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Reservoir Hill overlooks the Melrose neighborhood in Tulsa.
Tulsa without the drama
Sharing the same name as the 90s soap opera following the stories of people living in a fictional West Hollywood apartment complex, Tulsa’s Melrose Place neighborhood has gone through peaks and valleys but is typically quieter in nature. The neighborhood has a collection of midcentury homes newer residents are taking care to restore, with some new construction sprinkled in. Anchored by John Starks Park and within walking distance of the Tulsa Arts District, Melrose Place makes up for its lack of soap opera drama with a steady array of neighborhood amenities that are assets to Tulsa’s north side. “That’s an area that is just north of downtown, almost even walkable to downtown,” says Elizabeth Beaubien, Realtor with Keller Williams Advantage. Walkability and access makes Melrose Place a desirable location for some.…”It’s seen quite a bit of revitalization and renovation.”
Old style bungalows and newer custom builds
Homes in Melrose Place encompass an array of styles from older brick Bungalows and Ranches to a selection of newer custom builds. “You see virtually all types of architecture in the neighborhood,” says Hughes-Morris. “The area feels like an extension of Midtown in that sense,” says Melanie Hughes-Morris, Realtor with Chinowth & Cohen. Home prices range between $150,000 on the lower end to upwards of $300,000 for newer homes.
Many homes in Melrose are being remodeled by home owners.
Many of the bungalows in Melrose have fresh paint and are move in ready.
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Tulsa Public Schools
Some students attend John Burroughs Elementary School, rated a C-minus on Niche. Kids can enjoy a new STEM center to get exposed to careers in science and engineering. Students move on to Central Middle School and Central High School, rated a C-minus and C. At the high school students can participate in extracurriculars like theater Academic Bowl competition team and the anime club.
Central Junior High is located in the same location as Central High School in Tulsa.
Central High School is the nearest High school for students in Melrose Place.
Burroughs Elementary is known for low student-teacher ratios and high community engagement.
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John Starks Park, Tulsa Arts District
John Starks Park, named after the Tulsa native and NBA legend who starred for the New York Knicks in the 90s sits at the center of Melrose Park. Residents can shoot hoops or try out the tennis courts or take a stroll on the walking path and enjoy the fresh air. The W.L. Hutcherson Branch YMCA has a gym and an indoor pool and a workout area along with a multitude of classes and programs to take advantage of. Residents can also check out the Tulsa Arts District, a culturally diverse section of downtown Tulsa featuring locations like the Tulsa Theater and the Bob Dylan Center.
See the mural by Felix Cole at Lacy Park Community Center near Melrose Place.
John Starks Park in Melrose Place is the perfect place for a pick up basketball game.
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Tulsa cuisine gone wild
To start the day off fresh, Waffle That serves homemade waffles with all the fixings at the family-owned restaurant has specialties for all times of day from cookie butter chicken and waffles, to a Nutella waffle topped with chocolate and fruit. The Cajunboil Catering Food Truck gives patrons their daily dose of classic New Orleans style crab, jambalaya and catfish dishes to heart’s delight. For everyday grocery shopping Oasis Fresh Market is right in the neighborhood and Seminole Shopping Center is only five minutes by car.
Waffle that! is a well known favorite among residents of Melrose.
Fast food is available to the residents throughout Melrose.
Melrose offers many places for a quick bite for residents to enjoy.
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Reservoir Hill overlooks the Melrose neighborhood in Tulsa.
Close to downtown Tulsa
Melrose Place sits two miles north of downtown Tulsa with easy access by car via North Main Street. MetroLink Tulsa provides bus routes throughout the city and is well serviced across the downtown corridor.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Melrose Place Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Melrose Place, Tulsa sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Melrose Place, Tulsa over the last 12 months is $207,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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