Southland-Sarah Scott Homes for Rent

Named after the nearby middle school, Southland-Sarah Scott is a dense residential area about 2 miles from downtown Terre Haute and Indiana State University. The neighborhood’s cost-efficient bungalows and cottages are popular among homeowners and investors alike, and buyers are attracted to the area for its cost-efficient homes and proximity to nearby schools, shops and restaurants. “It’s close to shopping on South Third Street,” says Cy Marlow, a 40-year resident of Terre Haute and principal broker and Realtor of L.J. Michaels Inc. “The houses are closer together because it’s more inner-city. You can probably reach your hand out of the window and give your neighbor a drink.” Although it’s bordered by U.S. Route 41/South Third Street, the neighborhood’s residential streets are quiet and subdued. The area has a mix of homeowners and renters, which makes the community attractive to families and investors. The sidewalk-lined streets primarily feature bungalows, cottages and Craftsman-style houses with some American foursquare and ranch-style homes. Small lawns are studded with tall trees, and nearly every front porch has a set of rocking chairs to unwind. While some homes have