Crown Heights • Historic Oklahoma City

Crown Heights Neighborhood Guide

Crown Heights is a historic central Oklahoma City neighborhood developed primarily during the 1930s, known for Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival architecture, tree-lined streets, neighborhood green spaces, and its location near Western Avenue.

AT A GLANCE

Crown Heights

Oklahoma City, OK

LOCATION

Between NW 36th and NW 42nd Streets, west of Walker Avenue and east of Western Avenue in central Oklahoma City

COMMUNITY TYPE

Historic residential neighborhood and Oklahoma City Historic Preservation District

TYPICAL SQ FT

Approximately 1,200 to over 5,000 sq ft

TYPICAL LOT SIZE

Generally wider and deeper residential lots than were typical when the neighborhood was developed; sizes vary by property

SCHOOL DISTRICT

Oklahoma City Public Schools

HOA

Crown Heights–Edgemere Heights Neighborhood Association supports preservation, beautification, neighborhood events, landscaping, and other community projects

AMENITIES

rown Heights Park, Shartel Avenue medians, neighborhood green spaces, historic lighting, and nearby Western Avenue dining and retail

GATED

No

ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Overview

Crown Heights is a historic residential neighborhood in central Oklahoma City, developed by G. A. Nichols beginning in 1930 on land formerly occupied by the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Lots first went on sale in October 1930, and approximately 95% of the neighborhood had been completed by 1941.

Crown Heights proper lies west of Walker Avenue and forms the western portion of the larger Crown Heights–Edgemere Heights neighborhood area. The neighborhood is designated as an Oklahoma City Historic Preservation District, which helps preserve its architectural character.

NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER

Community Character

Crown Heights reflects the planned residential development patterns of Oklahoma City during the 1930s. The neighborhood was laid out with wider and deeper lots than were common at the time, allowing for private driveways rather than rear alleys.

Mature landscaping, Shartel Avenue medians, historic lighting, Crown Heights Park, and neighborhood entry spaces contribute to the established streetscape. The Crown Heights–Edgemere Heights Neighborhood Association has also supported beautification, preservation, tree replacement, and community events for decades.

Landscaped neighborhood green space in Crown Heights, Oklahoma City
Historic Tudor and Colonial Revival homes in Crown Heights, Oklahoma City

HOME FEATURES & DESIGN

Home Features & Design

Crown Heights contains one of Oklahoma City’s more concentrated collections of 1930s residential architecture. Tudor Revival represents approximately 40% of homes, while Colonial Revival accounts for approximately 35%.

Other documented styles include Minimal Traditional, Mission-Spanish, Classical Revival, Monterey, French Eclectic, International Style, and Art Deco. Typical Tudor details include steeply pitched roofs, front gables, substantial chimneys, decorative half-timbering, and tall multipane windows.

Homes range from approximately 1,200 to more than 5,000 square feet. The neighborhood includes one-story, two-story, duplex, and apartment sections, and many properties have been expanded or renovated over time.

MARKET POSITIONING

Market Positioning

Crown Heights generally occupies the upper move-up to executive segment of Oklahoma City’s historic-home market.

Home values vary substantially based on size, architectural character, restoration quality, condition, lot, updates, and location within the neighborhood. Recent broader Crown Heights–Edgemere Heights median-sale figures have been reported in roughly the upper-$500,000s to low-$600,000s, but individual properties can fall well above or below those figures.

HOMES FOR SALE

Homes for Sale

Explore homes currently available in Crown Heights. Listing availability changes frequently, so the properties shown below reflect current MLS activity.

LOCATION & ACCESSIBILTY

Location & Accessibility

Crown Heights is located in central Oklahoma City between NW 36th and NW 42nd Streets, generally west of Walker Avenue and east of Western Avenue.

Western Avenue provides nearby access to restaurants, shops, services, and other central Oklahoma City destinations. The neighborhood is immediately north of the Uptown area and within convenient reach of the broader urban core.

Crown Heights Park, the landscaped Shartel Avenue medians, and the NW 36th and Walker gateway area provide neighborhood green space.

SCHOOLS

Schools

Crown Heights is generally served by Oklahoma City Public Schools.

Individual elementary, middle, and high school assignments should be confirmed by property address because attendance boundaries, grade configurations, transfer policies, and enrollment rules can change. Buyers should verify current assignments through the Oklahoma City Public Schools address-based school search before relying on school information.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crown Heights a historic district?

Yes. Crown Heights is designated as an Oklahoma City Historic Preservation District. Exterior alterations, demolition, and new construction within the district may require review and a Certificate of Approval from the City of Oklahoma City.

When was Crown Heights developed?

Development began in 1930 under G. A. Nichols, and approximately 95% of the neighborhood was complete by 1941.

What architectural styles are common in Crown Heights?

Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival are the most common documented styles. Other examples include Mission-Spanish, French Eclectic, Classical Revival, Monterey, Art Deco, International Style, and Minimal Traditional homes.

How large are homes in Crown Heights?

Homes range from approximately 1,200 to more than 5,000 square feet, with substantial variation based on original design, additions, renovations, and individual property history.

Is Crown Heights the same as Edgemere Heights?

No. Crown Heights and Edgemere Heights are adjacent neighborhoods commonly grouped together as Crown Heights–Edgemere Heights. Crown Heights lies primarily west of Walker Avenue and consists largely of 1930s homes, while Edgemere Heights is primarily east of Walker and developed later.

Does Crown Heights have a homeowners association?

The Crown Heights–Edgemere Heights Neighborhood Association supports preservation, beautification, landscaping, neighborhood events, and other community projects. Current dues, participation requirements, and any separate security-association arrangements should be verified directly.

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