A Crown Heights Landmark - Est. 1930's
The Dolese
Mansion
729 NW 38th Street. One of Oklahoma City’s most recognized historic estates, coming to auction through Bray Auctions.
15,850
SQUARE FEET
10
BEDROOMS
12
BATHROOMS
46
TOTAL ROOMS
1930'S
YEAR BUILT
THE OPPORTUNITY
There are homes you tour. Then there are homes you remember.
The Dolese Mansion has been part of Oklahoma City’s conversation for generations. Located at 729 NW 38th Street in the heart of Crown Heights, this estate carries the kind of scale, architectural character, and neighborhood presence that newer builds spend millions trying to imitate and never quite get there.
It’s connected to the Dolese family name, rooted in one of Oklahoma City’s most established historic neighborhoods, and it represents something most buyers search for their entire lives without ever finding. A home with a real story. A home that has meant something to this city for nearly ninety years.
This is not another listing. It’s a chance to own a piece of Oklahoma City history.
"There is nothing- no, nothing- ordinary about the Dolese Mansion. It overwhelms the visitor with its opulence."
The Daily Oklahoman
THE STORY
Nearly a century of
Oklahoma history
Under one roof.
Some properties are known by their address. The Dolese Mansion is known by its name. Originally rooted in the early residential development of Crown Heights, the estate became associated with Roger and Ardith Dolese, whose family name runs deep in Oklahoma industry and community history.
The mansion earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places. It was chosen not once but twice as the Oklahoma City Philharmonic’s prestigious Symphony Show House. Only two families have owned it in nearly ninety years.
Early 1930s
Two neighboring homes built in the heart of Crown heights.
1940's
Roger Dolese unifies the homes. Crystal chandeliers, marble, and hand-carved paneling arrive from Europe.
1997
Selected as the Oklahoma City Philharmonic’s Symphony Show House. Full Restoration begins from original Dolese blueprints.
2005
Interior architect Jason Johnston updates interiors while preserving original Dolese character.
2024
Named a second time as the Oklahoma City Philharmonic’s Symphony Show House.
Now
Presented at auction by Bray Auctions, the next chapter can be yours.
THE PROPERTY
Every room tells a story.
This is the full picture.
Designed for scale, presence, and the kind of craftsmanship that holds up for nearly a century.
Built to host, to gather, to leave an impression.
15,850
SQ FT
10/12
BED / BATH
46
TOTAL ROOMS
NRHP
HISTORIC REGISTER
2x
SYMPHONY SHOW HOUSE
~0.57 acre
LOT SIZE
2
OWNERS IN 90 YEARS
c. 1930's
YEAR BUILT
01.
Grand Entry Foyer
A statement staircase under a hand-carved coffered ceiling – the kind of arrival that tells you exactly what kind of home you’ve entered.
02.
European Finishes
Crystal chandeliers, marble fireplaces, hand-carved wood paneling, and ornate crown moldings the Dolese’s brought back from their travels.
03.
Stone-Arch Kitchen
A professional multi-burner kitchen anchored by a dramatic hand-laid stone arch range.
04.
First-Floor Master
The original Dolese master suite anchors the main floor, scaled for an era when bedrooms were rooms to live in.
05.
Formal Dining Hall
Scaled to match the state of luxury. Original plaster ceiling medallion, marble mantel, room for twenty.
06.
Library & Study
Floor-to-ceiling hand-carved walnut, a marble fireplace, and the kind of quiet only nine decades of craftmanship produces.
A WORD FROM BARRETT BRAY
Hear directly from the auctioneer handling this sale.
THE Neighborhood
In the heart of
Crown Heights
The Dolese Mansion sits at 729 NW 38th Street in Crown Heights, one of Oklahoma City’s most established and historically significant residential neighborhoods. Mature trees, timeless architecture, and a central location.
Western Avenue, Paseo, Midtown, Downtown OKC, and Nichols Hills are all close. The quiet, residential character of Crown Heights is right outside the front door.
5 min
DOWNTOWN OKC
7 min
NICHOLS HILLS
3 min
THE PASEO
20 min
WILL ROGERS INTL
The Auction
A Significant oppportunity,
Handled the right way
Bidding takes place through Bray Auctions platform.
Auction opens June 1 @ 12:00pm CDT
Auction closes June 29 @ 1:00pm CDT
You can’t feel the weight of the original staircase through a screen. You can’t see how the light moves through those European fixtures in a listing photo. You can’t understand the scale of this home until you’re standing inside it.
The mansion earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places. It was chosen not once but twice as the Oklahoma City Philharmonic’s prestigious Symphony Show House. Only two families have owned it in nearly ninety years.
01.
Review the Details
Read through the property information, history, and all available auction documentation.
02.
Schedule a Showing
Walk through the property before auction day. Private showings by appointment.
03.
Register to Bid
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04.
Do Your Due Diligence
Review the purchase agreement and auction documentations. Have your leagal and financial team in loop.
05.
Place Your Bid
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Direct Contact
Barrett Bray
Bray Auctions
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