A St. George community
Living in Bloomington
The original Bloomington is in the southwest corner of St. George, west of the freeway.
LocationSouthwest St. George, west of I-15
Homes for sale in Bloomington
Listing information comes from the Washington County Board of Realtors MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Part 1 of 3
Bloomington and the homes
Life in Bloomington and Homes & lots
Life in Bloomington
What a day down here looks like
In shortIt grew up around a private golf course and the flat land along the Virgin River, and it is one of the city's older, more established addresses. The lots are larger and the trees are mature, so it feels very different from the new subdivisions east of town. It has several separate parts, from the Country Club to the Ranches.
Mornings in Bloomington are quiet in a way newer St. George subdivisions are not yet. These streets have had decades to settle, and the trees are tall enough to really shade a yard. The first walk of the day can run down to Bloomington Park and onto the paved Virgin River trail, which follows the river south toward Sun River. If you golf, the private Bloomington Country Club is right here on the west side.
Midday is the practical part. Bloomington sits right at Interstate 15's Exit 4, so the on-ramp is at your doorstep. A full grocery run on Pioneer Road is only a few minutes away. Downtown St. George, the hospital, and the regional airport are all a short drive up the freeway or across the Southern Parkway. Living in an older, lower-traffic area does not cost you access to the rest of town.
Evenings are about the setting. Bloomington lies low, on the flat land along the Virgin River, and black basalt ridges (dark volcanic rock) frame this end of the valley. The desert parks are close, and Snow Canyon, Sand Hollow, and Zion are all in day-trip range. It is a settled place to live, and the rest of St. George is easy to reach.
Homes & lots
One name, four kinds of home
No single description fits Bloomington, because its sub-areas are so different. The same name covers attached townhomes near Brigham Road and custom homes on the country club's golf course. It also covers acreage and horse property in the Ranches, and an established single-family grid in between. The homes here were built from the 1960s into the 2000s, so most of Bloomington is resale (homes that have had earlier owners), not new construction. Lots are larger, and the landscaping is more mature than in the newer subdivisions east of town.
Two things shape value here. The first is the sub-area: a Knolls townhome and a Ranches horse property are not the same market, even though they share a ZIP code. The second is the setting. Bloomington sits low, on the flat land along the Virgin River. On a lot near the river, it is smart to check the flood zone (an area mapped as likely to flood). Tell me the kind of home and the street that matter to you, and I will narrow it fast.
In Bloomington, the first question is not what does it cost, it is which Bloomington are you in.
About the facts in the bar at the top of this page. Sources: county and city records, the Washington County MLS, developer and golf-club pages. Prices change, so ask me for current numbers. Citywide data lives on the St. George guide.
Part 2 of 3
Neighborhoods inside Bloomington
5 neighborhoods inside Bloomington
Neighborhoods
Several Bloomingtons under one name
Bloomington is an area, not a single subdivision, and its parts feel different from one another. One point saves buyers real confusion. This page is about the original Bloomington, west of Interstate 15 around the private country club. Bloomington Hills is a separate community on the other side of the freeway, built around the city-owned public St. George Golf Club. The original Bloomington breaks down like this.
| Neighborhood | Setting | Homes | More |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington (the core) | West of I-15, low ground by the river | Established single-family, larger lots | Build era: 1966 onward |
| Bloomington Country Club | Around the private golf course | Custom homes on the course, some townhomes | Build era: 1970s onward |
| Bloomington Ranches | Large lots, horse property | Acreage single-family, a few townhomes | Build era: 1975 to 2000 |
| Bloomington Gardens | Compact, mixed home types | Smaller single-family and townhomes | Build era: 1970s to 2000s |
| Bloomington Knolls | Off Brigham Road | Single-story attached townhomes | Build era: 1984 to 1991 |
Not sure which Bloomington fits? Tell me how you live, and I will point you at the right streets. You can also browse every Bloomington listing in the search above.
Neighborhood 01
Bloomington (the core)
The heart of it is simply Bloomington. This is the grid of homes that took shape west of the freeway starting in 1966. St. George annexed it (took it into the city) in 1982. It is one of the older established parts of the city, and it shows in the best way. You get wider lots than most newer subdivisions, mature trees that really shade a yard, and a settled, lived-in feel, not a just-finished one.
Homes here span decades and styles, single-level and two-story. Many have been updated over the years. Bloomington Petroglyph Park is a small protected site of Ancestral Puebloan rock art. It sits right in the grid at Geronimo Road and Navajo Drive, and it was uncovered as the neighborhood was built.
- Setting
- West of I-15, low ground by the river
- Homes
- Established single-family, larger lots
- Build era
- 1966 onward
Neighborhood 02
Bloomington Country Club
The private Bloomington Country Club sits on the community's west side. It has been open since 1969 and was one of the first private courses in St. George. The homes that wrap its fairways are the country-club address. They include lots right on the golf course, established custom homes, and a small group of attached homes near the course.
