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Mid-century homes near brand-new factories
Though it’s a decades-old Kokomo neighborhood, Bon Air is gaining new relevance thanks to its proximity to the city’s largest new employer – twin battery manufacturing plants that will build electric vehicle batteries once construction is completed in 2025 and 2027, respectively. “Bon Air is selling because of the battery plant,” says Amy True, managing broker and owner of True Realty. “It’s just very convenient to what’s happening right now.”
Bon Air sits on the north side of Kokomo.
Bon Air home sales are being fueled by it's close proximity to the new battery plants.
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Multiple ways to get around
The new battery plants – a joint venture between Stellantis (Chrysler) and Samsung – are directly across State Road 931 from Bon Air. The Kokomo City Trolley Yellow-Green Line runs along Morgan Street between Ivy Tech Community College and Downtown Kokomo on weekdays. Bike lanes along Morgan Street and Apperson Way help give the neighborhood a Bike Score of 60/100. Bicyclists also don’t have to venture far for a repair or a new ride at Victory Cycle, which has been a neighborhood landmark since 1940.
SR 931 runs along the border of Bon Air.
Bon Air is a bike ride away from many neighborhood features.
Bon Air's Victory Cycle is Indiana's largest recumbent trike shop.
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A Hollywood setting comes alive -- sort of
Kokomo’s cinematic claim to fame is as the home of a bar that plays “both kinds of music – country and western,” setting up a memorable fish-out-of-water scene in the comedy classic “The Blues Brothers.” A real-life version of that fictitious setting is here: The Kokomo Country Palace. Unlike the made-up Bob’s Country Bunker, there’s no need for chicken wire to protect bands from rowdy patrons – Kokomo Country Palace is a welcoming place featuring beginner’s line-dancing classes. Local dining options include Martino’s Italian Villa and Kokomo Fish Chicken and Gyros. A Save-A-Lot in the neighborhood is the largest grocery store on Kokomo’s North Side.
The Country Palace is the hot entertainment spot in the Bon Air area.
The Country Palace is the hot spot in Bon Air for line dancing.
Martino's Italian Villa is a Bon Air favorite for drinks and food.
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From pickleball to popping ollies
Bon Air Park provides another example of the neighborhood adapting to the times—the park is home to the Kokomo Parks and Recreation District Pickleball League. Bon Air Park is one of three Kokomo parks participating in the summer Recreation Adventure Program. Offered while school is out of session in June and July, the program features arts and crafts, games, sports and other supervised activities for Kokomo children. Nearby Northside Park is home to Hunger Skatepark, which is open to skateboarders, BMX riders and rollerbladers.
Bon Air Park features 4 pickle ball courts.
The Northside Pump Park is a popular summer hangout in Bon Air.
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One-story midcentury homes
Most Bon Air houses are one-story cottages or bungalows built between 1940-60. “Houses in Bon Air are smaller and more affordable than some other parts of Kokomo,” says Cyndi Dieterman, agent with The Key Group. Some of those houses need repairs while others are ready for move-in. Sales in the neighborhood range from $30,000 to around $190,000.
White picket fences add charm to this row of Bon Air homes.
This Bon Air ranch features a covered front porch.
There are a few two story homes in the Bon Air neighborhood.
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Two schools in the neighborhood
Students attend kindergarten through fifth grade at Bon Air Elementary on the neighborhood’s north side, then remain on campus to attend Bon Air Middle School for the next three years. Both schools provide each student with a personal computer and have a C-rating on Niche. High schoolers attend C-plus-rated Kokomo High, which offers 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Bon Air Elementary School scored an A- in diversity on niche.com.
Central Middle School, in Kokomo, has an overall Niche rating of B+.
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The Kokomo Speedway is just a stones throw away from Bon Air.
Close to the thrills of Kokomo Speedway
Bon Air is just minutes from Kokomo Speedway, which has been part of Indiana’s fabled dirt-track racing scene since opening in 1947. Racing legends Mario Andretti, A.J. Foyt and Tony Stewart are among the competitors to race the quarter-mile clay oval. Racing season runs from April through October.
Tornado risk exists
Tornado season is always a time to pay attention in Kokomo – particularly in a neighborhood like Bon Air, where few houses have basements. Since 1951, 27 tornadoes have touched down in Howard County, including an F4 tornado in 1965 and EF3 tornadoes in 1998 and 2016.
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Parks in this Area
Bon Air Park
Northside Park
Davis Park
Bon Air Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bon Air, Kokomo sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bon Air, Kokomo over the last 12 months is $425,990, up 93% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This adorable bungalow is ready for someone with vision and a little elbow grease. With three bedrooms and one bathroom spread across 960 square feet, it offers a cozy layout perfect for first-time buyers or anyone looking for a charming starter home. The detached garage provides convenient parking and extra storage space. While this gem needs some updating, it's brimming with potential. The
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Elise Maxwell,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,878
Median Age
41
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,607
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,760
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.4%
College Graduates
9.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.5%
% Population in Labor Force
51.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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