Highly rated schools and laid-back living in Selma
Like other Delaware County towns, Selma blossomed in the early 1900s thanks to the discovery of natural gas. However, after World War II, the town withered as railroads became obsolete and factories left the area. Nowadays, Selma has a population of about 750 people who prefer a quiet, unhurried pace of life and enjoy access to highly rated schools. “It’s definitely got that small-town feel,” says Cortney Felton, a resident and Realtor with Nexthome Elite Real Estate. “We’ve got one flashing light, a Pizza King and an American Legion.” In March 2024, a tornado with 120 mph winds struck Selma, uprooting trees and damaging nearly half the structures in town. Residents helped clear debris, rebuild homes and distribute supplies. “If someone in the community is in need, it’s nothing for the community to band together and help,” Felton says.
Selma has a population of about 750 people who prefer a quiet pace of life.
Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department takes care of the Selma neighborhood.
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Farmhouses and ranch-style homes can be hard to come by
The median price for a single-family home in Selma is $230,000, considerably higher than Muncie’s median price of about $150,000. “Homes tend to sell for a little bit more here because the inventory is few and far between and people want to move to the area,” Felton says. Bungalows, cottages and farmhouses from the early 1900s sit alongside midcentury ranch-style homes, which make up the majority of the housing stock. Buyers can find new traditional homes built after 1980 on country roads and subdivisions on the outskirts of town. Fixer-uppers cost between $50,000 and $100,000, while pre-1980 builds typically range from $100,000 to $230,000. Homes constructed after the ’80s tend to be bigger and cost between $250,000 and $365,000. Multiacre properties with custom or renovated homes can range from $500,000 to nearly $700,000.
Farmhouses constructed after the 1980's tend to be bigger in Selma.
This salt-shed style home in Selma is a unique addition to the neighborhood.
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The Raiders have several state championship titles
Liberty-Perry Community School Corporation serves the area. Many kids can walk to Selma Elementary School, which receives an A-minus from Niche. Selma Middle School gets a B, and both schools offer a robotics team for students. Wapahani High School, rated B-minus, offers dual-credit and Advanced Placement classes, and its girls’ volleyball team has won six state championships since 2002. “We have a very small school, but we’ve had some state championship teams come out of it the last couple of years,” Felton says. “The town always comes together anytime they win a big game. They do a caravan through town and set off fireworks. People come out of their houses, hold up signs and just really cheer them on.”
Selma Elementary School has approximately 530 students in enrollment.
Selma Middle School is known for strong academic performance.
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Boating, fishing and camping at Prairie Creek Reservoir
The Selma Community Athletic Park roars to life during the summer as young baseball players from across the U.S. compete in youth tournaments. Delaware Country Club, Cardinal Hills Golf Course and Hickory Hills Golf Club are all within a 15-minute drive. Prairie Creek Reservoir, about 10 minutes away, buzzes with activity during the summer months. “That offers pontoon boating, camping, fishing and some ATV trails. That’s probably our biggest attraction,” Felton says. “There are some horse trails out there, too.” Nature lovers head to the reservoir’s southern edge for bird-watching and hiking at Red-tail Nature Preserve. Bikers can hop on the 62-mile Cardinal Greenway from a trailhead at the preserve.
Go fishing with friends at the Prairie Creek Reservoir.
Red-tail Nature Preserve near Selma is open year round.
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Locals look forward to Bluebird Days in August
Bluebird Days is a three-day festival sponsored by the Lions Club that signals the end of summer. “The high school, years and years ago, used to be called the Selma Bluebirds, and now we have Bluebird Days every August,” Felton says. “That’s an event that brings people from around the surrounding area, and alumni come back to town.” It’s a nearly 30-year tradition with carnival rides, vendors and live entertainment. Christmastime in Selma includes horse-drawn carriage rides, firepits with s’more stations, plus a tree-lighting ceremony and a Christmas parade.
Residents shop and dine in Muncie
Pizza King, an Indiana franchise, is the lone restaurant in Selma. “We’re getting a Dollar General in town, but other than that, we have to go to Muncie,” Felton says. It’s a 10-minute drive to Walmart Supercenter and a 15-minute jaunt to McGalliard Road, Muncie’s hub for shopping and dining. The Muncie Mall has about 20 stores and dozens of fast-casual chains on the busy strip. Locally owned bars, restaurants and boutiques in downtown Muncie are a straight shot down Route 32/Jackson Street.
Dollar General is a convenient store to run daily errands in Selma.
Pizza King is one of the few restaurants in the town of Selma.
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Route 32 leads to the heart of Muncie
Drivers can reach downtown Muncie within 20 minutes via Route 32. The closest emergency room is at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, also in Muncie. Selma is about 30 minutes from the Ohio border and about 90 minutes from Indianapolis. A few trains cross the town's railroad tracks every day, but delays are rare.
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