LISTING OF THE WEEK Norman, Oklahoma · 2026 - www.NormanLuxuryHomes.com · The Agency
WHERE 1928 MEETS TODAY - 535 E. Boyd Street, Norman, Oklahoma 73071
$927,000 · 4 Bedrooms · 2.1 Bathrooms · 2,898 Sq Ft · 3-Car Garage · Built 1928 Southridge Historic District · Corner Lot · OU Campus Area
A century of character. Every modern luxury. One irreplaceable address in the heart of Norman's most celebrated historic neighborhood.
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A CITY DESTINED FOR GREATNESS
Some cities are built on gold rushes. Some on rivers. Norman, Oklahoma was built on a dare — the stubborn, joyful audacity of people who looked at open prairie and decided to build something magnificent anyway.
The story begins in 1870, when a young government surveyor named Abner E. Norman burned two words into an elm tree near a prairie watering hole: "NORMAN'S CAMP." His crew meant it as a gentle joke at their junior supervisor's expense. History declined to find it funny. When the great Land Run of April 22, 1889 opened Oklahoma Territory to settlement — and when the notorious Sooners, those who couldn't wait and jumped the starting line early, gave Oklahoma's most enduring nickname to its most celebrated university — the settlers who poured into this stretch of central Oklahoma kept the name. They kept something else too: an iron conviction that this sunlit, horizon-wide stretch of earth was worth building a life on.
It was. Norman grew fast, organized around the Santa Fe Railroad that made it a regional hub almost immediately — passenger depots, freight stations, two banks, two hotels, a flour mill, and a downtown that doubled in energy with every passing decade. By 1913 a rail line connected it to Oklahoma City. By the 1920s Norman had what almost no other Oklahoma city had managed to secure: a railroad spine and a university soul. That combination proved to be everything.
Today Norman is the third-largest city in Oklahoma, home to more than 128,000 residents, a nationally recognized public school system, a thriving arts and dining scene, and a quality of life that draws people from across the country who are looking for something most cities have long since lost: a genuine sense of place. Norman knows who it is. It has known since the beginning. Seventeen properties are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Annual events — the Medieval Fair, Jazz in June, the 89er's Day Festival — fill the city calendar with traditions that feel less like events and more like a community reminding itself of its own character. And at the center of all of it — then, now, and always — is the University of Oklahoma.
Norman, Oklahoma: Founded 1889 · 128,000+ Residents · 3rd Largest City in Oklahoma · 17 National Historic Landmarks
THE HEARTBEAT OF A NATION
The University of Oklahoma & The Oklahoma Sooners
To understand Norman is to understand the University of Oklahoma. And to understand the University of Oklahoma is to understand what it looks like when a community decides, collectively and without reservation, to bet everything on something it believes in.
In December 1890 — seventeen years before Oklahoma became a state — the territorial legislature made the most consequential decision in the region's young history: they placed a university in Norman. The terms were frontier-straightforward: the town had to donate 40 acres and pass bonds to construct a building. Norman didn't hesitate. Residents gave the land, raised the money, and waited.
What came next stepped off a train in the summer of 1892. His name was David Ross Boyd, appointed as the university's first president, and when he arrived and looked out at a barren expanse of prairie without a tree in sight, he made the remark that has echoed through this city's identity ever since: "What possibilities!"
On September 15, 1892, fifty-seven students registered for the first time in rented downtown buildings. The faculty numbered three. The campus was raw earth. And yet from those fifty-seven students and that one man with a visionary's eye grew one of the great public universities in American history. Today, OU enrolls more than 30,000 students on a soaring Prairie Gothic campus that Boyd insisted be planted with trees before the first building rose from the ground — a mandate that shaped Norman's residential character for generations. The university is home to the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, whose Weitzenhoffer Collection of French Impressionism is one of the most significant gifts of art ever made to any university in the country. It houses the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History — one of the two largest natural history museums in the world associated with a university, with more than 7 million artifacts including the largest Apatosaurus on public display anywhere on earth. Four buildings on the Norman campus are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. OU has been classified as an R1 Doctoral Institution with over $416 million in research expenditures and ranks in the top ten public universities in the nation for academic excellence and affordability.
If the university is Norman's soul, Sooner football is its war cry.
The program began in December 1895 — twelve years before Oklahoma was a state — on an unmarked prairie field against the Oklahoma City Town Team. What followed across the next 130 years is one of the most decorated athletic legacies in American sports history, and it all belongs to Norman.
