Foster
Neighborhood in Marion, Indiana
Grant County 46952
Tree-lined streets without sidewalks in Foster
Bungalows, ranch-style homes, Nationals and duplexes all sit alongside each other in Foster. Trees drop leaves on the front yards, covering the patterns left in the grass by lawnmowers. People personalize their properties with flowerpots and small buses along front walkways. Most of the streets here are narrower and lack sidewalks, though there are some along Highland Avenue. Homes here typically sell between $50,000 and $150,000.
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Butterfly gardens and inclusive playgrounds at Matter Park
Families like to bring their kids to Matter Park for the playgrounds, which have fences encircling them to keep kids safe and inclusive playground equipment. People can also stroll through the 6 acres of butterfly gardens, and many residents come here for their wedding, prom and homecoming pictures. On the opposite side of the river, River’s Edge Family Golf Center offers mini-golf, but also has seasonal activities in colder months. “It’s great for fall,” Jenks says. “You can take the kids and pick out pumpkins or take a hayride.” Golfers can also head to Marion Elks Lodge and Golf Course to play along its sprawling green.
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College scholarships for Marion students
For kindergarten through fourth grade, students can attend Riverview Elementary School, which earns a B-minus from Niche. Fifth and sixth graders go to Justice Thurgood Marshall Intermediate School, which receives a C-plus. C-rated John L. McCulloch Junior High School offers the 21st Century Scholars Program, which offers up to four years of paid tuition to an in-state high-education institution for income-eligible students. Marion High School earns a B.
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Seasonal activities and traditions at Matter Park
As such a large public space in Marion, Matter Park hosts multiple city events. People can take hayrides around the space for Marion Fall Festival and roast s’mores around the campfire in the evening. Locals vendors come with fall-themed goodies to form the Fall Mall. In the winter, the park illuminates with over 2 million lights for the Walkway of Light. “At Christmas, it’s all set up with the lights and a little Santa’s workshop,” Jenks says. “You can go in and get cookies or buy little Christmas gifts.”Crossing the Mississinewa River to downtown Marion
Foster is on the other side of the river from both the grocery stores in the west and downtown Marion to the south, so residents will need to use the bridges to connect to these amenities. Downtown Marion is just 1.5 miles away, connected by both Washington and Branson streets, which both have bridges crossing the river. Highland Avenue links Foster with the western side of the city. The North Marion bus route stops downtown and at Marion Health Family Medical Center, also 1.5 miles away. Those traveling by plane can fly out of Indianapolis International Airport, 92.5 miles away.
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Foster's local bar and downtown's diners and barbeque joints
While most of the closer restaurants and shops will be downtown, Foster has Waylon’s Bar right in the center of the neighborhood. Patrons can play a round of pool while waiting for their sandwiches and wings to arrive. Downtown, The Train Station Pancake House serves pancakes and crepes at breakfast and sandwiches and steaks for lunch and dinner. Obi’s Barbeque takes on a casual Star Wars theme with a small mural on the wall. For groceries, Ruler Foods and Needler’s Fresh Market are both 1.5 miles away, on the other side river from Foster.
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Written By
Caroline Ernst
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Travis Patton
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ron Rose
Ron Rose
Indiana Realty Pros, Inc.
(888) 506-7058
242 Total Sales
1 in Foster
$59,995 Price
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Suzie Mack
Suzie Mack
F.C. Tucker Realty Center
(765) 517-6272
467 Total Sales
3 in Foster
$6K - $73K Price Range
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Brad Taflinger
Brad Taflinger
Responds QuicklyTaflinger Real Estate Group
(765) 896-4092
392 Total Sales
1 in Foster
$45,000 Price
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Joe Schroder
Joe Schroder
RE/MAX Realty One
(765) 293-4317
707 Total Sales
13 in Foster
$24K - $130K Price Range
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Beverly Fisher
Beverly Fisher
Red Ruby Real Estate
(765) 517-6085
59 Total Sales
6 in Foster
$37K - $102K Price Range
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Connie Zirkle
Connie Zirkle
Moving Real Estate
(765) 517-5068
289 Total Sales
4 in Foster
$50K - $161K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Foster | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Foster Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Foster, Marion sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Foster, Marion over the last 12 months is $48,000, down 43% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$69,250
Median Sale Price
$48,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$48,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-43%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$56
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
306
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,371
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,760
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
765
Median Age
40
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,564
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,625
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.4%
College Graduates
12.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.3%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Living on the banks of the Mississinewa River
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Secluded suburban feel along the banks of the Mississinewa River
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A historic downtown area with commercial and residential promise
Franklin
Situated between two of Marion's biggest employers
Sunnywest
Living between Marion's factory and shopping centers
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