The Oaks
Edmond Memorial High is among the A-rated schools
Students can attend a progression of highly ranked public schools, each a short drive from The Oaks. Orvis Risner Elementary School puts on popular before- and after-school programs, and Cimarron Middle School offers clubs and activities to match a broad range of interests. During Swine Week at Edmond Memorial High School, the principal kisses a pig to support student fundraising, a tradition that dates back to 1986. All three schools earn a Niche grade of A.Brick contemporary homes on shaded streets
Homes make up just a third of the property mix in the neighborhood. Car dealerships and the structures and gravesites at Memorial Park Cemetery dominate the eastern half of The Oaks, with the residential areas mostly concentrated on the western side. Many of the homes were built from the late '80s into the early 2000s, but “there’s a lot of new construction — contemporary, traditional homes,” Shepherd says. The median home price for the neighborhood is $328,000, which is high by Oklahoma City standards, where the median home price is $250,000. Brick contemporary homes with attached garages sell in the $300,000 to $400,000 range, while luxury homes in gated communities like Cedar Pointe run $550,000 to $850,000. Most lots measure just shy of a quarter acre, with some offering up to a third of an acre. Mature trees are abundant, however, many streets here do not have sidewalks.
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Comfort food at Charleston’s Restaurant
The Shoppes on Broadway is a few miles north with stores like T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods and Dollar Tree. Natural Grocers and numerous chain restaurants are also within the shopping complex. Nearby, Charleston’s Restaurant offers an eclectic array of comfort foods, from baby back ribs to chicken piccata to French dip sandwiches loaded with shaved prime rib. Saki Sushi Bar is close to the neighborhood and serves meticulously crafted platters of sashimi and nigiri, often garnished with edible flowers. Convenience stores like OnCue and 7-Eleven are a short drive away.
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Playgrounds and walking trails at Whispering Heights Park
Residents venture north of the neighborhood to enjoy the amenities at Whispering Heights Park. Picnic pavilions and creative play structures — some geared toward adventurous older kids, others toddler-friendly — pop up in various locations around the wooded green space. A winding path leads to a small fishing pond at Bickham-Rudkin Park and “The Owl and the Oak” sculpture at the Margaret Annis Boys Centennial Arboretum. The fishing pond is also accessible from Edmond Dog Park, where pups enjoy splashing in the shallows and running around the fenced-in field. The lighthouse and fishing opportunities at Lake Hefner are about 5 miles west of the neighborhood, and Spring Creek Park’s sandy beach and campsites lie 5 miles in the other direction.Highways branching off The Oaks
Interstate 344 runs along the neighborhood’s southern edge, connecting to I-35 and U.S. Route 77. Both provide access to downtown Oklahoma City 11 miles south, but it’s much easier for residents to make the 5-mile trip to downtown Edmond. Summit Medical Center, the nearest general hospital, is about 2 miles away and easily accessible via Kelley Avenue. This major thoroughfare separates the cemeteries from the car dealerships on its north-south trajectory through The Oaks. While Citylink buses serve the Edmond area, none of the routes pass through the neighborhood, making the area car-dependent. Will Rogers World Airport, the largest airport in Oklahoma, lies 20 miles south.Life in Tornado Alley
Oklahoma City is part of Tornado Alley, a swath of land in the central US where twisters touch down frequently. Specifically, the city sees an average of five severe tornadoes per year. Since the risk of severe weather increases homeowners' insurance premiums, policies are often more expensive than in some other states.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kaci Kaiser
Kaci Kaiser
Solas Real Estate LLC
(405) 766-8427
170 Total Sales
1 in The Oaks
$213,500 Price
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Corey Hale
Corey Hale
Skybridge Real Estate
(405) 463-4032
43 Total Sales
1 in The Oaks
$875,000 Price
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Jeffrey Logan
Jeffrey Logan
Responds QuicklyIntegrity Oklahoma, LLC
(405) 730-0175
145 Total Sales
1 in The Oaks
$375,000 Price
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Cole Strickland
Cole Strickland
Responds QuicklyMetro Mark Realtors
(405) 775-9654
248 Total Sales
1 in The Oaks
$665,000 Price
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Alexis Burckart
Alexis Burckart
Responds QuicklyAccess Real Estate LLC
(405) 622-8788
115 Total Sales
1 in The Oaks
$207,500 Price
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Carlene Rupp
Carlene Rupp
Responds QuicklyEngel & Völkers Edmond
(405) 407-1026
88 Total Sales
1 in The Oaks
$460,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Bristol Park Neighborhood Park
Whispering Heights Park
Edmond Dog Park
Anderson Park
Margaret Annis Boys Centennial Arboretum
Bickham-Rudkin Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | The Oaks | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
The Oaks Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The Oaks, Oklahoma City sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in The Oaks, Oklahoma City over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$405,000
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$407,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$152
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
397
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1991
Months of Supply
5.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,452
Above the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,636
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
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
937
Median Age
45
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$154,762
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$170,829
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
70%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
46.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
83.7%
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®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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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