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Roberts-Crest

Roberts-Crest

$240,978 Average Value
$143 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

Roberts-Crest’s midcentury aesthetic

As with much of northwest Oklahoma City, Roberts-Crest still has a midcentury feel. Along with its retro aesthetic, accessibility to major highways and proximity to Lake Hefner help it stand out to homeowners new and old. While the southern half of the neighborhood leans commercial, locals love the character of the residential areas. “It’s a really popular area,” says Carter Cooper, a Realtor Associate at McGraw Commercial Properties. “It’s kind of funny because you still have a lot of people there who have lived there for 40 or 50 years. But as they move out, it’s really become popular with the younger kids or millennials.”

Roberts-Crest residents enjoy quick access to downtown OKC for dining, sports and events.
Roberts-Crest residents enjoy quick access to downtown OKC for dining, sports and events.
Lake Hefner Children’s Park near Roberts-Crest features a clean, well-kept play area.
Lake Hefner Children’s Park near Roberts-Crest features a clean, well-kept play area.
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Ranch-style homes and luxury condos at Founders Tower

Homebuyers in Roberts-Crest can find condos and single-family homes. Most of the ranch-style houses that fill out the northwest section were built between the late 1940s and the early ’60s, though most have been renovated or updated. These homes often have large front lawns and fenced-in backyards, generally selling for $300,000 to $400,000. Meanwhile, condos within the neighborhood include one of Oklahoma City’s most iconic buildings: Founders Tower, a prime example of Populuxe architecture. With its cylindrical shape and concrete balconies, the building originally served as headquarters for the United Founders Life Insurance Corporation before being converted into condos in the 1980s. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. “The very top of Founders Tower used to be a restaurant called the Eagles’ Nest,” Cooper says. “The top turned around, so as you sat there and ate you would twist around and get a different view all around the city. The last owner took that equipment out, so it doesn’t turn anymore, but the building has been turned into some really nice luxury condos.” Along with a pair of other complexes in the neighborhood, condos can go from $100,000 to $500,000.

Roberts-Crest homes sit on cozy lots with mature trees and fenced backyards.
Roberts-Crest homes sit on cozy lots with mature trees and fenced backyards.
Founders Tower in Roberts-Crest offers luxury condos in a historic Populuxe-style building.
Founders Tower in Roberts-Crest offers luxury condos in a historic Populuxe-style building.
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Proximity to Lake Hefner

Though much of Roberts-Crest is commercial, residents have plenty of nearby recreation. Tinsley Park, less than 1/2 mile away, offers a playground and walking trails, while the larger Belle Isle Park has basketball and tennis courts, as well as a jungle gym 1/2 mile to the east. The manmade Lake Hefner, a popular spot for outdoor activities, sits less than 2 miles to the neighborhood’s northwest. Walkers, joggers and bikers can use the trails that circumnavigate the lake, while others can enjoy boating or fishing.

Boating near the Lake Hefner lighthouse is a romantic activity for Roberts-Crest couples.
Boating near the Lake Hefner lighthouse is a romantic activity for Roberts-Crest couples.
Tinsley Park near Roberts-Crest is a popular spot for dog walking and family outings.
Tinsley Park near Roberts-Crest is a popular spot for dog walking and family outings.
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Cheering on the Thunder

Many northwest OKC events are oriented around Lake Hefner, such as holiday celebrations and movie nights on the water. Roberts-Crest residents can also head downtown for a night out. The city’s NBA team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, plays at Paycom Arena, while the minor league Oklahoma City Baseball Club is affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers of the MLB and will be revealing a new nickname for their 2025 season.

