The Valley
Strong schools with song in their hearts
Students in The Valley attend school in the highly sought-after Edmond Public Schools district. “The schools are a big draw for people, Edmond has the highest-rated schools in the local area,” Smith says. Students start off heading to either Washington Irving or West Field Elementary School, then come together at Heartland Middle School, all of which earn an A grade from Niche. Santa Fe High School – which fields two competition-winning show choirs – also boasts an A grade from Niche and a 9/10 GreatSchools Summary Rating.
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An inland lake with a picturesque lighthouse
Neighborhood kids can get dirty in the Chisholm Creek that runs down the center of the neighborhood, or head just east to Rolling Park or Bluff Park to work some energy out on the playgrounds and basketball court. For the kid at heart looking to improve their swing, Indoor 18 in the neighborhood offers the opportunity to perfect the follow-through in a weather-proof environment. On weekends, landlocked Oklahomans often like to head to Lake Hefner, where they can fish, boat, and birdwatch – under the watchful eye of the 1700s New England-style lighthouse.
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Good times in the city
While residents in The Valley don’t have any events right on their doorstep, downtown Oklahoma City isn’t far away – and OKC knows how to party. Downtown for December lights up the town from November through December, including the City Tree Lighting Festival and holiday lights up and down Automobile Alley. The crown jewel though is the 11-day Oklahoma State Fair just west of downtown. Featuring national acts, horse shows, exhibits, and the best in Fair fried foods, over one million visitors make their way to the Fairgrounds for the event.Low turnover of homes
Traditional-style brick homes on tidy lots, usually around an eighth of an acre, make up the housing inventory in The Valley. Almost “The Valley had several building phases, so parts of it were developed in the ‘80s, and parts were done more recently,” notes Smith. Most of the large single-family homes in The Valley were built between the mid-1980s and late-1990s, but you will find some as recent as the early 2010s. Most homes sell for between $225,000 and $350,000, with houses falling outside of that range primarily based on age and square footage. The Valley is a competitive market, according to Smith, “Turnover in The Valley is very rare. People live here and they want to live here and they’re just not leaving.”
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Shop and eat just outside of the Valley
While much of the local dining is national chains, a few local gems like Big O’s Pork and Dreams shine. Just to the northeast of the neighborhood, this community-focused barbecue joint doesn’t just serve up house-smoked pulled pork, but also has a unique mentoring focus. Meanwhile, just across Edmond Road, Oozie Mediterranean dishes out Lebanese-Mediterranean classics. Residents get plenty of choice for grocery shopping, with the Walmart Neighborhood Market or Natural Grocers in the southwestern corner and Crest Foods in the Santa Fe Square shopping center off 15th Street. Quail Springs Mall and Marketplace, with hardware and big box stores, sits just 4 miles south of The Valley.
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Cars are a must for residents
Living in The Valley, a car is a must-have, with no public transit and limited walkability. There are churches in walking distance though, including Chisholm Creek Baptist and Stonegate Cumberland Presbyterian. To grab a flight, Sundance Airport is the closest with commercial flights, and is a 15-mile drive. Residents won’t have as far to go for medical care, with Summit Medical Center only 3 miles towards Edmonds.HOA – Yay or Nay?
A unique aspect of The Valley is that there are sections of the neighborhood available without HOAs. “HOAs are sometimes frowned upon by homebuyers because they don’t like having to abide by all the rules and regulations, so a benefit of The Valley is that you can live in either a section with or without one.” Regardless of the inconsistent HOA supervision, “it’s still a well-maintained, very well-kept, peaceful neighborhood,” says Smith.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Shane Willard
Shane Willard
CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company
(405) 679-3177
557 Total Sales
1 in The Valley
$270,900 Price
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Tiffany Imel
Tiffany Imel
Chamberlain Realty LLC
(405) 588-1447
66 Total Sales
1 in The Valley
$390,000 Price
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Jennyfer Dunkerson
Jennyfer Dunkerson
Stetson Bentley
(918) 302-2862
71 Total Sales
1 in The Valley
$295,000 Price
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Steve Morren
Steve Morren
Sterling Real Estate
(405) 470-9297
310 Total Sales
2 in The Valley
$283K - $295K Price Range
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Erik Thordal-Christensen
Erik Thordal-Christensen
RE/MAX Preferred
(424) 367-0579
14 Total Sales
1 in The Valley
$230,000 Price
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Brandon Hart
Brandon Hart
Flotilla
(405) 546-2537
434 Total Sales
2 in The Valley
$196K - $246K Price Range
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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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
Mitch Park
The Park
Trails North Park
Spaceship Park
Copper Creek Playground
Bluff Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Rolling Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Rushbrook Community Playground
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | The Valley | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
The Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The Valley, Oklahoma City sell after 151 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in The Valley, Oklahoma City over the last 12 months is $331,990, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$379,372
Median Sale Price
$331,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$333,495
Median Change From 1st List Price
10%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
17%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$232
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
777
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1991
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,885
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,296
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,126
Median Age
36
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$82,389
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,138
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.6%
Advanced Degrees
7.2%
% Population in Labor Force
83.2%
Above 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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13
/ 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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