Top 3 Most Popular Neighborhoods in Carmel!

If you're like most people, you are well aware that Carmel has been one of the most rapidly growing communities in the Indianapolis for the past 10 years. The population growth of Carmel has more than doubled since 2000 to nearly 60,000 residents. Carmel also boasts one of the highest median incomes per households at $87,133 as well as the highest average home price of $325,888. Within the past 12 months, Carmel has has more home sales than any other community in the Hamilton County at 1,190 homes sold.
       So..out of all of those sales, you may be wondering what the most popular neighborhoods in Carmel are?
Lets explore that question...

       Leading that pack with a staggering 40 home sales just within the past 6 months is uber popular Villages of West Clay! Developed by Brenwick Development, the Villages of West Clay touts itself as being the first and most prestigious Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) in the Indianapolis area. The Brenwick Development team designed The Villages of West Clay with the traditional small town in mind. Their goal was to recreate a sense of community and safety of  small town America by designing a neighborhood where residential, commercial, multi-family and retail could all co-exist. Providing amenities in your own neighborhood such as restaurants, dentist, post office, gift shop etc. to create a comprehensive planning system that is an economically and socially diverse community for all ages.
        The average home in The Villages of West Clay has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, 4,422 total square feet and was built in 2005. With one of the lowest average days on the market at 82, the typical West Clay home lists for $499,478 and sells for $474,143 which represents a sale of 95% of the list price and $157 per square foot.
         Does this sound like the perfect environment to raise your family? You're in luck! There are currently 52 homes for sale in The Villages of West Clay ranging from $139,900-$1,999,900! Click here to view available listings!

       If The Villages of West Clay is the ideal neighborhood for families with traditional American values, then The Bridgewater Club is the ideal neighborhood for luxury living! Coming in second place with 20 homes sold in the past 6 months is the luxurious community of Bridgewater! Located in northern Carmel near 161st and US 31, The Bridgewater Club is advertised as "luxurious resort living". Also mixing commercial with residential properties, Bridgewater is an 'all-inclusive' living environment. Boasting one of the area's highest rated and most exclusive golf courses a 750 acre, 18 hole private coarse designed by Pete Dye and The Preserve Academy. One of the most impressive amenities that The Bridgewater Club has to offer is the 70,000 square foot clubhouse, which is home to a top of the line fitness center, multiple meeting and banquet rooms, dining and a 25 yard indoor swimming pool!
The average Bridgewater home has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths and a total square feet of 4,817. With most homes being built around 2007, they typically stay on the market an average of 104 days before selling for $163 per square foot.
Presently, there are 43 homes for sale in The Bridgewater Club ranging in price from $155,000 - $2,950,000 so if this type of living interests you or you are a golf enthusiast,you don't want to miss the newest Bridgewater Listings!

If The Villages of West Clay and Bridgewater are slightly out of your league, then the perfect place to call home is the 3rd most popular, Cool Creek neighborhood! Located just off of 146th in Carmel, Cool Creek is home to families and nature lovers alike. Within walking distance to Cool Creek Trail  and the Monon Trail, you will find plenty of ways to take in the seasons through natures scenery!
The average Cool Creek home  has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with a total of 3,677 square feet and lists for $253,936 selling for $241,427. If you prefer older homes with character, then this is your neighborhood with most homes being built in the late 70's. The moderate home values and stable neighborhood are the reasons that homes at Cool Creek only stay on the market an average of 82 days and sell for $94 square foot! Does this sound like home to you? There are only 13 homes currently for sale here ranging from $180,000 - $399,500 so sign up now to receive automated listings each time a home in Cool Creek comes on the market!