Seven national championships. Fifty conference titles. Seven Heisman Trophy winners. A 47-game winning streak that remains the longest in Division I football history — a record that has stood for decades and shows no signs of being challenged. The program has appeared in the AP Top 25 poll 921 times, including 101 appearances at No. 1, both figures ranking third all-time in college football. Legendary coaches etched their names into the sport here: Bud Wilkinson, who built a dynasty so dominant in the 1950s that it redefined what college football greatness looked like. Barry Switzer, who won three national titles. Bob Stoops, who delivered an undefeated 2000 national championship season capped by an Orange Bowl victory over Florida State. Now competing in the Southeastern Conference — the most competitive conference in college football — the Sooners carry that championship tradition into their most ambitious era yet.
Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — the largest sports venue in the state of Oklahoma — sits just minutes from Boyd Street. On game days, 88,000 fans in crimson and cream fill the stadium with a sound and an energy that defines this neighborhood in ways no real estate description can fully capture. Being close to campus on a Sooner Saturday isn't background noise. It is a privilege. The specific, irreplaceable privilege of belonging to something ancient and very much alive.
Oklahoma Sooners: 7 National Championships · 50 Conference Titles · 7 Heisman Trophy Winners · 47-Game Win Streak (All-Time NCAA Record) · 101 Weeks Ranked No. 1 (3rd All-Time)
When you buy a home near OU, you are not simply acquiring square footage in a zip code. You are buying into a living tradition, a community identity, a daily rhythm that cannot be manufactured anywhere else in Oklahoma. Life on Boyd Street is life inside one of college football's great cathedral cities — and it is every bit as extraordinary as it sounds.
SOME HOMES ARE SIMPLY HOUSES. THIS ONE IS A STORY.
535 E. Boyd Street · Southridge Historic District
On a coveted corner lot in the heart of Norman's Southridge Historic District — steps from The Mont, moments from Earl Sneed Park, a short walk to the energy of OU's campus — stands a 1928 residence that has never once asked you to choose between history and comfort. It offers both, fully and without compromise.
The Southridge Historic District is the kind of neighborhood that real estate agents describe in reverent, slightly hushed tones — and with good reason. Established in the 1920s, it is defined by its dominant Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival architecture, its canopy of towering mature trees, its 24 historic residential structures including 19 sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and its century-long reputation as the address of choice for Norman's most prominent citizens. It is not merely a neighborhood. It is, in the truest and most specific sense, a living, breathing piece of Oklahoma history. And 535 E. Boyd Street sits at its heart.
Built in 1928 — the very same era in which OU's Memorial Stadium was rising from the prairie earth and Norman's great tree-lined residential streets were establishing the character they carry to this day — this residence was designed to endure. For nearly a century it has anchored its corner lot with quiet authority, its proportions and craftsmanship as confident today as the year it was completed. What makes 535 E. Boyd exceptional is not simply that it survived. It is that it was reimagined — so thoughtfully, so completely, and with such genuine respect for what this house was always meant to be, that the renovation reads not as an imposition but as a fulfillment of promise.
The result is a home that feels as warm and storied as the neighborhood it anchors, yet performs with every convenience today's most discerning buyer demands. No corners were cut. No character was sacrificed. Not one.
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THE SETTING — WHERE HISTORIC NORMAN LIVES AND BREATHES
Mature trees canopy the street. Charming historic homes line every block. The Southridge neighborhood is itself a self-guided historic tour destination — and this home sits at its center. Steps from the front door, The Mont — one of Norman's most beloved gathering places, an institution as much as a restaurant — anchors the neighborhood's social life the way it has for decades. Earl Sneed Park is moments away. The cultural amenities of OU's campus pulse just beyond the tree line. Norman's downtown business district is a short, pleasant drive. And Oklahoma City, just 20 miles north via I-35, is close enough for every urban convenience without requiring any daily sacrifice of the life you've built here.
This is not just a location. It is the kind of address that Norman residents spend years working toward — the one they describe at dinner parties with a particular lift in the voice. The one that makes people lean forward and say, tell me more.
THE MAIN RESIDENCE — 2,400 SQ FT OF OLD-WORLD CHARM, COMPLETELY REIMAGINED
Step through the front door and the home announces itself. The open-concept floor plan honors the residence's origins while embracing the way people actually live today — a balance that sounds straightforward and is, in practice, extraordinarily difficult to achieve and rarely executed this well. Abundant natural light floods every room through original wood-framed windows, and the flow from space to space feels effortless — from the gracious entryway through the living areas and beyond.
The living room is anchored by a fireplace that has warmed this home for nearly a century, now framed by a layout designed equally for intimate evenings and effortless entertaining. The dining room offers views that remind you, with every glance outward, exactly why you fell in love with this neighborhood. Hardwood floors flow beneath your feet — the same floors that have witnessed nearly a hundred years of Norman life, polished and preserved, carrying every bit of that quiet dignity forward.
