Homes for Sale in Tipton, Indiana

Tipton is a city in north-central Indiana. It is the county seat in Tipton County and located 36 miles north of the state capitol, Indianapolis. The city has several historic Midwestern buildings including the county courthouse, which gives it a beautiful appearance. It is a smaller sized city, giving Tipton a balance of the quiet and cozy feel of a small town as well as being large enough to provide residents with a range of services and amenities.

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Tipton Area Homes

Tipton is a community with a long history. It is over a century old and has many historic structures intact. Homes have been built over the course of many years and in waves. As a result many time periods and styles are present in town, meaning you can find just about anything here. The homes on the market in Tipton also come in a range of prices. It is easy to find both modest and luxurious homes in various parts of Tipton. Even the most affordable options are pleasant and offer all the benefits of living in Tipton.

The main highways running through Tipton are State Road 28 and State Road 19. State Road 19 leads to State Road 22 to the north and Noblesville to the south. State Road 28 leads to Frankfort to the west and Elwood to the east. US-31 lies to the west and State Road 13 is to the east. State Road 26 lies north of Tipton.

You can connect to Interstate 65 to the west and Interstate 69 to the east. Indianapolis is an hour away to the south, Muncie is an hour to the east, and Lafayette is an hour to the west. Kokomo is thirty minutes away to the north, and Marion is fifty minutes away to the northeast.

Shopping and Dining

Tipton has a wide array of restaurants, bars, and cafes. Regardless of what your favourite thing to eat is, you should be able to find it in town. Many national chains are represented in Tipton. You can also eat at local, independent coffee shops, cafes, and restaurants. Dining choices include Italian, coffee, café fare, baked goods, Mexican, donuts, and dessert. There are a number of choices for breakfast, brunch, snacks, lunch, and dinner. There are also several bars and pubs which makes it easy to go out for a night on the town or pints with friends. All homes for sale in Tipton are located near many of these shopping and dining choices.

There are also ample shopping opportunities in Tipton. You can get all the basics you need for daily living like groceries as well as almost anything else you could need. For specific items you can't find, you can head out to Lafayette, Indianapolis, or Muncie.

Culture and Entertainment

As a populous small city and county seat, Tipton has a large number of government services and cultural events to offer residents. For nearby museums there are the Tipton County Historical Society, the Indiana Transportation Museum, and Tipton County Heritage Center. The first library in the city was opened in 1901, which currently hosts a variety of events and programming for kids and people of all ages. It also provides a valuable community space and resource for residents here. Homes for sale in Tipton give you the chance to live near community amenities and services.

An annual Tipton County Pork Festival is organized the weekend following Labor Day. It includes a parade, beauty contest, food, and music. Tipton is home to the county fairgrounds. There are a number of parks and public spaces in the city. Buck Creek and Cicero Creek pass near or through the city. There are also several churches in Tipton as well as a hospital in the south of the city. The historic county courthouse is located in Tipton.

Careers and Industry

There are many business opportunities within Tipton. You can work for a local business, the hospital, county government, or start your own business. Others commute for jobs within the region. Homes for sale in Tipton offer access to a wide range of employment opportunities. The most common industries are manufacturing, services, construction, healthcare, and retail. Well-kept highways link Tipton with other parts of the region and are excellent to commute elsewhere for work.

Schools

Tipton is served by the Tipton Community School Corporation. The school district serves parts of southern Tipton County as well as the city of Tipton. There is an elementary school, middle school, and high school in the south of Tipton. Tipton Middle School and Tipton High School are home to the Blue Devils.

The middle school athletics department offers basketball, cross country, football, golf, cheerleading, swimming, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling. The high school athletics department offers cross country, soccer, tennis, football, golf, cheerleading, volleyball, basketball, swimming, wrestling, baseball, track and field, and softball.