Neighborhood association is revitalizing the Tepe Park community
At Tepe Park, neighbors constantly seek ways to support each other. The Tepe Park Neighborhood Association (TPNA) is leading a revival of the community, working closely with residents, the City of Evansville and organizations like Community One. This nonprofit helps restore homes and mobilize locals. “We’ve spent the last almost eight years creating a community of belonging, where residents can be participants in their own vision for change,” says Austin Maxheimer, director of neighborhood revitalization at Community One and Tepe Park resident. Action Projects are just one of its initiatives, where residents get funding to help their neighbors. Events like block parties and Love Your Neighbor Day, where volunteers help repair homes, clear trash and clean up the community garden, are designed to revitalize the community.
Walking to nearby neighborhoods, driving everywhere else
Residents can walk to downtown Evansville, about 1 mile away, or to Haynie’s Corner Arts District. “There’s a lot of days where I don’t even have to get in my car,” Maxheimer says. They are likely to drive if they want to travel anywhere else in Evansville. U.S. Route 41 is the closest highway and intersects with Lloyd Expressway and Interstate 69. The Metropolitan Evansville Transit System manages four bus routes near Tepe Park.
Pricing is a draw for Tepe Park homes
Elm trees grow along Tepe Park's sidewalks, where grassy front lawns are often personalized with blooming gardens and lawn ornaments. Few properties have driveways and attached garages; most residents park their cars along the streets. Craftsman homes and bungalows with wide porches make up most of the neighborhood, although some Cape Cods are available. Nikki Davis, a Realtor with F.C. Tucker Emge, has sold several properties in the neighborhood, citing affordability as the biggest draw. Depending on size and condition, home prices range from $15,000 to $215,000. Almost half of the residents are renters.
The Ohio River Levee reduces the risk of flooding, so flood insurance is not required for homes in Tepe Park. There is a relatively high risk of tornadoes.
You can find bungalows with covered front porches in the Tepe Park neighborhood.
You can find two story farmhouse style homes in Tepe Park.
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Evansville schools and a community-led STEM program
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation has open enrollment, letting students apply for programs outside their home school. Tepe Park's students may complete kindergarten through eighth grade at nearby Glenwood Leadership Academy, which Niche gives a C. Bosse High School receives a B-minus and offers career and technical education programs like 4T Academy, an advanced manufacturing program sponsored by Toyota. The neighborhood association helps run #TechMe, a STEM program that offers an in-depth introduction to technology to younger children. The University of Evansville is about 2 miles away and has more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
Glenwood Leadership Academy scored an A in diversity on niche.com.
Benjamin Bosse High School has an advanced manufacturing program called the 4T Academy.
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Haynie’s Corner and downtown Evansville offer shopping and dining
The neighborhood association works with Urban Seeds, a nonprofit in Evansville, to offer residents discounts on fresh produce through the Nourish program. “They are an incredible partner,” Maxheimer says. Urban Seeds hosts monthly pop-ups at the Tepe Park clubhouse, and the neighborhood association is working towards opening a permanent market. Residents can get groceries from Simpson's Super Market. Walmart, Target and Lowe’s are within 6 miles of the neighborhood.
Haynie’s Corner Arts District is a neighboring community with locally owned shops and restaurants. Eateries include Bokeh Lounge, which serves burgers, bar food and personal pizzas. The restaurant often has live music. Downtown Evansville has more dining options, like Angelo’s. “I’ve been to Italy, and I think the food is better than anything I ate in Italy,” Davis says.
For great food and drinks head over to Bokeh Lounge just a few blocks away from Tepe Park.
Angelo's Italian Restaurant has been serving Tepe Park residents since 1993.
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Playground and events at nearby parks
Tepe Park shares its name with the neighborhood and has a playground, a clubhouse and a new splash pad. Many of the neighborhood association's events are held at the park. Turn Up with Tepe is an art festival with live music and dancing, and the Beginning of Summer Bash features a waterslide, games and prizes. Sunset Skatepark is about 1 mile away, next to Mickey’s Kingdom, a play-structure made out of recycled materials.
The Evansville Museum has history, art and science exhibits, and admission is free for children 3 and under. Haynie’s Corner Arts District also hosts several events throughout the year, including First Fridays, which showcase local artists.
Kid's love playing basketball at the Tepe Park courts.
You can watch tugboats push barges down the river at Sunset Park.
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On average, homes in Tepe Park, Evansville sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Tepe Park, Evansville over the last 12 months is $102,450, up 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Large 4-unit property. Three of four units currently rented. Unit B pays their own electric bill. Unit B has new laminate wood flooring. Newer stairs in back of building (2023). Two (2) New heaters installed (2025). Annual numbers are estimating values Building being sold As-Is.
Historic John Viehe Residence custom designed by Architect Clifford Shopbell in 1910 in Tepe Park. A lot of work has been completed towards the redesign and restoration of this amazing house with lots of options to make it your own. New roof features 2 east skylights towards the front and an added dormer with window to the east towards the middle of the house to facilitate framing & finishing
Priced below recent appraisal, this 2 bed, 1 bath home is loaded with charm and character and could be a wonderful starter home with additional updates. The home features a covered front porch and full unfinished basement. Entering the home, you're greeted by the spacious living room with an abundance of natural light, leading into the large formal dining area. The kitchen features a generous
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