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Lakewood offers waterfront living in Chautauqua County
Lakewood is a lakeside village 5 miles west of Jamestown, offering both tranquil charm and urban convenience. Nestled along the shore of Chautauqua Lake, the community has historical cottages lined against the picturesque shoreline, with walkable neighborhoods shaded by leafy trees. Residents have direct access to the lake and are minutes away from recreational amenities like public parks, beaches and boat launches, making it a popular retreat for those seeking a relaxed or outdoor lifestyle. The village also has a convenient shopping district for everyday essentials, while its proximity to Jamestown allows locals to take advantage of additional urban amenities like hospitals and cultural venues. “The community has a hometown feel and you can walk to restaurants and have a drink,” says Donna Breen-Fowler, broker at Century 21 Turner Brokers with close to 20 years of experience. “Everything is close by and the scenery is just beautiful. Now you might get behind an Amish buggy, but you aren’t driving anywhere that has four lanes of traffic.”
Fall colors frame Lakewood’s clock tower along Chautauqua Avenue.
The Lakewood welcome sign greets visitors near the village center.
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Lakefront homes with docks and inland lots with acreage
The village is set along the southern shore of Chautauqua Lake, with gently winding streets that follow the natural contours of the landscape. Neighborhoods are often lined with sidewalks and shaded by maples and oaks, creating overhead canopies along the streets. Houses sit on grassy lawns with private driveways, and many waterfront properties offer direct lake access or private docks. The housing stock is very diverse, ranging from early 1900s cottages and classic American Foursquares to Cape Cods and Craftsman bungalows. Multilevel raised-ranches, Colonial Revivals and Victorian homes are also part of the housing mix. “We are not a cookie-cutter neighborhood and there’s not one home that looks alike,” Breen-Fowler says. Lakefront properties usually occupy smaller lots, while homes farther inland are more likely to have larger parcels. Home prices typically fall between $150,000 and $350,000, although fixer-uppers may sell for under $100,000. Larger or renovated waterfront properties can go from $670,000 to just over $1 million. Fowler said even though there may be some houses within flood zones, the community has not had issues with floods.
Lakewood homes with green roofs sit along a tree-lined residential street.
Lakewood cottages sit near the shoreline, offering frequent lake views in autumn.
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Public parks and lakefront spaces support active lifestyles
Outdoor recreation in Lakewood centers around public parks and Chautauqua Lake. The lakefront Hartley Park features a public beach, a playground and courts for tennis and basketball. LeGrega Memorial Field offers sports facilities, while Lakewood Community Park provides a boat launch for easy access to Chautauqua Lake. During the winter months, ski resorts such as Peek'n Peak Resort are popular weekend destinations for snow sports.
Lakewood Community Park offers lake views and a boat launch for easy water access.
Hartley Park overlooks Chautauqua Lake with scenic views and waterfront access.
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Shopping and dining options along Fairmount Avenue
Many popular eateries and businesses, such as T.J. Maxx and Walmart, line Fairmount Avenue. Davidson's Restaurant is a family-owned spot founded in 1950 serving staples like fish and chips. Johnny's Lunch, another long-standing establishment, offers diner classics, including milkshakes and cheeseburgers. Overlooking Chautauqua Lake, the coffee shop RydersCup has homemade pastries and coffee beverages. Residents have many options for groceries, ranging from traditional chains like Aldi and Wegmans to local produce stands, including Kidder Farm Market and Brigiotta’s Farmland Produce & Garden Center. The village also has a seasonal farmers market in the summer, supporting local food producers and craft artisans. Chautauqua Mall, home to over 20 businesses and restaurants, is also right in the community.
Inside Davidson’s Restaurant, guests enjoy classic comfort food in a casual setting.
Johnny’s Lunch in Lakewood serves classic diner favorites like burgers and milkshakes.
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Reputable public schools within Southwestern Central schools
Southwestern Central School District serves the village. Students may start out at Southwestern Elementary School, which has a B-minus grade from Niche. Southwestern Middle School gets a B, and Southwestern High School earns a B-plus. Southwestern High partners with the State University of New York college system to provide students with college credit courses, while offering long-term study abroad programs through the Rotary Youth Exchange program. Jamestown Business College is about 5 miles away.
Southwestern Elementary School is committed to providing access to all students.
Enhanced safety measures make the Southwestern Senior High School a secure place to learn.
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Community events and lakeside celebrations around Lakewood
Lakewood's Fall Festival has a local market, food trucks, live entertainment and fun activities for children. The Chautauqua Lake Dragon Boat Festival takes place in August at Lucille Ball Memorial Park, with a paddling race, a food and vendor market, and prizes.
Distance to Buffalo and Jamestown
State Route 394 passes through the community, and Interstate 86 is several miles north of the area, on the other side of the lake. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is about 80 miles away, and UPMC Chautauqua hospital is about 5 miles east of the community in Jamestown.
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On average, homes in Lakewood, NY sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Lakewood, NY over the last 12 months is $245,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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