Homes for Rent in North Pointe, Bloomington

North Pointe in Bloomington features homes built in the 1980s that average around 2,500 square feet on half-acre lots. Most have colonial-style influences, with some ranch-style and Cape Cods mixed in. The neighborhood features sidewalks and trails that connect homes to Northpoint Elementary School and the 37-mile Constitution Trail, popular for biking and running. The trail also leads to Tipton Park, which offers amenities such as a splash pad, playground, basketball court and baseball field. Northpoint Elementary School and Normal Community High School are highly rated, providing quality education options. North Pointe has convenient access to the Bloomington-Normal Connect Transit bus system, with stops along East College Avenue and Fort Jesse Road. Veterans Parkway, a commercial corridor, is about a half-mile west and connects to Interstate 55. North Pointe residents have access to multiple grocery stores within a mile or two, including Meijer, Walmart, Kroger and ALDI, with additional options like Jewel Osco and Hy-Vee farther south. Nearby retail and dining options include DESTIHL on Towanda Avenue and Eastland Mall, located just under three miles south. Local events include the Bloomington-Normal Sweet Corn Circus, Normal LIVE summer concerts and various festivities at Illinois State University.