$134,113Average Value$61Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Park-front suburbia in southeastern Evansville
Named after William Akin, a local businessman and equestrian from the early 19th century, the community of Akin Park is known for its lively history and secluded feel. Located in southeast Evansville, this neighborhood's namesake park was once used as the community's fairgrounds, hosting everything from horse racing to a traveling circus. Today, while the park is significantly smaller—it now features a gazebo, playground and basketball court—prospective buyers are still attracted to Akin Park for the views and its charming homes. “It’s a nice place to raise a family,” says Evansville native Stephanie Gibson. “Folks tend to stay here into retirement and long after children graduate.” While offering a quiet reprieve from city life, Akin Park residents are still just 2 miles from downtown Evansville and its amenities.
The Akin Park neighborhood is less than a two mile commute to Downtown Evansville.
The Akin Park neighborhood was once used for the community's fairgrounds.
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Colonials and Prairie-style homes
The real estate market in Akin Park is desirable for its diverse price range and proximity to outdoor recreation. With a median sales price of $160,000, home prices in Akin Park are on par with those sold in the Evansville Metro Area. “The market is doing well in eastern Evansville,” says Kendra Bisesi, Realtor with Angel Team Realty. “There’s less new construction than the northside, but homes are well-constructed and tend to have more character.” Most homes here were built in the 1920s, resulting in designs ranging from Cape Cods and bungalows to Prairie styles and Colonials. Price points can range from as low as $50,000 for a two-bedroom Cape Cod-style fixer-upper to upwards of $300,000 for a larger four-bedroom Colonial with unobstructed views of Akin Park. Homes located along Akin Park are subject to higher sales prices in part because of the views. The majority of homes here feature small lawns, detached garages and fenced-in yards for added privacy. Streets are laid out in a grid pattern with paved sidewalks leading residents to the park at its center.
This is one of the many Prairie style homes in the Akin Park neighborhood.
This Colonial style home that faces Akin Park can cost around $300,000.
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Pick-up basketball games at Akin Park
Akin Park acts as the primary gathering space for neighbors, offering a playground for children and a basketball court for pick-up games within the community. Bikers take the High Rail Trail on the eastern border, which features paved routes along Highway 41. Bayard Park is located north of Washington Avenue and is also home to The East Branch Library, which has served the community since 1912. There’s a jungle-gym with swings and tree-lined walking trails for strolls through the greenery. Sunset Park, located 2 miles west, is the newest of the parks and was developed by the City of Evansville in 2021 as a part of their riverside renewal efforts. Visitors enjoy waterfront views of the Ohio River and access to the paved cycling or walking trails along the Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage.
Children enjoy the playground in Akin Park.
Akin Park residents can take their children to Sunset Skatepark in downtown Evansville.
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Groceries at Covert and Lodge Shopping Center
Residents can shop at Covert and Lodge Shopping Center, which features retailers like Simpson's Supermarket, Family Dollar and New York Beauty Supply. Local favorites like Riverside Antique Mall is the place for vintage home goods, while the family-owned Produce Patch offers fresh vegetables and fruits nearby. When dining in the area, the locally-owned Caribbean Cuisine serves island-inspired dishes with fried meats and a side of seasoned rice. The unassuming Burger Bank prepares all-American classics, like crinkle fries and their signature mini-burgers. The Zesto Drive-In offers ice cream, cheeseburgers and mini-burgers. Zesto has been serving the community since 1949.
Akin Park residents shop at Simpson's Supermarket for their grocery needs.
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are other retail options for Akin Park residents.
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Education at Evansville Vanderburgh Schools
Families in Akin Park are zoned for Evansville Vanderburgh Schools. Students may attend schools, like Glenwood Leadership Academy and Benjamin Bosse High School, which have earned ratings of B-minus and C from the educational review site Niche. The Glenwood Leadership Academy serves students in kindergarten through Grade 8 and offers a College Mentors for Kids program, which partners with the University of Southern Indiana (USI) to encourage youth to pursue college degrees. Benjamin Bosse High School offers a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and three AP courses for students to obtain early college credit. Private options like Reitz Memorial High School and St. Benedict Cathedral School are also available. Those interested in pursuing higher education degrees can look to the University of Evansville or USI nearby.
Glenwood Leadership Academy scored an A in diversity on niche.com.
Benjamin Bosse High School has students in PK, K-12th grades.
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Nearby healthcare and commutes on Washington Avenue
Residents in Akin Park rely on Washington Avenue and Highway 41 for easy access to downtown Evansville and neighboring areas like Presidents and Tepe Park. Those seeking public transportation can take the Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) bus, which operates along Washington Avenue. When traveling further outside the community, the Evansville Regional Airport is 8 miles from the neighborhood. For healthcare, the Select Specialty Hospital is less than 2 miles from the community.
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On average, homes in Akin Park, Evansville sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Akin Park, Evansville over the last 12 months is $175,000, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
3 bedroom 1 bath single family home. Sold as part of a package deal totaling 5 investment properties. Currently rented for $950.50/month. Package includes 1104 Adams Ave., 1812 Hercules Ave., 1217 Edgar St., 1251 E Illinois St., & 610 E Michigan St. for a total package purchase price of $478,570.
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