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Historic Bloomington community with artistic scenery
Near West Side owes its beginnings to the employees of the influential Showers Brothers’ Furniture Factory, which moved its campus to this side of Bloomington following a fire in the 1880s. Many workers settled here, and some even built their own houses. Today, Near West Side attracts prospective buyers looking for smaller homes with historic charm. This community also boasts an artistic vibe, which can be seen in some residents' creative patio and yard decor, or in the streetscapes where some roundabouts are painted in nature themes. “It’s a great spot if you have kids because there’s a park right over here. There’s like a whole kickball field, and we’re able to use it whenever we have girls here for camps and things like that,” says Olivia Sullivan, the director of operations for Girls Inc. of Monroe County in Near West Side. “You’re close to downtown, but you’re also close to the west side of town. They both offer different things.”
Bungalow and Craftsman styled homes make up much of Near West Side.
Many amenities are within walking distance of Near West Side.
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Diverse neighborhood with South Indiana’s distinct gabled-ell homes
Historically, Near West Side was a prominent Black community, in part due to the Showers Brothers being one of the few integrated employers during a time of segregation. “The other thing that really grabbed us is the neighborhood has more diversity than a lot of places we’ve been in the past,” says Tom Payne, vice president of the Near West Side Neighborhood Association. “We liked the idea of a neighborhood that has been historically diverse, if not historically Black.” Homes here include gabled-ell and gable front cottages and a few Queen Annes. Many homes here also feature vivid color schemes, which Payne says exudes a Bohemian feel. This neighborhood’s designation as a historic district protects this community and requires all housing alterations to undergo a thorough approval process. The majority of homes in Near West Side date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries and cost from just under $200,000 to $400,000. Some of the more prominent homes can even reach upwards of $600,000. Renters also make up about half of this neighborhood’s residents.
Near West Side homes have modestly sized lots.
Stone siding is a common element among Near West Side homes.
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Juannita’s and the Bloomington Farm Stop Collective
Juannita’s is a popular Mexican restaurant run out of a two-story yellow house in Near West Side. Its menu includes items like plates of tamales and churros for dessert. Nearby, Hinkle’s Hamburgers has long been another favorite especially for this community’s old-timers. The Bloomington Farm Stop Collective sells everything from coffee to various types of meat and produce from local farmers, and Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays between April and October. For other needs, downtown Bloomington has plenty of restaurants, bars and boutiques. Kroger is one of the nearest chain grocery stores.
The streets of downtown Bloomington near Near West Side are lined with trees.
Grab a bite to eat from Hinkle's Hamburgers in Near West Side.
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Butler Park, Girls Inc. camps and the Banneker Community Center
Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park has a playground and hills perfect for sledding during the winter. The Banneker Community Center, formerly a school for African American students, now runs various youth programs. Its facilities include a kitchen, a gym and a small library. The neighborhood’s local Girls Inc. affiliate is part of a larger national organization that provides educational and recreational programs for young girls. Its activities include summer camps, sports teams and outings to regional destinations like Monroe Lake. “It’s a fun little neighborhood. The location is awesome because you can walk to anything downtown. The B-Line, the walking path, is the northern border of the neighborhood and goes right around it. The accessibility there is really amazing,” says Angela Van Rooy, the city’s neighborhood services program manager.
Enjoy a game of basketball at Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park.
Banneker Community Center is a popular social hub in Near West Side.
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Fairview Elementary's Arts Integration and Performing Arts program
The neighborhood is also home to Fairview Elementary, which gets a B from ratings site Niche. Fairview’s activities include the Arts Integration and Performing Arts program, which involves partnerships with local artists. In addition, Indiana University’s renowned Jacobs School of Music provides Fairview’s first and second graders with the opportunity to learn how to play the violin. Neighborhood students may then attend Tri-North Middle School and finish their public education at Bloomington High School North. Both schools earn A grades from Niche.
Fairview Elementary is a great schooling option for younger students in the area.
Tri-North Middle School is ranked #71 in Indiana Middle Schools.
Bloomington High School North provides education in the neighborhood of
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Summer potlucks, holiday parties and MLK Day pancake breakfast
Residents enjoy the cultural attractions downtown as well as those at IU, and the neighborhood stays active with its own events too. The neighborhood association hosts a holiday party in December and a potluck at Butler Park during the summer. The Banneker Community Center is also a frequent meetup point. Activities include art shows and a free community pancake breakfast to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Within convenient walking distance of downtown Bloomington and IU
Near West Side’s narrow roads help make this community walkable and it’s not uncommon for residents to walk to downtown Bloomington and IU’s campus. However, the Bloomington Transit system maintains several bus stops along Kirkwood Avenue and North Rogers Street. Kirkwood connects residents directly to downtown. Near West Side is also about a mile from Interstate 69, which many use to commute to Indianapolis, more than 50 miles north of Bloomington. The Indianapolis International Airport serves as the region’s hub for commercial flights, and for medical care, the IU Health Bloomington Hospital is located about 4 miles away.
The Bloomington Transit system runs throughout Near West Side.
Take a walk through Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park in Near West Side.
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Important to know
Near West Side has an overall CAP Index crime score of 8 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. Some types of violent and non-violent crime rate as high as 9.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Near West Side
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Near West Side Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Near West Side, Bloomington sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Near West Side, Bloomington over the last 12 months is $295,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Great rental property close to downtown Bloomington. 1.5 blocks from a bus stop and easily walkable to the courthouse square. 1 Bedroom but could easily be made into a 2 bedroom home. Currently rents for $900 per month. Home was rewired, had new plumbing installed, new furnace, and a new hot water heater 7 years ago. This home has a good rental history. Washer, Dryer, and 1 window air conditioner
Corner - R3 Zoning - which means Another dwelling - Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) with Total square footage upto 580 sq ft can be ADDED on this parcel. Central location to most important parts of Bloomington: City offices, Farmers Market, Trail, Monroe county library, Art Galleries, Restaurants
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