Oakbrook is a squirrel’s dream. Between the 80-foot-tall old-growth oak trees at Oakbrook Park and the oak trees that line the fairways at the Royal Oaks Country Club’s golf course, this east Vancouver neighborhood has more acorns these bushy-tailed animals can stash for the winter than any other part of the city.
Its ranch-style and contemporary houses are shaded even further by the Douglas fir trees and flowering deciduous trees their owners may have planted in their 6,000- to 10,000-square-foot lots. The neighborhood’s three-bedroom houses typically fetch $300,000 to $550,000, while those with four or more bedrooms range from $450,000 to $700,000. The condominium and town house complexes on the neighborhood’s perimeter offer a slightly more affordable option with two-bedroom units that fetch $250,000 to $350,000.
Oakbrook’s narrow, suburban streets barely run for half a mile in any direction before they run into a green space and must make a sharp turn or simply come to an end. Besides the golf course and Oakbrook Park, you can commune with nature on a quick walk through the Beaver Marsh Nature Preserve at the neighborhood’s northern edge or the Meadowbrook Marsh Park at its southern tip. There’s even a large, undeveloped natural area called Meadowbrook North that follows Burnt Bridge Creek from the golf course to Meadowbrook Marsh.
And while you’d expect an area with so many trees to be isolated in the middle of the forest, this neighborhood is anything but. Its northern boundary, Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard, takes you from the golf course to the Vancouver Plaza’s Target in under five minutes. Northeast Burton Road takes you from the center of this neighborhood to the Northeast 29th Street Safeway in even less time. This puts more than a dozen shops and restaurants like Grady’s Public House or Kim’s Grill Teriyaki at your fingertips.
Some children are served by Vancouver School District, rated B by Niche, and can attend C-rated Ogden Elementary School, C-rated McLoughlin Middle School, and C-plus-rated Fort Vancouver High School. Others will attend Evergreen Public Schools, rated B. Marrion Elementary earns a C. Cascade Middle School also receives a C. Evergreen High School gets a C-plus. The school districts allow students to easily transfer from one school district to another.
Oakbrook’s trees do more than give its residents some shade. They offer something to look at on the horizon, something to smell when they bloom in the spring, and a good place to get exercise or walk the dog. Add this to the east Vancouver neighborhood’s convenient location, and you have a great place to call home.
Kristy Childers
Windermere Northwest Living
(971) 351-2085
192 Total Sales
1 in Oakbrook
$310,000 Price
Lauren Perreault
Fiv Realty
(360) 803-3358
58 Total Sales
1 in Oakbrook
$390,600 Price
Leigh Calvert
Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
(469) 815-7038
235 Total Sales
1 in Oakbrook
$476,000 Price
Bonnie Irby
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate
(360) 646-2179
112 Total Sales
1 in Oakbrook
$385,000 Price
Stan Golosinskiy
Handris Realty Company
(360) 803-3101
82 Total Sales
1 in Oakbrook
$546,000 Price
Nicki Kingston
John L. Scott, Inc.
(360) 803-3812
113 Total Sales
1 in Oakbrook
$505,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Oakbrook | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Oakbrook, Vancouver sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Oakbrook, Vancouver over the last 12 months is $433,500, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$499,900
Once every so often a well maintained home in an urban setting comes on the market that backs up to a private greenbelt and a year round babbling stream. If that excites you then this is your lucky day. Spacious RV Parking for your extra vehicles or toys. Back yard deck overlooks the private backyard, burnt bridge creek and greenbelt area. Lots of extras include 2 wall mounted flat screen TV's,
Roger Crandall Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate
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Quiet residential neighborhood next to parks, grocery stores and Interstate 205.
Suburb with easy access to I-205 just 3 miles from Vancouver Mall
Old and new houses with easy access to numerous parks and lots of shopping
A narrow slice of Vancouver with access to parks, trails and nearby city centers
This neighborhood paints a pretty picture with its lower housing costs
Recent multi-family developments next to community parks and shopping centers.
