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Community blending the old and the new
Founded in 1800, Lancaster’s proximity to the Hocking Canal and ample supply of natural gas and sandstone made way for rich opportunities in the agriculture and glass industries. Lancaster has continued to grow in the centuries since, and today, it manages to maintain its rich history and still leave room for growth and new development in the form of houses and shopping centers. Scenic parks and burgeoning businesses in the downtown district add to Lancaster’s appeal.
Blend of boutiques and big box stores
Local eateries dominate the scene in downtown Lancaster, which also has a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, where people can pick up drinks and browse the shops and entertainment. As its name reflects, Ale House 1890 has been a staple in the area for more than a century. Locals rave about the intimate atmosphere inside the historic building with exposed brick. Residents can shop for clothes at Opal & Ivory or explore all the nooks and crannies at Farmer’s Country Store, where gifts, antiques, art and handmade goods are spread across shelves and tables. River Valley Mall is packed with national retailers like Bath & Body Works, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Old Navy. Grocery stores, including Kroger, Walmart, and Giant Eagle, are dotted around the shopping complex. There’s also a Fairfield Medical Center nearby, one of two Lancaster hospitals. The other sits off East Main Street on Lancaster’s eastern end.
Explore all the nooks and crannies at Farmer’s Country Store.
Need some quick groceries then visit the area Giant Eagle.
Ale House 1890 has been a staple in the area for more than a century.
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Site of weeklong county fair
In the second week of October, the city comes to life during the Fairfield County Fair, which dates back to the 1850s. It’s the last county fair held in Ohio each year. The weeklong festival has everything from tractor pulls to demolition derbies and live music. It attracts people from all over the county who also come to enjoy the funnel cakes and deep-fried Oreos, games and carnival rides.
Historic homes on small, tidy lots
Lancaster’s historical architecture is clustered near the city center. Houses dating back to the early 1900s include farmhouses, craftsman bungalows, Queen Annes and stick homes. The houses were developed very close to the tree- and sidewalk-lined streets, leaving very little room for front yards, some of which are slightly sloped. Instead, lawns are found on the back end of homes, leaving enough room for patios and decks and, in some cases, additional buildings like sheds and small barns. Some of the more established properties will need some renovations. Those homes are priced around $150,000, while already updated ones can reach the $350,000 mark. The outskirts are where buyers will find midcentury ranch homes and new construction with two-car garages starting to develop on quarter- to half-acre lots. The three- to four-bedroom houses sell between $275,000 and $330,000.
Houses dating back to the early 1900s include farmhouses, craftsman bungalows.
Lancaster’s historical architecture is clustered near the city center.
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Lancaster schools feature planetarium and connect to local university
Students may attend Tarhe Trails Elementary School or Tallmadge Elementary School as part of Lancaster City Schools. The latter received a C grade from Niche, while the former earned a B-minus overall. Students may later filter into General Sherman Junior High School or Thomas Ewing Junior High School, which have C ratings from Niche. Lancaster High School is the only high school in the district and gets a B-minus from Niche. The campus features a planetarium and a bike path connecting students to the Ohio University Lancaster campus. The university sits about 2 miles outside Lancaster’s downtown district.
Lancaster High School gets a B-minus from Niche.
A bike path connects students to Ohio University Lancaster’s campus.
Tallmadge Elementary School with a B-minus from Niche.
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Firehouse Park is a popular spot in Lancaster for its colorful playground.
Parks with city overlooks and expansive trails
Views of the city and the surrounding foothills in Ohio can be seen for miles from the top of Mount Pleasant in Rising Park. The sandstone formation towers nearly 300 feet above the plain. Locals frequently walk the nearly quarter-mile trail to get to the overlook. The park also has several tennis courts. Firehouse Park is a popular spot among kids because it sits next to Engine House #1, so they can watch the big red trucks come in and out of the station as they run around the playground. There’s also a basketball court and picnic tables where parents can relax as kids play. Hikers and bikers can explore Fairfield Heritage Trail, which spans 9 miles throughout Lancaster and connects several communities.
Within driving distance of Columbus and major airport
Lancaster-Fairfield Public Transit has 5 routes running through Lancaster, with multiple stops throughout the city. Because the public transit system does not extend beyond county limits, locals will have to drive about 31 miles along U.S. Route 33 East to reach downtown Columbus. People looking to get out of town for a while can travel 27 miles along the thoroughfare to the terminals at Rickenbacker International Airport.
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On average, homes in Lancaster, OH sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Lancaster, OH over the last 12 months is $234,900, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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