The course is for members and their guests only, and that is part of Bloomington's identity. It is also the clearest line between the two Bloomingtons. This side is built around a private club, while Bloomington Hills sits around the city's public course across the freeway.
- Setting
- Around the private golf course
- Homes
- Custom homes on the course, some townhomes
- Build era
- 1970s onward
Neighborhood 03
Bloomington Ranches
Bloomington Ranches is the large-lot, horse-property side of the community, built mostly between 1975 and 2000. Lots run bigger here, some close to an acre. Many carry horse rights (the legal right to keep horses), and many have room for an RV garage, a workshop, or a detached guest building. It gives you space and outbuildings without leaving the city.
It is not all acreage. A small group of townhomes sits within the Ranches as well. Still, the area's reputation rests on its room to spread out.
- Setting
- Large lots, horse property
- Homes
- Acreage single-family, a few townhomes
- Build era
- 1975 to 2000
Neighborhood 04
Bloomington Gardens
Bloomington Gardens is sometimes labeled West Bloomington Gardens. It is the more compact part of the area. You will find smaller single-family homes and attached townhomes, built from the 1970s through the 2000s. It tends to be the more affordable end of Bloomington.
The Gardens label overlaps with the Ranches area in places, so it is easier to search by street and kind of home than by name. I can sort that out for you.
- Setting
- Compact, mixed home types
- Homes
- Smaller single-family and townhomes
- Build era
- 1970s to 2000s
Neighborhood 05
Bloomington Knolls
Bloomington Knolls is a small group of attached single-story townhomes off East Brigham Road, just east of I-15, built from 1984 to 1991. Most are two-bedroom, two-bath, single-level layouts with attached garages and small private yards. This is the low-maintenance end of Bloomington.
It sits close to the Brigham Road shopping and the Exit 4 interchange, so daily errands stay short.
- Setting
- Off Brigham Road
- Homes
- Single-story attached townhomes
- Build era
- 1984 to 1991
Selling in Bloomington
Want to sell your home in Bloomington?
List it with Scott Buehler and get featured on MovingUtah.
Bloomington runs from attached Knolls townhomes, well below the city median, to large-lot Ranches acreage and golf-course homes at the top of the market. Pricing starts with knowing which sub-area your home sits in, so we look at that before anything else.
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Part 3 of 3
Daily life in Bloomington
Parks & recreation, Errands & drive times and Schools & education
Parks & recreation
Green space, golf, and the river, close in
Bloomington Park
This is a 26-acre community park at 650 W Man O War Road. It has softball and baseball fields, a lighted basketball court, pickleball, disc golf, a playground, pavilions, and the trailhead onto the Virgin River bike path.
Virgin River South Trail
This paved, mostly flat path starts at Bloomington Park and follows the river south toward the Sun River area. It is good for walking, running, biking, and wheelchairs, and it links into the wider St. George river trail system.
Bloomington Country Club
This is a private 18-hole, par-72 course, open since 1969, for members and their guests. It is the west side's own golf course, and many Country Club homes sit right on it.
Bloomington Petroglyph Park
This is a small protected site of Ancestral Puebloan rock art at Geronimo Road and Navajo Drive, preserved when the neighborhood was developed. It is a truly local piece of history you can walk to, and most newer subdivisions cannot claim that.
The Virgin River
The river runs along Bloomington's north and east edges and gives the area open space and trail access. On lots next to the river, it is also a reason to check the flood zone before you buy. I will always flag that.
State parks within reach
Snow Canyon State Park is roughly 15 to 20 minutes away, Sand Hollow is about 20, and Zion National Park is around 50. From Bloomington the red rock and the reservoirs are an easy outing, not a road trip.
Errands & drive times
Errands, timed in minutes
Times are estimated for normal conditions, measured from the middle of Bloomington. Check the exact times from a specific address, since the community spreads from the Ranches to the Knolls.
- Full grocery runWalmart Supercenter, Pioneer Road~4 min
- Second grocery optionAlbertsons and Lin's, along Sunset and Dixie Drive~8 to 12 min
- Big-box and shoppingPioneer Road and Dixie Drive~6 min
- FuelBrigham Road, Exit 4 interchange~3 min
- Dinner downtownHistoric Main Street, St. George~10 to 12 min
- HealthcareSt. George Regional Hospital~12 to 15 min
- FlightsSt. George Regional Airport (SGU)~12 to 15 min
- FreewayI-15 on-ramp, Exit 4 (Brigham Road)~2 min
- Day tripSnow Canyon State Park~15 to 20 min
Farther out, Zion National Park is about 50 minutes away by way of the Southern Parkway, and Las Vegas is under two hours away on Interstate 15. The full list of day trips is in the St. George guide.
