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Denniston Park

Denniston Park

$196,356 Average Value
$146 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Denniston Park blends historic roots with diverse home styles

Like many parts of the state, Denniston Park is named for the 89ers who settled their homestead here in the first Land Run. Today, just 5 miles from Downtown Oklahoma City, the neighborhood is a far cry from the patch of rural farmland it was in the late 19th century. "It's not an easy place to buy, because it's so popular," says Re/Max Preferred Realtor Carla Splaingard. "A lot of people are interested in it for its location, but it's got a really unique collection of homes as well. Almost any style you can think of, it's there in Denniston Park."

Denniston Park residents will love the affordable and tasty food at El Dicho.
Denniston Park residents will love the affordable and tasty food at El Dicho.
Denniston residents are sure to find treasures at the 23rd St. Antique Mall.
Denniston residents are sure to find treasures at the 23rd St. Antique Mall.
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Midcentury homes and newer builds line hilly residential streets

Most of the neighborhood's architectural smorgasbord was developed in the 1930s and '40s after the Denniston family retired and sold their farmland. Cape Cods and Tudor Revival cottages stand next to modest Minimal Traditional-style homes throughout the hilly residential streets. Buyers will also find "some really swell Contemporaries along Drexel Avenue facing the neighborhood park," says Splaingard. "This is one of my favorite little sleeper old-house neighborhoods," she adds. "It's just a wonderful little area with a nice collection of really beautiful early midcentury homes." While many Denniston Park homes are midcentury-era construction, there are newer builds tucked away in the hills too. Some are even as recent as the 2010s. Home prices here range almost as much as the homes' ages. Splaingard notes, "In today's market, you're looking at anywhere from the high hundreds to as much as $350,000." The median sale price for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Denniston Park is on par with the median for the greater OKC metro area, falling around the $250,000 mark. "Right now, we have eight sales pending, but no active listings," Splaingard says, adding, "There's very little ever for sale here and when there is it just doesn't stay on the market long."

Cape Cod style homes add to the charm of Denniston Park.
Cape Cod style homes add to the charm of Denniston Park.
Several homes in Denniston Park were built as recently as the 2010s.
Several homes in Denniston Park were built as recently as the 2010s.
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Oklahoma City Public Schools gets a C from Niche

Oklahoma City Public Schools serves the area and earns a C. Cleveland Elementary gets an A-minus. Taft Middle School earns a C-minus. The 1930 Art Deco-style building joined the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. Taft Stadium is adjacent to the school and Splaingard says football games are held there for the Oklahoma City Public Schools without stadiums, and a professional soccer team plays there too. "It's almost as much of a historical landmark as the school itself," she says, noting that the city has put a lot of money into restoring it. Northwest Classen High School gets a C-minus and includes a health sciences academy, which draws students from all over the city.

Taft Middle School signage is easily visible from North May Avenue.
Taft Middle School signage is easily visible from North May Avenue.
Northwest Classen High School is highly sought-after for education.
Northwest Classen High School is highly sought-after for education.
Main entrance of Cleveland Elementary School located in the southern section of Cleveland UCD west of N. Miller Boulevard.
Main entrance of Cleveland Elementary School located in the southern section of Cleveland UCD west of N. Miller Boulevard.
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Kids and families enjoy the park’s playground and trail

Between Drexel Avenue and Denniston Drive sits the neighborhood's bowl-shaped park. The sunny little park's colorful playground is on a springy surface. The paved walking trail is dotted with benches and picnic tables, and circles the perimeter. "The park is a small public park, and people use it all the time," says Splaingard. She jokes that kids often leave toys out for the next group of youngsters in the park to play with, rather intentionally or not. It's been a popular gathering place for residents since the early 20th century, when the Denniston family developed the land into an amusement area. Back then, there were also play structures for kids and picnic areas, as well as a small lake. Though long since drained, the lake left its impression on the park with its distinctive valley-like shape.

Denniston Park is surrounded by well kept homes.
Denniston Park is surrounded by well kept homes.
The Denniston Family donated Denniston Park to the city’s parks department.
The Denniston Family donated Denniston Park to the city’s parks department.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Will Rogers World

18 min drive

Bus

N May Ave & NW 27th St

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NW 23rd St & N Woodward Ave

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NW 23rd St & N May Ave

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NW 23rd St & Land Ave

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Denniston Park US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Denniston Park Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$224,450
Median Sale Price
$226,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$218,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
33%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$146

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
427
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1938
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,363
Significantly below the national average
1,928
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,170
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
948
Median Age
37
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$59,694
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$89,276

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
87%
On par with the national average
89%
College Graduates
32.9%
Advanced Degrees
13.1%
% Population in Labor Force
81.7%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
12''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

40 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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