Keener
Neighborhood in Roselawn, Indiana
Newton County 46310
Early 20th century homes in DeMotte and rambling farmhouses throughout the township
From the 1950s to the early 2000s, Keener’s buildable land attracted developers, so today’s market covers a range of options that complement downtown DeMotte’s selection of folk-style homes from the early 1900s. Buildable lots still go on sale, ranging from about $20,000 to $120,000—though options reaching past $500,000 hit the market less frequently. Ranch-style homes, split-levels and New Traditional homes sit on lots measuring from one-third to a full acre with sidewalks out front and mature tree shade in the backyard. Most sell from $115,000 to $500,000, depending on the age and condition, as some homes need repairs to become move-in ready. Custom homes on country roads or in the Preserve at Sandy Pines golf course community range from $530,000 to $850,000.From Field of Dreams to Sandy Pines Golf Club
Community parks are interspersed amongst DeMotte’s residential and commercial areas. The largest park, Field of Dreams, has a collection of baseball/softball and soccer fields on the west side. Spencer Park is an active community hub with summertime festivals and concerts that also includes a playground, tennis courts and a pool. “We also have one of the nicest golf courses in Indiana,” says Linda White, secretary with the DeMotte Chamber of Commerce and local Realtor with McColly Real Estate. “People travel from all over the country to go play.” Located on the east side of Keener, Sandy Pines Golf Club is an 18-hole public course that NBC’s GolfPass ranked the second best in Indiana in 2024.Zoned for Kankakee Valley School Corporation
DeMotte Elementary School teaches prekindergarten through third grade and receives an A-minus rating on Niche. Students continue to Kankakee Valley Intermediate School for fourth and fifth grade then Kankakee Valley Middle School. Both schools are graded B-plus. Kankakee Valley High School scores a B. The school's career and technical education program allows students to receive training to become welders, emergency medical technicians and educators. DeMotte Christian Schools are a private, tuition-based option for prekindergarten through 12th grade.Festivities in DeMotte parks
Many Keener Township resources are anchored in DeMotte. “The library is a pillar in the community,” says Shannon Heldak, manager of the DeMotte Public Library. “We provide free programs for all ages, from birth to seniors.” These range from monthly story times for little ones to book discussions and bingo for the adults. “Our Chamber of Commerce has a big presence,” White says. “The Movie in the Park is a fun event, the businesses will supply snacks. And then we have farmer markets in the summer.” The second Saturday of August draws up to 6,000 visitors to DeMotte for the community's Touch of Dutch Festival. “It’s the largest festival in Jasper County,” White says. “We have food, crafts, and a parade. We give different prizes for the best use of the Dutch theme, and we have the Citizen of the Year and Grand Marshall. This year, we outgrew Spencer Park.”Getting to northwest Indiana cities or downtown Chicago
While generally car-dependent, Keener Township residents can utilize Jasper County Community Services to schedule bus rides up to one week in advance. Interstate 65 and U.S. 231 run north to south. It’s about 20 miles north to Crown Point, 26 to Merrillville and about 67 miles to Chicago on the Indiana Toll Road. The South Shore Line, located 36 miles from Keener, provides commuters Metra service to the Windy City. Though there are urgent care centers in DeMotte, the closest emergency room is Franciscan Health Crown Point, 17 miles away. Travelers choose between Chicago Midway International Airport, 65 miles away, and Indianapolis International Airport, 128 miles east.Heading to downtown DeMotte for groceries and restaurants
Halleck Street runs through downtown DeMotte past Demotte Shopping Plaza, the main shopping area in Keener Township. Along with major chains, the neighborhood Strack and Van Til and Dollar General are located here. Also along the thoroughfare, Cup of Joy Café serves fresh ground brews and pastries along with lighter lunch options like soups and wrap, and Boundary Waters Restaurant stays open late on Fridays and Saturdays with a full bar and pool tables. Hoosier Daddy’s Homemade Ice Cream crafts unique flavors like candy cane and apple crisp sundaes. More shopping options are farther north in Crown Point and Merrillville.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Terri Phegley
Terri Phegley
Cornerstone Real Estate Agency
(219) 355-3647
227 Total Sales
2 in Keener
$95K - $356K Price Range
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Kathleen Schroeder
Kathleen Schroeder
McColly Real Estate
(708) 729-6084
83 Total Sales
1 in Keener
$228,000 Price
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Jason Moon
Jason Moon
Trueblood Real Estate, LLC
(219) 351-6237
622 Total Sales
5 in Keener
$144K - $400K Price Range
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Deana Sutton
Deana Sutton
(219) 444-0322
74 Total Sales
1 in Keener
$136,000 Price
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Michelle Zupan
Michelle Zupan
Key Realty Indiana, LLC
(219) 500-8408
217 Total Sales
2 in Keener
$226K - $235K Price Range
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Lisa Gaff
Lisa Gaff
White Hat Realty Group, LLC
(708) 740-2403
266 Total Sales
1 in Keener
$145,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 3rd
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Spencer Park
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Tennis
Shelby Community Park
Freedom Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Grand Kankakee Marsh Co Park
Alyea Memorial Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Keener | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Keener Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Keener, Roselawn sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Keener, Roselawn over the last 12 months is $286,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$312,450
Median Sale Price
$286,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$303,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$249,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$252,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
117
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$175
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,118
Number of Homes for Sale
25
Median Year Built
1988
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,909
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,888
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,429
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
22,651
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 211 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,101
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,308
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,413
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.3%
College Graduates
20.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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