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A community where all stay involved
Lima, Ohio, isn’t known for historical monuments or a major metropolitan atmosphere. But its Westgate neighborhood has no shortage of small-town charm and pride. “We have a lot of locally owned businesses and unique restaurants,” says Realtor Veronica Fox of Superior Plus Realtors. “We have some good things going on downtown that are attracting families.” Citywide events aren’t just based around holidays or even the seasons. “Our Chamber is so involved in so many things,” says Realtor Sheila Custer of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. “I love Lima. There’s stuff to do all the time, but you have to venture out.” Route 81 passes through the residential streets, offering a brief and straightforward commute into town. The homes themselves tend towards the affordable side, with bites to eat and parks nearby.
Come for a game of duck pin bowling at Corner Pins in Westgate.
Modish Maven in Westgate offers upscale women's fashion.
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Downtown Lima is always busy
For a city of 34,000 people, visitors could be forgiven for assuming events aren’t common here. They range from calm theater gatherings to busy weekends on a closed-off block downtown. Each May, the owner of Alter Ego Comics participates in a big way in a national event called Free Comic Book Day. “They shut off the block to traffic outside his business,” says Custer. “There’re vendors, people streaming around…I see kids dressed as Spider-man. There’s so much to do.” Another hit is the Groupie Movie Series, a family-friendly showing at the Lima Civic Center. Hit films are shown at a reduced price, with a twist. “They’ll bring in older movies like Frozen, and you get to dress up,” says Custer. “In winter, it’s really cheap compared to our average movie theater.”
The Met in Westgate offers handcrafted beer and a wonderful American fare menu.
Casa Lu Al in Westgate has an extensive Italian cuisine menu.
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Midcentury homes with an affordable price tag
Intersecting residential streets form patchworks on either side of Route 81, some with sidewalks and some without. Lots averaging a tenth of an acre are neat and manicured, with homes built during the middle of the 20th century. Although the space between the homes is narrow in most cases, most homes also have a private driveway and attached garage. Buyers can get a three-bedroom ranch-style or foursquare for between $130,000 and $215,000.
There are many housing styles available for those considering moving to Westgate.
Residents of Westgate take great pride in the care of their homes and yards.
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Weekly shopping one mile west
Nearly all of the nearby shops and restaurants cling to Route 81, except Light on the Corner, a tiny coffee shop. Residents can start their morning with a hot drink and pastry before going in to work. LuLu's Diner offers breakfast classics on the south side. For something quicker, there are fast food spots in either direction. The shopping center sits half a mile west with a Walmart Supercenter and a Runnings department store anchoring it. There is also a Walgreens for picking up prescriptions and a Planet Fitness.
There are many major retailers such as Walmart in the neighborhood of Westgate.
Dollar General in Westgate provides convenient one stop shopping for locals.
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Getting outdoors to one of the parks
The closest park is quite small. Baxter Park is a tiny green patch suitable for relaxing in the shade. Residents will need to travel just outside of the neighborhood for a park with any amenities. Faurot Park is the next closest, about 1 mile south. This dog-friendly area has a diamond on which to play ball and a small playground for kids. Park Drive, a short road, encircles the park. “Kids skateboard over there,” says Fox.
Faurot Park Playground has a beautiful playground for the kids.
Baxter Park is a small park nestled in the neighborhoods of Lima.
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Attending class in Westgate
Students can attend Heritage Elementary, rated C by Niche. Fifth through eighth grades are divided across two middle schools: Lima North Middle, rated C-minus, and Lima West Middle, rated C. Lima Senior High rounds out the list with a C-plus and English Language Learning programs.
Grabbing the bus in Westgate
The Allen County Regional Transit Authority serves the neighborhood, with bus routes running along Route 81 toward downtown. The 2-mile bus ride lasts about 12 minutes. Otherwise, the drive takes five minutes by car. The bus doesn’t run as far as Lima Allen County Regional Airport, but residents can make the 8-mile drive in 20 minutes.
Westgate is a suburban neighborhood just outside of Lima.
Westgate provides a quiet, family friendly environment for residents.
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Wastewater concerns
Although Westgate has no immediate environmental concerns from natural disasters, it did have an issue with wastewater a decade ago. In 2014, the city settled with the federal government over sewage releases into the Ottawa River. Afterward, the city more than doubled its wastewater treatment capacity while also removing and replacing affected trees along the river. In total, the work cost an estimated $147 million over 10 years. In 2022, the Ohio Water Development Authority granted the city $5.82 million for its wastewater treatment plant.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Westgate
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
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4
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Westgate Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westgate, Lima sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Westgate, Lima over the last 12 months is $172,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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