The kitchen is a genuine showpiece. Custom cabinetry with soft-close drawers, premium Bosch appliances, a built-in double oven, a gas cooktop, a built-in microwave, and a built-in Bosch dishwasher deliver a culinary experience that would be impressive in any kitchen — and feels almost impossibly refined inside a 1928 masterpiece. Three tankless hot water heaters and three separate HVAC systems ensure this historic home performs with the precision and comfort of a brand-new build, season after season, without compromise.
A private study bathed in light from multiple windows provides the ideal setting for focused work or quiet reflection — the kind of room that earns its keep every day. The primary suite is a sanctuary: vaulted ceilings, a custom-designed spa-caliber bathroom, and a sense of privacy and retreat that turns every morning into a small luxury. Two additional bedrooms offer spacious layouts with generous walk-in closets and beautifully custom-designed bathrooms of their own. The home's generous configuration also provides three guest suites with private en-suite baths — a hosting capability that most homes, historic or contemporary, simply cannot match.
Practical details are equally considered throughout: a 2022 composition roof, blown cellulose insulation, a full security system with cameras, and a below-ground storm shelter accessed from the basement give this home a foundation of peace of mind that matches its foundation of historic character. A covered porch, a sprinkler system, and tile floors throughout certain spaces round out a home that has been upgraded and maintained with the care of someone who understood, at every step, exactly what they were working with.
At a Glance — Main Residence:
- 1928 character fully preserved: original wood-framed windows, century-old fireplace, hardwood floors
- Chef's kitchen: custom soft-close cabinetry, Bosch appliances, built-in double oven, gas cooktop
- Primary suite: vaulted ceilings, spa-caliber custom bath, generous walk-in closet
- Three independent HVAC systems + three tankless hot water heaters
- Corner lot, 0.24 acres, professional landscaping, mature canopy trees
- Below-ground storm shelter, full security camera system, 2022 composition roof, blown cellulose insulation
THE OUTDOOR LIVING EXPERIENCE — A PRIVATE RESORT BEHIND YOUR OWN GATES
And then you step outside — and the story takes a remarkable turn.
Behind the gates of the fully fenced backyard lies one of this property's most spectacular and unexpected features. This is not a backyard. It is a private resort, designed and executed with the same meticulous attention to quality that defines every inch of the main residence.
An outdoor kitchen — fully equipped for serious cooking and serious entertaining — anchors a space designed for year-round enjoyment. Lush, professional landscaping frames a private putting green that will permanently redefine your relationship with a weekend at home. Artificial turf throughout the outdoor space ensures a pristine, maintenance-free surface in every Oklahoma season. A fire pit creates the natural gathering point for the cool evenings that follow Norman autumn afternoons. And water features — multiple, thoughtfully placed — add the resort-quality tranquility that makes stepping through the back gate feel less like going outside and more like checking into somewhere exceptional.
Covered porch. Sprinkler system. Multiple distinct outdoor living areas. Every detail was considered. Every feature was executed at the highest level available. This is outdoor living as it was always meant to be — private, polished, and perfectly suited to a life that refuses to settle.
THE GUEST HOUSE — INCOME TODAY, FLEXIBILITY FOREVER
Positioned above the detached two-car garage at the rear of the property is a fully equipped 500-square-foot guest suite — and it opens an entirely different chapter of what this property can be.
Currently operating as an income-producing Airbnb rental with its own full bathroom and all the amenities guests expect, this versatile space generates consistent monthly income from the moment of ownership. But its value extends well beyond any rental check. It is equally compelling as a private guest retreat with complete separation from the main house — the kind of guest quarters that makes hosting feel like a gift rather than an imposition. As a dedicated home office for those who require genuine quiet and space. As a creative studio. As a long-term rental for a student, a young professional, or a family member who needs proximity with independence.
The income potential is immediate. The flexibility is permanent.
In a market where guest houses of this quality and configuration are exceptional rarities, 535 E. Boyd Street doesn't merely offer one — it offers one that is already proving its value and ready to serve whatever your life demands next.
THE THREE-CAR GARAGE — ORGANIZED SPACE FOR A LIFE WELL LIVED
Three bays. In a historic district neighborhood. It should not exist — and yet here it is, and it is one of the most quietly compelling features of an already extraordinary property. The detached three-car garage configuration provides the space, storage, and functionality that collectors, car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and anyone who has ever compromised on a historic street has always wanted and never found. Vehicles, tools, a future workshop buildout, or simply the luxury of having room to breathe — this garage delivers without condition.
