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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.
Kensington neighborhood is on Riverside Drive near 71st Street.
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
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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 four bedroom homes are spacious with ample yard space for the family.
Kensington is safe and walkable with sidewalks along every street.
Kensington has primarily three and four bedrooms with a few five bedrooms mixed in.
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 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
Walk the winding paths in the shade at Helmerich Park in Kensington.
Multiple playgrounds and a splash pad make Helmerich Park a local favorite.
Walk along the serene paths of RiverParks Trails.
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.
RiverParks Trails are accessible for cyclists, runners and walkers in Kensington.
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.
Tulsa Hills near Kensington is a shopping hub for all of Tulsa.
Neighbors in Kensington shop at Walmart SuperCenter.
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
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
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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.
Getting around is a breeze in Kensington with Aero bus stops throughout.
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Crime and Safety
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Kensington
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Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Kensington Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kensington, Tulsa sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Kensington, Tulsa over the last 12 months is $255,000, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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