Bloomington and Green Valley: Established South St. George
The grown-in, settled side of town: big lots, mature trees, and light on HOA rules. What to know about Bloomington and Green Valley.
If you want the grown-in, settled side of St. George, with big trees, big lots, and neighbors who have been there a while, you are looking at the south and west end of town.
Bloomington
Bloomington is the classic established neighborhood: large lots, mature landscaping, and a golf course running through it down along the Virgin River. Its calling card for a lot of buyers is what it does not have, which is much in the way of HOA rules. If you want room for an RV, a boat, a shop, or just space between you and the next house, this is where people go. Homes here skew older and larger than the new east-side builds, which some people love and some do not.
Green Valley
Just west, Green Valley is a mix of single-family homes and resort-style condos, which means a fair number of vacation rentals and second homes. It is popular with the active crowd, since the Bearclaw Poppy and Zen mountain-bike trails are right there, and it is family-friendly with parks and schools. Because so many units are rentals, if you buy a condo here, read the HOA and rental rules closely before you commit.
Who it suits
These areas fit people who want to be settled, not on a construction site: established trees instead of new sod, more space, and a short drive to the west-side trails and Snow Canyon. If you are after a shiny new single-level with a warranty, you will probably end up looking east instead.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bloomington have an HOA?
Much of Bloomington is known for large lots and few or no HOA restrictions, which is a big draw for buyers who want space for RVs, boats, or shops.
Is Green Valley a good place to live?
Yes, especially for active buyers and second-home owners. It mixes single-family homes and resort condos and sits right by the mountain-bike trails, though many units are used as rentals.