Lost River
$247,188
Average Value
Lost River Cave for tourists and Bowling Green parks for locals
Lost River Cave is actually more than just the cave. The park stretches across 72 acres of southern Bowling Green, where wooded trails wind along the river and the limestone pools. Walking and boat tours regularly go into the cave itself, where guides point out the unique stone shapes and the cave’s role in local history. However, Arndell highlights that Lost River Cave is more of a tourist attraction, and that locals are more likely to be spotted at nearby parks, unless family and friends from out of town are visiting.Preston Miller Park’s 53 acres are within walking distance of Lost River homes. The park offers a disc golf course, playground, basketball court and four soccer fields. In the summer, people head to the Russell Sims Aquatic Center here to cool off and play in the pool, water buckets and water slides. Lampkin Park features a mix of tennis, basketball and futsol courts and five baseball fields.
Three subdivisions offer bungalows and ranch-style homes
Lost River is a collection of three subdivisions — Park Hill, Moss Creek and Whispering Hills. Park Hill feels open, with younger trees away from the street and simple small buses along driveways and front facades. Whispering Hills’s streets have a more winding feel to them, paired with longer driveways setting homes farther away from the street. Moss Creek is the only subdivision with sidewalks, and yards are more minimalist here, without lots of personalization. All three subdivisions offer bungalows and ranch-style homes ranging from $220,000 to $310,000.Nearby public schools and their athletic achievements
Jennings Creek Elementary School and Henry F. Moss Middle School both receive C-plus ratings from Niche. Warren Central High School receives a B-minus. “It’s the newest high school in the town,” Arndell says. “People like the football team and the cheerleading team and extracurriculars.” It’s boys’ basketball and soccer teams won their state championships for the 2022-2023 school year.Diverse local restaurants and chain dining options
Shogun Bistro is a hibachi grill and sushi bar with big windows giving it an open feel. El Mazatlán Bar and Grill offers Mexican fare and an outdoor patio shaded by colorful umbrellas. Even though it’s a chain, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is a popular spot for American. The Walmart Supercenter is under 2 miles away, while the Kroger is under 3 miles from Lost River.Driving to downtown Bowling Green and nearby employers
Downtown Bowling Green is about 5 miles north of Lost River, connected by Nashville Road and U.S. Route 68. Interstate 165 runs along the southern side of the neighborhood. TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital is about 4 miles away. Bowling Green doesn’t have its own airport, so people can instead head to Nashville International Airport, about 70 miles south.Most of Lost River’s residential streets are north of Route 68, while the southern part is mostly industrial. This space is home to manufacturing plants and industrial parks for companies like Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Country Oven Bakery and NASCO.
Annual and seasonal Bowling Green citywide events
Beech Bend Raceway and racing events are another big part of Bowling Green’s overall culture. The Annual Buick GS Nationals is just one of many, though this one has run for almost 45 years for a week every mid-May. In addition to the races, there are also car shows. On Fridays from June to September, Circus Square Park in downtown Bowling Green hosts the Concerts in the Park Series. The series is free and features different food trucks each week. “1000-Mile Yard Sale takes place in the summertime along Russellville Road,” Arndell says. “People always go to the garage sales to thrift. That’s a big part of the community too.”
Written By
Caroline Ernst
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Steve Cline
Steve Cline
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
(364) 888-7195
120 Total Sales
1 in Lost River
$217,500 Price
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Justin Reesy
Justin Reesy
Keller Williams First Choice Realty
(364) 888-4652
261 Total Sales
8 in Lost River
$150K - $306K Price Range
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Debbie Johnson
Debbie Johnson
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams First Choice Realty
(270) 813-5470
259 Total Sales
1 in Lost River
$173,000 Price
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Dr. Penny Masden
Dr. Penny Masden
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Real Estate Executives
(364) 888-9875
83 Total Sales
3 in Lost River
$89K - $172K Price Range
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Matthew Shadwick
Matthew Shadwick
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams First Choice Realty
(629) 206-4535
70 Total Sales
1 in Lost River
$208,000 Price
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Tony Whitney
Tony Whitney
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Legacy Group
(364) 888-4598
83 Total Sales
4 in Lost River
$200K - $260K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Preston Miller Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lost River | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,185
Median Year Built
2002
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,448
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,737
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,102
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$815 - $990 per month
- Cameron Park Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 700+ Sq Ft
- 2702 Industrial Dr
- Bowling Green, KY
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,766
Median Age
30
Population under 18
31%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,004
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,142
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.8%
College Graduates
17.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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