Brady Lane is a tiny neighborhood 4 miles south of downtown Lafayette. Although it's mostly residential, Brady Lane includes a small, convenient strip mall in the northwest section.
Rebecca Wright, a Realtor with Trueblood Real Estate, refers to this part of Lafayette as “Southside,” meaning, the south side of downtown Lafayette.
Neighborhoods like Brady Lane stand out with their established trees, walkability, and proximity to area amenities, Wright says.
"Little by little, older homes are being renovated, and new businesses and restaurants are popping up, transforming the overall area," she says.
Brady Lane's northwest section is home to a huge storage facility and the Brady Center shopping strip.
The neighborhood’s five residential streets and eight cul-de-sacs are laid out in a neat grid. Streets are lined with mature trees and feature ample sidewalks. Old-fashioned post mailboxes sit on grass medians between the sidewalks and curbs.
Starter homes include ranch-styles and condos
Brady Lane is a neighborhood of starter homes, Realtor Carole King says.
“Four years ago, anything that came on the market was bought by investors. Some [investors] don’t even come to see the property before buying," she says.
King also owns rental property on Brady Lane.
Ranch-style homes are the most common type, although one can also find the occasional Cape Cod or bi-level. Condos account for 14% of housing.
Ranch-styles can sell for $135,000 to $250,000. Condos can sell at prices between $125,000 and $135,000.
Homes here sell in ten days compared to the national average of 43 days.
Jefferson High School offers Japanese, Chinese and Russian
Students can attend public schools in the Lafayette School Corporation. They can start at Miami Elementary School, which earns a B-minus from Niche and move on to B-minus-rated Sunnyside Intermediate and Tecumseh Junior High School. High schoolers can attend Jefferson High School, which earns a B-plus. Jefferson’s comprehensive foreign language program offers Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French and Russian.
Transportation options include Interstate, CityBus and Amtrak
Brady Lane is located 4 miles west of Interstate 65, which runs to Chicago and Indianapolis. It’s also close to State Roads 25, 26 and 38 and U.S. Routes 52 and 23. Travelers who prefer to skip the drive can take the train at Lafayette’s Amtrak station. Service to Chicago, Washington, DC, and New York City is available three times a week. Greyhound in Lafayette is another option.
Public transportation is available through CityBus local bus service with multiple stops along Brady Lane and S. 18th Street.
Although there are no bike lanes within the neighborhood, there is one on S. 18th Street.
Kids love trips to zoo and water park at Columbian Park
Brady Lane is close to numerous venues for sports, social interaction and entertainment.
Columbian Park, including its zoo and Tropicanoe Cove water park is a favorite destination for area kids.
Armstrong Park, named for astronaut and Purdue University alumnus Neil Armstrong, is the closest park to the Brady Lane neighborhood. It features a paved walking trail, multiple playgrounds, baseball fields and lighted tennis and basketball courts.
The Beck Lane Boys & Girls Club and the YMCA are each under two miles away.
Brady Center strip mall and Tippecanoe Mall meet shopping needs
The neighborhood’s Brady Center strip mall includes a Dollar General, a convenience store and a liquor store.
Grocery shopping is conveniently located 2 miles away at Pay Less, owned by Kroger.
The Tippecanoe Mall, also two miles away, is home to anchor stores like Macy’s, Penney’s, Dick’s and Kohls.
Favorite locally-owned restaurants include the Legacy Pub, Teays River Brewing & Public House and Walt’s Other Pub.
“Legacy Pub is very popular. There are a lot of vegetarian dishes. It’s crowded all the time,” King says.
Lafayette still celebrates centuries-old Feast of the Hunters’ Moon
In October, Fort Ouiatenon near West Lafayette welcomes thousands of visitors to the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon. Participants reenact the mid-18th-century annual fall gathering that brought French and Native Americans together.
Each June, downtown Lafayette closes its main streets to make room for A Taste of Tippecanoe, a one-day summer festival that draws 40,000 visitors who come to enjoy local foods and live entertainment.
Every summer, the 4-H Club holds its week-long fair at the Tippecanoe Fairgrounds, a mile away.
Brady Lane Church offers early education program
The Brady Lane Church is just outside the neighborhood’s eastern boundary on Brady Lane. The church is home to the Good Shepherd Learning Center, where preschoolers have been receiving a Christian-based early education for over a quarter-century.
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Parks in this Area
Columbian Park
Armstrong Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Brady Lane
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brady Lane, Lafayette sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Brady Lane, Lafayette over the last 12 months is $145,000, down 19% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
732
Median Age
36
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,307
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,028
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.1%
College Graduates
9.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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