Syracuse, IN Townhome for Sale

Vacationers from Chicago and Indianapolis know Syracuse as a waterfront vacation town in Kosciusko County. But the northern Indiana town is also home to roughly 3,200 year-round residents, a population that can surge to 15,000 during peak summer months. “Lake Wawasee is our crown jewel,” says Syracuse city manager David Wilkinson. “It’s the largest natural lake in the state of Indiana. We have Syracuse Lake connected to Lake Wawasee by a channel, so everybody comes here to enjoy the lakes.” While many buyers are interested in vacation homes on the water, full-time residents choose Syracuse for its laid-back atmosphere and plentiful parks and recreation, plus its proximity to the employment hubs of Goshen and Warsaw, both about 20 minutes away. Lakefront properties in Syracuse are a hot commodity. Still, the town offers a variety of housing styles and prices, ranging from small cottages and ranch-style homes to multimillion-dollar mansions. The median price of a single-family home is about $350,000, which is higher than Goshen’s median of roughly $250,000. Condos are another option and can range from $200,000 for a studio to nearly $1 million for a four-bedroom unit. “We’re