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River Oaks

River Oaks

$137,712 Average Value
$134 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

A mid-century neighborhood

Paducah homebuyers often seek out River Oaks' mid-century homes when they are either starting up or winding down their lives. "It's a good neighborhood for someone trying to downsize and retire," says Realtor Marc Williams, who sells homes in River Oaks with Elite Realty. "Since it's very affordable, it's also a good place for young couples to get started." Three miles from the downtown, the neighborhood's median single-family home price is roughly $65,000 less than Paducah's overall median. Young couples also appreciate that the neighborhood is within 2 miles of three public schools.

Three public schools within 2 miles

Children walk less than a mile south to Clark Elementary, which has a B-plus Niche. Paducah Middle School has a C-plus Niche rating and is about a mile south of River Oaks. Paducah Tilghman High School is less than 2 miles southeast of the neighborhood. It has a B-plus Niche rating and an 83% graduation rate. The high school's Work-Based Learning Program allows students to apprentice for professionals in fields like medicine, the culinary arts and graphic design. The Paducah Area Technology Center is next door and offers carpentry, welding, auto tech, auto body and health sciences education to all Paducah students.

Clark Elementary School enrolls around 500 students every year in Paducah.
Clark Elementary School enrolls around 500 students every year in Paducah.
Paducah Tilghman High School enrolls over 900 students every year in Paducah.
Paducah Tilghman High School enrolls over 900 students every year in Paducah.
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Ranch styles and bungalows

River Oaks properties have oak-shaded yards large enough to host barbecues on the back patios. The neighborhood's ranch styles are valued between $110,000 and $230,000, and bungalows are valued between $30,000 and $130,000. Most of the houses were built in the 1950s and 60s and contain two bedrooms. "A lot of young homebuyers upgrade to larger houses outside the neighborhood after a few years," Williams says. The northeast corner of the residential blocks has a cluster of apartments. The telephone lines that hang over the streets and the noisy trains that pass along the neighborhood's western border discourage some potential homebuyers from moving in.

Eclectic Bungalow style homes can be found in River Oaks.
Eclectic Bungalow style homes can be found in River Oaks.
River Oaks is home to Ranch style homes.
River Oaks is home to Ranch style homes.
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Strickland's Seafood Restaurant and Pizza by the Pound

Multiple dining options are within walking distance. Strickland's Seafood Restaurant is on the neighborhood's east side. The family-owned restaurant serves surf and turf dishes and has a happy hour every afternoon from 2 to 6 p.m. On River Oaks' southeast end, Pizza by the Pound has a 1950s-themed interior where gourmet sandwiches and pizza are served with draft beer. Midtown Market sells groceries less than a mile southeast of the neighborhood.

Strickland's Seafood Restaurant serves fresh fried alligator near Deer Lick Place.
Strickland's Seafood Restaurant serves fresh fried alligator near Deer Lick Place.
Pizza by the Pound near River Oaks has a distinctive retro atmosphere.
Pizza by the Pound near River Oaks has a distinctive retro atmosphere.
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Bob Noble Park and Paxton Park Golf Course

Bob Noble Park is 2 miles east of River Oaks. The 134-acre green space has a lake with a fishing pier, a swimming pool, baseball fields, two playgrounds and a skatepark. For an afternoon on the fairways, Paxton Park Golf Course is about 3 miles south of River Oaks. Local businesses host multiple tournaments yearly at the 18-hole public course, and kids participate in the course's PGA Junior League Program, which involves professional coaching and youth tournaments.

Bob Noble Park has a 5 kilometer track to practice running in Paducah.
Bob Noble Park has a 5 kilometer track to practice running in Paducah.
You can enjoy a game of golf at Paxton Park Golf Course near River Oaks.
You can enjoy a game of golf at Paxton Park Golf Course near River Oaks.
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The McCracken County Fair and BBQ on the River

Carson Park is two blocks east of the neighborhood's southern end and hosts the McCracken County Fair every July. Fairgoers can see the colorful lights of games and vendors from atop the Ferris wheel. The city's riverfront is 3 miles northeast of River Oaks. The riverfront attracts thousands of visitors for annual events like its Fourth of July fireworks show and BBQ on the River, a smoky festival that hosts vendors and live bands for the ultimate barbeque cookoff.

Getting around Paducah

The neighborhood's streets are lined with sidewalks that folks use to take evening strolls. Paducah's downtown is 3 miles east of the neighborhood via Broadway Street and Kentucky Avenue. Nashville International Airport is 140 miles southeast of Paducah via Interstate 24. U.S. Route 62 takes commuters 24 miles east to Calvert City, home to industries like Calvert City Coal Terminal, Westlake Chemical Corporation and Cymetech.

Downtown Paducah is a short drive away from River Oaks.
Downtown Paducah is a short drive away from River Oaks.
The P&L Railroad is located on the western boarder of River Oaks.
The P&L Railroad is located on the western boarder of River Oaks.
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River Oaks Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$356,890
Median Single Family Sale Price
$339,890
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$134

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
92
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1953
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,125
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,277
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
614
Median Age
36
Population under 18
29.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$27,391
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,905

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
82.4%
College Graduates
3.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
2''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

17 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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