Old Silk Stocking Homes for Rent

Old Silk Stocking is a historic neighborhood located just west of Downtown Kokomo. Known for its architectural diversity, the area features Victorian-era homes, including bungalows, Colonial Revivals, Romanesque Revivals, Tudor Revivals and Queen Annes. The neighborhood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, adding to its charm. Foster Park is a central attraction in the area, hosting city events, a summer concert series, and the annual Haynes Apperson Festival. The park also includes the Kokomo Arts Pavilion, athletic fields and a skate park. Nearby UCT Baseball Park offers Little League diamonds. Residents are close to popular local restaurants like Sun King Brewery, Missy’s Family Restaurant and Big Ben Coffee. A triangle of pizzerias—Oscar’s, Bruno’s, and Pizza King—are conveniently located across the street. The Rhum Academy of Music provides music lessons and art classes, while a Kroger on Kokomo’s West Side makes grocery shopping simple. Ppublic transit is available via the Kokomo City Trolley Blue Line. Despite a significant flood in town in 2013, Old Silk Stocking was largely spared. Schools serving the area include Pettit Park Elementary, Bon Air Middle, Sycamore Elementary and Maple Crest Middle School.