Homes for Sale in Anderson, Indiana

Anderson is a beautiful city with a long history and deep Native American roots. Anderson was named after Chief William Anderson whose mother was a Delaware (Lenape) Indian. Historically, the city has been widely known as a manufacturing hub since the late 1800s and is never short on jobs or houses. This family-friendly community has a wide range of opportunities for you and your loved ones.

You should take a look at some of the amazing homes for sale in this historic city. Our Anderson realtors would be more than happy to show you around the available real estate options in the area. Please contact our realtors immediately if you decide that you want to get started on the process of buying a home. We’re ready to offer all the help you need.

Anderson Area Homes

The community has a broad range of registered historic homes and buildings including about 300 in the residential area and some 60 in the downtown area alone. No worries if you're looking for a newer home with a bit less upkeep. Anderson has homes from nearly every decade available, and you will have no problem finding a home that suits your prefered style and taste in Anderson. There are homes to fit all budgets, from affordable fixer-uppers to the new and luxurious.

Anderson also has some interesting local amenities including free community Wi-Fi for all residents in the area. This is a courtesy of Anderson’s Light and Power company who utilize Wi-Fi transmitters to do meter readings. The extra bandwidth space is open to the community as a free service. Three major highways pass through the city of Anderson including Interstate 69, State Road 32, and State Road 9. Edgewood, Chesterfield, Daleville, and Middletown are all located in the nearby outskirts of Anderson.

Shopping and Dining

Anderson has a variety of restaurants to satisfy just about any craving. Some popular locations include Lemon Drop, an American Burger joint famous for its Double Onion Burger with Cheese. The Nile serves up Egyptian, Greek, and Turkish dishes including vegan-friendly fare as well. They are most popular for their gyros and pita bread with hummus. In addition to a booming restaurant scene, Anderson has a wide variety of take out and pizza delivery options that go beyond the national chains.

A city isn’t a city without great shopping opportunities. Anderson has a popular shopping scene with the most popular stop being the Mounds Mall of Anderson located off of State Road 32. A number of national chains stores are located inside the mall. Many major department stores are located within the vicinity of State Road 32. Anderson is also a 20-minute drive from Muncie and a 40-minute drive from Indianapolis.

Culture and Entertainment

Anderson has a variety of recreational activities and parks, allowing everyone to have the opportunity to get close to nature. Whether it’s a skate park, dog park, hiking trail, or sport field, Anderson’s parks are sure to have what you need. Those looking for an exciting outdoor adventure can take a trip through the Rangeline Nature Preserves. These three mountain biking trails are complete with obstacles for an enhanced biking experience. Anderson has many outlets for cultural exploration as well.

There are three theaters where you can catch ballet, orchestral, and theater productions performed by local members of the community as well as traveling organizations. The most famous location is the Paramount Theatre Center and Ballroom. The building has been around since the 1920s and is one of many on Anderson’s registry of historical buildings.

Anderson’s festival season is busy in September. Some popular nearby festivities include the Pendleton Fall Festival and the Andersontown Powwow & Indiana Market. The Andersontown Powwow Festival is an homage to Anderson’s historic Native American roots. It looks back at Anderson’s history before the Indiana legislature changed the city’s name in 1844 from Andersontown to Anderson. Though September is the popular month for festivals in the area, Anderson hosts many more throughout the year including the annual Anderson Brew Fest, which takes place in June. To see an updated list of this year’s festivals, click here.

Careers and Industry

For decades, Delco Remy and Guide Lamp (later Fisher Guide) were the top employers of the city. Anderson continues to diversify its economic base and actively recruit new companies in various industries. Today, Anderson is filled with positions in the sales and administration fields, and positions are increasing in the business and finance sector.

No matter what your needs are, our realtors will be sure to find you a place to live that is close to where you work. Anderson possesses a convenient public transportation system available on seven different routes six days a week to help residents plan their trips to the downtown area for shopping, work, groceries, and getting around town.

Schools

Anderson has six public elementary schools including one kindergarten extension school and one preschool center under the public school system. The city is also home to one middle school and one high school. The city also has a number of private schools available including Cross Street Christian School, which takes in kids ages pre-K through 8th grade and Liberty Christian School, which teaches kids from pre-K through high school. Highland Junior High is located in the northeast part of town on Columbus Avenue.

The high school is located on the opposite side of town on Madison Avenue. The elementary schools are scattered across the area and are easily accessible no matter which neighborhood you live in. Anderson is also home to its own university, Anderson University located in the northeastern portion of the city. The university is a private Christian liberal arts school associated with the Church of God...