Edmond, east of I-35 · Near Arcadia Lake
East Edmond | Wooded homesites, custom homes and room to breathe
Tall trees, bigger lots and quiet roads that still get you to I-35 in a few minutes. It's the part of Edmond people pick when they want a little more space around the house.
What it feels like
The side of Edmond with more trees than rooftops
Cross over I-35 and Edmond changes. The lots get bigger, the post oaks get thicker, and the houses sit farther back from the road. A lot of them are custom homes on an acre or more, and some sit on several acres with room for a shop, a garden or a few horses.
The people I work with out here usually want the same few things: privacy, a yard the kids can actually disappear into, and not having to give up an easy drive to work, school and Downtown Edmond. East Edmond does all of that well.
It isn't one style of house, either. You'll find older custom homes on big wooded lots, newer gated communities near the lake, and some of the most interesting new construction in the metro. That mix is a big part of why I love showing it.
Communities in East Edmond
Where people tend to land
Each of these feels different once you're standing in it. Here's where I'd start.
Gated · Near Arcadia Lake
Shoreline
A newer gated community on the south side of Arcadia Lake, with custom homes on wooded homesites a few minutes from the lake trails.
Shoreline page coming
Acreage · Wooded lots
Oakdale
Established wooded neighborhoods with big lots and custom homes, including Autumn Park, Apple Valley, Shadow Ridge, Lakeside and Stonemill.
Design-focused homes
Cottage Grove
Such cute, design-focused homes, and none of them are cookie cutter, which is so nice. It works really well for move-up families and for anyone downsizing who still wants a house with personality. It's one of my personal favorites at this price point.
Also worth a drive: Iron Horse Ranch and Montmartre.
Daily life
What a regular week looks like out here
Photo: Visit EdmondArcadia Lake
About 1,820 acres of water right on the east side of town, with hiking, mountain bike and equestrian trails, swim beaches, boat ramps and disc golf. Plenty of families out here use it on a regular weeknight, not just on vacation days.
Photo: Visit EdmondRoute 66 and Arcadia
Just east of the lake, Route 66 runs through Arcadia, home of the Round Barn and POPS with its giant soda bottle. It's the easy Saturday drive everybody takes visiting family on.
Getting around
Most of East Edmond is a short drive to I-35, so Downtown Edmond, UCO and the turnpikes are close. Groceries and errands usually mean a quick drive back toward town, which is the trade most people happily make for the trees.
Schools
Two school districts, and the line matters
East Edmond is served by Edmond Public Schools and by Oakdale Public Schools, a PK–8 district. School lines out here can be confusing. Which one a home is zoned for can change from one street to the next, and the mailing address doesn't always tell you. Some Oakdale-area homes have Oklahoma City addresses but are zoned for Edmond Memorial High School. I always check the exact address before you fall for a house.
There are also plans for a new high school on the east side of Edmond, so this part of town is worth watching. I'll share details as they're announced.
School assignments are set by each district and can change. Please verify any address directly with the district.
Good to know before you buy
- Utilities vary. Some acreage homes have well water, septic or propane. I'll tell you which, and what it means day to day.
- Lot size changes the math. More land means more to maintain, and sometimes a different insurance and inspection conversation.
- Check the address and the school zone separately. Some homes out here have an Oklahoma City address but are zoned for Edmond schools, so the address alone won't tell you which schools a home is zoned for.
A note from Laura
Why I love this side of town
I've lived in Edmond for more than 20 years, and East Edmond is still the part I drive through just because. In the fall the trees out here are so good, and every time I'm showing a house on one of those long wooded lots, somebody goes quiet for a second when we pull up.
If you're thinking about it, I'd love to show you around. We can drive a few streets, talk through what you need and figure out which pocket of East Edmond actually fits the way you live.
Laura
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