Northwest Oklahoma City Neighborhood

Lakehurst

Lakehurst is an established northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood near Lake Hefner, with primarily one-story ranch-style homes, mature residential streets, and convenient access to the North May Avenue corridor.

AT A GLANCE

Lakehurst

Oklahoma City, OK

LOCATION

West of North May Avenue between Britton Road and Wilshire Boulevard, near Lake Hefner

COMMUNITY TYPE

Established, nongated residential subdivision with predominantly detached single-family homes

TYPICAL SQ FT

Approximately 2,200–4,350 square feet

TYPICAL LOT SIZE

Approximately 0.25–0.45 acre

SCHOOL DISTRICT

Oklahoma City Public Schools

HOA

Lakehurst has an active HOA contact presence. Current dues, services, and responsibilities should be verified directly with the association.

AMENITIES

No private neighborhood amenities were verified. Nearby recreation includes Lake Hefner, the Bert Cooper Trails, and Lake Hefner Golf Club.

GATED

No

ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Overview

Lakehurst is an established residential neighborhood in northwest Oklahoma City, generally located west of North May Avenue between Britton Road and Wilshire Boulevard. Development dates primarily to approximately the 1960s and 1970s, giving the neighborhood a mature residential setting rather than the more uniform character of newer subdivisions.

Homes are predominantly detached residences, with approximately 387 homes reported within the neighborhood. That count is an estimate rather than a completed parcel-by-parcel verification.

NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER

Community Character

Lakehurst is characterized by mature residential streets, established landscaping, and a housing stock developed largely during the 1960s and 1970s. Most homes are reported to be one-story ranch-style residences, although individual architecture, remodeling, and property configuration vary.

The neighborhood’s location between the North May Avenue corridor and Lake Hefner places everyday shopping, dining, trails, golf, and outdoor recreation within a relatively short distance.

Aerial view of Lakehurst homes in northwest Oklahoma City with mature trees and Lake Hefner in the background.
Updated ranch-style home in Lakehurst, Oklahoma City, with mature shade trees, landscaped lawn, and circular driveway.

HOME FEATURES & DESIGN

Home Features & Design

Ranch-style and one-story homes make up much of Lakehurst’s housing stock. Typical homes are reported at approximately 2,200–4,350 square feet on lots generally estimated at about 0.25–0.45 acre.

Commonly observed features include attached garages, fireplaces, patios, and central heating and air conditioning. Lakehurst includes both homes retaining original mid-century elements and residences that have undergone substantial remodeling. Pools, greenbelt locations, and other features occur on individual properties but are not neighborhood-wide characteristics.

MARKET POSITIONING

Market Positioning

Lakehurst generally fits the upper move-up to executive segment of Oklahoma City’s established northwest residential market. A limited sample of documented 2022–2026 sales ranged from approximately $500,000 to $620,000, but this should be treated only as broad historical context rather than a complete neighborhood price range.

Property condition, renovation level, size, lot placement, and individual features can create meaningful differences in value within the neighborhood.

HOMES FOR SALE

Homes for Sale

Browse homes currently for sale in Lakehurst. Listing availability changes regularly, so the results below provide the most current view of properties offered within the neighborhood.

LOCATION & ACCESSIBILTY

Location & Accessibility

Lakehurst is in northwest Oklahoma City, west of North May Avenue and east of Lake Hefner, between Britton Road and Wilshire Boulevard. North May Avenue provides nearby access to restaurants, shopping, services, and other commercial destinations.

Hefner Parkway/State Highway 74 is west of the neighborhood and provides north-south access through the metro. Lake Hefner is also nearby, with boating, fishing, parks, picnic areas, and the approximately 9.8-mile Bert Cooper multi-use trail system. Lake Hefner Golf Club offers two 18-hole courses, a practice academy, driving range, and restaurant.

SCHOOLS

Schools

Lakehurst is within Oklahoma City Public Schools. Schools commonly identified for the neighborhood include Ridgeview Elementary School, John Marshall Enterprise Middle School, and John Marshall Enterprise High School.

School boundaries, grade configurations, transfer options, and enrollment policies can change. Buyers should verify the current assignment for a specific property through the OKCPS Find My School tool or directly with Oklahoma City Public Schools.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of homes are found in Lakehurst?

Lakehurst consists primarily of detached single-family homes developed during the 1960s and 1970s. One-story ranch-style homes are common, although architecture, remodeling, and individual property features vary.

How large are homes and lots in Lakehurst?

Homes are generally reported at approximately 2,200–4,350 square feet, with lots commonly estimated at about 0.25–0.45 acre. These are broad neighborhood ranges rather than measurements for every property.

Does Lakehurst have an HOA?

Lakehurst is within Oklahoma City Public Schools. Ridgeview Elementary, John Marshall Enterprise Middle School, and John Marshall Enterprise High School are commonly identified for the neighborhood. Buyers should verify the current assignment for a specific address with OKCPS.

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