FAR NW / SURREY HILLS / PIEDMONT / DEER CREEK
Looking for bigger lots, more room to roam, and a less urban atmosphere? Then far NW Oklahoma City is for you. Just outside of the “city,” the far northwest side offers a definite change of pace, at lower commute times then you’re probably used to.
- Subdivisions: Surrey Hills, Antler Ridge, Anderson Acres, more
- Avg. distance from downtown: 32 min, 25 mi
- Avg. distance from Tinker AFB: 39 min, 33.6 mi
- Average home price: $233,209
- Avg square footage: 2620
- School districts: Edmond Public Schools (http://www.edmondschools.net/), Deer Creek Public Schools (http://www.deercreekschools.org/), Piedmont Public Schools (http://www.piedmont.k12.ok.us/), Yukon Public Schools (http://www.yukonps.com/)
- Community links: http://www.surreyhillsok.com/, http://piedmontok.org/dn/Default.aspx,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukon,_Oklahoma
-price/ footage source: trulia.com
WESTSIDE (WEST BETHANY, MUSTANG, YUKON AREA)
Large, unplatted residences on lots of land near traditional subdivisions offering all the traditional amenities are the norm, as are sought-after public schools. Easy highway access gives you a great way to live the lifestyle you want in the western OKC metro.
- Subdivisions: Brownsville, Westport, Kingsridge, Magnolia Trace, Savannah Lakes, Walnut Manor, Hunters Glen, Canyon Lakes, more
- Avg. distance from downtown: 20 min, 15 mi
- Avg. distance from Tinker AFB: 32 mins, 25 mi
- Median home price: $280,000
- Avg square footage: 3000
- School districts: Yukon Public Schools (www.yukonps.com/), Mustang Public Schools (www.mustangps.org/), Putnam City (www.putnamcityschools.org/)
- Community links: http://www.cityofyukonok.gov/, http://www.cityofmustang.org/Default.asp?WCI=CityDocument&DOCUMENT=cities/MustangOK/docs/Master.htm, http://www.mccalebhomes.com/index.cfm?method=OurCommunities_CommunityDetail&CommunityId=7
-price/ footage source: realtor.com (select Yukon / Mustang neighborhoods)
EAST SIDE (MIDWEST CITY / CHOCTAW / JONES / NICOMA PARK / LAKE ALUMA AREA)
As the saying goes, “East is in.” The combination of small-town goodness and the close comforts of a metropolitan area can’t be beat! Near Tinker AFB and great outdoors activities, eastern Oklahoma county has lots with lots of room, and lots to offer.
- Subdivisions: Asheville, Frolich Meadows, Riverwind Estates, Burtondale, Hickory Forest, The Timbers, Mill Creek Pond, Edgewater, more
- Avg. distance from downtown: 15 min, 10 mi
- Avg. distance from Tinker AFB: 5 mins, 4.5 mi
- Median home price: $205,000
- Avg square footage: 2500
- School districts: Mid-Del, Jones, Harrah, Luther, Choctaw / Nicoma Park, McLoud
- Community links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choctaw,_Oklahoma, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrah,_Oklahoma, http://www.ok.gov/nicomapark/, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther,_Oklahoma, http://midwestcityok.net/, http://www.mccalebhomes.com/index.cfm?method=OurCommunities_CommunityDetail&CommunityId=7
-price/ footage source: realtor.com (select Midwest City neighborhoods)