THE COMMUNITY — A NEIGHBORHOOD WORTH INHERITING
The Southridge Historic District is not a collection of old houses. It is a vibrant, tightly knit community whose residents chose this neighborhood deliberately, who share a genuine and deep appreciation for historic character, and who understand that what they have is not available elsewhere in Norman at any price.
The Mont is steps away. Earl Sneed Park is moments away. The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, the Sam Noble Museum, Gaylord Family Stadium — all within easy reach of daily life. Jazz in June, the Medieval Fair, the arts calendar, the campus lecture series, the football Saturdays that electrify the entire city — these are not things you travel to. They are things you simply live among, every day, as the ordinary texture of an extraordinary address.
Homes like 535 E. Boyd Street do not come to market often. The combination of authentic 1928 character, meticulous modern upgrades, a spectacular private backyard, an income-producing guest house, a three-car garage, and an irreplaceable location in the Southridge Historic District creates an opportunity that is, simply stated, irreplaceable. Come see it before someone else does.
THE BOTTOM LINE
This is not a listing. It is a rare and specific opportunity — the convergence of historic address, authentic architecture, complete renovation, spectacular outdoor living, a revenue-generating guest house, and a neighborhood that cannot be replicated, all offered at a price that reflects genuine value rather than inflated aspiration. Properties like this do not linger. This one belongs to whoever moves first.
FULL PROPERTY DETAILS Price: $927,000 Property Type: Residential — Traditional Style Bedrooms: 4 · Bathrooms: 2.1 Square Feet: 2,898 (Main House) + 500 (Guest House) Garage: 3-Car Detached Year Built: 1928 Lot Size: 0.24 Acres — Corner Lot School District: Norman MLS#: 1223847 Area: Norman — Southridge Historic District
FULL AMENITIES: 2022 Composition Roof · Airbnb Income Potential · Artificial Turf Backyard · Basement · Below-Ground Storm Shelter · Blown Cellulose Insulation · Bosch Appliances Throughout · Broadband Available · Built-In Double Oven · Built-In Microwave · Central Air · Corner Lot · Covered Porch · Custom Soft-Close Cabinetry · Detached 3-Car Garage · Extensive Professional Landscaping · Fenced Yard — Fully Fenced · Fire Pit · Fireplace — Original · Forced Air / Gas Heat · Full Security Camera System · Fully Remodeled Interior · Gas Cooktop · Guest House / Outbuilding 500 Sq Ft · Hardwood Floors · Historic Preservation District · Multiple Outdoor Living Areas · Office / Den · Outdoor Kitchen · Primary Suite w/ Vaulted Ceilings · Private Putting Green · Sprinkler System · Tankless Hot Water Heaters ×3 · Three Independent HVAC Systems · Tile Floors · Walk-In Closets · Water Features · Wood-Framed Original Windows · Workshop — Detached
WHY THE AGENCY FOR YOUR NORMAN HOME?
The Agency has arrived in Norman — and this is not simply another city added to a list. This is a deliberate, committed expansion into a market that has always deserved representation at the highest possible level. Norman is extraordinary in ways most national brokerages have never taken the time to understand: its history runs deep, its community is genuinely vibrant, and its real estate carries layers of meaning — historic, cultural, institutional — that generic marketing has never known how to communicate. The Agency does.
Whether you are searching for your first home near campus, stepping up to a historic estate in Southridge, or selling a property that has never quite found the audience it deserves — The Agency brings marketing sophistication, global reach, and genuine expertise in luxury and historic residential real estate that the Norman market has simply never had access to before. Until now.
Led locally by Wyatt Poindexter — Managing Partner and Owner of The Agency Oklahoma City & Tulsa, and the only Elite Guild Member of the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing in the entire state of Oklahoma — this is representation that matches the quality of the homes, the neighborhood, and the city it serves. Every listing receives the full weight of The Agency's global network, editorial marketing standards, and the personal attention of a principal who understands exactly what makes Norman irreplaceable.
What The Agency Brings to Norman:
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Historic Home Expertise — We understand Southridge, the Norman Historic District, and campus-area properties at a level that makes a measurable difference in results. This is not general experience — it is specific knowledge.
Oklahoma's Only Elite Guild Member — The Institute of Luxury Home Marketing's Elite Guild credential is the highest distinction available in luxury residential real estate — and in all of Oklahoma, only one agent holds it.
Norman Is a Priority — Not an afterthought, not a secondary market, not a checkbox. Norman is a commitment — and every client here receives the full, undivided attention of a principal who is genuinely invested in this city's future.
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535 E. Boyd Street · Norman, Oklahoma 73071 · $927,000 · MLS# 1223847 · The Agency
