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A historic, recreational community in Indianapolis
With a massive public park and housing at a lower price point than other northside areas, Lawrence welcomes a wide variety of Indianapolis residents, while it's particularly alluring for nature lovers. “There’s just a lot of trees which makes the area very, very pretty,” says Jason Compton, a Realtor with United Real Estate Indianapolis, who’s been selling homes in the area for over a decade. “I think Lawrence sneaks up on a lot of people, and you don’t expect it to be as nice as it is.” Lawrence is home to nearly 50,000 Hoosier basketball fans, as it sits in the northeast corner of the greater metropolitan area. For nearly the full 20th century, it was also home to Fort Benjamin Harrison, a U.S. Army base that now exists as Fort Harrison State Park. The town experienced notable growth and economic success in the 1950s when the U.S. Army Finance Center was built on Fort Harrison’s grounds. Now the Major General Emmett J. Bean Federal Center, the facility employs roughly 5,000 people, working as a major employer in the area.
Fort Harrison State Park in Lawrence features several walking paths that wind through the park.
The housing market in Lawrence typically includes newer developments.
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Canoe, fish or ski at Fort Harrison
No matter where residents live in Lawrence, they’ll be within enviable distance of Fort Harrison State Park, which covers 1,700 acres and offers several outdoor activities such as hiking, walking and skiing in the colder months. Fort Harrison is truly a year-round park, where visitors can canoe and fish on Fall Creek in the summer or take advantage of one of the area’s most popular sledding hills in the winter. The park is also home to a Boy Scouts of America day camp and The Fort Golf Resort, named one of Indiana’s top 10 golf courses by Golfweek in 2021. “It’s one of my favorite courses in the area,” Compton says.
Fall Creek runs through Lawrence providing opportunities for fishing enthusiasts.
Lawrence welcomes visitors to bring their dogs to enjoy the various outdoor spaces.
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Contemporary homes with manicured lawns
An abundance of condominiums ranging from $100,000 to $200,000 makes lower-cost living more feasible here than in other northside communities. Condos include everything from vinyl-sided townhouses and horizontal floor plans with garages to luxury multistory homes within walking distance of Fort Harrison. Popular midcentury designs such as ranches and bungalows have extensive driveways and range from $250,000 to $350,000. There are also contemporary homes with manicured lawns spread across the area, sitting between $270,000 and $450,000. These range from rows of relatively compact suburban homes like those in Winding Ridge to the custom, golf-course-adjacent mansions of Oakland Hills.
Ranch homes typically have a single level, making them convenient for homeowners in Lawrence.
Contemporary style homes are a diverse and ever-evolving architectural style in Lawrence.
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Dive into Lawrence Central High
Kids in the area may attend Forest Glen Elementary School, which earns a B-plus from Niche, before advancing to Fall Creek Valley Middle School. The school has a C and is currently in the process of renovating its administrative building. Children can move on to Lawrence Central High School, which receives a B from Niche and offers many sports programs like flag football and diving.
Lawrence Central High School is a public high school located in Lawrence serving grades 9-12.
Forest Glen Elementary School serves students in grades K-6 in Lawrence.
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Local staples in Lawrence
Tam's Sweet & Savory Café is where locals go for brunch and breakfast. One of Indy’s most revered restaurants, Heidelberg Haus Café & Bakery has served up German eats and ambiance since 1968. So well-known are this local staple and its owner, Jurgen Jungbauer, that the City of Indianapolis recently named a holiday after Heidelberg Haus for its contribution to local food and culture. Residents visit Kroger located in the northern corner of the city for grocery restocks.
Heidelberg Haus is known for its authentic German recipes and cozy atmosphere.
Heidelberg Haus is a well established bakery and café located in Lawrence.
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Commute on Interstate 465 or the Purple Line
Interstate 465 runs through the western section of the city, helping residents reach downtown Indianapolis in 20 minutes or so. Commuters use the Purple Line through IndyGo’s public transit system to get to and from work. While Indianapolis Regional Airport is just 7 miles away, most people use Indianapolis International Airport for flights, which is 25 miles away.
Lawrence commuters have easy access to 465.
IndyGo Bus line serves the Lawrence area.
Purple Line in Lawrence was supposed to start in 2021 but was delayed and is under construction.
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Retail shopping and haunted tours in downtown
Miles Square is the walkable, downtown area in Indianapolis, where people go for shopping sprees and ghost tours. Residents visit AMC Washington Square 12 for the newest blockbusters, while Hindel Bowling Lanes is where people have been going for a bit of healthy competition since 1957.
Lawrence is only 13 miles from Downtown Indianapolis.
Lawrence residents are only a 20 minute drive from downtown Indianapolis.
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