Northwest Norman
Wide range of styles and prices
Housing styles here tend to lean toward European or Dallas-inspired variations on Traditional architecture. Most were built between the 1970s and 1990s, but construction in this part of town is ongoing. Prices run from about $245,000 to $500,000 for older, three- to four-bedroom Traditional homes, but Spanish-inspired estates with acreage properties and sleek new builds with eight or more bedrooms can go for as high as $2.7 million. The median hovers close to the $360,000 mark, well above the median for both Norman and the OKC metro. "People like to live here, because home values stay the same or are better every time they sell," Nelson says.Highly rated Norman schools
Grade schoolers are served by the Norman Public Schools district. Between preschool and fifth grade, most elementary-aged kids go to Roosevelt, which earns an A grade from Niche. Some go to either Cleveland Elementary or Adams Elementary instead, depending on their address, so parents are advised to double-check zoning maps. Cleveland Elementary gets an A-minus from Niche; Adams gets a B. All three elementary schools feed into Whittier Middle, which receives an A-minus, and Norman North High, which gets an A. Norman North boasts the No. 2 spot on Niche’s list of the best public high schools in Cleveland County. Norman students 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 is less than 8 miles southeast of most homes and offers 170 academic programs. Notable OU alums include actors Ed Harris, of “National Treasure” fame, and Olivia Munn, of “Oceans 8.”
Neighborhood parks and OU sporting events
Ruby Grant Park, the first public park built on Norman’s west side, is within 4 miles of most homes. It’s near I-35 in the neighborhood’s northeast corner and offers amenities from an accessible playground and dog park to a cross-country track and an 18-hole disc golf course. There are also practice ball fields and an exercise course spread over the 144-acre park. Individual subdivisions often have their own community parks and playgrounds, too. Brookhaven Park, in the Brookhaven addition on Northwest Norman’s south side, has the usual amenities, including a playground, sunny soccer field and a basketball court. It also hosts the annual Brookhaven Fall Festival, which brings neighbors together for food trucks, bounce houses, hayrides and pumpkin decorating each October. Fall is also prime time for OU football fans, who converge on the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium for home games to cheer on the Sooners. “We are a university town, and football is huge. Kids’ birthday parties are not on game days, and you plan your shopping around game day traffic,” 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.” Sallie Vawter, a Norman native and Realtor with Vawter Real Estate, notes that football isn't the only game in town. “The softball and women’s basketball teams are top-rated, and so is the gymnastics team. There are great sporting events all year round,” she says.Overlooking Norman’s largest shopping district
The city’s largest retail district, Legacy Park, is just across I-35, within about 5 miles of most homes. Fanned around the lake-sized lighted water feature at its center, there’s a 3,000-seat amphitheater for live music and other community events. Between Legacy Park and the surrounding shopping corridors branched out on either side of I-35, residents are a short drive from big box stores galore, from Academy Sports and Petco to Best Buy and Super Target. For groceries, there’s a Crest Fresh Market and a Walmart Supercenter nearby, too. There are plenty of national and regional chain restaurants along I-35, but for food with more local flair, most people head downtown. “Norman is real big on their locally owned restaurants,” says Vawter. She says one of her personal favorites is Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails, which is popular for its refined menu of elevated Southern fare. “Local restaurants and shops are things we really value and support as a community,” says Neal, in agreement. “I can’t even think of a favorite, there are too many great options.”Easy commuting, whether to OKC or Fort Worth
Interstate 35 runs north-south along the east side of the community. “It makes for very easy commuting up to Oklahoma City,” says Neal. Downtown OKC is about 20 miles north of Northwest Norman, a trip that Neal says takes only 20 minutes with no traffic and about 45 with traffic. Norman’s own historic downtown is only about 5 miles southeast. Embark Norman buses pick up at stops scattered in the shopping districts along I-35, on lines connecting throughout Norman and even north to Moore and OKC. In downtown Norman, the Amtrak train station on South Jones Avenue provides service north to OKC and south to Fort Worth, Texas. Will Rogers World Airport is about 21 miles northwest.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kim Green
Kim Green
Countryside Realty
(405) 679-3004
129 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Norman
$670,000 Price
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Rick McCormick
Rick McCormick
eXp Realty, LLC
(405) 561-6459
194 Total Sales
3 in Northwest Norman
$292K - $380K Price Range
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Bryan Newell
Bryan Newell
Chinowth & Cohen
(405) 276-9529
34 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Norman
$450,000 Price
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Sarah Neal
Sarah Neal
Metro Brokers of Ok Connect
(405) 731-5737
141 Total Sales
9 in Northwest Norman
$195K - $1M Price Range
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Richard Bean
Richard Bean
Black Label Realty
(405) 724-0407
69 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Norman
$375,000 Price
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Steve Morren
Steve Morren
Sterling Real Estate
(405) 470-9297
310 Total Sales
9 in Northwest Norman
$132K - $399K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Cascade Park
Castlerock Park
Ruby Grant Park
William Morgan Park
Prairie Creek Park
Legacy Park
Brookhaven Park
Berkeley Park
Rock Creek Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Northwest Norman | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northwest Norman Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northwest Norman, Norman sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Northwest Norman, Norman over the last 12 months is $409,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$459,990
Median Sale Price
$409,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$426,818
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$247,495
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$610,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
42
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$273
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,962
Number of Homes for Sale
34
Median Year Built
1992
Months of Supply
9.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,404
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,630
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,587
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Open Houses
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Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,425 - $3,170 per month
- Silver Elm Estates of Norman
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 600+ Sq Ft
- 2100 36th Ave NW
- Norman, OK
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$1,159 - $2,049 per month
- Terra at University North Park
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 479+ Sq Ft
- 2751 24th Ave NW
- Norman, OK
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
13,885
Median Age
41
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,335
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$110,104
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.6%
College Graduates
55.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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