Five bedrooms, a new roof, and a filled-in pool. Located at 2231 South 117th East Avenue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this 1,658 square-foot, two-bath home sits on a 1966 foundation and needed substantial work to become a reliable rental. The renovation addressed the systems, exterior, and interior together, with a $93,000 budget covering the full scope.
Tulsa’s rental market rewards homes that combine sound systems with current finishes. This property was brought up to that standard through careful sequencing: infrastructure first, then cosmetic updates.
The work prioritized the home’s core systems, then refreshed the exterior and interior.
Key improvements included:
Major systems: A new water heater, furnace, AC unit, and roof were installed. Licensed contractors completed plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and foundation repairs.
Exterior updates: The house and garage floor were pressure washed, and the exterior was painted on trim, siding, doors, railings, and shutters. Foundation mortar and concrete were repaired, and damaged wood and siding were replaced.
Interior updates: Walls, trim, doors, baseboards, ceilings, and closets were painted throughout. New carpet went into the bedrooms, and vinyl plank flooring covers the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, hallway, living room, entryway, and dining room.
Kitchen and bathrooms: The kitchen received a new vent-a-hood, dishwasher, and fresh cabinet paint with new hardware. Both bathrooms were updated with new vanity lights, tile shower surrounds, and fixtures, and the hall bathroom tub was refinished.
Final touches: The pool was filled in, the yard was landscaped, all locks were rekeyed, and a full cleaning ensured move-in readiness.
All the work listed and more was completed with a final rehab budget of $93,000, resulting in a fully updated property built to perform reliably.
See the transformation for yourself:Tulsa continues to attract turnkey investors seeking affordable markets with steady rental demand. The city’s diverse economy and established neighborhoods create consistent opportunity for long-term rental performance. Larger homes like this one serve families well, and properties updated to current standards compete effectively.
For investors building passive income portfolios, Tulsa offers reliable fundamentals at accessible entry points.
Bottom Line
2231 South 117th East Avenue proves that a thorough, well-sequenced renovation can turn an older home into a dependable turnkey asset in Tulsa.
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