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Kensington

Kensington

Suburban Neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tulsa County 74136

$234,195 Average Value
$133 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

College town with local color

Tucked between the Arkansas River and Joe Creek, the riverside community of Kensington is minutes away from downtown Tulsa while still within walking distance of several parks and trails. “There’s a lot of positives with the neighborhood,” says John Smucker, a broker with McGraw Realtors who has over 30 years of real estate experience in the Tulsa area. “It’s convenient to get around town, it’s very walkable and bikeable," Smucker says. "It’s just overall a good location.”

The Praying Hands at Oral Roberts University are a popular tourist stop in Kensington.
The Praying Hands at Oral Roberts University are a popular tourist stop in Kensington.
Kensington neighborhood is on Riverside Drive near 71st Street.
Kensington neighborhood is on Riverside Drive near 71st Street.
Check out the dog mural by Carmen Taylor at Dogtopia in Kensington.
Check out the dog mural by Carmen Taylor at Dogtopia in Kensington.
Visit the futuristic campus of Oral Roberts University, stay for a division one basketball game
Visit the futuristic campus of Oral Roberts University, stay for a division one basketball game
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Traditional and ranch-style homes in quiet residential streets

Most single-family homes in Kensington were built in the 1980s, primarily as ranch-style and traditional brick homes on sidewalk-lined streets. “We’re mostly, in Tulsa, traditional. New construction is moving more towards contemporary,” says Patricia Love-Renton, a Realtor with McGraw Realtors who has been in the industry for 25 years. Homes typically cost between $180,000 and $300,000. A number of rental properties and apartments are peppered throughout the neighborhood, too.

Kensington has three and four bedroom homes as well as rentable duplexes.
Kensington has three and four bedroom homes as well as rentable duplexes.
Kensington four bedroom homes are spacious with ample yard space for the family.
Kensington four bedroom homes are spacious with ample yard space for the family.
Kensington is safe and walkable with sidewalks along every street.
Kensington is safe and walkable with sidewalks along every street.
Kensington has primarily three and four bedrooms with a few five bedrooms mixed in.
Kensington has primarily three and four bedrooms with a few five bedrooms mixed in.
Most homes in Kensington have attached two car garages.
Most homes in Kensington have attached two car garages.
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Grade-A education at Jenks Public Schools

“Kensington has a Tulsa city address, but it is Jenks Public Schools, so it’s a good entry point to that district,” Smucker says. From prekindergarten through fourth grade, students head to Jenks Northwest Elementary School, which receives an A grade from Niche. Jenks West Intermediate School and Jenks Middle School, where students attend fifth and sixth grade, then seventh and eighth grade, each receive A grades as well. Students can choose from 29 different groups and activities at A-plus-rated Jenks High School. The area is also home to Oral Roberts University, a private Christian university.

Oral Roberts University is a private Christian college near Kensington.
Oral Roberts University is a private Christian college near Kensington.
Oral Roberts University near Kensington seeks to educate the whole person, spirit, body and mind
Oral Roberts University near Kensington seeks to educate the whole person, spirit, body and mind
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Rolling along the River Park Trail

Helmerich Park is home to the 9.6-mile River Park Trail, where bikers and joggers enjoy their own separate paved lane up to Tulsa’s downtown. The park has plenty of amenities, including a playground and splash pad. “On Riverside Drive, people from all over the world come to the Gathering Place,” Love-Renton says. “It’s a free park that was donated by George Kaiser, and pieces of stuff were brought in from Europe and Oklahoma.” This park is equipped with lights, so basketball and tennis games won’t end when the sun goes down.

Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness in Kensington has 22 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails
Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness in Kensington has 22 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails
Walk the winding paths in the shade at Helmerich Park in Kensington.
Walk the winding paths in the shade at Helmerich Park in Kensington.
Multiple playgrounds and a splash pad make Helmerich Park a local favorite.
Multiple playgrounds and a splash pad make Helmerich Park a local favorite.
Walk along the serene paths of RiverParks Trails.
Walk along the serene paths of RiverParks Trails.
Helmerich Park is a family favorite on Riverside Drive in Kensington.
Helmerich Park is a family favorite on Riverside Drive in Kensington.
Helmerich Park has multiple covered picnic tables for an afternoon picnic or family gathering.
Helmerich Park has multiple covered picnic tables for an afternoon picnic or family gathering.
RiverParks Trails are accessible for cyclists, runners and walkers in Kensington.
RiverParks Trails are accessible for cyclists, runners and walkers in Kensington.
Turkey Mountain near Kensington is a professionally maintained dirt trail system.
Turkey Mountain near Kensington is a professionally maintained dirt trail system.
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Lakeside dining at Redrock Canyon Grill

Tulsa Hills Shopping Center is the hub for big-box stores and fast-food chains. Nordaggios Coffee, located in the Plaza Shopping Center, a little over a mile from the neighborhood, is a welcome spot to grab a pick-me-up. There are also several options along Riverside Parkway for waterside dining. Redrock Canyon Grill serves American fare and has an outdoor patio with scenic waterside views. Kensington is also a few miles from River Spirit Casino Resort, home to an array of entertainment and dining options.

Visit the shops and have dinner out at Tulsa Hills near Kensington.
Visit the shops and have dinner out at Tulsa Hills near Kensington.
Tulsa Hills near Kensington is a shopping hub for all of Tulsa.
Tulsa Hills near Kensington is a shopping hub for all of Tulsa.
Neighbors in Kensington shop at Walmart SuperCenter.
Neighbors in Kensington shop at Walmart SuperCenter.
Stop by Nordaggio's Coffee in Kensington for locally roasted coffee and handcrafted drinks
Stop by Nordaggio's Coffee in Kensington for locally roasted coffee and handcrafted drinks
Friendly service and locally-roasted coffee is waiting for you at Nordaggio's in Kensington
Friendly service and locally-roasted coffee is waiting for you at Nordaggio's in Kensington
Try the combo Pad Thai and Spring Rolls at Thai Village in Kensington.
Try the combo Pad Thai and Spring Rolls at Thai Village in Kensington.
Nordaggio's Coffee in Kensington is the perfect place for a local coffee or meet up with friends
Nordaggio's Coffee in Kensington is the perfect place for a local coffee or meet up with friends
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Traveling with Tulsa Transit

For trips downtown, main roads like the Riverside Parkway and 71st Street run alongside the neighborhood, conveniently connecting to Interstate 44 and US Route 75. Tulsa Transit also has bus stops on Riverside Parkway for traveling around town. Tulsa International Airport is 16 miles away for trips out of the city. Saint Francis Hospital, a 1,112-bed hospital, is 4 miles away.

Take the Aero by Tulsa Transit from Kensington to the greater Tulsa metro.
Take the Aero by Tulsa Transit from Kensington to the greater Tulsa metro.
Getting around is a breeze in Kensington with Aero bus stops throughout.
Getting around is a breeze in Kensington with Aero bus stops throughout.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Tulsa International

27 min drive

Bus

(7321) Riverside Prkwy & 71st St S Sb

Bus

(8915) Riverside Prkwy & E 75th Pl S Sb

Bus

(7023) 71st St & Quincy Ave Eb

Bus

(8918) Riverside Prkwy & E 75th Pl S Nb

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Kensington US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 8 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 8 4
Burglary 8 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 8 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$218,000
Median Single Family Price
$224,050
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$133
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Months of Supply
1.70
Median List Price
$234,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
195
Median Year Built
1983
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,408
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,113
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
753
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

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
2,135
Median Age
33
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$48,081
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,192

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
87.1%
College Graduates
33%
Advanced Degrees
10.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.8%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
14''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

37 / 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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