Bryan Newell
Chinowth & Cohen
(405) 276-9529
34 Total Sales
1 in FBIR
$240,100 Price
FBIR
Conveniently located in the heart of northwest Oklahoma City sits FBIR – Fairdale/Belle-Isle/Riviera – a desirable area with quiet streets, mature trees, charming mid-century homes and an air of nostalgia. "The Belle Isle area is where my parents brought me home from the hospital when I was born. It's a special place to me because I grew up there," says Re/Max First sales associate Melinda Compton. "It's an established neighborhood that has maintained its character and value over the years and continues to be attractive to a lot of buyers."
In FBIR, you'll find a variety of house styles from 1980s condominiums to modern new-builds, but brick ranch-style homes built in the late 1950s and early 1960s feature most predominately. "Homes in that area sell very well," Compton says. "Many of the older homes sold over the last 10 years have been updated and are really popular. They tend to sell quickly." Home sizes and prices range from a 1,500-square-foot three-bedroom selling for $245,000 to a modern new-build priced at $665,000 with around 2,400 square feet and the same number of bedrooms.
Children living in the FBIR area attend Nichols Hills Elementary, rated a nine out of 10 for student academic progress by GreatSchools, for pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. Fifth through eighth graders go to John Marshall Middle School, and older students spend ninth through 12th grades at John Marshall High School, which earns an A-minus for diversity from Niche.
After a long day at school, FBIR kids can enjoy the fresh air and green space near Belle Isle Park, a quiet neighborhood park with a playground, swing set, walking trail, and tennis and basketball courts. If you're a golf lover, the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club, where membership provides access to an 18-hole golf course, dining, tennis facilities, fitness center and event venue. If you prefer a kayak over a golf cart, the beautiful 2,500-acre Lake Hefner is only about 3 miles from FBIR, where you can enjoy water sports, fishing or a peaceful walk along the 9.4-mile Lake Hefner Trail.
"One of the best things about the neighborhood is its location right in the heart of the city near restaurants, shopping and major highways," Compton says. So when it's time to refuel, head to nearby May Avenue, northwest OKC's restaurant and retail corridor, where you'll find many places to grab a bite, like Zorba's Mediterranean restaurant. While at Zorba's, try their version of the classic Greek dish, Moussaka, known to make some diners change their anti-eggplant tune. May Avenue is a great place to quiet a growling belly, and its numerous grocery stores, like Sprouts Farmers Market, and big-box retailers, like Best Buy and Barnes & Noble, make it perfect for quick and easy errand-running. For even more shopping, Penn Square Mall, with its wide selection of department and specialty stores, like Macy's and Michael Kors, and the upcoming Oak mix-use development that will include restaurants, retail and residential options, are conveniently located about a mile from FBIR.
With a fantastic location and charming mid-century ranch-style homes, FBIR could be the perfect place to make some special memories of your own.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Bryan Newell
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Kaci Kaiser
Kaci Kaiser
Solas Real Estate LLC
(405) 766-8427
169 Total Sales
1 in FBIR
$248,000 Price
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Corey Hale
Corey Hale
Skybridge Real Estate
(405) 463-4032
43 Total Sales
1 in FBIR
$305,000 Price
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Brandon Hart
Brandon Hart
Flotilla
(405) 546-2537
429 Total Sales
1 in FBIR
$355,000 Price
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Kathy Parker
Kathy Parker
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty, LLC
(405) 213-0182
222 Total Sales
1 in FBIR
$450,000 Price
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Rick McCormick
Rick McCormick
eXp Realty, LLC
(405) 561-6459
193 Total Sales
1 in FBIR
$285,000 Price
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Tinsley Park
Smitty Park
Hefner Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Belle Isle Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Trails
Mayview Park
- Playground
The Dog Park at Saint John's
- Dog Park
- Parking Lot
- Walking Paths
Transit
FBIR Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in FBIR, Oklahoma City sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in FBIR, Oklahoma City over the last 12 months is $310,000, down 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$339,000
Median Sale Price
$310,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$324,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
32
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-27%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$177
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
565
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,949
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,625
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,527
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,309
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$850 - $1,065 per month
- Manchester on May
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 700+ Sq Ft
- 5660 N May Ave
- Oklahoma City, OK
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,786
Median Age
45
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,441
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$120,331
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.3%
College Graduates
75.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
38.5%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
75
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36
/ 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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