MIDTOWN OKC
Where City Living Meets Oklahoma Charm
Midtown offers a unique blend of urban energy and surprising affordability.
Here, you’ll trade sprawling suburbs for walkable streets, diverse restaurants, and a front-row seat to the city’s cultural pulse.
AREAS in MIDTOWN
HERITAGE HILLS
Average Home Price: $935,000
Heritage Hills is Oklahoma City’s first historic preservation district. The name “Heritage Hills” was acquired in 1969 and the neighborhood is a conglomerate of several additions with development beginning just after 1900 and largely complete by 1930. Additions that make up Heritage Hills are Harndale, West Highland Parked Addition, Colcord Heights Addition, Classen’s Highland Parked Addition, Winan’s Highland Addition, and Winan’s Second Addition. The establishment of Heritage Hills as a historic preservation district began when leaders from these neighborhood associations came together to form the Historic Preservation Commission to fight the widening proposal of NW 16th Street. These additions were collectively once known as “Highland Park” and “The Highlands” in advertisements from 1902 and 1904 respectively. The Overholser Mansion was the first mansion to begin construction and was, at the time, located away from the city.
MESTA PARK
Average Home Price: $812,500$812,500
Mesta Park is a historic neighborhood in Oklahoma City, known for its early 20th-century homes featuring Craftsman, Prairie, Colonial Revival, and Tudor styles. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it offers a strong sense of community with active neighborhood participation and various local events. Located just north of downtown, it provides easy access to city amenities. The area is family-friendly, with green spaces like Perle Mesta Park enhancing its appeal. Preservation efforts by the neighborhood association ensure the area retains its historic charm.
AUTOMOBILE ALLEY
Average Home Price: XXXXXXXXX
The Arts District isn’t just an address in Oklahoma City, it’s an immersive experience. Wake up to murals splashed across brick buildings, your daily commute a walk past galleries bursting with fresh exhibits. Coffee shops on the corner fuel your day as you head to world-class museums or get swept away by a performance at the Civic Center. The energy here is palpable, a constant hum of creativity that bleeds into trendy cafes and upscale restaurants boasting innovative menus. First Fridays transform the district into a vibrant social scene, with live music, art openings, and a contagious energy that celebrates all things creative. It’s a lifestyle unlike any other, perfect for those who crave a front-row seat to Oklahoma City’s artistic heartbeat.
PLAZA DISTRICT
Average Home Price: $260,000$$
The Plaza District is a neighborhood commercial district boasting Oklahoma City’s local arts flavor and is home to art galleries, studios, retail shops, restaurants, and creative services. The area is home to the renovated Plaza Theatre, which holds music and theatrical performances for Lyric at the Plaza. Also included in the area are the artist-made retail businesses, a quality custom tattoo shop, a popular local salon, a full-production modern local winery, and many shops for vintage and retro items. This district, now boasts a renewed energy embraced by Oklahoma City’s youth and diverse culture. Each second Friday of each month from 7-11 p.m., the district is home to “LIVE on the Plaza”, a monthly art-walk featuring live music, featured artists, special events and local shopping.
GATEWOOD
Average Home Price: $415,000
Gatewood is a thriving community of historic single and multi-family homes. Nestled between the hipster mecca of the 16th Street Plaza District and a revitalized Uptown23rd Street, Gatewood’s mixture of downtown amenities and historic charm make it an important part of Oklahoma City’s continued renaissance. We are a very prideful neighborhood full of the best neighbors in OKC. You have come to the right place to learn more about the neighborhoods history and neighbors, what is going on in the area, and how to get involved.
COTTAGE DISTRICT
Average Home Price: $415,000$$
Cottage District is a neighborhood known for its unique mix of architecture and edgy style. It is an eclectic inner-city neighborhood characterized by a mix of early 20th century era cottages, blight, and striking contemporary architecture. Officially called the “Cottage District” by the City of Oklahoma City,“SOSA”, an acronym for “South of Saint Anthony”) has become the district’s popular name. Situated on the northwest corner of the Central Business District, SoSA is roughly bordered by Classen Boulevard, Walker Street, NW 6th Street, and NW 9th Street. The neighborhood still has pockets of blight, but spurred by the rehabilitation of two 1906 residential buildings in 2002, it has begun to transform its unsavory reputation. As of 2010, there are seven architect-designed residences within a two block radius, and three more in progress. The high density of architect-occupied, contemporary dwellings has caused some to call it “the architect’s ghetto.”
