$203,458Average Value$128Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Lafayette suburb within walking distance of the Tippecanoe Mall
On Lafayette's southeast side, Cambridge Estates is a residential pocket surrounded by shopping and industry. With an equal layout of apartments and houses, this neighborhood offers the option to rent or own, within walking distance of the Tippecanoe Mall to the south. This neighborhood also attracts those looking for a neighborhood with movement — from walking through the mall to walking through the neighborhood. "It's very family-friendly," says Lauren Whitaker, Realtor with Silver Lining Real Estate Group and lifelong Lafayette resident. She grew up spending time in Cambridge Estates with cousins who lived in the neighborhood. "Growing up, we'd just walk around all the time; you'll see kids playing in the backyard."
Shopping and kid-friendly attractions at Tippecanoe Mall
Shopping options border this neighborhood to the south. Tippecanoe Mall remains a shopping destination for clothing, home improvement and more with over 100 stores, including Macy's, Kohl's and JCPenney. Kids and teens can enjoy Malibu Jack's, an entertainment park in the mall with a wide range of activities, including go-karts, laser tag, mini golf, and a virtual coaster simulator. Pepe's Mexican Restaurant is a lively local mainstay near the mall where servers celebrate birthdays with a song. Locals can enjoy a margarita and an $11 taco dinner underneath the rainbow string lights. Pay Less has all of the expected grocery departments, including fresh produce and seafood. Crosswalks on State Route 38 provide a safer pedestrian connection to these shops and restaurants. "Luckily, if you don't have access to a car, you can walk," Whitaker says.
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant is a lively local mainstay near the mall where servers celebrate birthdays with a song. Cambridge Estates locals enjoy a margarita and an $11 taco dinner underneath the rainbow string lights.
Tippecanoe Mall remains a shopping destination of Cambridge Estates residents for clothing, home improvement and more with over 100 stores, including Macy's, Kohl's and JCPenney.
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Competitive housing market in Cambridge Estates
Brick Colonial-inspired apartment complexes make up the neighborhood's west and north sides. These may have grassy common areas and community gyms. Single-family homes are located on the east side, including ranch-style houses and bi-level houses from the '60s and '70s. With lot sizes ranging between a quarter of an acre and a third of an acre, some properties have room for an in-ground pool in the backyard. Sidewalks make this a walkable community, with low-traffic streets adding to a kid-friendly atmosphere. Homes can range from $145,000 to $226,000, but they don't stay on the market for very long. "It's one of those places where homes are few and far between, and when you do see a house going up there, it'll be gone quickly," Whitaker says.
Brick Colonial-inspired apartment complexes make up Cambridge Estates west and north sides.
With lot sizes ranging between a quarter of an acre and a third of an acre, some Cambridge Estates properties have room for an in-ground pool in the backyard.
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Soccer games at CAT Park
Green space is available just outside the neighborhood. CAT Park, a collaboration between the city and Caterpillar, Inc., is a 2-mile drive or walk north. This park is a hub for sports, with several soccer fields and an accessible baseball diamond that was built in 2022. Home to the Greater Lafayette Regional Soccer Alliance, these fields fill up on game days. Soccer families can enjoy games with a hot snack from the concession stand. Covering 32 acres, the park also features wide open grassy areas with a wildflower prairie at the center.
The large playground at Armstrong Park has equipment for every age of Cambridge Estates child.
Covering 32 acres, Cambridge Estates CAT Park features wide open grassy areas with soccer fields, and a wildflower prairie at the center.
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Jefferson High Marching Band travels for state-wide competitions
Through the Lafayette School Corporation, this neighborhood has a full K-12 pipeline between 2 and 3 miles away. Students can attend Miami Elementary for kindergarten through fourth grade, Sunnyside Intermediate for fifth and sixth and Tecumseh Junior High for seventh and eighth. All three schools receive a B-minus from Niche. Jefferson is the city's only high school, earning a B-plus. The Jefferson High School Marching Band performs at home football games and competes in state and regional competitions.
Jefferson High School is home of the Bronchos athletics.
Lafayette Tecumseh Junior High School serves kids 8th though 9th.
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Mosey Down Main among nearby downtown events
Downtown Lafayette is a revitalized hub for annual events, just 4 miles northwest. Once a month in the summer, Mosey Down Main combines local shopping, music and kid-friendly activities. Vendors line the street as locals peruse handmade pottery, flowers and other items to the tunes of local singer-songwriters. The Lafayette Farmer's Market also combines upbeat music with local shopping from May through October.
Cambridge Estates is a short distance from downtown Lafayette, and all that it provides.
Cambridge Estates cyclists will find navigating downtown Lafayette an easy task.
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State Route 38 straight shot to downtown
While the neighborhood offers walkability, public transportation and driving are also convenient options. Bordering the neighborhood's south side, State Route 38 turns into Main Street, providing a straight shot toward downtown Lafayette. The CityBus system provides routes throughout Lafayette. The 4A bus stops on State Route 38 in this neighborhood every 30 minutes. Just south, U.S. 52 connects to Indianapolis, located 60 miles southeast. Healthcare options are close by. Franciscan Health Lafayette is just east of this neighborhood, with an emergency room and walk-in urgent care services. Purdue University Airport is about 7 miles northwest, operating direct flights only to Chicago.
Elevated crime concerns
This neighborhood has a CAP Index Crime Score of six out of 10, compared to the national average of four. This number is driven by higher scores for violent crime categories. Some Cambridge Estates residents opt for security cameras.
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Parks in this Area
CAT Park
Cambridge Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cambridge Estates, Lafayette sell after 179 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$99,950
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$128
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
27
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1991
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,480
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,358
Median Age
29
Population under 18
32.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,057
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$27,679
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94%
College Graduates
28.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.7%
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®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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