Prospect Hill
Neighborhood in Bloomington, Indiana
Monroe County 47403, 47404
From cottages to ornate Queen Anne homes
While many homes here date back to the turn of the 20th century, some — including the Paris Dunning House — were built years before the Civil War. Gabled-ell houses and cottages with pyramidal roofs are typical throughout Prospect Hill. Other styles include Craftsman bungalows, Queen Annes, Free Classics and ornate builds like Mansard and Elizabethan Revival. Residents here enjoy the community's mature tree canopy along Rogers Street’s and neighborhood street murals like the pollen-themed painting at Fairview and Howe streets. Prices can go from about $175,000 for a home that's less than 1,000-square-feet to $450,000 for a roughly 2,000-square-foot build.Basketball courts, playground and convenient access to B-Line Trail
The 2-acre Building Trades Park serves as the neighborhood’s main green space and its amenities include a playground and basketball courts. The park is also undergoing a massive renovation with planned additions like a futsal court. Nearby, the Rose Hill Cemetery is at once a peaceful burial site and a scenic green space that many use to walk. One of its tombstones marks a vacant grave for a Monroe County native who was a victim of the ill-fated Titanic. For bikers and joggers, there’s also the 3-mile B-Line Trail which passes through several neighborhoods on this end of town and stops at the new Switchyard Park about 1 mile south. For some time indoors, the WonderLab Science Museum offers educational and interactive exhibits for children.STEM focus at Bloomington High School North
Students may start their educational journeys at Fairview Elementary School, which gets a B from the ratings site Niche. Students may then attend Tri-North Middle School and Bloomington High School North, both of which receive A grades from Niche. Tri-North Middle’s extracurricular activities include a jazz band. Bloomington High School North is also ranked by Niche as one of the 20 best schools in the state, reflecting the district’s focus on science and technology programming. The high school also offers drone-flying and competitive video gaming clubs.Annual neighborhood picnics in Building Trades Park
Prospect Hill recently re-launched its annual picnics, which the neighborhood plans to continue running throughout late spring and early fall. The most recent picnic occurred in July 2024, when many neighbors gathered at the Building Trades Park pavilion to share dishes and mingle. “When we have them in the park, there’s the playground right there. For families with younger kids, we can all watch their kids play and still visit, with one another,” Murray says. Being a few minutes from downtown also puts the neighborhood close to some of the city’s biggest celebrations. Annual events include downtown’s Lotus World Music and Arts Festival, which takes place over several days each September.Biker friendly and close to I-69
Prospect Hill has some bike routes that go to and from the downtown, and the Bloomington Transit buses also serve the area. The neighborhood is about 2 miles from Interstate 69, which goes to Indianapolis about 55 miles north. The Monroe County Airport is just outside Bloomington, but the facility mainly handles general aviation. City residents usually head to the Indianapolis International Airport for commercial flights. Prospect Hill previously neighbored the IU Health Bloomington Hospital before the medical institution moved to its new location off the Indiana State Road 45/46 bypass. However, the neighborhood remains close to several other medical practices around West Second Street.Morning stops at Rainbow Bakery and within minutes of downtown
Although Prospect Hill is only a few blocks from downtown Bloomington, the neighborhood boasts its own corner of shops and dining staples. Morning commuters can pick up various treats and coffees at the Rainbow Bakery, which is hard to miss with its bright rainbow-colored sign hanging over its entrance. The cafe’s baked goods include an assortment of cupcakes, doughnuts and cakes. Nearby, Juannita’s is the go-to spot on this side of town for Mexican fare. Or for those looking for a night-time hangout, downtown has several watering holes to choose from including the Crazy Horse, the Alley Bar and Tap Bloomington. Kroger is one of the nearest chain grocery stores. “It’s so close to downtown, we walk to dinner regularly and to whatever else you want to do downtown,” says Glenda Murray, president of the Prospect Hill Neighborhood Association.Important to know
The neighborhood has an overall CAP Index crime score of 8 out of 10, or double the national average. Burglarly and larcecy incidents impact much of that score.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Laura Stevens
Laura Stevens
The Indiana Team LLC
(930) 219-4375
152 Total Sales
2 in Prospect Hill
$379K - $590K Price Range
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Lance DaSilva
Lance DaSilva
Century 21 Scheetz - Bloomington
(540) 701-0075
54 Total Sales
2 in Prospect Hill
$145K - $310K Price Range
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Bob Magiera
Bob Magiera
Responds QuicklyHoosier Realtors
(930) 966-2273
80 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Hill
$290,000 Price
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Jeffrey Franklin
Jeffrey Franklin
Responds QuicklyFC Tucker/Bloomington REALTORS
(930) 322-1595
342 Total Sales
5 in Prospect Hill
$280K - $590K Price Range
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Ron Plecher
Ron Plecher
RE/MAX Realty Professionals
(930) 322-1602
216 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Hill
$200,000 Price
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Sarah Perfetti
Sarah Perfetti
Responds Quickly(219) 500-6843
99 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Hill
$283,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Building and Trades Park
B-Line Trail
Hopewell Commons
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Prospect Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 10 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 10 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Prospect Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Prospect Hill, Bloomington sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Prospect Hill, Bloomington over the last 12 months is $305,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$344,000
Median Sale Price
$305,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$305,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$495,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$350,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
27%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$244
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
336
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
3.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,410
Significantly below the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,839
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,421
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,296
Median Age
29
Population under 18
18.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,463
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,657
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.6%
College Graduates
61.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62%
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
70
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
63
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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