Crown Heights-Edgemere Heights
Devotedly cared for Great Depression-era homes
Crown Heights got its start nearly a century ago when prominent Oklahoma developer G.A. Nichols enticed buyers with the promise of “Class A Homes” and wider lots to accommodate the growing need for driveways. Storybook Tudor Revivals and stately Colonial Revivals are the most common styles, but the neighborhood also has a smattering of Art Deco, Mission-Spanish and Mediterranean-style homes. “Crown Heights is a Historic Preservation District, so in Oklahoma City that means any projects in that area have to be restored,” Graham says. “You can’t scrape homes and build new construction there.” The allure is real: “I have clients who will only buy in Crown Heights,” Graham says. Edgemere Heights, developed a few decades later, features single-story and ranch-style homes. While it’s not a Historic Preservation District, homeowners still lovingly preserve their homes. A three-bedroom house of any style in need of updates or repairs can cost under $300,000. Most turnkey three-bedroom homes cost between $400,000 and $600,000. Renovated homes with three or four bedrooms typically range from $625,000 to $830,000. At the top of the price range, large historical estates that have been preserved or undergone major restoration can range from $1 million to $2.5 million. The care and concern residents show for their historic properties is part of what makes the neighborhood so sought-after. Recalling a Tudor Revival-style home she sold in July 2024, Graham says the seller had meticulously maintained the property and kept it in perfect condition. “When I was talking with the seller about that, he said, ‘We never really felt like we were owners. We felt like we were stewards, and we just wanted to take care of this house and leave it better than we found it for the next family.’ And that’s really what historic home ownership is all about.”
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Rich heritage and connected neighbors
It makes sense that the neighborhood association adopted the pineapple, a symbol of hospitality, as the community’s emblem. A deep love and admiration for the neighborhood’s history unifies residents and brings them together through regular events and get-togethers organized by an active volunteer neighborhood association. The community has several events throughout the year where residents can tour their neighbors’ houses, such as the Progressive Party and the Haunted House Competition. The neighborhood goes all-out for the Fourth of July with a parade, community picnic and fun run. Crown Heights is also one of the most popular stretches of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. “Everybody in Oklahoma City knows about ‘Gorilla Hill,’” Graham says. “When you’re running on the marathon route, you’re running up this hill (on Shartel Avenue) into Crown Heights and one of the houses there on the corner has this huge inflatable gorilla and tons of people gather there.” Costumed residents cheer from the sidelines and pass out water and runners stop to munch on bananas before continuing their jaunt up the hill.
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Kickball at Crown Heights Park
Neighbors take great pride in their manicured green spaces, including the tree-lined medians on Shartel Avenue at the intersection of Northwest 36th Street and Walker Avenue where residents walk their dogs and compete in the annual Chili Fest. Crown Heights Park spans nearly two blocks and has a playground and wide-open spaces for picnics. Food trucks occasionally set up shop at the park, too. Crown Heights Park is the site of many of the neighborhood’s events, including the annual Easter Egg hunt and Oktoberfest in the fall. It’s also where residents kick off the start of summer with a yearly kickball tournament.
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Books and blueberry lattes at Bookish, Caboose Coffee
Sustainability, storytelling and a good cup of coffee are the hallmarks of the joint bookstore and coffee shop tucked into the southwestern corner of the neighborhood. Caboose Coffee is nestled inside Bookish, a used book and art store on the corner of 36th Street and Olie Avenue. “They’re in the same space, so the Crown Heights neighbors can walk there,” Graham says. “They have a great children’s section, so you can go in there, grab a cup of coffee, your kids can find some great books and you can find some great books.” Ask any OKC native for a good sushi spot and they’ll likely point to Sushi Neko, which is part of the lively Western Avenue shopping and dining corridor less than 1 mile north. The Paseo Arts District, another major OKC entertainment district filled with boutiques, restaurants and bars, is about 1 mile south of the neighborhood. Since the community is primarily residential, residents drive about 2 miles north on Western Avenue to get to Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s.AP Classes at Douglass High School
Kids can attend Wilson Elementary School, which receives a B-plus from Niche, before heading to Moon Middle School, which receives a C-minus. Frederick Douglass High School also receives a C. The high school offers AP classes in English, and History and Social Sciences. High schoolers in the Oklahoma City Public Schools can also participate in career and technology education programs like marketing education, STEM and health careers.
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Quick access to I-235 and I-44
While there’s no public transportation, residents often walk along the residential streets or peddle down the bike lanes on Shartel Avenue. Interstate 235 borders the neighborhood to the east, which drivers can take 4 miles south to get to downtown OKC. Residents can hop on I-44 to get to Will Rogers World Airport 13 miles south. St. Anthony Hospital is 3 miles away.
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Written By
Leslie Klosterman
Photography Contributed By
Nick Branston
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Brandon Hart
Brandon Hart
Flotilla
(405) 546-2537
436 Total Sales
2 in Crown Heights-Edgemere Heights
$365K - $510K Price Range
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David Dobson-Tucker
David Dobson-Tucker
RE/MAX First
(405) 622-5655
100 Total Sales
1 in Crown Heights-Edgemere Heights
$1,025,000 Price
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Amanda Kirkpatrick-Lawler
Amanda Kirkpatrick-Lawler
Metro Mark Realtors
(405) 603-0416
77 Total Sales
1 in Crown Heights-Edgemere Heights
$527,500 Price
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Kathy Parker
Kathy Parker
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty, LLC
(405) 213-0182
221 Total Sales
1 in Crown Heights-Edgemere Heights
$488,000 Price
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Kaci Kaiser
Kaci Kaiser
Solas Real Estate LLC
(405) 766-8427
170 Total Sales
1 in Crown Heights-Edgemere Heights
$282,500 Price
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Skylar Finnestad
Skylar Finnestad
Salt Real Estate Pauls Valley
(405) 444-8136
199 Total Sales
1 in Crown Heights-Edgemere Heights
$480,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Edgemere Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Playground
Memorial Park
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Tennis
Douglas Park
Flower Garden Park
ZachD. Taylor Park
Crown Heights Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Crown Heights-Edgemere Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Crown Heights-Edgemere Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Crown Heights-Edgemere Heights, Oklahoma City sell after 89 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Crown Heights-Edgemere Heights, Oklahoma City over the last 12 months is $370,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$370,000
Median Sale Price
$370,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$372,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$283,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$170
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
564
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1938
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,452
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,236
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,141
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,296
Median Age
41
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$116,216
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$156,004
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.3%
College Graduates
63.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.3%
% Population in Labor Force
81.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
55
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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