After its roads were paved in the 1900s, Bluffton earned the nickname The Parlor City after the tidiest room where guests were entertained. A century later, the Fort Wayne suburb still holds the title of Indiana's most beautiful and well-kept city. “There are so many good reasons to move to Bluffton,” says Isaac Stoller, a real estate agent with Steffen Group, “but people mostly love it here because it’s a small town.” A Bluffton resident, Stoller says you shouldn’t be surprised when you run into people you know at the grocery store or when strangers wave to you as you drive. “Bluffton is a great place to put roots down,” he says. “Everybody is looking out for everybody.”
As one of the many parks in town, Washington Park welcomes families to play outdoors & enjoy it its small-town appeal.
Homes in Bluffton’s Willowbrook neighborhood feature large lot sizes for kids to play.
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Bungalows and ranch-style homes
You will find a variety of residential architecture in Bluffton, with ranch and bungalow styles being the most common. The median cost of small-town living hovers around $154,000, with homes ranging from $114,000 to upwards of $600,000. A 3 bed, 2 bath bungalow can be yours for $150,000 while a custom new build with a similar room count lists for $444,000. Stoller advises those who want to relocate to Bluffton to act fast, “We are short on homes, and those that come on the market are selling within hours or days.” Larger homes listed for over $300,000 move quickly and can sell in less than two weeks.
This Parlor Bluffs ranch by DR Horton is an affordable option in Bluffton.
This ranch in Bluffton’s Willowbrook neighborhood features a covered car port and a backyard shed.
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Outdoor fun on the banks of the Wabash River
Bluffton gets its name from the riverside bluffs along the Wabash River and flaunts over 100 acres of verdant farmland. The river and more than 10 local parks provide the public with a wealth of natural spaces. “We have one of the best parks departments in the entire country,” Stoller says. “They’ve won many state and national awards for their involvement and do so many activities for the community. Yoga, bike riding, runs, kids’ events and the list goes on.” To enjoy some beautiful views, hop on the Rivergreenway trail that feeds into the Ouabache State Park, a huge attraction for Bluffton residents that sits just east of the neighborhood. Stoller says the city is revitalizing and expanding its green spaces and trail systems, aiming to extend the Rivergreenway to 6 miles of bikeable and walkable trails that connect to downtown.
The Wabash River Park sits on the north side of downtown Bluffton.
Ouabache State Park's Kunkel Lake offers Bluffton visitors a place to cool off on hot summer days.
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Metropolitan School District of Bluffton-Harrison
Education is another reason folks seek out the area. Public schools within the Metropolitan School District of Bluffton-Harrison all score a B or above on Niche. Bluffton-Harrison Elementary School serves kindergarten through fourth graders, and fifth through eighth grade students attend Bluffton-Harrison Middle School, which offers aquatics as part of its physical education program. Bluffton High School boasts a 99% graduation rate and is among the top 3% in Indiana.
Bluffton High School boasts a 99% graduation rate and is among the top 3% in the great state of Indiana.
Bluffton Harrison Elementary School welcomes eager minds.
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Main Street has local shops and restaurants
The center of Bluffton is a neat grid of streets anchored by Main Street with many mom-and-pop restaurants and shops that emanate the neighborhood’s small-town feel. “From ice cream and sweet shops to antique stores, there are a lot of cool things going on in our community,” Stoller says. Along West Market Street, local favorites are obvious. Hugh’s Bakery and Coffeehouse bustles in the morning, while Parlor City Brewing Company is a Happy Hour hub. And if you want the buzz of a bigger city, Fort Wayne is just a click up the road. It takes less than 35 minutes to the heart of downtown.
This Bluffton mural by O. Perez ads a pop of color to this downtown alley.
Hugh’s Bakery and Coffeehouse is a local favorite in downtown Bluffton.
Isaac Stoller is a Broker & Auctioneer that lives in Bluffton Indiana with his wife and son. Isaac has been selling Real Estate and conducting Auctions since 2008 in the Bluffton and Fort Wayne area closing over 300 transactions and 50 million in sales.
He is passionate about helping his clients with the selling or buying process. His passion for the industry goes beyond his clients with his service on the Board of Directors for the Upstate Alliance of Realtors and the Indiana Auctioneers Association. Isaac was awarded realtor of the year in 2019 and in 2020 the Indiana Auctioneer Champion showing his dedication and commitment to the industry.
Here is what his clients are saying about him. "Isaac is amazing at his job! He is very thorough with helping you find exactly what your family needs in a home. I wouldn’t trust anyone else! Kelsi Fiechter"
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