Brick c.1945 Oklahoma Handyman Special Reduced to Under $36K

2102 Denver St, Muskogee, OK 74401   $39,900 Reduced to $35,900

If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended. 

Contact Realtor: Stormy Cotton

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Pros

🔹 Affordability

• Cost of living is ~14% below the U.S. average and 6% below Oklahoma’s average, with housing 30–32% cheaper

• Median home prices range from $80K–$125K, and average rent falls between $750–935/month .

🔹 Cultural & Outdoor Recreation

• Rich cultural offerings: museums, Honor Heights Park, “Garden of Lights,” Castle of Muskogee, and music festivals

• Surrounded by lakes and rivers, ideal for camping, hiking; Tulsa is ~45 min away for more activities

🔹 Community & Diversity

• Niche gives a “B‑minus” for families, with a B+ in public schools and an A+ for diversity

• Residents describe a “small city/big town feel” where “everyone seems to get along pretty well”

🔹 Employment & Local Industry

• Hosts industrial employers like Georgia‑Pacific and a forthcoming lithium refinery

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❌ Cons

🔸 High Crime Rates

• Crime is significantly high—total crime ~93% above national average; violent crime rates double the U.S. average

• NeighborhoodScout puts the chance of being a crime victim at 1 in 22

• Local sentiment describes serious issues: “tweakers,” frequent vehicle break‑ins, drive‑by shootings in some areas

🔸 Limited Job Market & Poverty

• Median household income is just $38–48K, about 30–40% below the national average; poverty and unemployment are elevated .

🔸 Education Quality Varied

• Public schools earn moderate marks overall, but are considered to be performing at or slightly below expectations for the city’s income levels .

🔸 Limited Amenities & Infrastructure

• Fewer dining/drinking spots and health services; visitors note a lack of grocery variety (mostly Aldi, chains)

• Public transportation is nearly nonexistent—over 83% drive to work

• Infrastructure issues like potholes and aging roads, particularly in West and South sides

🔸 Population Decline & Economic Strain

• Population loss noted and economic stagnation concerns exist .

This was the home of Granville “Granny” Norris. Granny was an All-American football player in his college years, who later became a US Marshall for the eastern district of Oklahoma. He lived in the home with his wife, Gwendlyn.

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