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Quintessential suburb with attractively priced homes
Nearly 10 miles south of downtown Oklahoma City, Taylor Park is the textbook definition of a 1960s bedroom community. “People love that about it,” says Realtor Susan Brantley of Lime Realty, who has a decade of experience selling homes in OKC. “It’s a little bit of an older, more traditional neighborhood, and when you drive through it, you can tell it really leans into that idyllic image of an Oklahoman suburb.” With ranch-style homes at a median price of just $165,000, homebuyers shopping in this neighborhood can save on upfront costs and put more money towards making their house their own, with plenty of midcentury builds ripe for remodeling. One thing about these homes that won’t change, though, is their convenient location near Interstate 240 with parks and schools in walking distance.
Traditional ranch-style homes from the 1960s
Neat rows of late-midcentury brick ranch-style houses line the streets, many with tall wooden privacy fences enclosing their spacious backyards and original aluminum carports shading their driveways. According to Brantley, home prices range between $150,000 to $230,000, depending on how much updating they need. “They’re all very well-maintained, solid houses, but a lot of them are stuck in the ‘60s and ‘70s,” Brantley laughs. She adds that a lot of her clients are excited by the idea of buying a home here and remodeling it into their dream family home, made possible by the area’s median price of $165,000, which is lower than the metro average.
Walk the kids to schools a few blocks from home
Many young Taylor Park students attend Prairie Queen Elementary and Jefferson Middle, both of which score a C-minus from Niche and are within walking distance of most homes. Grant High, just 2 miles north up Pennsylvania Avenue, earns a C. The high school has been serving students since 1953 and recently unveiled a new film production course in partnership with the Film Education Institute of Oklahoma. All three schools are part of the Oklahoma City Public Schools district.
Longstanding local digs and a classic drive-in movie theater
Despite the area’s more suburban nature, it’s not all shopping centers and fast food chains. Local businesses give residents plenty to do, whether it’s Sunday brunch or an evening out. Jimmy’s Roundup Café and Fried Pies is just down the road at the corner of 59th and Blackwelder Avenue. Manager Drew Collins, the son of Jimmy himself, says the eatery has been a fixture in the community for “going on 35 years, and it’s still a family-run business.” Though their website’s homepage advertises “Oklahoma’s best chicken fried steak,” Collins recommends any of the omelets on their extensive breakfast menu. For a vintage-inspired date night, residents from around the city flock to Winchester Drive-In, just a quarter mile east across Western Avenue. “It’s so close you could walk there,” Brantley jokes, laughing: “Obviously that would defeat the purpose of going to a drive-in movie.” The historic theater is OKC’s only operating drive-in today and has drawn crowds for its summertime double features since 1968. Taylor Park homeowners along Klein Avenue, on the neighborhood's east side, can see the top of the neon cowboy sign-waving from the theater’s entrance.
Enjoy the outdoors with a walk to the neighborhood’s namesake park
Taylor Recreation Center and Taylor Park, at the heart of the neighborhood less than three blocks from most homes, are popular gathering places for residents of all ages. Youngsters can burn off their boundless energy at the playground in the center of the sunny park and escape the summer heat at the adjacent sprayground. The recreation center offers a variety of community enrichment programs, from special interest classes to acting, dance and music classes for all skill levels.
Hop on I-240 for easy access to downtown OKC or the airport
In true suburban style, residents will need a car to get around. Still, “it’s close to everything,” says Brantley, clarifying that with two main thoroughfares and Interstate 240 just blocks away, “it’s easy to get pretty much anywhere in the city in minutes.” Folks can head into downtown OKC in under 15 minutes for an easy commute or take to the skies at Will Rogers World Airport, less than 10 minutes from home. For everyday groceries, Taylor Park residents can stick close to home by visiting their local Aldi or Walmart Neighborhood Market. Both are within a mile of most homes, off 59th Street to the north.
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Parks in this Area
Taylor Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Pool
Sprayground at Sellers Park
Lightning Creek Park
Soccer
Parking Lot
Southern Oaks
Brookwood Park
Lippert Park
Taylor Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Taylor Park, Oklahoma City sell after 2 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Taylor Park, Oklahoma City over the last 12 months is $805,000, down 54% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,128
Median Age
35
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,317
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,928
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
70.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
4.4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.7%
% Population in Labor Force
71.9%
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®
43/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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