Schools & education
Schools, the facts
Bloomington is in the Washington County School District. Based on current assignments, homes here are typically assigned to Bloomington Elementary, and the high school west of the freeway is typically Dixie High School (the Knolls townhomes east of I-15 go to Desert Hills High). The intermediate and middle grades are at the schools that serve south St. George. Boundaries change, so for any home you are serious about, check the current assignment with the district's boundary tool (its online map of school zones). For outside school data, GreatSchools and Niche both publish numbers you can weigh yourself. Utah Tech University is also a short drive across town.
I cover the bigger education picture, including Utah Tech University, in the St. George guide.
Client reviews
What a past client said
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Scott is an amazing loan officer. Our refinance went smoothly and closed within 2 weeks. He was very conscientious with every detail and professional. He was in contact often throughout the process. We will definitely use him in the future for our real estate needs.
What locals know
Four things to know about Bloomington
No listing photo shows you this part. After more than 20 years living in Southern Utah, here is what I would tell a friend looking at Bloomington.
Two Bloomingtons, one name
The original Bloomington is west of I-15 around a private club. Bloomington Hills is a separate area east of the freeway around the public course. Knowing which one a listing is in matters more than buyers expect.
Older streets, bigger lots
This is established St. George, not a new subdivision of look-alike homes. You get wider lots, mature trees that shade a yard, and a settled feel you cannot build fast, and the Ranches even carry horse rights.
The river is a plus and a caution
Bloomington sits low, on the flat land along the Virgin River, and the Man O War bridge crosses the river here. The river is a real perk, but on lots next to it, a flood-zone check is smart.
History underfoot
A protected panel of Ancestral Puebloan petroglyphs (carvings in rock) sits right in the neighborhood at Geronimo and Navajo, uncovered when the area was built. Most newer subdivisions cannot say that.
Buy or sell here
The buyer side and the seller side
Buying in Bloomington
Bloomington sits in the southwest corner of St. George, west of Interstate 15 at the Brigham Road interchange, Exit 4. This is the original Bloomington, on the west side of the freeway around the private Bloomington Country Club. The Virgin River runs along its north and east edges, and the Sun River area is to the south.
They are two different communities that share a name. The original Bloomington is west of Interstate 15 around the private Bloomington Country Club. Bloomington Hills is a separate area to the northeast, on the other side of the freeway, built around the city-owned public St. George Golf Club. This page covers the original Bloomington.
Bloomington has a wide mix of homes, because it grew in phases from the 1960s onward. You will find established single-family homes on some of the larger lots in St. George, and homes on the country club's golf course. Bloomington Ranches has true acreage and horse property. There are also attached townhomes in places like Bloomington Knolls and Bloomington Gardens.
The range is wide because the sub-areas are so different. Attached townhomes sell well below the St. George median (the middle price), and large-lot Ranches acreage and golf-course homes reach the top of the market. Most standard single-family homes land in between. For a citywide measure, my 2025 market report puts the St. George median sale price at $589,990. Prices change, so check the live listings.
Ready to look? See what is on the market or tell me what you are after.
Selling in Bloomington
What a home is worth in Bloomington swings with the sub-area, the lot, and whether your lot sits on the golf course or you have acreage. That is why automated online estimates miss here more than they do in a subdivision of look-alike homes. Start with the home valuation page, and then I will compare your home with recent Bloomington sales, with no obligation.
When you list with me, your home is featured on MovingUtah where it fits best. It shows first on the St. George listings and on this Bloomington page, where buyers are already looking. It can also show in the St. George guide. The get featured page explains how it works. If you are thinking about selling, I would be glad to talk it through with you.
It depends on what is for sale in your part of Bloomington right now, and on how many similar homes are listed against yours. Tell me your timeline, and I will tell you plainly what I see, not a pitch.
Yes, and it is common here. Most of the work is getting the order and the timing right. I cover the steps in the buy and sell at once guide. I am licensed in both real estate and lending. On any one purchase I take one role. If I am your lender, I can tell you early if a home could be hard to get a loan on.
Thinking about it? Start with your number or see how featuring works.
Keep exploring St. George
How my dual role works. I am licensed in both real estate and mortgage lending. On any single purchase I take one role only, never both at once, and every role is disclosed. You are always free to choose your own agent and your own lender. The full explanation is on How I Work.
Talk to Scott
Want a closer look at Bloomington?
Buying? I can pull the current listings and tell you honestly which part of Bloomington fits what you are after. The choices run from a Knolls townhome to Ranches acreage. Selling? I will give you an honest price and a plan to feature your home to the buyers already on this site. Either way, we start with a conversation.
Why work with me
- I look at the lot, not just the house.Send me a Bloomington listing you like. I will tell you what the photos leave out, and the catch if there is one.
- I can show you any home listed here.It does not matter which brokerage listed it. Tell me which ones you like, and I set up the showings.
- A lender's eye on the listing.I am licensed in both real estate and lending. On any one purchase I take one role. If I am your lender, I can tell you early if a home could be hard to get a loan on.
- A reply within one business day.Call or text, and I get back to you within one business day.
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