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Old Silk Stocking

Old Silk Stocking

Neighborhood in Kokomo, Indiana

Howard County 46901

$180,260 Average Value
$75 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Kokomo's most historic neighborhood

Kokomo was established as a town 133 years before The Beach Boys sang about a fictitious Caribbean island of the same name, and the proof can be found in the Old Silk Stocking neighborhood. Located just west of Downtown Kokomo, the neighborhood contains many of Kokomo’s most historic homes and houses of worship.
The Old Silk Stocking neighborhood consists of mostly historic homes.
The Old Silk Stocking neighborhood consists of mostly historic homes.
Old Silk Stocking is located just west of Downtown Kokomo Indiana.
Old Silk Stocking is located just west of Downtown Kokomo Indiana.
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An eclectic mix of Victorian-era houses

Seiberling Mansion, now occupied by the Howard County Historical Society, is far from the only Victorian-era home in Old Silk Stocking – merely the largest. The neighborhood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Several architectural styles are found here, sometimes even within the same house – bungalows, Colonial Revivals, Romanesque Revivals, Tudor Revivals and Queen Annes are all in the mix. “The cool thing about it is it's not your cookie-cutter neighborhood,” Butcher says. “There are areas where not one house is like the other. I always appreciated that.” Some of these houses sell for less than $75,000 and range up to $285,000.
This is one of the many Victorian style homes in Old Silk Stocking.
This is one of the many Victorian style homes in Old Silk Stocking.
Seiberling Mansion was constructed in October of 1889 for the cost of 50 thousand dollars.
Seiberling Mansion was constructed in October of 1889 for the cost of 50 thousand dollars.
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Foster Park a Kokomo gem

Foster Park, named after town founder David Foster, is Kokomo’s signature park. Located on the north banks of Wildcat Creek, the park hosts many city events. It’s also home to the Kokomo Arts Pavilion, basketball courts, tennis courts and a skate park. Willie the Whale, a sculpture moved to Kokomo from Indianapolis in 2019, greets passersby using the Wildcat Creek Walk of Excellence. UCT Baseball Park, which has two Little League diamonds, is just outside the neighborhood along Wildcat Creek.
Morning pickleball is a popular sport at Foster Park in Old Silk Stocking.
Morning pickleball is a popular sport at Foster Park in Old Silk Stocking.
Willie The Whale moved into Foster Park in Old Silk Stocking in 2019.
Willie The Whale moved into Foster Park in Old Silk Stocking in 2019.
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Sycamore Street determines schools

Students north of Sycamore Street are zoned to attend Pettit Park Elementary, which receives a C-rating on Niche. They would move on to C-rated Bon Air Middle School before attending Kokomo High. South of Sycamore, students attend C-plus rated Sycamore Elementary and C-rated Maple Crest Middle before heading to Kokomo High. All Kokomo residents are also eligible to apply to Central Middle School, which is in Downtown Kokomo. The B-minus rated school is an authorized International Baccalaureate school.
Kokomo High School, Kokomo
Kokomo High School, Kokomo
Bon Air Middle School scored an A in diversity on niche.com.
Bon Air Middle School scored an A in diversity on niche.com.
Maple Crest Middle School has students in 6-8th grades.
Maple Crest Middle School has students in 6-8th grades.
Sycamore Elementary School scored a B- for teachers on niche.com.
Sycamore Elementary School scored a B- for teachers on niche.com.
Pettit Park School has 241 students in attendance.
Pettit Park School has 241 students in attendance.
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The Kokomo Arts Pavilion is host to the Haynes Apperson Festival held every June.
The Kokomo Arts Pavilion is host to the Haynes Apperson Festival held every June.

From fireworks to Christmas lights

Kokomo’s signature park hosts Kokomo’s signature event the final weekend of each June: the Haynes Apperson Festival. The festival commemorates the Haynes Apperson automobile – America's first successful gasoline-powered car, which was manufactured here in 1896. Naturally, the festival includes a parade and car show with vintage models. It’s also where Kokomo holds its annual fireworks show. On top of that, there’s an Olympic-like sports festival that features everything from a 5K race to 3-on-3 basketball and a pole-vaulting competition. Foster Park's Kokomo Arts Pavilion also hosts the weekly Kokomo Summer Concert Series. In winter, Christmas at the Seiberling is Old Silk Stocking’s biggest event. The grounds of Seiberling Mansion, a Queen Anne and Romanesque Revival house built in 1889 are covered in Christmas lights. Guests can tour the mansion or ride through the grounds in horse-drawn carriages.

