Original Townsite
A grid of 20th century homes
Though Original Townsite's location makes for modern convenience, the cottages, bungalows and Traditional-style homes on these gridded streets harken back to earlier times. Many maintain their original wood siding, while others have been given a sleek new look by owners eager to renovate. Homeowners can greet each other from crowded front porches and porticos; glimpses of pocket-sized backyards and extra shed space peek out from ample tree cover and metal fences. These varying home styles come in a range of sizes and price points, from $85,000 for a small fixer-upper to upwards of $300,000 for a larger, move-in-ready home. "Some are big, with three or four bedrooms, and some small, like the one I recently sold that was 813 square feet," Nelson says. "Either way, it's a popular area close to campus; therefore, people want to be there."Hitting Campus Corner and local eateries
Locals are just blocks from Norman's Main Street. Early birds snag a table at Neighborhood JAM to chow on a Hot Jam Biscuit or some lemon poppyseed pancakes in a quirky atmosphere. If the wait at the JAM is too long, they head down to longstanding local restaurants in Campus Corner, a lively dining and retail district across the street from OU. Midway Grocery & Market pairs 1950s-style corner store shopping with tasty deli sandwiches; a Walmart Supercenter and a Sprouts Farmers Market are also blocks away.OU games and Norman community events
The Santa Fe Depot train station serves as a reminder of the area's past and as a hub for current community events. Original Townsite residents head to The Depot, an art center inside the station, for local concerts, emerging artists exhibits, comedy nights, and more. The 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk also brings the community together each month, and students and nonstudents cheer on the Sooners at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.Norman School District options
Jefferson Elementary School, located at the site of Norman's first-ever school, sits north of Original Townsite and earns an A-minus from Niche. Upon graduation, students head down the street to Longfellow Middle School, which earns a B-plus. Ninth through 12th graders attend Norman North High School, which earns an A. Norman North is home to the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program that helps ensure that students who may be struggling academically get the help they need to be able to participate in college prep and AP courses.Visiting local parks and walking the Legacy Trail
Young children explore the padded playground under plenty of tree cover at small-yet-mighty McGeorge Park at the center of Original Townsite. The community is also blocks away from Legacy Trail, a 1.5-mile rail-with-trail paralleling the active BSNF railway that arrives at Santa Fe Depot. For a full day outdoors, larger city parks sit north and south of the neighborhood.Commuting from Original Townsite
Those commuting to downtown Oklahoma City reach the city limits via a 20-mile straight shot on Interstate 35, by taking the daily Heartland Flyer from Santa Fe Depot, or via EMBARK, OKC's bus system. Will Rogers World Airport is a slightly longer haul at about 22 miles on the Interstate. Meanwhile, Norman Regional Hospital and its surrounding offices are less than a mile from Original Townsite; commuters can feasibly walk or bike there. Students living in Original Townsite are just 1.5 miles from Oklahoma University's North Oval and about 2 miles from Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.Flood risk and train sounds in Original Townsite
Parts of the Original Townsite community are on the banks of Bishop Creek, one of Oklahoma's major watersheds. Potential homebuyers should know that the banks tend to overflow during heavy rainfall. Also, homebuyers with sensitive hearing should keep train noises and cheers from excited fans at Memorial Stadium in mind when scouting out options in some areas of Original Townsite.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jonathan Gregory
Jonathan Gregory
REAL Brokers LLC
(405) 896-3822
257 Total Sales
4 in Original Townsite
$60K - $125K Price Range
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Kelley Baca
Kelley Baca
Baca Realty Group LLC
(405) 449-6943
81 Total Sales
2 in Original Townsite
$147,000 Price Range
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Steve Morren
Steve Morren
Sterling Real Estate
(405) 470-9297
310 Total Sales
1 in Original Townsite
$124,000 Price
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Terry Saxon
Terry Saxon
Responds QuicklySaxon Realty Group
(405) 766-7923
277 Total Sales
1 in Original Townsite
$170,500 Price
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galen tanquary
galen tanquary
Responds QuicklyAriston Realty LLC
(405) 839-7810
76 Total Sales
2 in Original Townsite
$150,000 Price Range
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Colleen Roux
Colleen Roux
Responds QuicklyWeichert Realtors Centennial
(405) 645-6101
57 Total Sales
2 in Original Townsite
$64K - $170K 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
Frances Cate Park
Eastwood Park
Andrews Park
Kiwanis Park
Sunrise Park
June Benson Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Original Townsite | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 9 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Original Townsite Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Original Townsite, Norman sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Original Townsite, Norman over the last 12 months is $750,816.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$750,816
Median Sale Price
$750,816
Median Single Family Sale Price
$750,816
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$304
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
361
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,036
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
450
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,137
Median Age
37
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,300
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$40,024
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.9%
College Graduates
21.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.3%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
92
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
63
/ 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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