Van Buren
Contemporary homes with access to downtown OKC
As a newer neighborhood, most homes in Van Buren were built in the early 2000s and beyond. Kent McVey, a Realtor with Premier Realty says the neighborhood has a mix of architectural styles with a lot of contemporary brick ranch-style homes along with Dallas-style builds notable for their low-pitched roofs and stucco walls and arched doorways that are common in Oklahoma and the American prairies. “A beautiful little neighborhood. That particular neighborhood is zero lot lines and the HOA takes care of mowing the neighborhood and everything. It’s very secure, and a very quiet, peaceful neighborhood,” McVey notes. Most homes in Van Buren run between $200,000 and $500,000 with a few outliers on the higher end of the price range. The PayCom Center entertainment and sports venue sits just on the north side of the turnpike and has spurred a lot of residential and commercial development in northwest Oklahoma City with people coming in droves to take advantage of the easy highway access and shopping amenities. “It’s kind of an up and coming area. It was undeveloped at one point in time but it’s definitely up and coming now,” McVey says.Shopping and Dining
Less than a mile from the Kilpatrick Turnpike, Van Buren’s proximity to retail, dining and entertainment is unparalleled. “The benefit of the turnpike is that it’ll get you anywhere in the city in 15 minutes,” says Hodge. The neighborhood’s location just south of the main thoroughfare means “you could be downtown in 15 minutes or in Edmond in less than that,” she says, adding that the “great shopping and restaurants in Chisholm Creek are also just a few miles away.” After you’ve had your fill of retail therapy, Sidecar Barley and Wine Bar is good for a nightcap. Hodge shares that the upscale, urban neighborhood bar is popular for its big rooftop patio and great live music. Even closer to home, there are "a ton" of dining options available off of Memorial Road, says Hodge, among them Charleston’s and Bricktown Brewery. Both local hot spots are less than a mile from most homes in the neighborhood, near the corner of Memorial Road and MacArthur Boulevard. Unable to choose just one item from either establishment’s menu to recommend, Hodge says, “There are just so many good options.”A hotspot for nature seekers
For more outdoorsy Van Buren residents, the Martin Park Nature Center is just two miles east down Memorial Road. One hundred and forty acres of sunny grassland, wooded trails and rocky streams offer an oasis at the heart of what is otherwise one of OKC’s most bustling sections. Just south of Van Buren, Bluff Creek Park has miles of trails to get out in nature and sits on the banks of Lake Hefner where the lighthouse is a popular spot for fishing, birding and boating.Putnam City Schools
Van Buren students attend schools in two of the region’s most sought-after districts: Deer Creek and Putnam City Schools. In Putnam schools, some students begin at Dennis Elementary School, rated a B on Niche, moving on to Hefner Middle School and Putnam City North High School, rated B-minus and B respectively. But make no mistake, residents looking for “Putnam City” on a map will be mystified with the district historically named after the 2,000 acres of farmland owned by early Oklahoma real estate developer and legislator Israel Mercer Putnam that makes up present boundaries.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kathy Parker
Kathy Parker
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty, LLC
(405) 213-0182
221 Total Sales
3 in Van Buren
$177K - $275K Price Range
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Rick McCormick
Rick McCormick
eXp Realty, LLC
(405) 561-6459
194 Total Sales
2 in Van Buren
$185K - $275K Price Range
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Ike Darko
Ike Darko
Copper Creek Real Estate
(405) 565-9489
73 Total Sales
2 in Van Buren
$217K - $345K Price Range
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Dustin King
Dustin King
ERA Courtyard Real Estate
(804) 494-4230
38 Total Sales
2 in Van Buren
$215K - $230K Price Range
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Rebekah Morrison
Rebekah Morrison
KW Summit
(405) 497-8631
19 Total Sales
1 in Van Buren
$277,500 Price
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David Dobson-Tucker
David Dobson-Tucker
RE/MAX First
(405) 622-5655
100 Total Sales
1 in Van Buren
$445,000 Price
Schools
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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
Murphy Park
Ski Island Park
Bluff Creek Park
Martin Park Nature Center
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Harvest Hills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Lower Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Van Buren | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Van Buren Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Van Buren, Oklahoma City sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Van Buren, Oklahoma City over the last 12 months is $220,000, down 53% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$395,000
Median Sale Price
$220,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$220,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-53%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$372
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,185
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1996
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,999
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,684
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,526
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
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Wednesday, Jul 3011am - 7pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,495 - $2,049 per month
- Magnolia Row
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 672+ Sq Ft
- 6300 W Memorial Rd
- Oklahoma City, OK
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$909 - $2,000 per month
- Oasis At Memorial
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 525+ Sq Ft
- 13331 N Macarthur Blvd
- Oklahoma City, OK
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,897
Median Age
38
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,484
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,439
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.6%
College Graduates
51.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.9%
% Population in Labor Force
78.3%
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®
30
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16
/ 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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