Oatville is for when nature is preferred to noise. Located eight miles outside the city of Wichita, its pastoral peace is a tranquil alternative to the urban activity of its busier contemporary. “Oatville has a suburban feel. People who fantasize about living in the country are drawn to it because it’s a secluded area with fairly large lots,” says longtime resident and River City realtor Jack Silvers. The neighborhood features several parks, homey restaurants and easy access to major roadways.
Oatville
Fixer-uppers
Home styles in this neighborhood include New Traditional and ranch-style houses. Arranged in a grid-like format, these residential areas are easy to navigate. Many come with sidewalks running through front yards, abundant tree life and large lawn spaces great for gardens and decor. Additionally, many of these homes are newer constructions and others may need renovations. Silvers says the neighborhood has a lot of fixer-uppers. “There’s lots of mobile homes that have been abandoned or left empty for a long time and trashed. That’s why people take pride in making their homes look nice here. Those people are starting to buy up the land and clean them up.” An Oatville home can start at $240,000 for three room and two baths, and can go as high as $750,000 for six beds and four baths.
A road runs through it
The neighborhood has several connectors for travelers. The Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is located five miles away. Interstate 235 and State route K-42 run through the area. “K-42 goes southwest to a lot of small towns, but you could also use it to get to Wichita. Oklahoma City is about two hours from there as well,” Silvers says.
Burgers and billiards
Pit Stop Bar & Grill indulges customers in an assortment of American classics, like burgers, hot dogs and chicken strips. Dusti’s Place is a no-frills neighborhood hangout complete with pool tables, karaoke nights and cheeky auto service ad inserts between menu sections. Residents can do their everyday grocery shopping by making a five-mile drive to Walmart or an eleven-mile drive to Walmart.
Parks in the prairie
Alice Wall Memorial Park features a playground for little ones to explore and is located right along the Wichita- Valley Center floodway. Pawnee Prairie Park is great for hikers and equestrians and is also home to the Tex Consolver Golf Course and over 100 species of birds. OJ Watson Park has lots of exciting amenities including pony rides, a miniature train, kayaking and pedal boats and concessions. South YMCA has many activities for getting active.
Getting credit
Students in the area may attend Oatville Elementary, which earned a B-plus rating from Niche, and move on to Clearwater Middle School, which also earned a B-plus rating. Wichita Northwest High School earned a B-rating.. In partnership with Black Hawk University, Kewanee High offers several Concurrent Credit courses where students have the opportunity to earn college credit.
Water slides and Wichita
Residents can catch live music performances and parties at Wichita Union Stockyards, the local dancehall and event venue. In the summer, Splash Aqua Park has waterpark fun for all ages with lots of amenities including slides, runways and jumping pillows. Downtown Wichita is an eight-mile drive away, giving Oatville residents access to its own restaurants, shopping and local events.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kirk Short
Kirk Short
Keller Williams Signature Partners, LLC
(316) 669-4389
704 Total Sales
9 in Oatville
$190K - $401K Price Range
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Catalina McNany
Catalina McNany
Collins & Associates
(316) 395-5743
78 Total Sales
4 in Oatville
$198K - $310K Price Range
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Kooper Sanders
Kooper Sanders
High Point Realty, LLC
(316) 669-4195
195 Total Sales
1 in Oatville
$400,000 Price
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Seth Burkhardt
Seth Burkhardt
Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 223-7141
128 Total Sales
8 in Oatville
$235K - $387K Price Range
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Val Peare
Val Peare
Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty
(316) 364-7242
171 Total Sales
1 in Oatville
$200,000 Price
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Tim Stockton
Tim Stockton
Heritage 1st Realty
(316) 867-9850
88 Total Sales
5 in Oatville
$196K - $325K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Pawnee Prairie Nature Center
Alice Wall Memorial Park
Pawnee Prairie Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Hiking
Osage Park
Southview Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Tennis
Wildwood Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Reviews
Are you familiar with the Oatville neighborhood? to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Oatville | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oatville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oatville, Wichita sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Oatville, Wichita over the last 12 months is $275,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$280,000
Median Sale Price
$275,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$275,600
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
127
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$142
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
2,824
Number of Homes for Sale
46
Median Year Built
1998
Months of Supply
4.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,833
Below the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,932
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,282
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Open Houses
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Sunday, Dec 72 - 4pm
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Sunday, Dec 72 - 4pm
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Sunday, Dec 72 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
9,772
Median Age
37
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
28.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$78,155
On par with the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$88,401
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.4%
College Graduates
24%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.4%
Above the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 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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