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Sunshine Gardens offers a rural lifestyle near the White River and I-465
Bounded by the White River and Interstate 465, Sunshine Gardens is a rural community where residents often raise farm animals such as goats and horses. Though primarily residential, locals travel to nearby Southport, downtown Indianapolis, or Greenwood for their shopping needs. “Because it is a mostly residential community, most residents go to Southport, downtown Indianapolis or Greenwood for shopping,” says Susan Forrest, Realtor with United Real Estate Indianapolis.
Homes in Sunshine Gardens range from $85,000 to $262,000
Sunshine Gardens features a mix of older bungalows from the 1960s and newer homes built in the 2000s. While newer homes are smaller and built closer together, many of them have three or four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms. Designed as an alternative to city living, the neighborhood’s older homes included features like a garage, shed, private wells, and fencing for farm animals. Many of these homes still exist today, preserving the community’s rural atmosphere. However, some concerns have been raised about air and groundwater quality due to coal ash from nearby power plants. Home prices in the neighborhood range from $85,000 to $262,000, with a median listing price of $222,000. The area has a CAP Index crime score of 4, which is on par with the national average.
Modern housing can be found in Sunshine Gardens.
Older homes on larger lots can be found in Sunshine Gardens.
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Perry Meridian schools provide A-minus-rated education
Students in Sunshine Gardens attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary, rated B by Niche. Sixth graders attend Perry Meridian Sixth Grade Academy, which is a stand-alone school rated A-minus. Perry Meridian Middle School, for grades seven and eight, also holds an A-minus rating. Perry Meridian High School, rated A-minus, offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including Service Learning, the Adept Club, which competes in VEX Robotics and the Thespian Society for students passionate about theater arts.
Perry Meridian High School in neighboring Glenns Valley.
Perry Meridian Middle School is highly rated.
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Southwestway Park offers hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails
Residents having access to Southwestway Park, the second-largest park in Indianapolis. The park features mountain biking trails, hiking paths, horseback riding trails, and a two-mile walking trail. The park also offers playgrounds, baseball diamonds, and soccer fields. Cottonwood Lakes is a 3.5 mile walk trail. Winding River Golf Courses is open to the public but also accepts members for more serious golfers.
Southwestway Park has great trails to hike just minutes from Sunshine Gardens.
Winding River Golf Course has 18 holes to challenge you in Southwestway Park.
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Mel’s Drive-In and Pasquale’s Pizza are local dining favorites
For dining, Sunshine Gardens residents visit nearby eateries like Mel’s Drive-In, a nostalgic carhop diner where locals enjoy cheeseburgers, breaded tenderloin, and classic shakes or cobblers. Pasquale’s Pizza, known for its Stromboli Steakhouse and Buddza (Stuffed Pizza), is another popular option. Grocery shopping is convenient, with a Kroger located in the Marwood Plaza. The shopping center also has a Dollar Tree, and Great Clips and Little Caesars. Southern Plaza has a Ross and and AMC movie theatre.
Mel's Drive-In.
Pasquale's Pizza.
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Sunshine Gardens 10.5 miles Indianapolis International Airport
Sunshine Gardens is well-connected to major highways, with Interstate 69 and Interstate 465 both nearby, providing easy access to surrounding areas. Additionally, Indianapolis International Airport is only 10.5 miles away, making travel convenient for residents.
Larger properties can be found in the Sunshine Gardens neighborhood.
Sunshine Gardens is conveniently located near Interstate 69.
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Different houses of worship make up Sunshine Gardens
There are multiple denominations of houses of worship within Sunshine Gardens including Chin Evangelical Baptist Church, Century Church Indy, Gospel Assembly Church as well as Minesterio Padre de Familia for those of Hispanic backgrounds.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sunshine Gardens
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sunshine Gardens Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunshine Gardens, Indianapolis sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunshine Gardens, Indianapolis over the last 12 months is $230,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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