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The mighty Oak neighborhood
The Oak neighborhood stands tall in Albany. A diverse community rooted in modest park space and local schools, Oak blends city and suburbs, roughly 3 miles south of the historic downtown. “The kind of diversity we see in Albany is appealing to a lot of people,” says Jill Schuster, who has lived in the area for nearly 20 years and is a principal broker at Triple Oaks Realty-Corvallis. “The economic base is also very diverse, and there is a wonderful mix of opportunities for various ages and demographics.”
Oak is a suburban neighborhood located in Albany, Oregon.
Similar to the majority of Western Oregon, Albany's weather is considered to be mild.
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Colorful split-levels and two-story Craftsmans
Midcentury ranch-style homes built in the 1960s sit on tightly packed lots with limited space between each residence. Most homes have garages, but on-street parking is common. On Lyon Street, split-level homes with pastel earth tones give the neighborhood a splash of color. The Chartwell Station subdivision is a more modern community, with two-story Craftsman homes from the 2000s on well-connected sidewalks and cul-de-sacs by Pineway Park and Chartwell Station Park, a private recreation area. Single-family homes in Oak typically range from $250,000 to $550,000. Multiplex townhouses on 34th Avenue have rental units, making them popular acquisitions. Multifamily investment properties here cost between $600,000 and $750,000.
Split-level styled homes are a common design found in Albany, Oregon.
Oak, Albany is home to a variety of well managed multi-family housing units.
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Parks in the center of Oak communities
Draper Park is a centerpiece in Oak, with a large field, a small playground and a picnic area behind Lafayette Elementary School. Pineway Park is another green space with a basketball court and jungle gym bordered by residential streets and property-line fences from nearby houses. Grand Prairie Park is a 10-acre green space with walking paths by a duck-filled pond to fish for bluegill. The Albany Community Pool offers an Olympic-sized swimming pool with diving boards and a hot tub.
Local youth love to play on the swings at Pineway Park in Albany, Oregon.
Visitors love to stroll down the large sidewalks at Draper Park in Albany.
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Surrounded by schools with opportunities
The Greater Albany Public School District serves over 9,000 students throughout the Willamette Valley, and Oak is home to multiple public schools attended by students all over the city. Lafayette Elementary School offers an English Language Learners (ELL) program and receives a Niche grade of C. Calapooia Middle School also has a C and offers the Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) club that prepares students for higher education. South Albany High School earns a C-plus grade with auto mechanic coursework and a science fiction club.
South Albany High School is a public school in Albany, Oregon.
Calapooia Middle School in Albany, OR has an overall C grade on Niche.
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Reaching the retail and restaurants from Oak
With the benefit of less traffic, Oak is a few miles from the retail and dining options closer to the city center. Pizza Now! is a takeout pizzeria with appetizers and a vintage vibe. La Roca is a Mexican restaurant with colorful murals and outdoor seating. The Heritage Mall offers name-brand clothing boutiques, jewelry stores and food court restaurants. On the edge of Oak, the Geary Street Market is a convenience store with grocery items and ingredients to save a trip to the supermarket. For more detailed grocery lists, Safeway is on 14th Avenue.
Sybaris American Bistro in Albany, is proud of their locally sourced ingredients.
Albany has convenient shopping options available like Ross.
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Attractions in Downtown Albany
In Downtown Albany, community centers and theaters line First Avenue. The Historic Carousel & Museum is a prominent fixture downtown, with 50 hand-carved animals on a renovated carousel. The Pix Theatre is a historic building with old film reels, vintage movie posters and couch seating inside an auditorium. The Albany Civic Theater hosts live performances of plays and musicals by a cast of regional actors and community members.
Visitors admire the craftsmanship of the Albany Historical Carousel and Museum.
Pix Theater in Downtown Albany, sells out often.
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Bike access and the ATS
Oak is a car-dependent neighborhood with bike lanes connecting the main thoroughfares to downtown and other districts. The Albany Transit System (ATS) bus has stops throughout Oak, including six accessible pick-up spots along 34th Avenue. To the west, Pacific Boulevard – Route 99E runs north-south, reaching the city center. Interstate 5 is Albany’s main interstate, connecting cities along the West Coast. Portland is about 70 miles north, and the Portland International Airport (PDX) offers air travel.
Biking is a popular form of transportation in Albany, Oregon.
With the local public transportation and Amtrak, you could get around Albany without a car.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Linn County Parks Department
Grand Prairie Park
Periwinkle Park
Draper Park
Pineway Park
Transit
Airport
Mahlon Sweet Field
57 min drive
Bus
Hill & 28th
Bus
Jackson & 32nd
Bus
34th & Tudor
Bus
34th & Oak
Bus
28th & Madison
Bus
Marion St & 30th Ave
Bus
34th & Marion
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Oak
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oak, Albany sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Oak, Albany over the last 12 months is $362,382, down 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers comfort, style, and functionality all on one level. Renovated in 2018, the updates include fresh interior and exterior paint, a new furnace, new LVT flooring and carpet throughout, new baseboards and trim, a new garage door and kitchen appliances. The kitchen includes a convenient breakfast bar—perfect for casual dining or entertaining. Enjoy
Perfect starter home in popular Southeast Albany area. 3 bedrooms one bath, large bonus room perfect for recreation or hobby. Spacious backyard perfect for outdoor activities.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,427
Median Age
37
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,586
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,918
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.5%
College Graduates
23%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38/ 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.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
