Fair Oaks
Brick ranch-style with backyard entertainment spaces
Along the streets of Fair Oaks, prospective homebuyers find brick ranch-style homes with one-to-two-car garages and tree-shaded front lawns. In-ground pools and patios are common in Fair Oaks backyards. These houses have sold for between $300,000 and $450,000. “Homes here hold value because of where they are located,” Rosas says. “They don’t stay on the market long.” The neighborhood is also home to a handful of duplexes, which have gone in the low $300,000s.Students assigned to the Ector County Independent School District
Residents in Fair Oaks are assigned to attend schools in the Ector County Independent School District. Starting in Pre-kindergarten, children go to Blanton Elementary School, which is walkable from Fair Oaks and earns a B-minus grade from Niche. From there, students attend Nimitz Junior High School, which is also within walking distance of the neighborhood and is C-plus-graded by Niche. In ninth grade, students move to Permian High School, which earns a C-plus mark from Niche. Permian High’s football program is well-regarded, winning six Texas state titles. As for private schools, Montessori Mastery School of Odessa is 2 miles from Fair Oaks, serves fourth grades through 12th and is B-minus graded by Niche. Residents can also stay close to home for college, as The University of Texas Permian Basin is just 1 mile from the neighborhood.10 miles from the Midland International Air & Space Port
Fair Oaks is a 4-mile drive from Downtown Odessa and 18 miles from Midland. Residents can also use the Midland Odessa Urban Transit District bus system, otherwise known as the EZ-Rider, from the stop at the corner of Fair Oaks Circle and University Boulevard. The Midland International Air & Space Port is 10 miles away. The nearest hospital is the Medical Center Hospital near downtown, a 4-mile drive from Fair Oaks.Summer fun at The University of Texas Permian Basin Park
Just north of Fair Oaks is Memorial Garden Park, which has a 0.6-mile walking trail around a pond. The University of Texas Permian Basin Park is about 2 miles away and offers baseball and softball fields, a walking trail that winds through the university campus and a playground. For the hot summer months, UTPB Park has a sprayground and pool. The Basin Sports Complex is just south of UTPB Park, with baseball, softball and soccer fields and a basketball and volleyball court. The complex hosts leagues along with tournaments. About a mile west is Jim Parker Park, which has a playground, tennis and basketball courts and a baseball and softball field. Adrenaline seekers head over to the Odessa Mountain Bike Park, which has trails for all levels of mountain bikers.Authentic Mexican food at Dos Compadres Mexican
Dos Compadres has been serving Mexican food to east Odessa since 1992. “Everything there is good,” Hirsch says. “Their tacos are amazing. It’s just authentic.” In the same shopping center is Teak & Charlie’s Jersey Girl Pizza, which offers a variety of pies along with Italian appetizers like fresh mozzarella. For a morning pick-me-up, Chairo Coffee Co. serves coffee and espresso drinks just west of the neighborhood. Chain restaurants withing two miles of Fair Oaks include Texas Roadhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chili’s and Olive Garden. The Music City Mall, anchored by JCPenney and Burlington, is 2 miles north of the neighborhood. Just west of the mall is an H-E-B, where residents can go grocery shopping.The Permian Basin Fair & Expo at the Ector County Coliseum
Residents head to the Ector County Coliseum, an Odessa staple since 1954, for entertainment. The coliseum puts on the Permian Basin Fair & Expo every Labor Day. The event includes rides, live music, food vendors and a petting zoo. Those who love eating can participate in the fair’s eating contests, including competitions for wings, hot dogs and watermelon.Nearby golf options
Fair Oaks residents have both public and private golf course options nearby. The Odessa Country Club, 5 miles from the neighborhood, is a member-by-invitation-only club with a golf course, clubhouse, pool, fitness center and tennis courts. Ratliff Ranch Golf Links is 5 miles away as well and is a public, 18-hole course with an attached Linx Bar & Grill so golfers can grab a bite after their round.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kelly Clark
EXP Realty, LLC
(432) 535-3723
61 Total Sales
2 in Fair Oaks
$334K - $345K Price Range
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Tracy Farrow
Legacy Real Estate
(432) 289-6107
22 Total Sales
1 in Fair Oaks
$283,700 Price
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Tonya Trower
Responds QuicklyTROWER REALTORS
(432) 547-4207
75 Total Sales
1 in Fair Oaks
$315,000 Price
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Keith Trower
Responds QuicklyTROWER REALTORS
(432) 299-3224
128 Total Sales
3 in Fair Oaks
$365K - $475K Price Range
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Donavon Earl
Responds QuicklyHeritage Real Estate
(432) 535-5301
101 Total Sales
1 in Fair Oaks
$279,500 Price
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Shawn Crouch
Trower Realtors
(432) 255-5032
174 Total Sales
6 in Fair Oaks
$175K - $480K Price Range
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fair Oaks | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fair Oaks Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fair Oaks, Odessa sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Fair Oaks, Odessa over the last 12 months is $592,750.
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