AT A GLANCE
Gatewood
LOCATION
Central Oklahoma City, northwest of downtown, generally between NW 16th and NW 23rd streets near the Plaza District and Uptown 23rd.
COMMUNITY TYPE
Historic urban neighborhood with a mix of single-family homes, multi-dwelling properties, schools, churches, and limited commercial or mixed-use development along major edges.
TYPICAL SQ FT
Approximately 1,100 to 3,800+ square feet
TYPICAL LOT SIZE
Approximately 1,735 to 7,000+ square feet
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Oklahoma City Public Schools
HOA
No mandatory HOA has been verified. Gatewood Historic District, Inc. is a voluntary neighborhood association with annual membership currently listed at $45.
AMENITIES
Convenient to the Plaza District and Uptown 23rd. No private subdivision pool, clubhouse, golf course, or similar community amenities.
GATED
ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Overview
Gatewood is one of central Oklahoma City’s established historic neighborhoods, originally platted in 1922 with development continuing across several decades. Historic documentation identifies contributing development ranging from the early 1900s into the 1950s. Rather than a uniform subdivision, Gatewood developed with a varied mix of homes, lot sizes, architectural styles, and housing types.
The neighborhood is also covered in part by the Gatewood Urban Conservation District, which was established by the City of Oklahoma City in 1987 and includes neighborhood-specific development and design provisions.
NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER
Community Character
Gatewood’s character comes largely from its historic streetscapes and architectural variety. Documented styles include Craftsman and Bungalow, Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, Prairie School, Mission and Spanish Colonial Revival, Italian Renaissance Revival, and Classical Revival. The neighborhood includes one-story, one-and-one-half-story, and two-story residences rather than a single dominant housing form.
HOME FEATURES & DESIGN
Home Features & Design
Homes in Gatewood span several decades of construction and vary considerably by block and property. Historic residences commonly feature pitched roofs, front-facing entries, porches, and compact urban lots. Current City provisions for applicable redevelopment and new construction within the Gatewood Urban Conservation District include neighborhood-specific design requirements.
MARKET POSITIONING
Market Positioning
Gatewood contains a broad mix of housing and price points rather than one consistent market segment. Recent reported sales have included renovation opportunities, traditional historic homes, and higher-priced renovated, expanded, or newer residences. A broad recent-sale range of approximately $185,000 to $750,000 was observed, with some properties selling above that range.
HOMES FOR SALE
Homes for Sale
Explore homes currently for sale in Gatewood. Because the neighborhood includes a wide variety of home ages, architectural styles, sizes, and lot configurations, individual properties can differ considerably.
LOCATION & ACCESSIBILTY
Location & Accessibility
Gatewood is located in central Oklahoma City northwest of downtown. The neighborhood is generally associated with NW 16th to NW 23rd streets, with N Classen Boulevard, N Blackwelder Avenue, N Florida Avenue, and N Pennsylvania Avenue helping define different portions of the historic districts. The Plaza District is near the southern side of the neighborhood, while Uptown 23rd is nearby to the north. Classen Boulevard and NW 23rd provide major arterial access, with Interstate 235 farther east.
SCHOOLS
Schools
Gatewood is within Oklahoma City Public Schools. Because school assignments can vary by property address, grade level, program, and future boundary changes, buyers should verify the current elementary, middle, and high school assignments through the OKCPS school locator using the specific property address.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gatewood a historic neighborhood?
Yes. Gatewood includes the Gatewood East and Gatewood West historic districts and is also associated with the Gatewood Urban Conservation District. Development occurred over several decades, with historic documentation covering portions of the neighborhood from the early 1900s through the 1950s.
What architectural styles are found in Gatewood?
Gatewood includes Craftsman and Bungalow, Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, Prairie School, Mission and Spanish Colonial Revival, Italian Renaissance Revival, and Classical Revival architecture. Styles and construction periods vary throughout the neighborhood.
Does Gatewood have an HOA?
A mandatory neighborhood-wide HOA has not been verified. Gatewood Historic District, Inc. operates as a voluntary neighborhood association supporting neighborhood activities, engagement, and beautification.
What schools serve Gatewood?
Gatewood is within Oklahoma City Public Schools. Specific school assignments should be verified through the current OKCPS school locator using the property address because boundaries and assignments can change.
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