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Suburban living in Turkey Creek
Turkey Creek is a residential neighborhood located in the middle of Merrillville, just outside the larger Chicago area. This neighborhood has a slower suburban lifestyle, and it’s within reach of the big city. Named after the stream that flows through the neighborhood, Turkey Creek is a diverse locale with parks, golf courses and a retail and restaurant scene. “If you’re from the city, it’s your home away from home,” says Justin Hanuscin, a local realtor with Listing Leaders. “If you live here, you can commute to work, pay a quarter of the price and live in a spectacular house.”
Turkey Creek offer's residents an abundance of nature and ample parking.
The streets of Turkey Creek keep a relaxed tree lined vibe.
Tall tree's give Turkey Creek a natural setting in Indian's North West region.
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Ranch-style homes, split-levels and four-squares
Narrow sidewalks run parallel to the road in residential areas, allowing residents to go for a stroll around the neighborhood and reach many of the neighborhood’s landmarks on foot. Homes sit on small lots with garages on streets bordered by trees. Housing styles in Turkey Creek include ranch-style, split-level and four-square homes. Over 70% of people own their homes in this neighborhood, and most residential housing was built in the 1950s and 1960s. The median price of a single-family home in Turkey Creek is $211,000. Potential homeowners in Turkey Creek can find a 3-bedroom single-story, ranch home on a medium-sized lot, with prices increasing to 270,000 for a 3-bedroom split-level home with a patio and a fenced-in backyard.
Well maintained lots and brick style ranch homes are often spotted in Turkey Creek.
Ranch Style homes with large front yards are commonplace in Turkey Creek.
Split levels homes can be found around town in Turkey Creek.
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Engaging educational curriculum
Homer Iddings Elementary School, on the neighborhood's south side, offers the “Indiana’s Choice Scholarship” program for qualifying families, and the school receives an overall Niche grade of C-plus. Pierce Middle School offers a workshop series on topics like financial literacy and entrepreneurship to students and their families, and it has a B-minus grade. Merrillville High School offers courses in Career and Technical Education to better prepare students for employment in fields, like business or technology, and it holds an overall grade of B.
Pierce Middle School is the go to option for Turkey Creek students.
Turkey Creek teens attend Merrillville High School.
Homer Iddings Elementary School provides a great start to the students of Turkey Creek with its wide variety of programs.
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Stefek Park, the C&O Greenway and Hidden Lake
Turkey Creek offers residents plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. John A. Stefek Park is centrally located in the neighborhood and includes a playground for kids, a baseball diamond and a small gazebo by an open field. The Chesapeake and Ohio Greenway is a 3-mile paved trail that runs through Stefek Park and Merrillville, and it’s perfect for a morning bike ride or jog. Just northeast of Turkey Creek is Hidden Lake Park. Upon entering this forested park, visitors can zipline in a large playground, pedal on the lake’s surface in a paddle boat, or check out the disc golf course, softball fields and fitness trails.
Turkey Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole course in this neighborhood that is centered around Turkey Creek. While being a popular spot to hit the links, it also serves as a venue for weddings and other events.
Turkey Creek nature lovers take a beat on a shady bench by the calm water of Hidden Lake Park.
Stefak Park is the neighborhood gem of Turkey Creek.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Greenway is a paved trail that runs through Turkey Creek.
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Dinner, breakfast and brunch
Turkey Creek is located right next to Broadway, a popular and essential strip that gives neighborhood residents access to a large selection of restaurants, bars, retail and grocery options. To dine out, residents stop into Maxim’s Restaurant & Lounge for Greek fare, like gyros and lemon rice soup. Angie’s Breakfast & Grill serves breakfast favorites like chicken and waffles, pancakes or shrimp and grits. For a brunch atmosphere, residents visit Café Stelios Breakfast Restaurant for eggs benedict and home fries.
To save the trip out and make a meal at home, residents can go to El Pueblito Supermarket for groceries, produce and authentic Latin American food. For a wider selection of groceries, residents can head north on Broadway to shop at Strack & Van Til, a supermarket with a bakery, deli and grocery store.
El Pueblito Market in Turkey Creek is the local stop for hard to come-by international groccery options.
Easy going Maxim's restaurant is located on Broadway st in Turkey Creek.
Turkey Creek bruncher's travel to Angie's on the weekend.
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From Broadway to Chicago
The GPTC bus system serves Turkey Creek, Merrillville and other Gary, Indiana suburbs. To commute to Chicago for work or to take a weekend excursion to the “Windy City,” residents can drive north on Broadway and take I-94 West to reach the city in 42 miles, and Turkey Creek is only 12 miles south of the Gary/Chicago International Airport for those looking to catch a flight.
A bus that runs down broadway is a perfect form of transportation for residents of Turkey Creek.
I 65 is a major highway that runs right through Turkey Creek .
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Parks in this Area
Rosenbaum Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground
Hidden Lake Park
Baseball/Softball
Disc Golf
Fishing
John A. Stefek Park
Trails
Playground
Parking Lot
Pittman Square Park
Basketball
Playground
Independence Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Southbrook Park
Playground
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
62 min drive
Bus
Merrillville High School
Bus
68th & Madison
Bus
73rd & Madison
Turkey Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Turkey Creek, Merrillville sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Turkey Creek, Merrillville over the last 12 months is $400,000, up 51% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
120x80 premium LARGE corner lot (2A on GIS Mapping). Can be bundled with 855 W. 70th Place (adjacent lot PIN 45-12-16-131-002.000-030 - 1A on GIS Mapping). In very desirable Turkey Creek Meadows subdivision. Views of Stefek Park and Conservancy District. The Chesapeake and Ohio Greenway runs through Stefek Park. Surveyor Location Report available. The Town will approve "as platted". Title
Beautiful large lot in Turkey Creek on 70th Place, next to Stefek Park (1A on GIS Map). The Chesapeake and Ohio Greenway goes through Stefek Park. This lot can be bundled with the adjoining lot at 7011 Tyler Court PIN 45-12-16-131-001.000-030 (2A on GIS Map). Surveyor Location Report available. The Town will approve "as platted". Title work pre-work at Indiana Title Network.
Welcome home to this bright and charming 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home on a corner lot in Merrillville! Featuring new hard surface flooring throughout, stainless steel appliances (including dishwasher), laundry room with W/D and a huge storage area, this home is highly desirable! Patio doors open up to a spacious patio and yard!
Beautiful brick complex very close to plenty of shopping and dining. Quick easy access to I-65. 30 mins from downtown Chicago, close to everything, yet tucked away and private.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,087
Median Age
40
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,901
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,411
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.9%
College Graduates
16.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10%
% Population in Labor Force
56.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
42''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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