Lake Hefner is a go-to destination for Roberts-Crest residents to relax and unwind.
Lake Hefner is a go-to destination for Roberts-Crest residents to relax and unwind.
Roberts-Crest locals can cheer on the Thunder at Paycom Center Arena in downtown OKC.
Roberts-Crest locals can cheer on the Thunder at Paycom Center Arena in downtown OKC.
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Businesses along May Avenue

The southern and eastern sections of the neighborhood have a commercial character, with the Centennial Plaza shopping center offering a Home Depot, Best Buy and Guitar Center. May Avenue on the east end of the neighborhood has plenty of restaurants, including S&B’s Burger Joint and Ted’s Cafe Escondido, each chain a local favorite. Fast-food options abound, with Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s flanking May Avenue. Locals can do their grocery shopping at the Sprouts Farmers Market across the street from the neighborhood, while retail is also close by at Penn Square Mall less than 2 miles away.

Ted’s Café Escondido near Roberts-Crest serves up classic Mexican dishes and margaritas.
Ted’s Café Escondido near Roberts-Crest serves up classic Mexican dishes and margaritas.
Penn Square Mall is less than 2 miles from Roberts-Crest, offering retail and dining options.
Penn Square Mall is less than 2 miles from Roberts-Crest, offering retail and dining options.
Home Depot near Roberts-Crest stocks tools, appliances and seasonal home goods.
Home Depot near Roberts-Crest stocks tools, appliances and seasonal home goods.
Sprouts Farmers Market near Roberts-Crest is a top spot for fresh produce and organic groceries.
Sprouts Farmers Market near Roberts-Crest is a top spot for fresh produce and organic groceries.
S&B’s Burger Joint near Roberts-Crest is a casual chain known for creative burger options.
S&B’s Burger Joint near Roberts-Crest is a casual chain known for creative burger options.
Coach Factory near Roberts-Crest offers designer bags, shoes and accessories at outlet prices.
Coach Factory near Roberts-Crest offers designer bags, shoes and accessories at outlet prices.
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Putnam City schools in Roberts-Crest

Roberts-Crest is within the Putnam City School District, with children starting at Kirkland Elementary School, rated A by Niche. Starting in third grade, students attend Coronado Heights Elementary before moving on to Capps Middle School for sixth through eighth. Each schools receives a B-minus. Putnam City High School, also rated B-minus, is the sixth-most diverse public high school in the state, according to Niche. It offers seven clubs, including e-sports, drama, debate and yoga.

Coronado Elementary near Roberts-Crest provides a safe and welcoming learning environment.
Coronado Elementary near Roberts-Crest provides a safe and welcoming learning environment.
Kirkland Elementary near Roberts-Crest has earned an A rating on Niche for academic excellence.
Kirkland Elementary near Roberts-Crest has earned an A rating on Niche for academic excellence.
Putnam City High School near Roberts-Crest offers diverse programs and extracurriculars.
Putnam City High School near Roberts-Crest offers diverse programs and extracurriculars.
Capps Middle School near Roberts-Crest is the newest addition to Putnam City School District.
Capps Middle School near Roberts-Crest is the newest addition to Putnam City School District.
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Access across northwest Oklahoma City

Located along the Northwest Expressway, Roberts-Crest has access to many of the main routes through Oklahoma City. Downtown is 8 miles away via the expressway and Interstate 235. Meanwhile, Will Rogers World Airport is an 11-mile drive south as Lake Hefner Parkway turns into Interstate 44. Locals can also use the city’s EMBARK transportation system, with multiple bus lines through the neighborhood and heading downtown.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Will Rogers World

23 min drive

Bus

NW 63rd St & Drexel

Bus

NW 59th St & N Brookline Ave

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N May Ave & NW 63rd St

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N Independence Ave & NW 60th St

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NW 59th St & N Drexel Blvd

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Roberts-Crest Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$200,000
Median Sale Price
$169,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$275,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$120,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-18%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$143

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
381
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1961
Months of Supply
5.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,848
On par with the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,183
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,195
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,268
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,272
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$27,972
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,615

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.9%
Advanced Degrees
11.6%
% Population in Labor Force
56.6%
Below 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

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

37 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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