By John English
Contributing Writer
Located just Northeast of downtown Fort Worth, the Oakhurst neighborhood is a 100-year-old community perched on a bluff overlooking the Trinity River, less than a 10-minute drive from Sundance Square and the Cultural District
Bordered by Oakhurst Scenic Drive on the West, Sylvania Avenue to the East, Watauga Road and Mount Olivet Cemetery to the North and Yucca Avenue on the South, Oakhurst is a designated Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
The original developer and local businessman, John P. King, broke ground on the 175-acre project in 1924. In fact, King once proudly quipped that “everything grows in Oakhurst,” and the street signs in the community appear to support that claim.
Visitors will quickly note that nearly every avenue in the tree-lined neighborhood is named after a type of flowering plant, including Honeysuckle, Lotus, Marigold, Carnation and Aster avenues.
Most of the homes in Oakhurst were built in the 1920s and 1950’s, and range in price from the upper $100,000’s to nearly $700,000, though most of the new homes for sale are in the $400,000-$500,000 range.
Local resident Debbie Schroeder is a member of the Charleston Homeowner’s Association, which abuts the Oakhurst Neighborhood.
Schroeder has lived in the area for more than 10 years and said that Oakhurst drew her in the first time she laid eyes on the community more than a decade ago.
“The curb appeal throughout is stunning and the entry not only helps maintain a sense of safety, but is also stately,” Schroeder said. “We have lived here for 10 years. We love the location. We are in the center of Fort Worth. Downtown is a quick 5-minute drive, and TCU is only 15 minutes away.”
Oakhurst also provides easy access to I-35W and TX 121, and Meacham Airport, the Fort Worth Stockyards and the Golf Club at Fossil Creek are all within 10 minutes of the community.
The Oakhurst neighborhood features a variety of architectural styles, including Tudor, Bungalow and Ranch Style homes, and Oakhurst Neighborhood Association (ONA) Secretary Kathryn Omarkhail said that Oakhurst is a neighborhood “that prioritizes community involvement and activity,” above everything else in a 2017 interview with Fort Worth Magazine.
“It’s a tight-knit neighborhood,” Omarkhail said. “We know our neighbors here.”
The community has been described by Fort Worth Magazine as “a hidden gem, with a picturesque, leafy landscape that lines neighborhood streets,” and a “quaint, old-time feel.”
Oakhurst Park is located in the center of the neighborhood and serves as the main venue for community activities and events.
It is maintained by volunteer group called “FOOP,” or Friends of Oakhurst Park.
Schroeder said that she has never regretted moving to the area and said that she would recommend it to anyone looking to buy a new home.
“If you are new to the area, our neighborhood is definitely worth consideration,” Schroeder said. “Homes are beautiful and well-maintained. I would say that small and quaint describes it best.”
