The Pinebach neighborhood reflects the tapestry of the Midwest with many blue collar families, young professionals and retired citizens living in the community. The same diversity applies to housing options. House hunters can buy a pricey home on a large lot or rent a one bedroom apartment with a month to month lease.
There are several apartment buildings in the neighborhood offering both brand new units as well as older less expensive units. Whether it’s a starter home or an apartment complex, housing is considered affordable in Pinebach.
The neighborhood’s central location makes it a desirable place to live. Just a few miles east of downtown Bloomington, Pinebach residents are close to the amenities of downtown with all the perks of suburbia.
Shopping centers are within walking distance or a short drive. Towanda Plaza Shopping Center provides a quick stop for a cup of coffee or personal services like hair cuts or a massage. Empire Plaza and Colonial Plaza Shopping Centers are two other nearby strip malls. For the serious shopper, Bloomington’s popular Eastland Mall is only a short drive away. Restaurants, movies theaters and other entertainment venues are sprinkled around the outskirts of the mall property.
Pinebach students going to public schools attend Bent Elementary School, Bloomington Junior High School and Bloomington High School. Home of the Purple Raiders, BHS enrollment hovers around 1550. The school’s curriculum challenges students with advanced placement offerings. It also provides at-risk services through alternative programs. The average student to teacher ratio at BHS is less than 20 students per teacher.
Considered a safe, pet-friendly, walkable neighborhood, Pinebach is home to Ewing Park. Within Ewing Park’s three facilities, families can enjoy picnicking, hiking, playgrounds, athletic fields and shelters. South of the area, the private Bloomington Country Club features an 18-hole golf course.