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Oakland

Oakland

Neighborhood in Topeka, Kansas

Shawnee County 66616

$101,147 Average Value
$93 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

From a small town to a Topeka neighborhood

Before it was annexed by Topeka in March of 1926, Oakland was its own small town. That’s why today, “It feels like its own little community,” says Debbie Gillum, a Realtor with Hawks Real Estate Professionals who grew up in Oakland. “It still has that sense of seclusion because it’s on the east side of the river.” Among the many mid-century homes and houses of worship are reminders of another time. “You’ll see some of these old, rundown buildings. They used to be our small-town shops. We’d walk to them as kids to buy candy and treats,” says Gillum. Though these boarded-up buildings are now memories, there are still a few longtime restaurants in the neighborhood, including the city’s oldest bar. Longstanding traditions such as Fiesta Topeka have also been going strong for nearly a century, fostering community pride in this leafy, urban neighborhood just 3 miles northeast of Downtown Topeka.

Mid-century bungalows and ranch-style homes

Oakland has long grid-pattern streets, some of which stretch for 1.4 miles with tree-lined sidewalks. Two- to three-bedroom bungalows and ranch-style houses from the mid-1900s make up a majority of homes, sitting on approximately 0.15-acre lots. However, some of the town’s original Victorians can also be found scattered around the neighborhood. Most houses have driveways in the front with a detached garage that connects to a back alleyway. Homebuyers can expect to spend around $115,000 to $215,000.

Outdoor and indoor recreation at Oakland Billard Park

Oakland Billard Park features three ballfields and a soccer field, which are used by leagues through Shawnee County Parks and Recreation. The park also has a playground and a skate park (one of three in Topeka) with a half bowl, quarter pipes and other ramps and rails. The Oakland Community Center offers indoor activities, including basketball and volleyball leagues, a membership fitness center and a game room with air hockey, billiards, Ping Pong and more. The community center’s outdoor pool has been around since the 1950s and is being replaced, with the new pool slated to open in 2025. A 1.6-mile trail wraps around the park, leading to Santa Fe Park, which has two more ballfields and a basketball court. It leads to the Oakland Levee Gravel Trail, running almost 9 miles along the Kansas River, through farmland and by the Shunganunga Creek.

C-plus grades from all three schools

Each school zoned to Oakland earns a C-plus grade from Niche. Students start at State Street Elementary, which is attached to Chase Middle. Some homes are just steps from the two schools, while others are no more than 1.5 miles away. Highland Park High, about 3 miles south, is ranked the seventh-most diverse public high school in the state.

Celebrating Mexican traditions at the annual Fiesta Topeka

Since 1933, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church has hosted Fiesta Topeka. The annual five-day event is held every July, featuring Mexican food, music and art, along with carnival rides, a 5K walk/run, a parade and much more.

Transportation

Topeka Metro buses run along NE Seward and NE Sardou avenues, which can be taken to Downtown Topeka about 3 miles away. Interstate 70 runs through downtown, which locals can take to drive west through Kansas and 60 miles east to Kansas City. Philip Billard Airport in Oakland offered commercial flights until 1976. Today, it’s mostly used for private planes. The closest airport with commercial flights is in Kansas City.

Longtime bars and restaurants

A few local businesses can be found mingled with homes along NE Seward Avenue on the neighborhood’s south side. One of them is Brass Rail Tavern, the oldest bar in Topeka, which opened in 1933. Today, the bar’s rustic and lively atmosphere attracts people looking to sing karaoke and hang out with friends on the patio until 2 a.m. Abigail’s Oakland Grill and Bar also stays open past midnight and is a popular spot to enjoy pub grub while playing pool and darts or watching sports. Locals can also grab a slice from Pizza Parlor, a staple since the 1960s, or some Mexican food from Restaurante Oaxaqueño. For shopping, there’s a Dollar General on NE Sardou Avenue at the center of the neighborhood. The closest big box retailers are Walmart and Dillons, about 4 miles away on U.S. Route 24.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Tracy O'Brien

    Tracy O'Brien

    KW One Legacy Partners, LLC

    (785) 329-0371

    240 Total Sales

    6 in Oakland

    $67K - $140K Price Range

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  • John Ringgold

    John Ringgold

    KW One Legacy Partners, LLC

    (785) 329-9688

    425 Total Sales

    10 in Oakland

    $40K - $140K Price Range

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  • Andre Mehrens

    Andre Mehrens

    ReeceNichols Topeka Elite

    (785) 675-5261

    76 Total Sales

    2 in Oakland

    $75K - $105K Price Range

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  • Pepe Miranda

    Pepe Miranda

    Genesis, LLC, Realtors

    (785) 329-1197

    438 Total Sales

    16 in Oakland

    $32K - $197K Price Range

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  • Patrick Dixon

    Patrick Dixon

    Countrywide Realty, Inc.

    (785) 380-2409

    165 Total Sales

    3 in Oakland

    $91K - $129K Price Range

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  • Graham Bonsall

    Graham Bonsall

    Coldwell Banker American Home

    (785) 329-9893

    47 Total Sales

    3 in Oakland

    $66K - $110K Price Range

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Schools

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Oakland US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Oakland Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Oakland, Topeka sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Oakland, Topeka over the last 12 months is $95,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$98,950
Median Sale Price
$95,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$94,850
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$149,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
87
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$93

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,425
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1930
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,122
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,403
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
5,338
Median Age
41
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$43,749
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,596

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90.5%
College Graduates
12.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
12''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

19 / 100
Source: Walk Score
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