On the northeast side of Norman, Franklin-Denver overlooks Lake Thunderbird.
Franklin-Denver residents have the luxury of rural living next to Lake Thunderbird.
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Highly rated Norman schools
Lakeview Elementary is located in the heart of the community, off 108th Avenue Northeast. It earns an A-minus from Niche. Longfellow Middle gets a B-plus and Norman North High gets an A. Both the middle and high schools are about 10 miles west of most homes. The high school also holds the No. 2 spot on Niche’s list of the best public high schools in Cleveland County. Norman students district-wide are encouraged to explore six different career fields, starting as early as first grade. As their interests develop, they can delve deeper into coursework in fields ranging from health sciences and arts, communications and information to industrial, manufacturing and engineering.
The University of Oklahoma, a public research university, is in central Norman. Its campus is less than 12 miles from most homes in this area. “We are a university town,” says Neal. “You have to be a Sooners fan. It’s one of the things that keeps the community united and gives Norman its small-town vibe.” Vawter agrees. “There are great sporting events all year round, too, beyond football. The softball and women’s basketball teams are top-rated, and so is the gymnastics team.” She adds that sports are a big deal, even at the high school level. “Both high schools are 6A, so they’re excellent.”
The prominent monument sign at Norman North High School in Norman.
The entrance to Longfellow Middle School in Norman."
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Native Spirits wine off the vine and other local spots to shop and dine
Off East Lindsey Street, south of Lake Thunderbird, Native Spirits Winery draws residents from around town for its locally made wines. In 2017, the winery won a Reader’s Choice award for Best Winery from the local paper, the Norman Transcript. After a friendly greeting from the winery’s resident pups, visitors can enjoy tasting the Native Spirit red, white and blush varietals while listening to live music on Friday nights. “Norman actually has a really lively music scene, in general. There’s live music in downtown nearly every weekend,” says Vawter. “The city is also real big on their locally owned restaurants.” One of her favorites, Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails, is on West Main Street in the heart of historic downtown and serves up elevated Southern fare. For groceries, locals can head to the Walmart Supercenter off 12th Avenue Northeast. It’s about 11 miles west of home. The bustling shopping corridors on either side of Interstate 35 are about 12 miles west, featuring big-box retailers from Academy Sports + Outdoors and Target to Crest Fresh Market and Hobby Lobby.
Franklin-Denver residents can taste a variety of wines at Native Spirits Winery.
Native Spirits Winery draws residents from Franklin-Denver for its locally made wines.
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Admire the vibrant 'Welcome to Downtown Norman' wall art.
Quick commuting to central Norman and OKC
Here on Norman’s northeast side, most homes are between 11 to 15 miles away from the city’s historic downtown, a drive that typically takes between 15 and 20 minutes. Downtown Oklahoma City is nearly 30 miles north, but Neal says it’s an “easy” commute. “Traffic is not bad around here, compared to other places. It’s nothing compared to D.C.,” says Neal. Locals can take either Interstate 40, about 8 miles north, or Interstate 35, about 12 miles west, into OKC. In light traffic conditions, the drive typically takes about 30 minutes either way. Will Rogers World Airport is about 34 miles northwest of home, on OKC’s southwest side.
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Franklin-Denver Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Franklin-Denver, Norman sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Franklin-Denver, Norman over the last 12 months is $350,250, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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