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A close-knit Lansing community
Churchill Downs, a community that prides itself on its close-knit, know-your-neighbor spirit, offers a range of annual events, accessibly priced homes and a convenient location. While it features the perks of planned living, this community is not an HOA. There are no dues, and neighbors work collaboratively to solve problems and organize events.
“We’re very community-driven,” says Churchill Downs Community Association president Jacquese West. “If someone’s loved on passes, we’ll send them a card. When the tornado swept through here in 2023, we all came together to clean up and help each other,” he says.
Welcome to the Churchill Downs neighborhood in Lansing, Michigan.
A street of ranches and Cape Cods on a tree-lined street in Churchill Downs.
Churchill Downs is a tight-knit neighborhood in Lansing, Michigan.
Churchill Downs is a friendly, welcoming community in Lansing, Michigan.
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Events and other spaces to connect
This community hosts several annual events including a summer picnic, a Christmas party, an annual neighborhood cleanup, a crosswalk painting and a foot race for kids. “We’re one of the most active associations in Lansing,” West says. “We’re trying to connect with everyone.”
Outside of annual events, there are many opportunities for neighbors to build stronger bonds. “If you visited in the summer, you would see plenty of people doing yard work and kids playing outside,” says West. “The kids are pretty active, they run the neighborhood. There’s also a group of gentlemen who meet every week to bike the trails when weather permits.” The community also offers a group for new mothers to connect and a neighborhood watch.
The Churchill Downs Community Association Facebook page allows neighbors to connect at any time. There, residents share resources, talk about upcoming events and make announcements.
A man walks his dog along single-family homes in Churchill Downs.
Ranch-style homes are a typical building type located in Churchill Downs.
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Parks and recreation
There are two parks in the neighborhood, the most frequented being Wainwright Park. The green space is at the community’s center and is where residents attend Pilates in the Park and Thursday night Summer Park Hangouts. The vast greenspace offers a playscape, sports fields and covered picnic areas. Hillborn Park is the second option and also features a playscape and open fields for sports. For indoor recreation, residents head to Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center which features a basketball court, computer lab, game room, gym, playground, swimming pool and more.
Hillborn Park is one of the neighborhood parks located in Churchill Downs.
Wainwright Park, located in Churchill Downs, has a playground, picnic shelter and ball courts.
The Afreda Schmidt Southside Community Center in Churchill Downs, hosts community programs.
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Older, single-family homes
Single-family homes make up the landscape of this community and more than 70% of residents own their homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, but there are several older and newer options dappled throughout. Ranches, bungalows and split levels are the most common architectural styles. Prices range from $72,000 for a three-bed built in the 1920s to upwards of $200,000 for a newer four-bed.
A row of ranch homes located in Churchill Downs.
The Churchill Downs neighborhood offers a wide variety of houses.
This unique ranch-style home with beautiful landscaping is in the Churchill Downs neighborhood.
This split-level home, featuring some Tudor-styled elements, is in Churchill Downs.
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Nearby public schools
“There are no schools in Churchill Downs but all of our kids go to nearby schools,” says West. Popular options include Averill Elementary, Holly Park Academy and Everett High School. Averill serves students from Pre-K through 4th grade and holds a B-minus rating on Niche. Families with elementary-aged students can also send them to Holly Park, which serves Kindergarten through 8th-grade students and holds a C rating on Niche. Everett offers programs for 8th through 12th graders and has a C-plus on Niche. The high school is mostly known for its comprehensive visual and performing arts program.
Averill New Tech Elementary in Averill Woods educates students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
Attwood School is a magnet school with a C-rating through Niche.com
Everett High School serves high schoolers and has a C+ rating on Niche.
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Nearby shopping and dining
Residents can head two miles east to the Kroger on Holmes to stuff their grocery carts. The nearest Walmart is about 10 miles west and can be easily reached by taking 496 to Howard Avenue. By heading 5 miles north to West Lansing, residents can shop at Lansing Mall, Target, Meijer and more. West says popular nearby restaurants include Crack Chicken which is beloved for its crack chicken seasoning mix.
Target has both home goods and groceries at their store near Churchill Downs.
MexiTreats, just outside Churchill Downs, has a wide variety of delicious mexican food.
The Lansing Mall is a busy, lively shopping mall close to Churchill Downs.
Crack Chicken near Churchill Downs offers fried fish and chicken at their pick-up counter.
Churchill Downs residents can eat at MexiTreats and Taqueria, just outside the neighborhood.
Crack Chicken, located on MLK Blvd. is near Churchill Downs.
Target, serving Churchill Downs and other communities, has everything you need.
Meijer, located on W. Saginaw Hwy, is located near Churchill Downs.
Another grocery option located near Churchill Downs, is Aldi.
Aldi is known for its fantastic deals is located near Churchill Downs.
The Lansing Mall is a great place to shop and get a little exercise in the process.
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Commuting options
West explains that while Churchill Downs is conveniently located near major highways, “There’s not a lot of through traffic, so people don’t usually come through here unless they need to.” Traffic in this area is usually light and residents can easily access Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, 496 and 96. There are no bus stops in the neighborhood, but there are paved bike lanes along Waverly, Holmes and Pleasant Grove. Paved sidewalks and a compact design make this neighborhood fairly walkable.
The CATA bus line has multiple stops located just outside of Churchill Downs.
Interstate I-496 is a short drive from Churchill Downs.
Just a short drive from the Churchill Downs neighborhood is I-96.
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Parks in this Area
Hillborn Park
Risdale Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Parking Lot
Wainwright Park
Averill Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Playground
Hunters Ridge Park
Woodcreek Park
Hawk Island Park
Transit
Airport
Capital Region International
15 min drive
Bus
Wbd Reo Rd & Wainwright Ave
Bus
Wbd Sumpter Before Anson
Bus
Wbd Jolly Past Conners Ave
Bus
Wbd Jolly Past Wainwright Ave
Bus
Nbd Waverly Past Lochmoor Dr
Bus
Nbd Stillwell Past Jerree St
Bus
Nbd Atlanta Before Ronald St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Churchill Downs
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Churchill Downs, Lansing sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Churchill Downs, Lansing over the last 12 months is $167,196, up 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Charming ranch home featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths, beautifully throughout with 1,524 sq. ft. of living space and a full basement. The living room boasts hardwood floors and an open layout, perfect for entertaining. The family room showcases a newer gas fireplace with a striking full brick wall. The kitchen is equipped with modern cabinetry, updated countertops, stainless steel appliances,
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Charming 3 bedroom ranch style home. Features an updated eat-in kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. New vinyl flooring throughout the home. Updated bathroom vanity and shower enclosure. Large basement offers ample storage with the potential to increase living space. This home is close to downtown Lansing and area parks. Easy 20 min drive to MSU campus.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,326
Median Age
33
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$50,669
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,959
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
19.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6%
% Population in Labor Force
64.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
39''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32/ 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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