$75,175Average Value$55Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Living between local restaurants and the GM factory
While Westside’s streets are mainly residential, its location puts it right between Marion’s bigger amenities. Downtown is less than 2 miles east of the community, but residents are also situated just north of Western Avenue, which is lined with most of Marion’s local restaurants. The city’s General Motors plant is just across 2nd Street. Near one of the city’s major employers, people in Westside can live close to work and the heart of Marion.
Downtown Marion is a short drive from Westside.
Westside's proximity to the GM Marion Stamping Plant is a big draw for the neighborhood.
1/2
Bungalows and ranch-style homes in Westside
Westside’s Cape Cods, bungalows and ranch-style homes built in the 1940s through '60s sit along tree-less streets. Telephone wires hang low over the stout homes and pickup trucks parked on the side of the road. Homes here typically sell between $17,000 and $105,000, though those on the lower end need renovations and repairs before they are move-in ready. Westside has higher violent crime CAP Index Scores than other neighborhoods in the city.
Smaller bungalows are plentiful throughout the Westside neighborhood.
Ranch style homes offer more living space in Westside homes.
1/2
Neighborhood parks next to Westside
While Westside doesn’t have its own neighborhood parks, there are some in its neighboring communities. Webster Park’s basketball and tennis courts are surrounded by open space and trees. Lincoln Park is to the west, offering six baseball diamonds. Stretching along the neighborhood’s north side, the Cardinal Greenway Trail attracts pedestrians, bikers and skaters. It connects to other city parks and continues for 62 miles beyond the city.
Webster Park is located on the westmost end of the Laurel Valley neighborhood of Marion.
Cardinal Greenway serves Marion residents with a safe alternative to getting around town.
1/2
High school performing arts programs
Kids start at John W. Kendall Elementary School for kindergarten through fourth grade before continuing on to Justice Thurgood Marshall Intermediate School for fifth and sixth grades. Both schools receive C-plus ratings from Niche, while John L. McCulloch Junior High School receives a C. At B-rated Marion High School, students can enroll in the School of the Arts Partnership to move their classes online if they want to enroll in the Community School of the Arts (CSA). “It’s a longstanding school that’s an offshoot of Marion High School that’s located downtown. It’s a very prestigious school for dance and acting,” says Layla Price-Bodkin, supervisor of Marketing and Community Development with the City of Marion. “If you want to be involved in the arts, you can definitely send your kid to CSA.”
Welcome to John W. Kendall Elementary School.
Marion High School has a storied basketball history.
1/2
Annual Christmas traditions and the county fair
Every winter, Matter Park on the northern side of town hosts Walkway of Lights — a collection of over 2 million lights. “We kick it off every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and light the Christmas tree downtown after the parade,” Price-Bodkin says. “There’s even fireworks and live reindeer.” At the fairgrounds just east of downtown, Grant County Fair happens every mid-June, offering carnival rides, animal shows and a different band every night of the week.
Busing to downtown or the supermarkets from Westside
While residents can use their cars to get around the city, Marion’s bus routes also stop in Westside, offering another option. The neighborhood's routes stop along Baldwin and head down Western Avenue to the supermarkets. The West Marion Route goes along 4th Street to downtown. Marion Health Family Medical Center, the city's main hospital and a major employer, is about 2 miles east. Marion doesn’t have a commercial airport, so residents will have to head 91 miles south to Indianapolis International Airport to catch a flight.
Marion offers a paratransit service for residents with routes through the Westside neighborhood.
Healthcare is a short drive from Westside to the Marion Hospital.
1/2
Old-fashioned diners and local coffeeshops around Westside
In Westside, 9th Street Café is an old-fashioned diner serving everything from pancakes to meatloaf and shrimp dinners. The neighborhood itself doesn’t have a lot of other dining options. Baldwin Avenue becomes Western Avenue, where Marion residents can find local restaurants and supermarkets. The Abbey Coffee Co. feels like a converted warehouse with its high ceilings and iron and wood furniture. Next door, Jays Thai Food also offers iced tea with boba pearls along with its entrees. For groceries, there’s a Dollar General right on the other side of Baldwin Avenue for quick pickups. People can also head about a mile down Western Avenue to Aldi or 2 miles down to Walmart.
9th Street Cafe is an important fixture of the Westside community.
Abbey Coffee Co is a popular meeting spot for Westside residents.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Lisa Buckner,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Parks in this Area
Webster Park
Cardinal Greenway
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Westside
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
10
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Westside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westside, Marion sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Westside, Marion over the last 12 months is $72,000, up 153% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
The possibilities are endless here! Do you have a dream to own a home business? Don't let this home pass you by! This home has a chefs dream kitchen with a commercial grade refrigerator. Do you love to entertain, the oversized living room is perfect to host your gatherings. Do you need a space to work from home, this home boasts a 13x11 office space! This property has had the major work done with
Great investment opportunity, two city lots bundled together! Both lots are located in west Marion. Minutes away from the Cardinal Greenway and the bypass. Both lots are zoned residential. Both offer off-street parking and alley access. Utilities are readily available for each lot. Seller is willing to sell lots separately.
Come check out this 2 bed 1 bath home! The property features are central heat, central living room, a separate utility room and a large 2 car detached garage!
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Lisa Buckner,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
520
Median Age
43
Population under 18
24.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,142
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$39,893
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
63.5%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
4.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.2%
% Population in Labor Force
57.9%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45/ 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.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
