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Convenience meets affordability in southeast Lexington
Southeast Lexington's Belleau Wood isn't just one of this area's most optimized subdivisions; it's also one of the most affordable. A residential neighborhood, Belleau Wood is bordered to the east by the lush Belleau Woods Park and creek and most residents can walk to the nearby public elementary and middle schools. For shopping needs, a Kroger, restaurants and fast-food options are less than a mile away, while Lexington's biggest mall is less than 3 miles, or a 10-minute drive away. Belleau Wood is also conveniently located between Man o' War and New Circle Road, the two main loops that surround Lexington, which makes it easy for residents to get around. An active neighborhood association adds to this community's appeal hosting events like neighborhood socials in Belleau Wood Park.
Lower housing prices than in other Lexington neighborhoods
Housing costs in Belleau Wood are significantly cheaper than the average home cost in the overarching Lexington metropolitan area. "It's one of the most affordable neighborhoods in south Lexington," says Realtor Lisa Peel. "You can get in there for well under $300,000." Home values in the neighborhood range roughly from $275,000 to $350,000, and the neighborhood has primarily ranch-style and bi-level homes, each with its own unique character. "It's not a cookie-cutter neighborhood," Peel says. "There are many styles, a mix of traditional and contemporary."
There are sections of Belleau Woods where duplexes and multi-unit homes are available.
Most of the homes in Belleau Wood sit on approximately 1/5 of an acre.
Homes in Belleau Wood were primarily constructed in the 1980s.
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Fayette County Public Schools
Students in Belleau Wood attend Fayette County Public Schools, which receives an A-minus grade from Niche and is also ranked as the second-best school district in Lexington by Niche. Students here can start out at Southern Elementary, which scores a B-minus rating, then head to Southern Middle School, which scores a B-plus. These adjacent campuses are just a mile away or a 20-minute walk from Belleau Wood. For high school, students attend Tates Creek, which receives a B-minus on Niche. Tates Creek High School is also known for its specialized academies. Ninth graders begin in the freshman academy before choosing between the academy of business, entrepreneurship, and education; the academy of design and engineering; the academy of IB and information technology; and the academy of medical and emergency services. These small learning communities break up the 1700 student population into more manageable groups of 300 to 400 students.
Situated between Man o' War and New Circle Road
Belleau Wood is a car-dependent neighborhood and residents rely on New Circle Road and Man o' War Boulevard for getting around. "Man o' War and New Circle Road are two of the main arteries in Lexington," Peel says. "One's the inner circle; one's the outer circle." Belleau Woods is also just 6 miles or a 15-minute drive from downtown and 4 miles or a 10-minute drive from the University of Kentucky. The neighborhood also has a Lextran bus stop that takes passengers to the university in 30 minutes and downtown in about 45 minutes. The nearest hospital, Baptist Health Lexington, is 5 miles north. The Blue Grass Airport is 8 miles west.
Belleau Woods Park and Proof Fitness
Belleau Woods Park is a quiet green space on the neighborhood's east side. It has a creek with a trail, a playground, tennis courts and colorful blooming flowers in the spring. The neighborhood is also home to Proof Fitness, a Lexington-based gym with personal trainers and on-site childcare.
Belleau Wood Park is the heart of the neighborhood on its east side.
Veterans Park is almost 240 acres and is just south of the Belleau Wood neighborhood.
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Shopping and dining at Tates Creek Centre and the Fayette Mall
Belleau Wood has a shopping center on its eastern edge with a Kroger, Walgreens, Pet Supplies Plus and a mix of local and chain restaurants. New Shanghai Bistro is a small local Chinese restaurant where meals can be eaten in or taken out; Kyoto Japanese Kitchen sells sushi and hibachi, and Cinco De Mayo is a sit-down Mexican restaurant with daily happy hour specials. Fast-food options include McDonald's, KFC and Rally's. For retail shopping, the Fayette Mall, the largest mall in Kentucky, is less than 3 miles away and houses nearly 200 retailers. The mall is surrounded by big-box stores like Target and Walmart and a mix of strip malls and upscale shopping centers.
The Belleau Wood Neighborhood Association
The Belleau Wood Neighborhood Association puts on events like block parties, neighborhood clean-ups and food truck pop-ups at Belleau Wood Park. Each August, the association hosts an annual meeting to discuss the year's upcoming neighborhood improvement projects and closes the summer with an ice cream social.
Crime
Belleau Wood has a crime score of 5 out of 10 on the CAP Index, slightly above the national average of 4.
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Parks in this Area
Veterans Park
Kirklevington Park
Shillito Park
Jacobson Park
Belleau Woods Park
Gainesway Park
Baseball/Softball
Lake
Playground
Meadowbrook Golf Course and Park
Legacy Trail
Transit
Airport
Blue Grass
20 min drive
Bus
Wilson Downing & Tates Creek Ctr Inbound
Bus
Camelot & Belleau Wood Inbound
Bus
Belleau Wood & 3732 Inbound
Bus
Camelot & 3816 (Sayre Village) Outbound
Bus
Belleau Wood & 3713 Outbound
Belleau Wood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belleau Wood, Lexington sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Belleau Wood, Lexington over the last 12 months is $310,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,510
Median Age
36
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,613
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,271
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.5%
College Graduates
37.8%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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