Rural Neighborhood in Oklahoma
Oklahoma County 73020, 73045, 74857
Joshua Doyle has only worked at The Lumber Shack for about a year, but his experiences in Harrah are quite telling about the community. “I’ve never been part of a restaurant with so many big parties,” he says. “It’s all these families and their friends. It’s so obvious that family is important here. When they go out, they go out as a unit.” Situated along the North Canadian River, the city of Harrah is a rural hub 30 miles east of Oklahoma City.
Harrah’s ranch-style homes often feature brick exteriors, ranging in price between $200,000 and $400,000. Home buyers may find Dallas-style architecture or custom builds along Love Lane or Sally Circle Drive. Such homes can reach close to $1 million. Modern homes within the Brush Creek subdivision display square lawns and short, paved driveways. Similar streetscapes are found within the Padre Pio gated community, located on S Harrah Road. Outside of its subdivisions, Harrah remains a rural, two-lane country road kind of city. Many homes have butcheries or large multipurpose sheds on their property.
The Harrah School District is known as “A District of Champions,” receiving an overall B-minus on Niche. With only about 2,000 students enrolled in the district, student-teacher ratios remain starkly low. Virginia Smith Elementary School and Harrah Middle School each earn a B on Niche, while Harrah High School earns a C-plus. Both Harrah Middle School and High School place an emphasis on athletics, live-streaming games and wearing Panther pride. Parents can expect to drive student-athletes to neighboring cities for matches, games and invitationals.
Located about 30 miles west of Oklahoma City, residents rely on Kickapoo Turnpike and I-40 for their commute. The turnpike is a toll road leading north into Luther and connecting to I-40 in the south. There is no direct public transportation from Harrah to OKC, though buses are available closer to the city. Route 62, NE 23rd Street, heads west into Choctaw where folks can find an SSM Health Urgent Care or travel an additional 15 miles to the University of Oklahoma Medical Center. As for airfare, Shawnee Regional Airport is 20 miles southeast of Harrah, while Will Rogers World Airport is 30 miles southwest.
Earl’s Nursery has been around since the 90s, selling everything from succulents to sweet potato vines. The grandfather-grandson duo famously tell guests “No charge for the stroll,” inviting them to peruse the grounds at their leisure. Just 7 miles south, Harp’s Food Stores is one of 14 locations in the state. Though Walmart Supercenter is frequented in Choctaw, off Route 62. As for grub, residents might recognize The Black Raven Pub or The Lumber Shack from Saturdays on Main, a city-wide block party on Main Street. The Black Raven Pub offers a traditional Irish pub atmosphere with a patio out front. Occupying the Davidson and Case Lumber Co. building, The Lumber Shack serves classic American fare under the glow of string lights. “The building started off as a church, and then it was a lumber shack, and then we revamped it,” Doyle says. “We reused everything, all the way down to the wood in the walls.”
The liveliest place in Harrah during the summer is Heritage Park, where playgrounds and walking trails accompany an amphitheater and splash pad for kids. Events are hosted here throughout the warmer months, welcoming folks to stroll along the lake or stop by the Fiesta Tacos food truck, located in the heart of the park. Just north, Horseshoe Lake offers 324 acres for fishing and swimming. Local recreation might mean joining the Harrah Soccer Club, providing teams for ages 4-18. But Lake Thunderbird State Park is by far the biggest hit, featuring marinas, boat ramps, campgrounds and trails.
Heritage Park’s many events include the Harrah Heritage Fest and farmer’s market. Locals can enjoy live music, a chili cook-off and a Chili Dog Fun Run during Heritage Fest, an annual celebration of the town. The farmer’s market occurs every Saturday from May to September, providing local produce, baked goods and a variety of artisans. Wind Drift Orchards is open for the summer, hosting guests to pick from their peach and nectarine orchards. And in the winter, residents can cut their own tree at Cross Timbers Christmas Tree Farm.
Kathy Parker
eXp Realty, LLC
(405) 213-0182
211 Total Sales
1 in Harrah
$223,000 Price
Rick McCormick
eXp Realty, LLC
(405) 561-6459
192 Total Sales
1 in Harrah
$223,000 Price
Jenifer Stevenson
Berkshire Hathaway-Benchmark
(405) 594-8746
503 Total Sales
4 in Harrah
$235K - $349K Price Range
Steve Morren
Sterling Real Estate
(405) 470-9297
294 Total Sales
1 in Harrah
$259,000 Price
April Peterson
Brix Realty
(850) 750-0276
165 Total Sales
1 in Harrah
$189,000 Price
Joey Blanco
LPT Realty
(405) 400-1683
21 Total Sales
1 in Harrah
$585,000 Price
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Harrah | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Harrah, OK sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Harrah, OK over the last 12 months is $273,673, down 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,400 - $1,500 per month
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