Old Oakland Home for Sale

Old Oakland in West Lansing is a community-focused neighborhood where residents often meet at the local park or gather in nearby Old Town. While it lacks the nightlife of Old Town or the architectural elegance of Westside, Old Oakland features comfortable homes and a strong sense of community. The neighborhood is well-connected, with multiple CATA bus stops and essential amenities like a dollar store and grocery options nearby. Downtown Lansing is just 2 miles away, and Michigan State University is 5.5 miles down Saginaw Street. The area is also close to E.W. Sparrow Hospital and Capital Region International Airport, making it convenient for both healthcare and travel needs. Dining options include local favorites like Famous Taco and El Azteco, with more eclectic choices in Old Town, such as Meat BBQ and The Grid Arcade and Bar. The neighborhood park, Dunneback Park, offers a playground, a community garden, and connects to Rudolph and Dorothy Wilson Park, which features baseball fields and horseshoe pits. Homes in Old Oakland range from quaint Cape Cods to bungalows and colonial-style houses, typically with two or three bedrooms. The neighborhood is framed by commercial train tracks, so residents can expect some train noise. Despite its practical amenities and community spirit, the local schools have mixed ratings.