Sunshine Gardens
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Erin Garvey
Erin Garvey
The Cooper Real Estate Group
(888) 609-3453
74 Total Sales
1 in Sunshine Gardens
$120,000 Price
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Rick Daves
Rick Daves
BluPrint Real Estate Group
(317) 793-2392
291 Total Sales
1 in Sunshine Gardens
$128,500 Price
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Cindy Stockhaus
Cindy Stockhaus
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gold Key
(888) 513-4880
225 Total Sales
2 in Sunshine Gardens
$300,000 Price Range
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Jodi Gandy
Jodi Gandy
Responds QuicklyHonor Realty LLC
(877) 760-4353
357 Total Sales
1 in Sunshine Gardens
$145,000 Price
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Denise Wilson
Denise Wilson
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX At The Crossing
(833) 564-0343
120 Total Sales
1 in Sunshine Gardens
$221,000 Price
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Melissa Sheets
Melissa Sheets
Responds QuicklyF.C. Tucker Company
(855) 723-7744
127 Total Sales
1 in Sunshine Gardens
$176,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Bel Aire Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Community Center
Glenns Valley Nature Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Carson Park
Southwestway Park
Jon Becker Playground
Dollar Hide Creek Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sunshine Gardens | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 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
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$525,000
Median Sale Price
$509,995
Median Single Family Sale Price
$509,995
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
32%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$254
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
406
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
4.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,406
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
19,166
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,132
Median Age
33
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
31.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$106,217
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,455
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.4%
College Graduates
21.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.9%
% Population in Labor Force
80.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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