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Lansing

Lansing

Neighborhood in Wheeling, West Virginia

Ohio County 43912

$115,585 Average Value
$95 Average Price per Sq Ft

Small-town living just west of Wheeling

Situated less than 5 miles from the West Virginia and Ohio border, Lansing is an unincorporated rural community of nearly 300 people. With its proximity to the Ohio River, the area was once home to booming coal and steel factories and farmland. Today, businesses have shifted to mom-and-pop retailers that thrive alongside the local community. "There's a real sense of comradery with many of the businesses there. I like being able to talk to them and get their roots," says Laney Ross, a broker with Harvey Goodman who lives and raised his kids in the area. Although it's just a few miles from larger cities like Wheeling and St. Clairsville, Lansing has preserved an old-fashioned sense of community. Homes are almost all a hundred years old and shopkeepers are often on a first-name basis with locals, so it's not a surprise that many residents have chosen to stay in the area for years.

Hundred-year-old homes in Lansing

Most homes in Lansing were built between 1915 and 1940 and feature a mix of traditional, farmhouse and American Foursquare styles. Spread across a small grid of suburban streets, many properties have wide front porches and rest on quarter-acre yards. The original wooden siding on the outside of the homes is also matched on the inside with antique woodwork. "My clients love the oak staircases and the unpainted wood inside the homes, Ross says. “It gives them a nice, warm feel." Selling from as low as $50,000 up to about $150,000, homes here are considered relatively affordable. "That doesn't mean they aren't well-cared for,” Ross says. “People here have old-school values; they take care of their properties." Lansing has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4. With its proximity to Wheeling Creek, FEMA does require varying levels of flood insurance.
Homes in Lansing, Ohio were built as early as 1915.
Homes in Lansing, Ohio were built as early as 1915.
A quaint home abuts a wooded hill in Lansing.
A quaint home abuts a wooded hill in Lansing.
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Heading outdoors in the Ohio Valley

About 3 miles east of Lansing, the town of Bridgeport has the closest available parks. Gould Park has baseball fields that host little league games. Kirkwood Heights Park offers a small basketball court and playground. Farther east, the Ohio River beckons to fishers, paddlers and boaters alike. The Wheeling Island Marina is a nearby location for those wanting to store a boat and Heritage Port provides a scenic area to walk along the river's banks. One of the largest parks in the area, Oglebay Park, is just 5 miles past Wheeling and offers everything from a zoo to golfing. Hiking and walking trails traverse the park's mountainous landscape, taking visitors past several gardens and even a scenic waterfall. Other popular activities include paddle-boating on Schenk Lake and playing on the park's large, rubberized playground.
Say hello to the family of cotton-top tamarins at the Oglebay Good Zoo north of Wheeling.
Say hello to the family of cotton-top tamarins at the Oglebay Good Zoo north of Wheeling.
You can see both the Wheeling Suspension Bridge and the Forty Henry Bridge from Heritage Port.
You can see both the Wheeling Suspension Bridge and the Forty Henry Bridge from Heritage Port.
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Bridgeport public schools nearby

Students in Lansing attend the Bridgeport Exempted Village School District, which is in the neighboring town of Wolfhurst. Bridgeport Elementary, Middle and High School are all in the same building. The elementary and high schools get a B grade from Niche; the middle school receives a B-minus. Bridgeport High School boasts a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio of just 12:1 and offers clubs ranging from band and chorus to chess or coding. The school used to be known as an athletics powerhouse, but recent class sizes have been too low for the school to compete at a higher level, according to Ross.

Community events at Moran Family Center

Once the site of Lansing Elementary School, Moran Family Center recently reopened as an events and gymnasium space for the Lansing community. Now operated as a non-profit, the center aims to foster a family-friendly environment by facilitating community education, social gatherings and other entertainment. The gymnasium and office spaces are both available for rent, and the venue has hosted events such as a professional wrestling show, indoor yard sales and fundraisers for the Salvation Army.

Getting around the Lansing area

Interstate 70 runs just south of Lansing and leads about 5 miles east to Wheeling or 8 miles west to St. Clairsville. The closest airport is Pittsburgh International Airport, about 50 miles away.

Shopping and dining on National Road

U.S. Route 40, also known as National Road, is lined with locally-owned shops like Mike's Second to None Thrift Store and beauty salon Jacci's Classic Creations. Vino di Piccin Winery & Tasting House is another staple in the community, offering 16 distinct varietals of family-recipe wines and live music in their outdoor seating area. The Piccin family has passed down their traditional Italian recipes over the course of 100 years and select their grapes from across the Ohio Valley to produce a range of reds, whites and Cabernets. The closest grocery store is Riesbeck’s, 2 miles east in Brookside. The community is home to Sonny Boy Family Restaurant, which has served the area since 1965. "We get lots of regulars here, I know most people who come in by name," says owner Melissa Starkey. United Dairy Farm is also in Brookside and sells locally sourced products.
National Road in Lansing is lined with locally-owned businesses like Nu2u Flea Market.
National Road in Lansing is lined with locally-owned businesses like Nu2u Flea Market.
Sonny Boy Restaurant on National Road is a local favorite of Lansing residents.
Sonny Boy Restaurant on National Road is a local favorite of Lansing residents.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Laney Ross

    Laney Ross

    Harvey Goodman, REALTOR

    (740) 883-3602

    416 Total Sales

    1 in Lansing

    $125,000 Price

    Laney Ross
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  • John Kazemka

    John Kazemka

    Responds Quickly

    Harvey Goodman, REALTOR

    (740) 883-3814

    217 Total Sales

    1 in Lansing

    $176,100 Price

    John Kazemka
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  • Hilary Lucki

    Hilary Lucki

    The Holden Agency

    (740) 996-4402

    129 Total Sales

    6 in Lansing

    $13K - $162K Price Range

    Hilary Lucki
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  • Rachael Finney

    Rachael Finney

    The Holden Agency

    (740) 996-4335

    128 Total Sales

    5 in Lansing

    $13K - $162K Price Range

    Rachael Finney
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  • Jon Falbo

    Jon Falbo

    Carol Goff & Assoc.

    (740) 576-6790

    54 Total Sales

    2 in Lansing

    $88K - $112K Price Range

    Jon Falbo
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  • Mark McNeely

    Mark McNeely

    Harvey Goodman, REALTOR

    (304) 666-4031

    101 Total Sales

    2 in Lansing

    $18K - $56K Price Range

    Mark McNeely
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Schools

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Lansing US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Lansing Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Lansing, Wheeling sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Lansing, Wheeling over the last 12 months is $127,925, up 58% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$127,450
Median Sale Price
$127,925
Median Single Family Sale Price
$127,925
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
58%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$95

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
141
Median Year Built
1932
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,224
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,402
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

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 Owners

Demographics

Total Population
406
Median Age
47
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.8%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$50,536
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,921

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
9.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.3%
% Population in Labor Force
54.3%
Below the national average
65.1%

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

22 / 100
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NEIGHBORHOOD
Lansing
Laney Ross
Harvey Goodman, REALTOR
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Laney Ross
Laney Ross
Harvey Goodman, REALTOR
Agent experienced in this area
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