Shady Hills
Neighborhood in Marion, Indiana
Grant County 46952
New Traditional and ranch-style homes throughout Shady Hills
All along Chapel Pike, subdivisions branch off from this thoroughfare, creating private little pockets of residential housing between churches and cornfields on Marion’s outskirts. Each entrance has a different design, from a median lined with trees to the two man-made lakes outside The Lakes subdivision. Sidewalks run down most of the communities here, with trees shading sidewalks in more established communities like Greenfield Estates, where ranch-style homes date back to the early 70s. Meanwhile, subdivisions like Crane Pond feel more open, with freshly planted saplings sharing lawns with New Traditional homes. Up by Matter Park, trees hug Overlook Drive, with driveways disappearing into the trees and homes hidden by the brush. Communities closer to Marion’s outskirts often come with more land, offering a quarter to half an acre of land, while those looking for less space can settle into the condo communities closer to the commercial parts of Shady Hills, like Highland Hills. Condos and ranch-style typically sell between $100,000 and $250,000, while New Traditional and Colonial Revival homes can range between $350,000 and $600,000.
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Strolling along the Mississinewa Riverwalk
Spanning 101 acres, Matter Park is Marion’s largest recreational space, drawing residents from all over the city to Shady Hills. The walking trail winds around the various amenities, like the eight tennis and six pickleball courts, while kids can play on the playground. “The playground area is gated so moms can put the kids in and go walk around the pond,” says broker Kayla Poling with F.C. Tucker Realty Center. “You can do laps around the pond and get your steps in, but you can still watch your kids.” The butterfly gardens feature over 7,000 annual plants with painted butterfly statues and fountains throughout. “A lot of people rent the butterfly garden for events,” Poling says, also adding that this is the spot people come to for wedding and prom photos. Those wanting to take a stroll or ride their bike can head down the Mississinewa Riverwalk, stretching for 2.5 miles along the river from downtown to Matter Park. On days better spent indoors, the AMC Classic is also on this side of town, located in Five Points Mall.
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Early high school credit for Marion middle schoolers
Depending on what side of Wabash Avenue families live on, students can attend one of two Marion kindergarten through fourth grade elementary schools. Those on the western side of Wabash go to John W. Kendall Elementary School, which receives a C-plus from Niche. Meanwhile, those on the eastern side of the thoroughfare attend Riverview Elementary School. NIche gives Riverview a B-minus. Both elementary schools feed into Justice Thurgood Marshall Intermediate School for fifth and sixth grade, which receives a C-plus ranking. With a C ranking, John L. McCulloch Junior High School lets students take advanced high school credit classes, where they start earning their required high school credits early. Marion High School earns a B ranking.
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Matter Park's Fall Festival and Walkway of Lights
With Matter Park so close, residents can easily attend the events hosted there. In October, Marion Fall Festival celebrates autumn with live music, a fall-themed market of local vendors and s’mores around a bonfire. For the winter holidays, the city decks out Matter Park in over 2 million lights, creating the Walkway of Lights. Visitors can walk through the lit pathways or drive through instead. Over in the neighboring town of Fairmount, the James Dean Festival celebrates the Grant County-born-and-raised actor with a vintage car show, lookalike contest and screenings of his movies.Taking the bus or the riverwalk to downtown Marion from Shady Hills
While residents can take strolls around their individual subdivisions, most residents will need to use their cars or buses to get around. The Marion Transit System’s General Motors/Northeast line stops along Wabash Avenue and Huntington Road, linking residents with the mall and Marion Health Family Medical Center, 2 miles south. Residents can also take the bus or drive along Wabash Avenue to downtown Marion, about 1.5 miles away, though the riverwalk also links Shady Hills with downtown. Beyond Marion, Indianapolis International Airport is 93 miles from Shady Hills.Five Points Mall's chain restaurants and supermarkets
While most of Marion heads south to Western Avenue for groceries, Shady Hills residents have Needler’s Fresh Market in its southeastern corner, part of Northgate Shopping Center. Ruler Foods is just over 1 mile away, in Five Points Mall. Most of the eateries here are chain restaurants, like Subway, Applebee’s and Long John Silver’s. While not in Shady Hills, Don’s Tap is on the northwestern side of Marion, offering standard pub food like fish and chips and sandwiches. Patrons often sit on the back patio, outfitted with shade-giving umbrellas and a fire pit for cooler days. In Downtown Marion, The Train Station Pancake House serves pancakes and crepes at breakfast and sandwiches and steak at lunch and dinner.
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Written By
Caroline Ernst
Photography Contributed By
Travis Patton
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mary Sherer
Mary Sherer
ERA Crossroads
(260) 376-7955
393 Total Sales
1 in Shady Hills
$138,000 Price
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Lindsay Ousley
Lindsay Ousley
The Wyman Group
(574) 701-3499
380 Total Sales
1 in Shady Hills
$195,000 Price
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Suzie Mack
Suzie Mack
F.C. Tucker Realty Center
(765) 517-6272
467 Total Sales
41 in Shady Hills
$90K - $600K Price Range
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Aaron Hoover
Aaron Hoover
Keller Williams Realty Group
(260) 440-7670
59 Total Sales
1 in Shady Hills
$175,000 Price
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Lisa Buckner
Lisa Buckner
RE/MAX Real Estate Groups
(765) 722-2697
416 Total Sales
1 in Shady Hills
$246,000 Price
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Autumn Grismore
Autumn Grismore
Responds QuicklyWagner Auctioneering and Real Estate
(765) 228-2459
92 Total Sales
1 in Shady Hills
$139,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Matter Park
Matter Park
Willis Van Devanter Park
Hanna Park
Marion Walkway Of Lights
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Shady Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Shady Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shady Hills, Marion sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Shady Hills, Marion over the last 12 months is $207,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$227,450
Median Sale Price
$207,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$216,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$187,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
69
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$113
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,548
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1968
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,106
Above the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,565
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,037
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$525 - $800 per month
- BECKFORD PLACE APARTMENTS
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 288+ Sq Ft
- 1315 N Beckford Place
- Marion, IN
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,961
Median Age
51
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,755
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,805
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
35.6%
Advanced Degrees
20.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
5
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 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
Euclid Triangle
Marion's triangle of residential streets and the hospital
Sunnywest
Living between Marion's factory and shopping centers
Bend of the River
Living on the banks of the Mississinewa River
Foster
Living surrounded by Marion's larger parks and recreational spaces
Franklin
Situated between two of Marion's biggest employers
West Marion
From cornfields and farmlands to suburban streets
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