First Courthouse Homes for Rent

First Courthouse is a historic Norman neighborhood that blends residential charm with a commercial corridor along Porter Avenue. This area is home to Norman Regional Hospital, one of the city’s largest employers. The neighborhood includes the Old Silk Stockings area, home to the Moore-Lindsay Historical House Museum. Housing styles vary, with early 20th-century ranch-style homes, bungalows and Craftsman styles alongside some Victorian and Queen Anne styles. Many homes have storm cellars and alleys for trash pickup, with sidewalks and walkability differing by street. Local businesses on Porter Avenue include Boom-a-rang Diner, Gourmet Donut and Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Store. Larger stores like Walmart Supercenter and Sprouts Farmers Market are nearby. Residents look forward to citywide events, such as the Norman Music Festival. Local churches host more neighborhood-centric events. Children attend top-rated schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School and Norman North High School. Frances Cate Park provides outdoor recreation with fitness courts, soccer fields and playgrounds. The neighborhood is approximately 3 miles from Interstate 35, and a bus regularly runs along North Porter Avenue.