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Charming Bloomington neighborhood surrounded by recreation
The homes in Barclay Gardens span from early 20th century builds—no larger than a few hundred square feet—to a community of new and colorful cottages that pays homage to past eras. Steve Smith, a broker with F.C. Tucker/Bloomington Realtors, says there're “Really cute homes that are nicely done. But there’s a lot of different things to offer people to make for a nice mix of options.” Barclay Gardens also appeals to those with active lifestyles. The neighborhood borders Bloomington’s Southeast YMCA, and residents on its western end can easily reach a trail that connects locals to one of the city’s newest attractions: Switchyard Park. The amenities at this 65-acre site include an expansive playground and splash pad, a skate park and a stage facing a field with built-in amphitheater-style seating. “It’s desirable because of the location. It’s close to Indiana University, close to the YMCA and close to the east side shopping and restaurants,” says Trish Sterling, the broker owner of Sterling Real Estate, who’s made a few sales in Barclay Gardens.
Barclay Gardens is located south of central Bloomington.
Sidewalks and wide streets are typical of those found in Barclay Gardens.
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A balance of early 20th century and new cottages
Houses in Barclay Gardens are distributed across many lots no larger than a quarter-acre. Mature maple trees hide some of the houses on these compact lots, while other homeowners still have enough room to keep lawn decor like small bird baths and planters. Barclay Gardens features many Craftsman bungalows, but a few Dutch Colonials dating back to the early 1940s can also be found along the edge of the neighborhood. On the far southern end of the community is the newly constructed Bloomington Cohousing subdivision, which stands out with its grouping of bright multi-colored houses. This subdivision has cottages, foursquares and bungalows, some of which feature screened-in front porches. Price points in Barclay Gardens can run from $120,000 for a one-bedroom Craftsman bungalow to $530,000 for a large, newly constructed cottage.
Mature trees are common in Barclay Gardens.
This bungalow with craftsman touches can be found in Barclay Gardens.
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The new attractions around Switchyard Park
Formerly a railroad hub, Switchyard Park has slowly grown into a community destination. Its splash pad has ground fountains that spread across a public square facing a large picnic pavilion. The playground’s many fixtures include a jungle gym that children can climb to get views overlooking the area. The park also neighbors The Warehouse, a nonprofit recreation center that offers activities at no cost. The facility has its own 31,920-square-foot skate park, rock climbing walls and a parkour course. The 3.1-mile B-Line Trail is popular with cyclists, and cuts through Switchyard Park, passing by a dog park along the way. “If you’re in this neighborhood, you can access different parks and trails. All of our parks are connected, which is good if you’re a biker,” Sterling says.
The Warehouse near Barclay Gardens has recreational activities for teens.
Switchyard Park near Barclay Gardens has a range of amenities for residents to enjoy.
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Less than 2 miles from downtown Bloomington institutions
Mediterranean comfort foods and ice cream can be found at the Feta Kitchen and Cafe. A few blocks south of the neighborhood is the Cloverleaf Family Restaurant, a small chain of Bloomington restaurants known for serving breakfast all day. Cloverleaf’s menu includes American classics like pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and eggs and hashbrowns. The neighborhood is also less than 2 miles south of downtown and its many institutions. The Uptown Cafe serves upscale American fare in a vintage space. Next door is the Trojan Horse, popular for its Greek foods and other items like beer-battered onion rings. “There’s just so many different options within downtown. It’s a really great gathering and focal point for so many people,” Smith says. A Kroger less than 2 miles east of the neighborhood provides a grocery shopping option.
The Uptown Cafe near Barclay Gardens is in an attractive, historic building.
Have breakfast all day at the Cloverleaf South in Barclay Gardens.
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Highly rated schools with STEM focuses
Barclay Gardens is just a few blocks away from both Childs and Templeton elementary schools, which receive A and B grades respectively from ratings site Niche. Since 2018, the Monroe County Community School Corporation has provided a specialized computer science program for their elementary school students. The programming includes coding lessons and engineering design projects with classmates. Students can then continue their education at Jackson Creek Middle School, which receives an A from Niche. The middle school hosts annual activities like the Jaguar Little 500, a racing contest involving tricycles. A few blocks away, students will find Bloomington High School South, which receives an A from Niche, and boasts extracurricular activities like the Bloomington South Robotics Club.
524 students attend Jackson Creek Middle School in grades 7-8.
Many residents of Barclay Gardens send their kids to Childs Elementary School.
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Food Truck Friday at Switchyard Park
From April to October each year, Switchyard Park hosts a seasonal food truck series called Bloomington Food Truck Friday. Each week, hundreds turn up to the park to browse the food trucks offerings—which can range from burgers and kebab dishes to snow cones and ice pops—and to enjoy some live music while they dine.
Barclay Gardens residents take advantage of Food Truck Fridays at Switchyard Park.
The lines do grow long at Food Truck Friday at Switchyard Park.
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Bloomington Transit access on Hillside Drive
Barclay Gardens is located about 4 miles east of Interstate 69, which provides a commuter route into Indianapolis. For direct routes to downtown Bloomington or the Indiana University campus, residents can take Henderson Street the short 2 miles north. Those in need of alternative transportation options will find several Bloomington Transit bus stops along Hillside Drive. The IU Health Bloomington Hospital is about 4 miles north of the neighborhood and provides healthcare services. For those who need to catch out-of-state flights, the Indianapolis International Airport is about 44 miles north of Bloomington.
Barclay Gardens residents can use the city's robust public transit service.
There are several parks in the vicinity of Barclay Gardens.
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Barclay Gardens Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Barclay Gardens, Bloomington sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Barclay Gardens, Bloomington over the last 12 months is $395,100, up 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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