condominiums and historic homes. Urban living has become even more popular with the development and ongoing growth of the John Rex Charter School, which will offer eighth grade starting this fall. Historic Neighborhoods Tree-lined streets, charm and character abound in Oklahoma City’s beautiful historic neighborhoods. Some of the homes pre-date statehood, though they’ve since had modern upgrades. Most of the historic neighborhoods surround downtown. One of the first “planned unit developments” west of the Mississippi, Edgemere Park was developed starting in 1926 and consists of Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival and Spanish Eclectic-style homes surrounding a park and creek bed. Closer to the state capitol lies Jefferson Park, filled with small bungalows. But if history and affordability are more your style, check out the Shepherd neighborhood, located a few miles northwest of downtown. The Shepherd Neighborhood is the perfect place to find historic charm on a smaller scale, both in terms of square footage and budget. And for soccer fans, it’s within walking distance of Taft Stadium, where the OKC Energy FC plays its games. Many of the city’s historic neighborhoods have such ornate homes that they’re in Historic Preservation Districts. The neighborhoods that are overseen by the Historic Preservation Commission are Crown Heights, Edgemere Park, Mesta Park and Heritage Hills, Paseo, Putnam Heights and Shepherd. For more information about the Historic Preservation Commission, visit okc.gov/ departments/planning. Suburban Neighborhoods In Oklahoma City, living in the suburbs doesn’t necessarily mean living out of the city. The city’s large land area lends itself to all the best aspects of suburbia, while our low commute times and excellent traffic grid management make getting where you need to go easy. OKC makes it possible to get that suburban feel without feeling far away. The Oklahoma City boundaries also have cities within Oklahoma City, such as Mustang, Bethany, Warr Acres, The Village and Nichols Hills. Each city boasts an array of
housing types, from apartments to large, multi-story homes. In Nichols Hills and The Village, a variety of residences can be found, ranging from ‘30s-platted mansions and ‘50s-built ranch-style to ‘70s-developed subdivisions with larger footage. Situated west of Oklahoma City, near Lake Overholser, Warr Acres and Bethany saw growth after World War II as they developed into bedroom communities for Oklahoma City. Further north, you can find newly-built homes in Northwest Oklahoma City and the west side of Edmond. Some communities are gated and all offer outstanding neighborhood/community involvement. Good highway and turnpike access comes standard, as do excellent public schools. South Oklahoma City boasts more room, more new subdivisions, more new retail, more diversity, more value and more excitement than ever before. Similar to its counterparts in the northwest, newer construction and larger floorplans come standard, as do excellent public schools. Pastoral Neighborhoods If wide open spaces are more your style, Oklahoma City has them. Here, you can still enjoy a quieter atmosphere without sacrificing amenities or distance to the heart of Oklahoma City. If land and a large home are more your style, check out development in the Piedmont or Deer Creek areas. Just outside of the hustle and bustle, the far northwest side offers a definite change of pace at lower commute times than you’d expect. Further west, Mustang and Yukon offer that small-town feel with quick access to downtown. New homes are being built frequently in the area that also offers sought-after public schools. On the metro’s east side, Midwest City, Choctaw and Jones is another option for large plots of land. The area is heavily wooded, creating that “out of the city” feel, but still within a quick drive of downtown. Near Tinker AFB and great outdoor activities, eastern Oklahoma County has lots of room and lots to offer.
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