Steve Morren
Sterling Real Estate
(405) 470-9297
307 Total Sales
1 in Purcell
$160,000 Price
Purcell
Located in Mcclain County
John Denver might have been pining for rural West Virginia when he sang “take me home, country roads,” but the lyrics could easily apply to Purcell, Oklahoma, too. Realtor Ronnie Maynard, with C.B. Heart of Oklahoma, describes Purcell as a “small bedroom community, where most people commute 30 or 40 miles into Oklahoma City or Norman for work every day.” He notes that the distance between home and office is a large part of its appeal to homebuyers and that the small-town, “country lifestyle feel” draws even those from out of state. “Lately, we’ve seen an influx of retirees moving here from California and New York. Purcell is really attracting folks who are trying to escape the rat race. It’s great for anyone looking for a quieter, more relaxed style of life.”
You’ll find a wide variety of homes here, from Traditional-style 2000s-era homes and midcentury ranches to early 20th-century Craftsman-style bungalows. Maynard notes that prices range almost as widely as architectural styles, starting at around $100,000 and climbing to nearly $700,000. “The market is really good, but there’s not much for sale right now,” he observes, noting that “what little there is for sale goes under contract quickly.” He adds that between January and August 2023, “less than 15 houses went up for sale, but they all had offers in under two weeks.”
You can expect to pay around $660,000 for a four-bedroom, four-bathroom Traditional-style home built in the early 2000s, with an attached two-car garage overlooking a spacious quarter-acre lot. Classic 1960s ranch-style homes with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and original hardwood flooring throughout tend to sell for between $300,000 and $400,000. “The market is excellent for the seller because prices are still way up there at the moment,” says Maynard, adding that he expects home values in Purcell to continue increasing. “There are several new subdivisions going in, some even on small acreages of one to two acres. The whole area is growing and building like crazy, it’s a great thing to see for a small town like this.”
35 miles south of downtown Oklahoma City, Purcell residents don’t need to venture far to enjoy the great outdoors. Purcell Lake, in the town’s southwestern corner, offers a myriad of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Golf enthusiasts have enjoyed the 18-hole, 71-par Brent Bruehl Memorial Golf Course since 1922, but the expansive park also features campgrounds, picnic areas, the town recreation center and pool, multi-use trails and a classic playground. Residents from across town flock to the lake every summer for the annual Purcell Carp Classic Fishing Tournament, a popular local event since 2018.
For their weekly produce, many residents visit the Purcell Farmer’s Market at the Santa Fe Plaza Caboose on Main Street on summer Saturday mornings. The market showcases everything from locally grown fruits and vegetables to locally made arts and crafts. During the off-season, residents can head to the Walmart Supercenter at the south end of town off Green Avenue for their groceries.
Students here attend schools in the highly rated Purcell Public Schools system. Most go to Purcell Elementary, Purcell Intermediate, Purcell Middle and Purcell High School, all of which boast grades of B or higher from Niche. “Purcell football is a big deal in the fall,” says Maynard, noting that “even folks whose kids graduated years ago go to the games, they’re such fun.”
With its quiet, pastoral atmosphere, you’ll want to take country roads home to Purcell, too.
Written By
Megan Quintin
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James Breedlove
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Steve Morren
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Skylar Finnestad
Skylar Finnestad
Salt Real Estate Pauls Valley
(405) 444-8136
201 Total Sales
2 in Purcell
$225K - $645K Price Range
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Brandon Hart
Brandon Hart
Flotilla
(405) 546-2537
442 Total Sales
7 in Purcell
$170K - $190K Price Range
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Jonathan Gregory
Jonathan Gregory
REAL Brokers LLC
(405) 896-3822
255 Total Sales
2 in Purcell
$170K - $399K Price Range
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Shellie Wall
Shellie Wall
KW Summit
(405) 759-8638
116 Total Sales
1 in Purcell
$325,000 Price
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Jill Baker
Jill Baker
1st United Okla, REALTORS
(405) 679-3258
71 Total Sales
1 in Purcell
$425,000 Price
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Purcell Housing Trends
On average, homes in Purcell, OK sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Purcell, OK over the last 12 months is $217,400, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$219,060
Median Sale Price
$217,400
Median Single Family Sale Price
$219,060
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
163
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$170
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
83
Months of Supply
6.10
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jul 132 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jul 132 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jul 132 - 4pm
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Purcell Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,097
Median Age
39
Population under 18
27%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,920
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,796
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
21.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.4%
% Population in Labor Force
59.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
