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Westwood Historic District has stately homes within walking distance of BSU
Westwood Historic District was established in 1923 with winding, wooded streets and architecturally significant homes. Some of Muncie’s wealthiest industrialists and prominent citizens once lived here, including the Ball family — the founders of Ball State University and creators of Ball Corporation glass mason jars — and Alexander Bracken, whose Georgian Revival-style house now serves as the home of the university’s president. Residents are within walking distance of BSU and IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, making it popular with university faculty and hospital staff. “This is one of our best neighborhoods simply because of the proximity to the campus, the culture and the incredible mix of styles of homes,” says Steve Slavin, a Muncie native and Realtor with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group.
Westwood Historic District
sits west of Ball State University and across the river from downtown Muncie.
Westwood Historic District
is an attractive place for Ball State University faculty and students alike.
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Revival-style homes and ranches in a park-like setting
Westwood’s historic core is an assembly of early 20th-century architecture, including Craftsman, Colonial Revival, Spanish Revival, and the largest collection of Tudor Revival homes in Muncie. However, these houses are rarely for sale. “There’s also contemporary and some new construction, as well as midcentury modern,” Slavin says. “Every one of those houses has its own history. Those homes do not hit the market, especially the ones that are so architecturally unique. [The owners] privately sell them.” The district’s outskirts have more midcentury ranch-style homes, cottages and a smattering of split-levels built in the 1970s and 1980s. “There are modest homes on the outskirts, and that’s what my grandparents did in the southeast corner,” Slavin says. “They were two professors at Ball State, and they wanted to live in what they thought was the best neighborhood. My grandpa worked directly across the back door from the Robert Bell building. My grandma was the first female business professor and she’d just walk across McKinley Avenue to work.”
Homes outside the historic core typically range from $130,000 to $350,000. The area’s most stylish and coveted homes start at $350,000 and reach up to $700,000 depending on their size, age and condition, but sprawling revival-style estates rarely sold to the public can cost between $700,000 and $1 million, according to Slavin.
Westwood Historic District
features many beautiful and extraordinary homes.
This ranch is a classic beauty in the heart of Westwood Historic District.
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The Village is getting new restaurants, a hotel and homes
Residents are close to The Village, the commercial district next to campus and a long-time watering hole for students. Ball State University, the city of Muncie, and public and private partners are pouring $200 million into renovating The Village with new entertainment venues, restaurants, a boutique hotel, single-family homes and townhomes. “They’re trying to make it more attractive to the Muncie community rather than just a bar scene,” Slavin says. Officials hope to show off the revamped Village to the public in 2026, but in the meantime, there are still plenty of dining options. The Cup is a hip coffee joint with bagel sandwiches and local art on the walls, while Greek’s Pizzeria is a Muncie institution known for its slightly sweet sauce and garlic butter crust. Tillotson Avenue has fast-food restaurants, a Pay Less grocery store, and local restaurants like Honey Beez Pancake House and Puerto Vallarta, a Muncie Mexican staple with three locations throughout the city. The bars, restaurants and boutiques of downtown Muncie are about 2 miles away.
Westwood Historic District
students appreciate the patio at Roots Burger Bar in The Village.
Westwood Historic District
shoppers can find hidden treasures at Weekend Warriors Flea Market.
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Attending Muncie City Schools and Ball State University
Kids may attend West View Elementary School, which receives a C-plus from Niche, before heading to C-rated Northside Middle School. Students at Muncie Central High School, rated B-minus, can take career and technical education programs through the Muncie Area Career Center. Burris Laboratory School is a public K-12 school overseen by Ball State University. The A-minus school has an enrollment lottery to determine admissions, although priority is given to applicants who have a sibling already attending the school.The neighborhood is within walking distance of Ball State University, one of Central Indiana’s top universities. With an enrollment of approximately 20,000, many students attend BSU for its colleges of architecture, business, communications and media, education and nursing.
West View Elementary School serves the families of Westwood Historic District.
Muncie Central High School encourages students from Westwood Historic District
to participate in after school activities like marching band and football.
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Nature abounds in Christy Woods, Rinard Orchid Greenhouse and Minnetrista
Ball State has several nearby attractions that are open to the public, including Christy Woods, a popular spot for hiking and wildlife spotting. The 17-acre woodland has more than 100 years of history and is the second-largest old-growth forest in Indiana. The Rinard Orchid Greenhouse provides a tropical escape and features more than 2,000 varieties of orchids, including several rare and endangered species. Minnetrista Museum and Gardens is 2 miles away and built on the grounds of the Ball family estate. Visitors can walk along the 40-acre campus or explore the exhibits and historic homes.
Christy Woods sits next to Ball Memorial Hospital and welcomes Westwood Historic District
walkers to stretch their legs.
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens welcomes Westwood Historic District
history buffs.
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Driving on Riverside and Tillotson Avenues
Riverside Avenue is one of the main roads leading to BSU and has a steady stream of traffic. Tillotson Avenue leads directly to Route 32, Muncie’s major east-west thoroughfare that connects to Interstate 69 and the Muncie Bypass. IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is less than a mile away.
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Parks in this Area
West Side Park
White River Park
Emerson Memorial Greenspace Park
Cowing Park
Tuhey Park
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Christy Woods
Heath Farm Recreation Fields BSU
Jackson Street Park
Westwood Historic District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westwood Historic District, Muncie sell after 93 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Westwood Historic District, Muncie over the last 12 months is $523,990, down 49% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Tastefully updated brick, 3 bed, 2 bath home w/living and family room, plus a sunporch --all within walking distance to BSU in quiet, non-rental area. Spacious living room leads into the beautiful kitchen which has solid surface countertops and handy pantry. Family room is on the other side of kitchen and features a fireplace and patio doors to the covered sunporch. All three bedrooms are nice
Located within 1/2 mile of Ball State and Ball Hospital. updated 3 bedroom, 2 full baths with new HVAC high efficient heat pump, new flooring throughout most of the house, total electric. Large private backyard, purchase also includes a 30x20 2 story out building that could be finished for multi purpose.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Steve Slavin,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,308
Median Age
26
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,236
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$113,699
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.4%
College Graduates
46.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.3%
% Population in Labor Force
52.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
15''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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