Pleasant Acres offers a blend of safety, schools, and suburban living
Pleasant Acres is a modest neighborhood in McCordsville, Indiana. "Pleasant Acres offers safety, a great school system, easy access to the city as well as to parks and recreation, and in general, it’s a beautiful area,” says Ann Williams, a Realtor with Compass Indiana. The area’s growth is making McCordsville a sought-after location in the Indianapolis suburban market. “People are down to earth, they’re kind, they’re polite, and they’re helpful,” Williams says. “It is a true Indiana growing suburb that started as a farm community, and they still keep that identity.”
Pleasant Acres features a comfortable suburban lifestyle for many home buyers near Lawrence.
Pleasant Acres is fortunate to have access to many storefronts and roadways like route 36.
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Homes in Pleasant Acres range from $250,000 to $500,000
The housing market in Pleasant Acres primarily consists of entry-level ranchers built in the 1970s and 1980s, set on spacious lots close to half an acre. The neighborhood’s growth is also evident with new builds sprouting up on its outskirts. Home prices range from $250,000 for older ranch-style homes to $550,000 for new Traditional American builds with arts and crafts details. The median home price is $340,000. The CAP Index crime score is a 3, just lower than the national average of 4.
New construction ranch homes are being built near great schools in Pleasant Acres.
This Pleasant Acres street features single story ranch style homes.
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Mt Vernon Community Schools offer A-rated education
Students living in Pleasant Acres attend schools within the Mt Vernon Community School District, which holds an A- rating from Niche. McCordsville Elementary has a B-plus rating. Mt. Vernon Middle School also has a B-plus rating. Mt Vernon High School, rated B was ranked 47th in Indiana and 16th in the Indianapolis metro area by US News & World Report in 2023. The school offers 12 Advanced Placement courses and has a 98% graduation rate.
Mt. Vernon Middle School in Fortville, Indiana receives an A- on Niche.com.
Mt. Vernon High School serves around 1,400 students with a B+ rating on Niche.com.
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Geist Reservoir provides boating and outdoor recreation
For outdoor enthusiasts, Geist Reservoir is a key recreational area located just outside McCordsville. Spanning 1,900 acres and reaching into three counties, the lake offers sailing, kayaking, fishing, and various events throughout the year. “McCordsville’s park system is growing as the town grows,” Williams says, noting that the town’s five-year plan includes expanding walkable trails and improving existing pathways. Alexander Park has a playground for kids, and a softball/baseball field for local games. Another park is Veteran's Memorial which has baseball fields, a walking trail, a playground, a Veterans Memorial, and a picnic area with a shelter for gatherings.
Pleasant Acres locals are fortunate to have Geist Reservoir where some enjoy sailboating.
Pleasant Acres families head to Geist Waterfront Park to board the treasured playground ship.
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Pleasant Acres is conveniently located near shopping and dining
Residents of Pleasant Acres enjoy easy access to Indianapolis and nearby areas, with a variety of dining and retail options just minutes away. “There are several different options in terms of groceries, dining, and shopping within 10 minutes of wherever you are in the neighborhood,” Williams says. Local favorites include Hot Cakes for breakfast, Trax BBQ for finger-licking brisket, and Scarlet Lane Brewing Company for local craft beers. Nearby Speedway Shops Shopping Center. Stores include Dollar Tree, Burlington, TJ Maxx and Finsh Line. There is also a Kroger for grocery shopping.
Breakfast is served at Hot Cakes in Pleasant Acres where customers enjoy famous pancakes.
Shopping can be done at Kohls in Pleasant Acres within Sunnyside Shoppes Center.
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Adjacent to Interstate 465
Pleasant Acres is located nearby Interstate 465. Residents also have access to I-70, which facilitates travel into downtown Indianapolis 21 miles away. For longer travel, Indianapolis International Airport is 32 miles away.
Access to Interstate 465 and 70 is nearby Pleasant Acres from route 36.
Private and public flights are taken out of Indianapolis Regional Airport in Pleasant Acres.
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