Oval
Victorian homes
With the neighborhood dating back to Visalia’s early days, it’s no surprise that the median age for a home in Oval is 1946. Some of these homes are grand Victorian builds with panoramic porches and wood trim that date back to the early 1900s. However, these don’t stay on the market long. “The historical homes are always selling and off the market fast,” says local Realtor Sarah Case of RE/MAX Success, who has 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. More often available are ranch-style homes with attached garages and modest yards. Houses typically range from $280,000 to $400,000, while Victorian homes and larger investment properties may have higher price tags.Mt. Whitney scores high
Kids in Oval attend the Unified Visalia School District. The first stop is Highland Elementary School, which has a C-minus overall grade on Niche. Divisadero Middle School has a B-minus Niche rating. Divisadero has invested in a Mathematics and Reading program called i-ready, which will help students learn inside and outside of the classroom. Mt. Whitney High School has an A-minus overall grade and is one of the top schools in the county. All three schools are outside the neighborhood’s geographical boundaries, so walking to school is not an option. Catholic School of Visalia is a K-8 private option off N. Court Street. Just under 50% of residents over 25 years old have high school diplomas, which is far lower than the Visalia average of 86%.Events at Wittman Village Community Center
Locals can head to Village Park off of 3rd Avenue for open green space and a playground. Just to the east of the neighborhood on Douglas Avenue is Soroptimist Park. This larger park has a basketball hoop, an open play area and a multi-purpose field. Wittman Village Community Center has indoor basketball courts and group fitness classes. The Ice House Theater is a spot where locals can take in plays and concerts. Just to the south is the Tulare County Library, a movie theater and the ImagineU Children’s Museum.Pho n' Seafood
Many of the neighborhood’s restaurants are within walking distance of the houses in Oval. Carniceria Y Taqueria Nueva Italia is a popular lunch and dinner spot with birria and menudo specials. Just down the street is Maxi Raspados, where locals can head for ice cream or shaved ice on a hot summer day. For those looking for Vietnamese, Pho n’ Seafood has classic Pho and Bahn Mi. Grocery shopping is easy with a Smart & Final shop just south of the neighborhood off Center Avenue. There are plenty of other retail and dining options.Hope on the bus
Visalia Transit serves Oval and the rest of the city. The fixed route system has frequent stops along 2nd Avenue, 3rd Avenue and Locust Street. Highway 99 is just south of the neighborhood and provides easy access to Fresno.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joe Parks
Joe Parks
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
(559) 242-1384
76 Total Sales
1 in Oval
$265,000 Price
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Eric Van Denk
Eric Van Denk
Central Valley Property Advisors
(661) 218-1053
247 Total Sales
1 in Oval
$637,000 Price
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Hector Martinez
Hector Martinez
ERA Valley Pro Realty
(559) 608-4915
110 Total Sales
1 in Oval
$225,000 Price
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Blake Shawn
Blake Shawn
Real Broker
(559) 366-9049
113 Total Sales
1 in Oval
$721,975 Price
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Susan Kazarian
Susan Kazarian
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Realty
(559) 205-7761
42 Total Sales
1 in Oval
$265,000 Price
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Carlos Cardenas
Carlos Cardenas
Responds QuicklyLegacy Real Estate Inc
(661) 387-3440
41 Total Sales
1 in Oval
$182,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Oval Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Visalia Parks & Recreation Division
Village Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Ruiz Park
Houston Neighborhood Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Recreation Park
Oval Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oval, Visalia sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Oval, Visalia over the last 12 months is $1,100,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$699,000
Median Sale Price
$1,100,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$689,999
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$257,739
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$391
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
367
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1947
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,336
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,317
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,162
Median Age
30
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$30,250
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,781
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
62.1%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
12.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.3%
% Population in Labor Force
50.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
38°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
73
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
89
/ 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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