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Meandering, wooded roads offer privacy on Lafayette's southwest side
On the southwest side of Lafayette, Sawmill has a unique layout mirroring the twists and turns of the Wabash River to the west. A wide variety of home types — from apartments to duplexes to single-family homes — fill this rolling, wooded landscape, with residential streets winding through dense thickets of trees. Speed bumps encourage a slow drive through this quiet, laid-back area. Lacking through streets, the neighborhood may not see many outside visitors. "It offers more privacy than a lot of places in town because of the woods, hills and ravines," says Cheryl Butcher, Managing Broker at Keller Williams Realty. "It's not just a flat area chopped into square quarters — you can easily meander up there and get lost." Yet being on the west side of town, Sawmill is connected to downtown and Purdue University.
Welcome to Sawmill, a friendly neighborhood with no shortage of flourishing trees.
Most homes in Sawmill come with a two-car garage.
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Picturesque golf rounds at Lafayette Country Club
There are various ways to appreciate the unique nature in the area, from practicing a golf swing to boating on the Wabash. Just east, Lafayette Country Club has a rolling, green golf course. It's been a social and recreational venue for the city since 1909, with tennis, swimming, dining and club events for members and their families. Shamrock Park is a wide-open green space just northwest of the neighborhood. This circular park caters to kids with multi-age playgrounds, while dogs have lots of space to run around at Lafayette's first dog park. Located on the banks of the Wabash, it also has a small boat ramp providing free access to the river. On the neighborhood's north end, the Jewish Cemetery of Greater Lafayette is a tranquil space for remembering loved ones, with pathways and benches sitting beneath the tree canopy.
Practice your pitching game while you play a round at Lafayette Country Club near Sawmill.
Work on your bouldering skills at Climb Lafayette near Sawmill.
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Larger New Traditionals tucked back from the street
Sawmill contains apartments to the north, duplexes in the center and a scattering of single-family homes. The multi-family units have a homogeneous design and color, with beige vinyl siding and two-car garages facing the street. Single-family houses have more variation in design. The area has larger New Traditional properties with multiple roof gables facing the front and tall, arched windows and entryways. These grand exteriors also lend to tall, vaulted ceilings between 9 and 16 feet. These properties tend to be tucked back from the street within dense pockets of trees. They may also sit on generous wooded lots around an acre in size. The area has a higher price point to match the larger homes, ranging from $390,000 to $525,000.
Large new traditional-style homes are common in the quieter areas of Sawmill.
Some Sawmill homes sit higher up from the street than others.
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Miller Elementary offers transportation to after-school care
Lafayette School Corporation oversees the city's schools, earning an overall B-plus from Niche. Sawmill students may progress from Miller Elementary to Sunnyside Intermediate and Tecumseh Junior High, each earning a B-minus. Several local institutions, like the YMCA, provide transportation from Miller to off-campus sites for after-school care. The elementary school is just about a mile north of Sawmill. Jefferson is the district's highly-rated high school, with an A-minus. Here, the Bronchos football team competes in the state-of-the-art Scheumann Stadium, featuring an astroturf field, concessions and a seating capacity of 6,000.
Thomas Miller Public Elementary School is surrounded by tall trees in the hills of Lafayette.
Lafayette Tecumseh Junior High shares many amenities with Jefferson High School on campus.
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Groceries and secondhand finds on Old U.S. 231
Local shops sell unique wares and sweet treats on Old U.S. 231, bordering the neighborhood's east side. There is a strip mall with a cluster of secondhand stores, including Leaping Leopard Antiques, hosting a curated selection of furniture, home décor and other items. Apple fritters are popular at Mary Lou Donuts, a local bakery operating since 1961. Old U.S. 231 leads south to Pay Less, the nearest stop for fresh produce and other pantry staples.
Payless is the go-to grocery store for many Sawmill residents.
Buy the perfect tea seat from Leaping Leopard in Sawmill for your new home.
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Downtown Lafayette is a new entertainment attraction
One perk of living in Sawmill is access to entertainment in downtown Lafayette, about 2 miles north. Downtown hosts well-attended festivals in the warmer months. Right over the river, Beers Across the Wabash provides a taste of over 100 beers from Indiana craft breweries. Local bars and restaurants also host special events like open mic nights and trivia nights. "Downtown is an area that has been really worked on a lot in the past 10 years or so, so now people really like going there," says Susan Trachtman, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Shook.
Downtown Lafayette is a short drive from Sawmill and has lots to offer.
Visit Digby's Pub and Patio for a great night with your friends near Sawmill.
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Purdue University is just across the Wabash
Sawmill is fairly car-dependent, without many sidewalks or bike lanes. Old U.S. 231 is a convenient route leading directly north to downtown Lafayette. The 6A bus also leads downtown, arriving in the neighborhood every 30 minutes. Since it's on the city's west side, Sawmill is also near Purdue University, located across the river in West Lafayette. The University is just under 4 miles away via the new U.S. 231. Near campus, Purdue University Airport offers 24 weekly round-trip flights to Chicago. Other destinations require one or two additional stops.
Sawmill residents are a short drive from a walk or run along the Wabash Heritage Trail.
Your dog won't want to leave the large play areas at Shamrock Dog Park near Sawmill.
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Parks in this Area
Shamrock Park & Dog Park
Armstrong Park
Footbridge Sharing Garden
Crosser Sports Complex
Sawmill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sawmill, Lafayette sell after 108 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sawmill, Lafayette over the last 12 months is $467,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Located in Lafayette’s Saw Mill Run subdivision, this 3-bed, 3-bath home offers style and comfort. The entry features soaring ceilings and an open staircase between the formal dining and living rooms. Tray ceilings add sophistication to the dining area, while the kitchen includes an island, breakfast nook, and coffee/wine bar. The living room has skylights that provide tons of natural light and a
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
700
Median Age
44
Population under 18
14.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,914
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,027
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
47.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.5%
% Population in Labor Force
63.7%
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®
8/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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