Lantern-Pearwood-Keller
Neighborhood in Muncie, Indiana
Delaware County 47304
Ranch-style and new traditional homes
Lantern-Pearwood-Keller has ranch-style homes dating back to the 1970s as well as new traditional homes constructed from the early 1990s to the present date. Houses here feature exterior siding in a mix of vinyl and brick, and don front-facing two-car garages are common. Most homes here are detached single-family units, but there are also some duplexes in the neighborhood, which provide a slightly more affordable option. The median lot size is about a quarter-of-an-acre. The average home value here is nearly double the average for the Muncie metro area, and sales prices range from $100,000 to $400,000.
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Getting around Muncie
Lantern-Pearwood-Keller is a car-dependent neighborhood 4 miles northwest of downtown Muncie. It takes 12 minutes to drive there or about 30 minutes when taking the local MITS bus stop. The nearest medical center is IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, 3 miles away. When traveling out of town, residents fly out of Fort Wayne International Airport, 69 miles away, or Indianapolis International Airport, 76 miles away.
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Delaware County’s best school district
Students in Lantern-Pearwood-Keller attend Yorktown Community Schools, which has an overall A rating and ranks as Delaware County’s best school district on Niche. Children start their education at the A-minus-rated Pleasant View Elementary School for kindergarten through second grade before continuing on to the A-minus-rated Yorktown Elementary School for third through fifth. Yorktown Elementary School ranks as Delaware County’s best public elementary school on Niche. Students then attend Yorktown Middle School, which has a B-plus rating and ranks as Delaware County’s second-best public middle school on Niche. From there, its on to Yorktown High School, which has an A rating and ranks as the county’s second-best public high school on Niche. Yorktown High School was also named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2012 and offers dual enrollment programs through Indiana University.Local restaurants, fast food and retail shopping
For breakfast, lunch or an afternoon sweet treat, residents head to Concannon’s Bakery Café. This local shop sells donuts, custom cakes and homemade candies along with a soup and sandwich menu. Dinners are best enjoyed at the Yummy Grill and Buffet, which has a sushi bar, hibachi grill and salad bar; or they can be picked up from nearby fast-food restaurants like Panda Express, Taco Bell or Steak ‘n Shake. Less than a mile from the neighborhood, West McGalliard Road is lined with big-box retailers like Walmart, Best Buy and Lowe’s, as well as a Ruler Foods for groceries.
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Programming for all ages at the Kennedy Library
Many residents find community at the Kennedy Library, nearly 3 miles from the neighborhood. “Obviously, we have books, but we’ve got a lot more, too,” says Susan Fisher, public relations supervisor at the Muncie Public Library. “Whatever you can think of, we have a program for it.” New parents can take their babies to story times, toddlers can meet their peers at organized free play, and elementary and middle school kids can attend art and science classes. The library hosts Free Movie Fridays for families to enjoy, and adults can get involved in the library’s programming by attending book clubs and author talks.Recreation for kids, a weightlifting gym and the Northwest YMCA
When kids need to let their energy out, parents have options. They can take them to Escapades Family Fun Center, which has an enormous indoor playground; Bouncyland, an indoor bounce house facility; or Boulder Falls, a batting cage and mini golf course. Nearby, other parents opt to sign their kids up for dance, gymnastics or cheer programs at Cole Academy, while they stay fit with memberships at Midwest Muscle next door. This gym offers a six-week challenge program with semi-private training sessions, nutrition coaching and weekly check-ins. Other residents join the Northwest YMCA, which has indoor tennis courts, exercise classes and childcare.
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Ellen Daly
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rich Lee
Rich Lee
RE/MAX Real Estate Groups
(765) 217-5168
209 Total Sales
1 in Lantern-Pearwood-Keller
$194,500 Price
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Lisa Buckner
Lisa Buckner
RE/MAX Real Estate Groups
(765) 722-2697
416 Total Sales
4 in Lantern-Pearwood-Keller
$162K - $275K Price Range
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Jerry Gemmecke
Jerry Gemmecke
F.C. Tucker Company
(317) 666-6502
273 Total Sales
1 in Lantern-Pearwood-Keller
$190,000 Price
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Suzie Mack
Suzie Mack
F.C. Tucker Realty Center
(765) 517-6272
467 Total Sales
1 in Lantern-Pearwood-Keller
$235,000 Price
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Autumn Grismore
Autumn Grismore
Responds QuicklyWagner Auctioneering and Real Estate
(765) 228-2459
92 Total Sales
1 in Lantern-Pearwood-Keller
$231,000 Price
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Brad Taflinger
Brad Taflinger
Responds QuicklyTaflinger Real Estate Group
(765) 896-4092
392 Total Sales
1 in Lantern-Pearwood-Keller
$155,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 2nd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
McCulloch Park
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lantern-Pearwood-Keller | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lantern-Pearwood-Keller Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lantern-Pearwood-Keller, Muncie sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Lantern-Pearwood-Keller, Muncie over the last 12 months is $240,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$254,950
Median Sale Price
$240,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$240,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$263,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$130
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
218
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1975
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,641
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,360
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
579
Median Age
45
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,507
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,139
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.2%
College Graduates
31.6%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.8%
% Population in Labor Force
71.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
9''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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