Turner-Dodge is where the Lansing River Trail starts, and Old Town ends. The neighborhood gets its name from its most notable feature — the 19th-century mansion called the Turner-Dodge House. "I've had neighbors tell me that they moved here because of the house," says Barbara Loyer, the Event Manager with the Turner-Dodge House & Heritage Museum. "Because it's so beautiful, and they love to watch the goings-on. Long-time neighbors make an event of sitting on their porches to watch and enjoy concerts and weddings." More historic sights sit less than a mile away in the commercial center of Old Town. But the quaint streets of Old Town turn into an industrial park to the north, and a railroad running through the neighborhood brings some noise. So, homes a bit further north tend to be more affordable than closer to the city center.
Turner-Dodge is named for the Turner-Dodge House, a local landmark and museum.
The Turner-Dodge neighborhood is a great place to raise your family.
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Historic and midcentury homes along the Grand River
Most of the Turner-Dodge area is industrial, but a few pockets of residential streets hug the banks of the Grand River. Some historic Victorian homes from the early 1900s still remain, complementing the Turner-Dodge house. Most homes were built in the 1950s to 1970s, in Cape Cod, colonial-revival and ranch styles. Older homes have detached garages, and newer homes come with attached garages, but there's also plenty of street parking along the quiet wooded streets. Green grass pushed through cracks in the sidewalk, and homes often have front porches where parents can watch their kids play around a neighborhood basketball hoop. Prices range from $100,000 to $225,000, depending on size and renovations.
A lovely American Foursquare home sits in the sun in the Turner-Dodge neighborhood.
Ranch homes also have a presence in the Turner-Dodge neighborhood.
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The grounds of Turner-Dodge connect with a city-wide trail
All of the homes here are within seconds from the Grand River, but only the homes directly around the Turner-Dodge house have direct access to the city-wide Lansing River Trail. The grounds of the Turner-Dodge house are modest but charming, including a rose garden, fountain and trees over 100 years old. The grounds connect directly with the Lansing River Trail, a paved trail that winds south along the waterside to destinations like Old Town and downtown Lansing. It's also lined with art installations as part of the annual ArtPath exhibit that celebrates local work. And when the Michigan winters hit, the nearby Capital City Baseball Kingdon has indoor golf and baseball facilities.
The Turner-Dodge Park rose garden is beautiful when in bloom.
The Turner-Dodge stretch of the Lansing River Trail runs along the Grand River.
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STEM magnet schools just across the train tracks
Students in Lansing Public Schools have open choices for several pathways of education. Geographically, Gier Park School is the closest option — though the train tracks sit between Turner-Dodge and the school. Gier Park gets a C rating from Niche and serves kindergarten through third grade. From there, kids have several options, with many continuing fourth through eighth grade at Sheridan Road School. The school is a STEM magnet for the district and gets a C rating. Sheridan grads are zoned to take their next steps at Sexton High School, where they can continue a STEM-based education. Sexton gets a C-plus grade. In 2022, the district-wide decision was made to move seventh and eighth graders out of high schools, which is still an ongoing process as of 2024.
Youth of the Turner-Dodge neighborhood attend Gier Park School.
Sheridan Road serves the students of Turner-Dodge in grades 4-7.
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Keeping history alive at the Turner-Dodge House
The community's cornerstone is the Turner-Dodge House, a Gregorian Revival mansion built in 1858 and renovated in 1903 by one of Lansing's most influential families. Today, it is open to the public for tours, school field trips and special events. Among the most popular events are the ballets, the teas and the concerts in the park. The House also holds an annual Fairytale Festival, where it transforms the grounds and home into a colorful wonderland with vendors, dancers and crafts. The home is also available to rent as a retreat space so that visitors can spend an undisturbed day living in the past. "My favorite thing about Turner Dodge is that it's immersive," Loyer says. "People interact with the space and the story of the home much more than they would in a traditional museum."
Turner-Dodge is named for the Turner-Dodge House, a local landmark and museum.
The Turner-Dodge House is a significant Lansing landmark and cultural center of Turner-Dodge.
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Noise from the train and commutes into the city
The train tracks along the neighborhood's north side can create some noise, as can the cars passing along Grand River Avenue. But that major road connects to Gorman's Food Market, less than a mile away, making shopping trips a breeze. The route also heads south to downtown in just 2 miles, and a bus line connects to downtown Lansing in less than 20 minutes. In the other direction, the Capital Region International Airport is also nearby, and it is a 3-mile trip by car or bus.
The northern edge of Turner-Dodge includes an industrial area and train tracks.
The Turner-Dodge neighborhood is located near downtown and runs along the Grand River.
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Local restaurants and proximity to Old Town
Right within the neighborhood is Golden Harvest, an iconic Lansing brunch spot not for the faint of heart. Wall-to-wall decorations, including road signs, cuckoo clocks and rainbow stickers, clutter the walls inside, spilling out to adorn the outside. At peak hours, wait times can be over an hour, they don't accept card payments and loud music blares inside. Another popular choice in the area is the locally owned Pizzano's, which mixes Italian, Mexican and American comfort food. And some of the city's best restaurants sit less than a 1/2 mile away in Old Town. "Being close to Old Town is a draw," says Lansing native Brian Ozbun, a Realtor with Bellabay Realty. "It's become a thriving area in the last 10 or 15 years, with shops and restaurants and street dining in the summer."
While in Turner-Dodge, do not miss Golden Harvest, Lansing's most unique restaurant.
Pizzano's is a Turner-Dodge staple, serving a fusion of Italian and Mexican favorites.
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Parks in this Area
Reasoner Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Burchard Park
Harold A. Moore Park
Playground
Parking Lot
Multi-Purpose Field
Lansing River Trail
Basset Park
Dietrich Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Edmore Park
Turner Mini Park
Turner-Dodge Park
Transit
Airport
Capital Region International
5 min drive
Bus
Wbd North Past Turner
Bus
Ebd North Before Washington Ave
Bus
Wbd Grand River Before Spikes Ln
Bus
Wbd Grand Riv Past Gr. Riv. Access
Bus
Ebd Grand River Past Culver St
Bus
Wbd Grand River Before Mlk Access
Bus
Ebd Grand River Past Coolidge St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Turner-Dodge
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Turner-Dodge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Turner-Dodge, Lansing sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Turner-Dodge, Lansing over the last 12 months is $184,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$187,200
Median Sale Price
$184,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$165,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$230,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$230,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
38
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$122
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
116
Median Year Built
2000
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,653
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,810
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,034
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
19,384
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
728
Median Age
32
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,372
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,148
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.6%
College Graduates
11%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
72''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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