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A historic neighborhood in Lafayette's growing downtown
Ellsworth Romig is a historic district in the heart of Lafayette’s growing downtown. The neighborhood hosts architecture from the turn of the 20th century, where both working-class and affluent Lafayette residents made their home. Today, people fix up the neighborhood’s historic properties and enjoy proximity to local restaurants and a wealth of cultural attractions. “Our downtown areas are developing,” says Cheryl Butcher, a longtime Lafayette resident and Realtor with Keller Williams. She says recent attention on the urban core has brought significant change. “It’s coming around, but it’s been work to get it there. They’re really working on making the downtown a lot friendlier to walk and enjoy all the different businesses and restaurants.”
Rows of beautiful and historic homes overlook Downtown Lafayette.
The Spot is a locally owned bar and grill where locals catch up with a good drink and good food.
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Catching up with neighbors at The Spot Tavern
Mornings in Ellsworth Romig can start at Smittybread, a beloved neighborhood bakery serving varied flavors of sourdough loaves and other sweet and savory treats. The Spot Tavern next door comes alive after dark with patio poetry readings, trivia and live music acts from across the country. More options are clustered along Main Street a couple blocks north of the neighborhood. One of several hotspots is DT Kirby’s, a Chicago-themed bar and restaurant owned by a local husband and wife pair. There are a handful of specialty grocers and convenience stores on Main Street, though bigger trips require chains outside the neighborhood, including Pay Less 2.5 miles away.
The Spot is a locally owned bar and grill where locals catch up with a good drink and good food.
Residents of Ellsworth Romig have the convenience of shopping at Pay Less for great deals.
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Lafayette cultural sites nearby
Ellsworth Romig is well-connected to Lafayette’s thriving cultural scene. “We’re very diversified,” Butchers says. “We have our own Civic Theatre, we have a symphony, we’re very active in lots of different pieces of the arts.” In addition to attractions near Main Street, the neighborhood is close to the downtown branch of the Tippecanoe County Public Library and two art museums. Off 9th Street, the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette and the Haan Museum both showcase local Indiana artists. Residents look forward to Holidays at the Haan, an annual display of global holiday traditions within the museum.
South Tipp Park is a newly remodeled park for kids of all ages.
The Haan Sculpture Garden has beautiful sculptures surrounded by beautiful flowers.
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Turn-of-the-century Ellsworth Romig homes
The neighborhood’s history is most evident in its architecture. Because it served people of all classes, Ellsworth Romig has homes at dramatically different price points. Single-family builds typically fall between $50,000 and $250,000, and multi-family dwellings can scale up to $400,000. Investors and buyers looking for a project may gravitate to the neighborhood’s historic homes dating back to the turn of the 20th century. Many of these bungalows, Foursquares, Colonial Revivals and Queen Anne homes sit tightly packed together, though they accompany tree-studded backyards which residents populate with pools or play equipment. Larger Craftsman homes and Victorians once housed Lafayette’s economic elite. New homes are popping up alongside historic builds, as well as apartment buildings and some townhomes closer to the river. The neighborhood’s proximity to Purdue University makes this an attractive place for students to rent.
Residents of Ellsworth Romig often have historic homes with updated character.
Foursquare's are a popular housing style in Ellsworth Romig.
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Playdates at South Tipp Park
The neighborhood’s South Tipp Park expanded with a new playground and adult exercise equipment in 2014. Next door, Bauer Community Center offer summer camps and programming popular with local families. Anybody in the community is welcome to pick fresh vegetables or try their hand at gardening at the Footbridge Sharing Garden along Smith Street. The garden has signage about when to pick crops for maximum ripeness.
South Tipp Park is a newly remodeled park for kids of all ages.
The Footbridge Sharing Garden is a great place to escape into nature.
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Walkability to Main Street
Residents who don’t mind up to a mile walk can reach downtown restaurants on foot. Purdue University and West Lafayette are accessible via Columbia Street, which runs just north of the neighborhood. CityBus stops can be found on 9th, South and Alabama Streets. Indianapolis is just over 60 miles away, and Chicago is a 120-mile drive.
Ellsworth Romig is covered by beautiful mature trees and is located close to Downtown Lafayette.
The Lobby is a locally owned coffee shop that also offers brunch, shareable's and much more.
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More fresh produce at the Lafayette Farmer's Market
Between May and October, locals can spend Saturday mornings at the Lafayette Farmer’s Market between Main and Ferry Street. Downtown has supported a public market off-and-on since the 1800s, a grand tradition that modern residents enjoy with a baked good in one hand and a locally brewed coffee in the other.
Enjoy the farmers market on Main Street in Lafayette.
Handmade jewelry can be found at the Lafayette Farmers Market.
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Purdue University a 2-mile drive
Students here start at Thomas Miller Elementary just south of the neighborhood, then head to Sunnyside Intermediate School. Tecumseh Junior High is about 2 miles away and serves seventh and eighth graders. All three schools have a B-minus from Niche. Teens graduate from Jefferson High, or “Jeff,” as many locals call it. The A-minus-rated school offers dual enrollment opportunities with Purdue University, which is less than 2 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Tapawingo Park
Columbian Park
SIA South Tipp Park
Footbridge Sharing Garden
Triangle Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ellsworth Romig
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
9
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ellsworth Romig, Lafayette sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Ellsworth Romig, Lafayette over the last 12 months is $98,666, down 62% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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The Ellsworth is an ideal home for students, professionals, and families in Lafayette, Indiana. Nestled in a vibrant neighborhood with plenty of shops and just a stone's throw away from Purdue University, it caters to a diverse group of residents. Plus, we're conveniently located near the Subaru plant, Purdue Discovery Park, hospitals, the courthouse, the Caterpillar plant, and just a few
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,420
Median Age
33
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,000
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,610
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.6%
College Graduates
54.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
39/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
79/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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