Why Live in Briarcreek
Briarcreek, located in northwest Oklahoma City between Lake Hefner and the Northwest Expressway, is a suburban neighborhood known for its quiet, winding streets and mature post oak trees. The area features late-20th-century small brick townhouses, Traditional-style homes, and ranch-style houses with broad lawns and in-ground pools. Residents enjoy easy access to retail and dining options, with Crest Foods for groceries and Rockwell Plaza, less than a mile south, offering stores like Target and T.J. Maxx. Dining options include Haydeh’s Bistro and Tokyo Moon OKC. Lake Hefner, less than 2 miles east, is a popular spot for walking dogs, enjoying the playground at Stars and Stripes Park, and watching sailboats. The lake also hosts the annual Stars and Stripes River Festival and Block Party, as well as fireworks on Independence Day. The neighborhood is conveniently close to the Northwest Expressway, providing quick access to INTEGRIS Baptist Health Medical Center 4.7 miles away, downtown Oklahoma City 14 miles away, and Will Rogers Airport 15.9 miles away. The local schools, Wiley Post Elementary, Hefner Middle, and Putnam City North High, have received average ratings. Briarcreek is a well-established community with long-term residents who take pride in maintaining their homes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Briarcreek a good place to live?
Briarcreek is a good place to live. Briarcreek is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Briarcreek is a suburban neighborhood. Briarcreek has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.6 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $98,843 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 43.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Briarcreek are home owners, with 23.6% of residents renting and 76.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Briarcreek can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Briarcreek neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Briarcreek?
The median home price in Briarcreek is $245,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $49,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,220 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $52K a year to afford the median home price in Briarcreek. The average household income in Briarcreek is $99K.
What are the best public schools in Briarcreek?
The best public schools that serve Briarcreek are:
What are the best private schools in Briarcreek?
The best private schools that serve Briarcreek are:
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Are home prices dropping in Briarcreek?
Yes, home prices in Briarcreek are down 7% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Briarcreek, OK
On average, homes in Briarcreek, Oklahoma City sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Briarcreek, Oklahoma City over the last 12 months is $224,950, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$224,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$243,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$139,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$117
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
34
Median List Price
$245,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%