“Sandusky has always been a historic area in Lynchburg,” says Alison Pettit, a local Realtor with Mark A. Dalton and Company. “It’s a cozy, quiet neighborhood that has been a staple in Lynchburg for many years.” Most locals know the Sandusky neighborhood, 5 miles from downtown, either for the local schools or for Historic Sandusky, a plantation home built in 1808 that is now a time capsule and museum. Historic Sandusky was visited by U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson, William McKinley and Rutherford B. Hayes and was the headquarters for the Union Army during the Civil War. In 2000, the Historic Sandusky Foundation bought the home, which now works in partnership with the University of Lynchburg to restore the property. Beginning in 1959, Lynchburg was the headquarters of the General Electric Communications Products Department. The company left Lynchburg in the late 1980s, but reminders can be found in neighborhood homes. Residences often had apartment-building attachments or basements and wet bars for GE employees visiting from out of town. “I live on Rhonda [Road],” says Pettit. “Where all the engineers and executives lived, and I sold several homes over there, and they all have that extra space.”
Sandusky was visited by U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson, and McKinley during the Civil War.
Many homes in Sandusky are shaded by mature trees on large lush green lots.
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Playing disk golf at Sandusky Park
“Sandusky Park is huge for disk golf,” says Pettit. The park has an 18-hole disk golf course, picnic benches and a paved walking path. While the Sandusky Park is a fun place for residents to play, it’s also a nature preserve. The park houses native plant species such as the American sycamore, box elder, tulip poplar and others. If residents look carefully, they may spot a perennial kiwi vine near Blackwater Creek. On a 3,000-square-foot area near Rhonda Road, the City of Lynchburg’s Parks and Recreation Department plants wildflower seeds. The park is a dedicated “no-mow zone” from spring and into most of the fall to protect the wildflowers.
Sandusky Park
Sandusky Park disc golf park map.
Disc Golf courses at Sandusky Park are free and open to the public from dusk till dawn.
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Shopping and dining along Wards Road and Timberlake Road
Sandusky is close to several popular roadways adorned with strip malls, shopping centers and eateries. Timberlake Road has shopping and dining, while nearby Wards Road includes local favorites and a Kroger for groceries. The area is 3 miles from River Ridge mall, near Shakers, a regional chain featuring an extensive menu of hearty meals set in a homestyle venue. Locally owned, The Neighbors Place is a cozy American diner and bar. For dessert, residents may visit nearby Outside the Cone for handmade ice cream with new, weekly flavors from its flavor lab, like Lavender Honeycomb, Blueberry Goat Cheese Graham and Butterfly Peaflower.
Richland Hills provides easy access to popular retail stores and shopping centers.
Kroger is one of several grocery stores in Perrymont.
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Ghost tours and art classes in downtown Lynchburg
“Liberty is our largest school,” says Pettit. “And is always offering many events.” Liberty University is a large private university within Lynchburg that is heavily involved in the community. The university offers a Summer Storytime at their Curriculum Library for children and a Snowflex Family Fun Friday at Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre. The family fun event has bouncy houses and carnival games. “Sandusky is an area where you can hop on the expressway and be downtown or near Randolph College,” says Don Marr, Realtor with John Stewart Walker, Inc. “It’s not an isolated neighborhood. It's convenient.” Locals take art classes at The Academy Center of the Arts in downtown Lynchburg, which also hosts plays, comedy shows and concerts. Another downtown activity is local ghost tours. “There’s a ghost tour in the fall that’s just fantastic,” says Marr. “I took a bunch of clients to it last year.” Residents who wish to attend religious services may visit Sandusky Baptist Church, Quaker Memorial Presbyterian, Fort Avenue Church of Christ or Thomas Road Baptist Church.
The Academy Center for the Arts has live shows, art classes, and cultural events near Sandusky.
With a plethora of restaurants nearby, Sandusky locals love going out in downtown Lynchburg.
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Single-family homes from $180,000
Homes with large yards line gridded streets. There are limited sidewalks, and homes are set far back from the street. Most homes have long pathways leading to a wide roadway. Homes are in the ranch, split-level and Cape Cod styles, with long driveways leading to carports or detached garages. “Sandusky has well-built homes with lots of character,” says Pettit. “They’re very well thought of, lots of intricate detail you don’t see as often.” Homes in the area range from $180,000 to $255,000. Homes closer to Sandusky Elementary School and Sandusky Middle School range from $260,000 to $365,000. “Sandusky is minutes from Liberty University and the University of Lynchburg,” says Pettit. “Many students end up staying after they finish at Liberty. They tend to bring their families to Lynchburg.”
Single-family homes offer plenty of room for growing families in Sandusky.
Modern traditional homes are in close range to Sandusky's top tier school district.
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Art program at Heritage High School
Sandusky is home to two local schools, Sandusky Elementary School and Sandusky Middle School. “All the neighborhood kids go there,” says Pettit. Both schools are part of the Lynchburg City Public Schools, which receives a B from Niche. Lynchburg's City Council recently considered shutting down Sandusky Elementary School and T.C. Miller Elementary School to cut costs, avoid upgrading older school buildings and mitigate declining enrollment. After opposition, though, the council opted to keep the school open for the rest of the year. Children may attend Sandusky Elementary School, which receives a B, and Sandusky Middle School, which receives a C-plus. Students advance to Heritage High School, which receives a B-minus and has an in-depth art program.
Heritage high School recieves high scores on Niche.com where kids from Sandusky thrive.
Sandusky Elementary School is a great starting point for Sandusky kids educational journey.
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Commuting on U.S. 501 and bus stops
U.S. Routes 501 and 460 border the area, and bus stops line Fort Avenue, Long Meadows Drive, Pawnee Drive and Sandusky Drive. The neighborhood is mainly car-dependent. Lynchburg Regional Airport is 4 miles away.
Richland Hills residents benefit from reliable public transportation services.
Commuting in Sandusky is quick with several highway routes connecting in the area.
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Flooding at Blackwater Creek
Blackwater Creek, which borders Sandusky, floods during heavy rainfall, but properties are usually unaffected. “Most homes are built on a massive hill, so flooding cannot reach the houses,” says Pettit.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,572
Median Age
38
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,704
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,562
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.7%
College Graduates
41.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.6%
% Population in Labor Force
55%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
19/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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