Why Live in Elm Heights
Elm Heights in Bloomington is a neighborhood near downtown Bloomington and Indiana University, divided into east and west sides. The west side is mainly student rentals, while the east side features a historic district with diverse architectural styles like Greek, Tudor and Colonial Revivals, American Foursquare, Art Deco, and Spanish Colonial. Homes here are protected by a historic designation. Elm Heights borders Bryan Park, which offers green space, a public pool with a spiraling water slide, a new playground, and outdoor calisthenics equipment. Nearby, Dunn’s Woods on the IU campus provides a scenic walking path through a small forest, featuring landmarks like the Rose Well House.
Residents can enjoy local dining options such as Crumble Coffee and Bakery, Inkwell Bakery & Cafe, and The Elm, which serves upscale fare. Downtown Bloomington, within walking distance, offers a variety of dining options and a vibrant bar scene, including Yatagarasu - Bloomington, Siam House, Marco & Polo Eurasian restaurant, and Da Vinci Pizza and Pasta. The Orbit Room provides live music and pinball machines, while grocery shopping is available at Kroger and boutiques and art galleries can be found at the Fountain Square shopping center.
Elm Heights hosts annual events like the 4th Street Arts Festival and the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival. The neighborhood is served by several Bloomington Transit bus stops and is less than 2 miles from the State Road 45/46 bypass, providing access to Interstate 69 and the Indianapolis International Airport, about 52 miles away. The area is home to the highly rated Harmony School, as well as Binford and Rogers elementary schools, Jackson Creek Middle School, and Bloomington High School South.
Home Trends in Elm Heights, IN
On average, homes in Elm Heights, Bloomington sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Elm Heights, Bloomington over the last 12 months is $585,000, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$585,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$598,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$202
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median List Price
$599,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
17%