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Improvements being made
Oval is an old neighborhood north of downtown Visalia that is hoping to turn its fortune around. “The city is trying to make some improvements,” says Sylvia Brown, a staff member at the Catholic School of Visalia. They recently improved the roads and put in a few crosswalks.” The small neighborhood stretches just a few blocks in each direction and is comprised of homes and office buildings. Not many settle in Oval, as nearly 80% of the population rents. Oval is an extremely young neighborhood; the median age of residents is 29, and 36% of the locals are under 18 years old. Only 53.2% of residents 16 years or older are in the workforce. Oval has a CAP Index score of 7 on a 1-10 scale compared to the national average of 4.
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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Oval Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oval, Visalia sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Oval, Visalia over the last 12 months is $404,990, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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