Potter Longway
Neighborhood in Flint, Michigan
Genesee County 48506
Modestly sized homes often marketed to first-time homebuyers
A neighborhood of gridded streets with sidewalks and trees set a bit back, Potter Longway has evenly spaced lots, and most have driveways and garages. Among the home types are 20th-century bungalows and ranch-style homes. "The majority of homes were built between 1925 and 1950, but there are some that are newer and there are some that are older. What happens is people are buying and fixing them up and living there," Lucia says.Many are under 1,000 square feet and considered starter or first-time-buyer homes. Prices range from about $11,000 for a one-bedroom under 600 square feet to $150,000 for a three-bedroom home more than twice the size. "It's an affordable and stabilized area. The properties in the city of Flint tend to be a little lower," Lucia says, making a comparison to those in Burton, an adjacent city to the south.
A community park and a nearby nature preserve and arboretum
Longway Park, next to the elementary school, has open fields that the Flint Rogues Rugby Football Club uses for home games. The Potter Longway Neighborhood Association has organized cleanups and other events at the park. The Kearsley Lake Golf Course, a municipal course, is to the north.A few miles to the east is the For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum, which is about 380 acres with 7 miles of trails. Other features include a memorial garden, a treehouse and a butterfly house. In the winter, when there's at least 3 inches of snow, skiing and snowshoeing are allowed.
Stores and restaurants to the north and south of the neighborhood
Richfield Road, on the neighborhood's north end, includes businesses like The Amazing Book-Store, a comic book shop. There's a Kroger on this side of the neighborhood; the opposite end has a Save A Lot. Grandma's Recipes is a restaurant with a sign advertising its "darn good food," available during breakfast, lunch or dinner. A few miles south, close to I-69, is the Courtland Center mall, chain restaurants, B's Bowling and various shopping centers. The Flint Farmers' Market is held three days a week, all year, downtown. Events include the Flint Handmade Spring Craft Market in April, Pavilion Opening Day in May and the Christmas in July Night Market.Flint Community Schools district includes Potter Elementary
Potter Elementary School, which goes up to sixth grade, receives a D-plus from Niche. An $11-million renovation completed in 2024 updated classrooms and improved technology and facilities. Flint Southwestern Classical Academy, rated C, is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School for seventh through twelfth grade. Additions include a media center and auditorium. Flint Community Schools' Schools of Choice program allows enrollment in district schools by application. There are several charter schools in the area.There's access to major roads and bus stops
In addition to its proximity to interstates, Potter Longway is just east of state Route 54. Flint's Mass Transit Authority (MTA) buses run in the neighborhood, with stops on several streets. The Flint Station, about 3 miles south, provides connections to other MTA routes, Indian Trails buses and Amtrak. McLaren Flint hospital is about 7 miles away. Bishop International Airport, which offers flights on a few major carriers, is about 10 miles away.A few miles to College Cultural and the Flint Cultural Center
Several miles southwest of Potter Longway is the College Cultural neighborhood, which includes the Flint Cultural Center. The center offers arts, entertainment and educational facilities like the Flint Institute of Arts, the Sloan Museum of Discovery, the Longway Planetarium and the Whiting Auditorium, a performance venue that's part of the Flint Institute of Music. Visitors might attend astronomy and glassblowing presentations, symphony performances and various workshops.Filtering drinking water is still recommended
In 2014, the city was at the height of the lead contamination water crisis. Though the Environmental Protection Agency said the water was safe in 2018, it's still recommended that a filter be used for drinking water.
Written By
Robin Silberman
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Wally Schram
Wally Schram
AmeriTrust Realty Corporation
(947) 900-8983
82 Total Sales
1 in Potter Longway
$90,000 Price
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Rebeca Anderson Garty
Rebeca Anderson Garty
Keller Williams First
(810) 644-1355
86 Total Sales
3 in Potter Longway
$39K - $130K Price Range
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Kristine McCarty
Kristine McCarty
Keller Williams First
(810) 428-0790
128 Total Sales
1 in Potter Longway
$40,000 Price
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Robert Condie
Robert Condie
MBA Real Estate Services
(810) 678-6420
66 Total Sales
2 in Potter Longway
$4K - $47K Price Range
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Gary Hobson
Gary Hobson
Responds QuicklyREMAX Edge
(810) 339-4497
197 Total Sales
3 in Potter Longway
$98K - $127K Price Range
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Barbara Travis
Barbara Travis
Responds QuicklyEpique Realty
(989) 341-8422
69 Total Sales
1 in Potter Longway
$51,000 Price
Schools
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- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Charter
- Pre-K to 11th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Longway Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Potter Longway | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Potter Longway Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Potter Longway, Flint sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Potter Longway, Flint over the last 12 months is $64,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$71,000
Median Sale Price
$64,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$64,650
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Last 12 months Home Sales
99
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$77
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,207
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
948
Significantly below the national average
1,932
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$71,000
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,000 Sq Ft
- 3829 Beechwood Ave
- New 8 days ago
HUD HOME - Charming ranch with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, dining area with slider to deck, basement & garage. Easy access to shopping, schools & expressways.
Wilson Lahoud Inca Realty, LLC
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$42,900
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 480 Sq Ft
- 3148 Woodrow Ave
- New 9 days ago
Cute, affordable and cheaper than Rent! Move right into this quaint and updated home that offers main floor laundry, a spacious galley style kitchen, all new floors, fresh paint and a large fenced in front and back yard.
Shelly Wolin WEICHERT, REALTORS - Grant Hamady
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$136,900
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 954 Sq Ft
- 3742 Woodrow Ave
Completely renovated 3b/1ba ranch home minutes away from Longway Park! This perfect starter home is fully equipped w/ 1,000 sf of living space, a full basement, and an oversized detached garage in a fenced in backyard. New siding on the exterior w/ vinyl flooring throughout the inside. Large family room greets you at the door with new windows allowing plenty of sunlight in. The dining room
Scott Fader Joseph Walter Realty, LLC
Homes for Rent
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$975 per month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 850 Sq Ft
- 3901 N Averill Ave
- Unit 107
- Flint, MI
Our renovated apartments, on-site laundry facilities, and pet-friendly policy make us the perfect choice for those seeking a convenient and welcoming community. We are also excited to announce that our community will soon be gated, providing an added level of security and peace of mind for our residents. Contact us today to schedule a tour and see why Green Garden Villa Apartments is the ideal
Andrea Robinson Quality Rental Homes and Property Management
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,235
Median Age
38
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,597
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,565
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.3%
College Graduates
4.2%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
41''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
College Cultural Neighborhood
Historic homes and friendly neighbors minutes from urban amenities
Eastside
Renovated homes, community centers and gardens are leading to revitalization
Northeast Flint
River access and reservoir views with convenient access to eastside businesses
Central Park
Within walking distance of downtown, Flint Cultural Center and two colleges
Northeast Village
A changing rental-heavy neighborhood with ample recreation and community service
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