Located in Parke County
Rockville is a rural community located around 60 miles west of Indianapolis, with a historic downtown district and lakeside recreation. “Rockville is the county seat of Parke County,” says Jeff Michalic, owner and managing broker with Mossy Oak Properties. “People move out here for the quiet, slower pace of living. We’re surrounded by farmland and woods and have a quaint town square that hosts local events.”
While some of the area’s farmhouses and cottages surrounding downtown were built in the late 1800s, most homes in Rockville were built between the 1920s and 1990. Common architectural styles include bungalows, ranch-style homes, modern traditionals and log cabins. Houses sit on spacious lots ranging from a quarter acre to over 3 acres, with tall trees and greenery providing a degree of privacy between neighbors. Fixer-uppers and manufactured homes range from $10,000 to $120,000, while move-in-ready houses can go for $125,000 to $325,000.
Most local families are served by Rockville Elementary School, which earns a B-minus overall grade from Niche. Parke Heritage Middle School receives a C. The B-rated Parke Heritage High School offers a variety of career and technical education courses, including principles of agriculture, medical interventions and child and adolescent development. The high school partners with Ivy Tech Community College for its dual enrollment offerings.
Local businesses line the streets surrounding the Parke County Courthouse in downtown Rockville, from bars to clothing boutiques. “The city has a big antique shopping scene,” says Michalic. There are a handful of antique stores downtown, and most weekends you can find a nearby flea market or yard sale.” Aunt Patty’s sells vintage furniture, decor and jewelry. Thirty-Six Saloon is a local favorite serving pub fare from burgers to smoked pork barbecue. Around the corner, Aaron’s on the Square offers brunch fare, sub sandwiches and pizza. Shoppers can pick up their groceries at Kirby Foods. “For more shops and restaurants, Terra Haute and Crawfordsville are both around 40 minutes away,” Michalic says.
Rockville Lake Park lies just north of town and has a sandy beach, campgrounds, a boat ramp and a disc golf course. “There’s a pretty big boating community in Rockville,” Michalic says. The 2,000-acre Raccoon Lake is a short drive away, with a marina, a beach, campsites and miles of wooded hiking trails. Anglers can cast a line from their boat or dock to reel in bluegill, bass and catfish. Beechwood Park is home to a playground, a large picnic pavilion and facilities for baseball, basketball and tennis. The park is also home to the Rockville Public Pool and a dog park.
As the seat of Parke County, Rockville plays host to many of the area’s festivals and events. “Rockville is most known for the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival,” says Michalic. “Parke County is called the ‘covered bridge capital of the world.’ The event goes on for 10 days and draws in tens of thousands of visitors.” The county has over 30 covered bridges, and towns across the area host local events during the festival, from craft fairs to barbecues. In Rockville, folks gather on the courthouse lawn for food vendors, live music and artisans selling handmade goods.
United States Route 36 runs through town and can take drivers around 60 miles east to downtown Indianapolis or roughly 95 miles west to Decatur, Illinois. Indianapolis International Airport is about 55 miles away.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Kimberly Papp
Key Exchange Real Estate
(877) 629-9923
85 Total Sales
1
$135,000 Price
Rachel Artz
Branch Realty
(765) 225-5683
117 Total Sales
3
$152K - $415K Price Range
Courtney Query
The Stewart Home Group
(765) 719-7298
122 Total Sales
2
$195K - $305K Price Range
Audrey Keller
Bentley Real Estate
(765) 764-9102
34 Total Sales
4
$65K - $620K Price Range
Nancy Warfield
F.C. Tucker Company
(463) 800-7595
364 Total Sales
1
$46,000 Price
Timothy O'Connor
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty
(463) 205-0597
477 Total Sales
2
$250,000 Price Range
On average, homes in Rockville, IN sell after 117 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rockville, IN over the last 12 months is $189,000, up 51% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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