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Jackie Hostetler
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Last Modified: March 13, 2026

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Bluemont Hill Neighborhood Guide

Where Professors Jog Past Victorians

🧭Generally defined as the area: Between Bluemont Avenue to the south, Anderson Avenue to the north, roughly 11th Street to the west, and Manhattan Avenue to the east

📌Bluemont Hill is best known for: Amazing sledding hills in winter and bungalows worth triple their square footage

👕You can spot a Bluemont Hill local by: Their elaborate composting setup and refusal to own a gas lawnmower

👍Move here if you want: Walkable everything without living directly above undergrads partying

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Paying Manhattan's highest property taxes for a 900-square-foot house with character

The general vibe is: Tree canopy money without the McMansion pretension

Pros & Cons of Bluemont Hill

Bluemont Hill strengths (top 5)

Outdoor RecreationFamily FriendlySafetyGreen SpaceBike Friendly

Bluemont Hill tradeoffs (top 3)

NightlifeFarmers MarketsPublic Transit
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Bluemont Hill Neighborhood DNA

Professors who bike everywhere, garden obsessively, and value historic character

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Some of the Bluemont Hill hotspots include: Presbyterian Manor, Colbert Hills Golf Course, St. Isidore's Catholic Student Center, and K-State Gardens.
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Jackie Hostetler Kansas Local Expert

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Moving to Bluemont Hill - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Manhattan or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Manhattan guide for the big-picture view — or compare Bluemont Hill against other parts of the city in our Manhattan neighborhood guide.