Garden District
Suburban Neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa County 74114
Restored and preserved
The Garden District features some of the city's most striking examples of colonial, English Tudor, Spanish revival and contemporary architecture. Most historic homes have been restored and preserved with attention to original details, such as stone exteriors, arched doorways, built-in bookcases and rich hardwoods. Newer homes built after 2000 blend with other properties and include innovations like outdoor kitchens, spas and fireplaces. Homebuyers can expect to pay between $400,000 for a newer contemporary and $1.8 million for a large estate with over a half-acre of land. Though these homes are above the average price of most Tulsa homes, buyers are drawn to the Garden District for other reasons. “Everyone who lives here has decided it’s worth the price,” Saunders says. “It’s peaceful and serene here — less hectic. And there’s a strong sense of community, a slice of Mayberry. It’s hard to find a community like this in a large metro area.”
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Parks, Gardens and Museums
Woodward Park and Gardens features an elegant Victorian conservatory and arboretum. The Tulsa Garden Center and Historical Society and Museum are adjacent, housed in Italianate revival-style mansions built in 1919 for oil magnates David and Sam Travis. Several blocks south, the Italian Renaissance villa completed in 1927 for oilman Waite Phillips is now home to the Philbrook Museum of Art, whose gardens were once declared the most beautiful in Oklahoma. Also nearby, the Gathering Place is a $465-million gift from the George Kaiser Family Foundation to the city, featuring acres of playgrounds, a boathouse, sports courts, a BMX pump track and skatepark, gardens and trails.
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Exceptional public and private schools
The public schools that serve the neighborhood include Council Oak Elementary, which received a B from Niche and incorporates outdoor and hands-on learning to increase student engagement. Thomas Edison Preparatory Middle and High, scoring a B and A-minus, respectively, offer a magnet program of advanced placement studies designed to serve students with varied abilities who want to achieve more. Monte Cassino, a PK-8 private, and Cascia Hall Preparatory, a 6-12 private, both Catholic schools, are nearby, each scoring an A-plus.
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Happenings in the district
In late April, during prom season, Woodward Park becomes the backdrop for countless prom pictures. “Every Friday and Saturday, the park is overrun with colorful dresses and kids smiling ear to ear,” Saunders says. “It’s a pleasure to watch the parade.” In September, the Tulsa Garden Center hosts Wine and Roses Under the Harvest Moon, an elegant garden party in the Arboretum at Woodward Park.
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Getting around Tulsa
Metrolink buses ride along South Peoria and East 21st Street, bringing riders downtown and to other parts of the city. The neighborhood is also within 2 miles of State Highway 64 and Interstate 444, which loops around the downtown historic districts. Residents can also rent bikes using This Machine, a bike-sharing program that costs 15 cents or less per minute, with equity memberships available.
Open-air malls and landmarks
A block east of the neighborhood, Utica Square is an open-air mall with a Saks Fifth Avenue and some of the most popular restaurants in the area, including Stonehorse Café, which serves afternoon tea, and Bar Serra, with an upscale menu and modern greenhouse interior. The Brookside Entertainment District is on South Peoria Avenue, where residents can dine at Mondo’s Ristorante Italiano, a Tulsa landmark in business since 1969. There’s a Trader Joe’s on Peoria and a Whole Foods nearby on East 41st.
Medical resources nearby
In the neighborhood's northeast corner, Ascension St. John Medical Center features a level II trauma center and 24/7 emergency care. Residents have access to specialty services, including heart, cancer, stroke care, orthopedics and women’s health.
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Christopher Kopczynski
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Brandi Fugate
Brandi Fugate
Private Label Real Estate
(539) 202-7529
342 Total Sales
2 in Garden District
$910K - $1.3M Price Range
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Cindy Lollis
Cindy Lollis
Responds QuicklyMcGraw, REALTORS
(918) 972-1249
37 Total Sales
1 in Garden District
$530,000 Price
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Lacey Woodring
Lacey Woodring
Responds QuicklyMcGraw, REALTORS
(918) 265-3018
42 Total Sales
2 in Garden District
$1.1M - $1.6M Price Range
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Mike Keys
Mike Keys
Responds QuicklyMcGraw, REALTORS
(539) 202-6282
135 Total Sales
12 in Garden District
$449K - $2.1M Price Range
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John Ragan
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John Ragan
Responds QuicklyMcGraw, REALTORS
(539) 424-2649
238 Total Sales
2 in Garden District
$506K - $795K Price Range
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Amber Davis
Amber Davis
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Advantage
(539) 233-1814
278 Total Sales
1 in Garden District
$700,000 Price
Schools
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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
Maple Park
Swan Lake
Woodward Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Museum
Dream Keepers Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Gathering Place
Swan Lake Park
- Bike Trails
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Garden District | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Garden District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Garden District, Tulsa sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Garden District, Tulsa over the last 12 months is $737,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$774,450
Median Sale Price
$737,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$782,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$252
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
463
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1930
Months of Supply
4.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,895
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
3,510
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 152 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jun 222 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,153
Median Age
50
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$194,505
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$206,811
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.2%
College Graduates
78.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
38.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Forest Hills-Wildwood
Lavish living amid one of Tulsa's biggest entertainment destinations
Maple Ridge
Historic area thats home to the award-winning Gathering Place
Swan Lake
Historic homes in a walkable Tulsa neighborhood close to Utica Square
Yorktown
A well-preserved historic Tulsa neighborhood close to many modern comforts
Brookside
A shopping, dining and cultural hub that's Tulsa's "place to be"
Florence Park
Cherished community central to charming Cherry Street
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