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Oread

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kansas
$161K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
2
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$364K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2019 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
AprJul
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
AprJul
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
AprJul
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
AprJul
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
AprJul
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20162017201820192023

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.622
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$364K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,866 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.4
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1911
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.55%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.1.4%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.58%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.6.8%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.21%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.51%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.47%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.16.3 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.39%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,818
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,859 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$27K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$39K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Oread compares

By median home value, Oread is the 10th most expensive of 25 neighborhoods in Douglas County, and its typical home is worth more than 55% of all homes in Douglas County.

Home values in Oread

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$198K$947K
neighborhoods in Douglas County ranked by median home value
#Douglas CountyMedian valueHomes
1Gateway$555K225
2West Lawrence$531K2,461
3Scenic Riverway$471K359
4Quail Run$432K1,250
5Western Hills$413K134
6Old West Lawrence$410K523
7Monterey$392K274
8Hillcrest$391K238
9University Place$372K207
10Oread$364K622
11Sunflower$364K172
12Deerfield$362K525
13Prairie Meadows$356K693
14Perry Park$340K494
15Indian Hills$323K622
16Sunset Hills$316K1,206
17Prairie Park$287K1,204
18Babcock$284K108
19North Lawrence$284K1,001
20Park Hill$283K188
21Centennial$278K582
22Barker$278K700
23East Lawrence$242K877
24Brook Creek$228K1,008

25 neighborhoods in Douglas County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Oread market

What is the median home price in Oread, KS?

The median sale price in Oread, KS is $161,250 (data through July 2019), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Oread, KS each year?

2 homes sold in Oread, KS over the last 12 months (data through July 2019). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Oread, KS?

Oread, KS contains 622 residential properties, with a median of 1,866 square feet, 4 bedrooms, built around 1911. The median TopHap Estimate is $364K.

How does Oread, KS compare to the rest of Douglas County?

By median home value, Oread, KS is the 10th most expensive of 25 neighborhoods in Douglas County. Its typical home is worth more than 55% of all homes in Douglas County. University Place ranks just above it and Sunflower just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Oread, KS?

21% of homes in Oread, KS are owner-occupied. 51% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Oread, KS hold?

58% of mortgaged homes in Oread, KS are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 6.8% owe more than the home is worth.

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