Holy Trinity Longfellow
Neighborhood in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse County 54601
Vintage architecture on tree-filled streets
Home styles and building eras are diverse in Holy Trinity Longfellow. “You’ll have your old-school Victorians, but you’ll still have your rambling ranch styles built in the 1950s,” Frank-Anderson says. Cottages, Colonial Revivals and American Foursquare homes also appear throughout the neighborhood. The oldest properties were built at the turn of the century. Prices range from about $125,000 to $325,000, depending on size, age and condition. Streets are gridded with mature trees filling nearly every neighborhood corner, shading narrow sidewalks. Yards are generally modest, with a median lot size of almost 7,000 square feet, and backyard alleyways are common. The neighborhood also has a small selection of condos, ranging from roughly $109,000 to $122,000. Flooding can be an issue here as La Crosse has experienced major floods, the most recent in 2019 and 2024.Small playgrounds, hiking trails, beaches and ski slopes nearby
South Library Park offers a playground, bike racks and an open-air shelter in the heart of Holy Trinity Longfellow. Powell Park has a basketball court just outside the neighborhood, while Bluffview Park offers tennis and baseball over a mile away. Myrick Park is one of the most popular city parks, roughly 2 miles farther, with a dog park and trails that connect to Hixon Forest. The forest's trails feed into the Hills Golf Course and lead to Grandad Bluff. "If you get up to the top, you can see where Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa meet," Frank-Anderson says. "People will stop halfway up at the Alpine Inn to have a burger, beer or soda." During the warm months, Pettibone and Black River Beach give local boaters, swimmers and anglers a place to play within 4 miles. Riverside Park, over 2 miles away along the Mississippi River, opens an ice-skating rink in the winter. Snow bunnies head to Mt. La Crosse Ski Area, around 5 miles away.Public, private and higher education
Students attend the La Crosse School District, which participates in school choice. Many begin at Hamilton Early Learning Center, rated B-plus on Niche. Longfellow Middle School is often the next step, as it's in the neighborhood. Rated A by Niche, the school hosts research trips to the Mississippi River and encourages student-led podcasting. Students may filter into the B-rated Central High School from there. The unrated Mt. Calvary-Grace Lutheran School is a local private option covering prekindergarten to eighth grade. Viterbo University is a Franciscan liberal arts college right outside the neighborhood.Commuter options and medical care nearby
Wisconsin Highways 35 and 33 run along the neighborhood's edges. Bus stops through the La Crosse Municipal Transit Utility line the highways, Losey Boulevard South and 16th Street. The neighborhood's sidewalks make it pedestrian-friendly and bikeable. Mayo Clinic La Crosse Center For Advanced Medicine and Gunderson Hospital are over a mile away. Madison, Wisconsin, is around 144 miles from the neighborhood, or less than a three-hour drive.Neighborhood dining and shopping spots
Bars, coffee shops and casual restaurants line the highways and cluster in small neighborhood shopping centers. New Taste of India, Bean Juice Coffee Roasters and Take N Back Pizza cluster in Jackson Plaza. South Lanes Pizza and Wings, Coney Island Station and Festival Foods grocery store are at Village Shopping Center. People head to Shimmy's for drinks and DJ Trivia on Wednesday nights. The comfort-food spot Fork & Fable Crafthouse has a daily chef special; every Monday, they feature a vegan dish. Meat lovers can source fresh cuts from Bubba's Meats LLC, the neighborhood butcher. Local businesses include hair and nail salons, a pet supply store and a yoga studio. Downtown La Crosse is just over 2 miles away with over 100 independently owned businesses. Target, Kohl's and Hobby Lobby are a 9-mile drive.
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Kathryn Ashworth
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nichole Mathison
Nichole Mathison
RE/MAX Results
(608) 344-6983
15 Total Sales
1 in Holy Trinity Longfellow
$180,000 Price
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Spencer Hegenbarth
Spencer Hegenbarth
RE/MAX Results
(608) 668-6071
113 Total Sales
2 in Holy Trinity Longfellow
$175K - $286K Price Range
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Stephanie O'Driscoll
Stephanie O'Driscoll
Edina Realty~LaCrosse
(608) 909-9059
59 Total Sales
2 in Holy Trinity Longfellow
$135K - $231K Price Range
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Mark Oldenburg
Mark Oldenburg
@properties La Crosse
(608) 557-5421
64 Total Sales
5 in Holy Trinity Longfellow
$135K - $222K Price Range
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Nathan Trim
Nathan Trim
Responds Quickly@properties La Crosse
(608) 668-6287
134 Total Sales
1 in Holy Trinity Longfellow
$184,000 Price
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Eric Seeger
ES
Eric Seeger
Responds QuicklyUnited Country Midwest Lifestyle Properties LLC
(608) 344-6975
46 Total Sales
1 in Holy Trinity Longfellow
$234,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Powell Park
Grandad Park
Riverside Park
Chad Erickson Park
South Library Park
Trane Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Holy Trinity Longfellow | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Holy Trinity Longfellow Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Holy Trinity Longfellow, La Crosse sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Holy Trinity Longfellow, La Crosse over the last 12 months is $230,500, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$248,950
Median Sale Price
$230,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$248,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$266,300
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$109,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
69
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$170
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
260
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1901
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,323
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,684
Median Age
37
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,138
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,247
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
43.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.2%
% Population in Labor Force
75.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32
/ 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.
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