West Creek
Neighborhood in Schneider, Indiana
Lake County 46303, 46356, 46376
West Creek homes constructed through the decades
The majority of dwellings are single-family homes built from the midcentury on. These include split-levels, ranch-style, and raised ranch homes, which have a layout similar to standard ranch-style homes except for an extra floor below the main one. Construction in the 1990s up to the present brought custom homes with 1,600 to 3,000 square feet of space, multicar garages and usually three or four bedrooms. Some properties are set on large lots, even with multiple acres of land.You get a better price point – a little more bang for your buck in West Creek than in nearby areas," Bartolini says, explaining that a home on almost a full acre sold for 10% less here than it would elsewhere. Most homes go for between $240,000 and $400,000.
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Schneider Park fun and homesteader history
The open space of Schneider Park includes a playground for the kids, sheltered picnic tables and a basketball court. About 8 miles east in Lowell, Buckley Homestead County Park brings the old-time farm experience to the present with living history exhibits. To the south, the 130-mile-long Kankakee River flows west from Indiana into Illinois
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Tax money helps fuel Tri-Creek schools
Kids may attend public schools, such as Lake Prairie Elementary and Lowell Middle School, both graded A-minus by Niche. Programs at the elementary school include Girls on the Run, Math Bowl and Nifty Notes, a district-wide honors choir open to auditions. Lowell Senior High, with a B-plus, is the No. 6 best public high school in Lake County.Bartolini notes that Indiana has well-rated schools. "The tax dollars go into the school system." Here in West Creek, the Tri-Creek School Corporation is undergoing a $95-million capital projects plan to add improvements and upgrades to the district's schools.
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Year-round activities in Lake County
Events and activities in the area include Harvest Tyme Lights Walk-Thru Display in Lowell and markets at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point. Also, in Crown Point, Bulldog Park has summertime features like a splash pad and farmers market. In the winter, there's an ice skating rink for free skating and hockey games.Major roads nearby include Interstate 65
"People might commute to Illinois but wouldn't necessarily commute to Chicago," Bartolini says. Downtown Chicago is about 50 miles north, and there's no commuter train nearby. Major roads in the area include U.S. Route 41 and state Route 2. "It would take you 15 to 20 minutes from West Creek to jump on 65," Bartolini says. From there, the drive to the shores of Lake Michigan by the city of Gary is about 35 miles. Indianapolis is about 140 miles south via Interstate 65.Local businesses abound in Cedar Lake and Lowell
Residents can choose one of the towns that surround West Creek to get their shopping done. "Route 2 takes you right to downtown Lowell; there are small businesses, a coffee shop, bakery, Mexican food and all kinds of different things," Bartoli says. "Our major grocer is Strack & Van Til."Local businesses supersede any chains here. In nearby hubs, like Cedar Lake, there are favorites like Harry O's Family Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, Frank's Backyard BBQ and Rosati's Pizza. In Brunswick, regulars grab a seat at Reichert's Tavern. Next time, they might head south to BarN & Grill.
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Written By
Robin Silberman
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Randy Hoyle
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Randy Hoyle
Randall Hoyle
(219) 244-5445
76 Total Sales
2 in West Creek
$160K - $271K Price Range
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Kathleen Schroeder
Kathleen Schroeder
McColly Real Estate
(708) 729-6084
83 Total Sales
1 in West Creek
$365,000 Price
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Jason Moon
Jason Moon
Trueblood Real Estate, LLC
(219) 351-6237
622 Total Sales
18 in West Creek
$175K - $805K Price Range
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Deana Sutton
Deana Sutton
(219) 444-0322
74 Total Sales
15 in West Creek
$89K - $655K Price Range
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Michelle Zupan
Michelle Zupan
Key Realty Indiana, LLC
(219) 500-8408
217 Total Sales
4 in West Creek
$370K - $495K Price Range
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Lisa Gaff
Lisa Gaff
White Hat Realty Group, LLC
(708) 740-2403
266 Total Sales
1 in West Creek
$950,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Schneider Park
Cedar Lake Parks Department
Evergreen Park
- Basketball
- Fishing
- Grills
Freedom Park
Potawatomi Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Creek | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Creek, Schneider sell after 86 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in West Creek, Schneider over the last 12 months is $329,945, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$364,990
Median Sale Price
$329,945
Median Single Family Sale Price
$379,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$269,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
218
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$180
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,087
Number of Homes for Sale
62
Median Year Built
1996
Months of Supply
3.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,019
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,654
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 152 - 4pm
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
9,134
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,128
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,897
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.9%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
30''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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