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.
Frances Davis
Realty ONE Group Pacifica
(971) 358-8085
38 Total Sales
1 in Oakbrook
$400,000 Price
Kristy Childers
Windermere Northwest Living
(971) 351-2085
189 Total Sales
1 in Oakbrook
$310,000 Price
Lauren Perreault
Fiv Realty
(360) 803-3358
51 Total Sales
1 in Oakbrook
$390,600 Price
Leigh Calvert
Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
(469) 815-7038
222 Total Sales
1 in Oakbrook
$476,000 Price
Stan Golosinskiy
Handris Realty Company
(360) 803-3101
77 Total Sales
1 in Oakbrook
$546,000 Price
Jesse Morgen
Keller Williams Realty
(360) 997-2616
205 Total Sales
2 in Oakbrook
$455K - $530K Price Range
| 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 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Oakbrook, Vancouver over the last 12 months is $470,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$575,000
Amazing value for this beautifully updated 5 bedroom home in a quiet neighborhood. This home is vacant and ready for for its new owners. Great open floor plan on the main floor with Living Room, Dining Room, Nook, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Powder Room and the Pantry- under the stairs. All 5 Bedrooms are upstairs with the beautiful new carpet going up the stairs, hallway and into the Primary
$390,000
Tucked away on a private road in the Oakbrook neighborhood, this home offers a rare mix of space, flexibility, and privacy. With just over 1,300 square feet, the layout includes 2 bedrooms and 1.75 baths, a living room with fireplace, kitchen with eating area, separate dining room, and an additional family room. A large laundry room adds everyday convenience.Where this property really stands out
Dale Chumbley Windermere Northwest Living
$1,368 - $2,294 per month
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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.