A walker-friendly neighborhood

Considering that the neighborhood was completed at a time when locally made cars maxed out at speeds of 24 mph, it should be no surprise that Old Silk Stocking is a very pedestrian and bike-friendly area. Public transit is also available on the Kokomo City Trolley Blue Line, which runs from downtown through the Old Silk Stocking.
The Kokomo City Line Trolley runs from downtown through the Old Silk Stocking neighborhood.
The Kokomo City Line Trolley runs from downtown through the Old Silk Stocking neighborhood.
This is a row of Craftsman style homes in Old Silk Stocking.
This is a row of Craftsman style homes in Old Silk Stocking.
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Close access to downtown restaurants and shops

Old Silk Stocking’s proximity to downtown makes popular businesses like Sun King Brewery or Missy’s Family Restaurant easy to visit. A triangle of pizzerias -- Oscar’s, Bruno’s and Pizza King – are just across the street from the neighborhood. Big Ben Coffee, which makes the promise “where friends meet friends” on its sign, is also in walking distance just a block to the north of Old Silk Stocking. “The community is keeping these mom-and-pops thriving,” says DJ Butcher, an associate broker with Fortune, Inc. Rhum Academy of Music, a non-profit which offers music lessons and art classes, is a beloved Old Silk Stocking business. For groceries, a Kroger on Kokomo’s West Side is the nearest supermarket.
Old Silk Stocking residents enjoy breakfast and lunch at Mega J's Cafe.
Old Silk Stocking residents enjoy breakfast and lunch at Mega J's Cafe.
The Kokomo Toys and Collectables store offers a large selection for Old Silk Stocking residents.
The Kokomo Toys and Collectables store offers a large selection for Old Silk Stocking residents.
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Neighborhood largely spared in historic flood

A 2013 Wildcat Creek flood put most of Foster Park under water and severely damaged 150 homes in neighborhoods south of the creek, but largely spared Old Silk Stocking. It also made the bridges on Washington St. And McCann St. Temporarily unpassable. It remains the most severe flood in Kokomo history.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Ashlie Taskey

    Ashlie Taskey

    Keystone Property Group, LLC

    (765) 626-3162

    104 Total Sales

    5 in Old Silk Stocking

    $170K - $222K Price Range

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  • Jason Carter

    Jason Carter

    MPR Realty, LLC

    (574) 319-7004

    173 Total Sales

    1 in Old Silk Stocking

    $139,000 Price

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  • Andy Hardie

    Andy Hardie

    The Hardie Group

    (574) 701-3854

    418 Total Sales

    8 in Old Silk Stocking

    $57K - $260K Price Range

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  • Kristine Miller

    Kristine Miller

    Responds Quickly

    Apple Tree Realty, LLC

    (765) 553-6779

    131 Total Sales

    3 in Old Silk Stocking

    $40K - $69K Price Range

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  • James Tillett

    James Tillett

    BluPrint Real Estate Group

    (844) 672-0424

    21 Total Sales

    1 in Old Silk Stocking

    $73,900 Price

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  • Elise Maxwell

    Elise Maxwell

    The Hardie Group

    (765) 553-6679

    52 Total Sales

    1 in Old Silk Stocking

    $160,000 Price

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Schools

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Old Silk Stocking US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Old Silk Stocking Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Old Silk Stocking, Kokomo sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Old Silk Stocking, Kokomo over the last 12 months is $160,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$174,950
Median Sale Price
$160,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$168,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$144,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$75

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
537
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1904
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,112
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,524
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,958
Median Age
41
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$89,880
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,609

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90.7%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.3%
Advanced Degrees
20.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
4''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

67 / 100
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Old Silk Stocking
Ashlie Taskey
Keystone Property Group, LLC
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Ashlie Taskey
Ashlie Taskey
Keystone Property Group, LLC
Agent experienced in this area
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