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Single-family houses on winding streets in southwest Kokomo
Orleans Southwest is a residential neighborhood of single-family houses, primarily built in the 1960s and ‘70s, in southwest Kokomo. West Boulevard bisects the middle of the neighborhood, which otherwise consists of winding suburban streets and cul-de-sacs. Sizeable yards and proximity to Kokomo schools and youth sports complexes help make it an appealing family setting.
A bend in the road, in Orleans Southwest, brings neighboring yards together like pie slices.
Orleans Southwest is a residential neighborhood with access to amenities and a quiet lifestyle.
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An ideal neighborhood for first-time buyers
There is variety to the houses in this neighborhood, where most of the streets have French-inspired names like Versailles Drive or Beauvoir Court. “It’s a mixture of ranch and two-stories,” says Cyndi Dieterman, real estate agent with The Key Team. “And there’s some tri-level and bi-level houses in there.” Prices range from around $110,000 to $210,000, making Orleans Southwest one of the most affordable neighborhoods in this part of town. “There’s not many homes in that price range in Southwest Kokomo,” says Lindsay Ousley, Realtor with The Wyman Group. “It’s a very good entry-level neighborhood for first-time buyers.”
Homes in Orleans Southwest frequently have a mix of brick or stone and vinyl façades.
Colonial homes from the 1970s-1980s, in Orleans Southwest, are abundant.
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PAL fields, Kokomo Soccer Club nearby
Orleans Southwest is near two of Kokomo’s biggest youth sports facilities. The Kokomo Police Athletic League (PAL) fields are just west of the neighborhood. The PAL sponsors youth football teams for third through sixth graders in the fall and U6, U9 and U13 soccer teams in the spring. Kokomo Soccer Club, which has youth and adult leagues, is also easy to reach from Orleans Southwest. Country Club Hills Park, which features a playground, basketball court, softball practice field and a building available for private events, is the nearest city park.
Kokomo Soccer Club, in Kokomo is a park dedicated solely to the sport of Soccer.
Orleans Southwest's Kokomo PAL field is run by the non-profit Police Athletic League.
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Close to Boulevard Elementary and Kokomo High
The neighborhood is one of the closest in the city to the campus of Boulevard Elementary School and Kokomo High School, which are only separated by the length of Kokomo High’s football field. For the three years of middle school, neighborhood students head 2.5 miles away to Maple Crest Middle. Boulevard and Maple Crest have C-ratings on Niche, and Kokomo High earns a C-plus with its 24 Advanced Placement programs.
Kokomo High School, rated B- by Niche, is where Orleans Southwest teens go to school.
Boulevard Elementary School, in Kokomo, has an overall Niche Score of C-.
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Wildkat games a Kokomo craze
High school sports are the heartbeat of Indiana’s smaller cities and farm communities. Kokomo is no exception to the rule, and Orleans Southwest is ideally situated for catching a Kokomo High football game or track meet at Walter Cross Field or a softball game at the Wildkats’ brand-new artificial turf diamond. However, fans will need to travel to Downtown Kokomo for boys and girls basketball games. The Wildkats play at the historic Memorial Gym, which seats more than 5,000 fans.
The Kokomo High School Band puts on a showcase for the community at Kokomo High School.
Kokomo Country Club is a beautiful natural wonder in the heart of Kokomo.
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Location convenient, yet without congestion
Depending on the eye of the beholder, Orleans Southwest is appealing because of where it is -- and for others, because of where it isn’t. For those willing to commute to Carmel or Westfield – typically about a 40-minute drive south – it is ideally situated. But it’s also on the opposite end of Kokomo from State Road 931 and U.S. Route 31, which are the busiest local byways. “Southwest Kokomo appeals to some people more because it’s not by the (U.S. 31) bypass,” Ousley says. This is also Kokomo’s westernmost edge – starting just a mile outside of the neighborhood, there’s little but trees, farm fields and a handful of small towns for the 40 miles to Lafayette.
Equidistant to shopping centers
Orleans Southwest residents can easily reach Kokomo shopping and dining centers. “It's pretty centralized,” Ousley says. “The location is in close proximity to all of your major amenities.” The neighborhood is about 2.5 miles south of the Kroger on Dixon Road and 2.5 miles west of the Kroger in Maple Crest, and the shopping centers near both grocery stores. There are also dining options much closer to home – local favorite Harvey Hinklemeyers is right across the street. The pizzeria is a popular spot for local youth sports teams and is also known for its Tenderloin Tuesdays. There are also three local banks with branch locations just outside of the neighborhood.
An active tornado history
Tornadoes are a concern in Kokomo, with 27 touching down in Howard County since 1951. That includes one of the most devastating tornadoes in Indiana history, an F4 that struck less than 2 miles from the neighborhood in 1965.
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Parks in this Area
Country Club Hills Park
Jackson Morrow Park
Kokomo Country Club
Kokomo Soccer Club
Kokomo PAL Field
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Orleans Southwest
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Orleans Southwest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Orleans Southwest, Kokomo sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Orleans Southwest, Kokomo over the last 12 months is $180,200, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features brand new carpet, durable LVP flooring, and fresh interior paint throughout. Enjoy year-round comfort with a brand new HVAC system. The property also includes a spacious 2-car garage, offering convenience and ample storage.
3 bedroom bi-level with a finished upper level and full bath. Lower level includes a finished bath and 2 unfinished rooms with great potential. All new windows, storage shed and a back deck with storage underneath. A solid home with room to grow! Home is being sold as is.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Cathy Russell,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
848
Median Age
49
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,061
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,684
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
26.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.6%
% Population in Labor Force
61.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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