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Valley Mills

Valley Mills

$249,451 Average Value

Valley Mills offer rural setting outside Indianapolis

About 9 miles southwest of downtown Indianapolis, Valley Mills is a spread out, bucolic neighborhood that enjoys easy access to the city. Valley Mills is part of the Decatur Township, which has more than 200 years of history in the area. Early residents in the township were mostly Quakers from the Carolinas; much of the area has been preserved as farmland, including a large portion of Valley Mills. The neighborhood itself was first platted in the 1830s and was formerly known as Northport and Fremont. Today, it’s home to around 12,000 Hoosiers who prefer a quiet, rural home setting without being too far from the city.

Neighborhood has many homes from the early 20th century to today

While few homes in Valley Mills date back to its beginnings nearly two centuries ago, numerous houses built at the turn of the 20th century still stand today. Midcentury architecture is popular here and includes many sizeable ranchers, split-levels with vinyl siding and traditional American neo-Colonials. Some community developments feature newer constructions from the 1990s and early 2000s. Despite the wide variety of home styles and years of construction, price tags rarely exceed the $300,000s.

Valley Mills is home to several public school facilities

Part of the Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township, Valley Mills is home to six public school facilities. The main schools serving the neighborhood are Valley Mills Elementary School, Decatur Middle School and Decatur Central High School, which are all clustered together in the northwest part of the neighborhood. Decatur Middle and DCHS are both divided into Small Learning Communities (SLCs), elective programs in which students are arranged by skills and interests. Alternative learning facilities include the Decatur Elementary Learning Center, which serves first to sixth graders, and the Decatur Township School for Excellence, which helps students pursue Core 40 and Academic Honors diplomas.

Amenities includes gym, disc golf course and wooded park

Between the middle and high school campuses is Armstrong Pavilion, which not only acts as a school gym but also a member-driven wellness center. For less than the average gym membership, residents can shoot some hoops, lift weights, enroll in a yoga class or take a few laps in the pool or on the indoor track. Outdoor recreation can be found at Carson Park, which features nine baseball diamonds, a playground and a water park to help with the hotter days. Frisbee buffs can polish off their long game at the Hawk’s Nest Disc Golf Course, boasting a full 18 holes. And when visitors want to escape into nature for a few minutes or a few hours, they may go to Dollar Hide Creek Park, a 17-acre wooded area with waterside walking trails.

Residents are close to Walmart Neighborhood Market

Day-to-day amenities are within easy driving distance for all Valley Mills residents. Walmart Neighborhood Market, a post office, a daycare and more sit on or near Kentucky Avenue, which borders the neighborhood on the west.

Commuters take I-70 and I-465 downtown

Residents who work downtown can typically get to the city in 20 minutes or less, thanks to the Interstates 70 and 465 interchange at the northwest corner of Valley Mills. And frequent fliers will appreciate being directly across the interstate from Indianapolis International Airport.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Indianapolis International

19 min drive

Bus

Kentucky Ave & High School Rd

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Valley Mills US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,877
Median Year Built
1996
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,643
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,480
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

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    $299,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,178 Sq Ft
    • 6240 Emerald Lake Ct
    • New 2 days ago

    This home features four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a bonus room, which now serves as a bedroom and a loft, providing plenty of space to create comfortable, private retreats for everyone. The thoughtfully designed DR Horton layout ensures both privacy and togetherness. With 2178 square feet of living area, this home offers ample room for both relaxation and entertainment. The heart of the

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    6249 Emerald Lake Ct, Indianapolis, IN 46221

    $265,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,376 Sq Ft
    • 6249 Emerald Lake Ct
    • New 19 days ago

    Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home delivers thoughtful spaces for everyday living with an office perfect for working from home, studying, or unwinding with a good book. The eat-in kitchen offers a breakfast bar for easy meals, and laundry is conveniently located in the hallway. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard with a wood deck, a spacious storage barn with

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
11,671
Median Age
36
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$82,613
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,025

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.4%
College Graduates
19.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.1%
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®

21 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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