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West Lafayette, IN Real Estate News

By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
    West Lafayette Arbor Chase 5 bedroom homes for sale near Purdue Research Park that closed in 2013 in Burnett's Creek Elementary        MARKET REPORT 2013      West Lafayette Arbor Chase 5 bedroom homes for sale near Purdue Research Park that sold in 2013 MARKET REPORT. ***Seven 5 bedroom homes sold in Arbor Chase, down slightly from 2012 when nine 5 bedroom homes sold. ***The typical Arbor Chase 5 bedroom home for sale has a 3 car attached garage, finished basement of over 1,000 square feet, 3-4 full bathrooms and a half bath. *** The average Days on Market before an accepted offer declined 37% from the year before to 41 Days. *** The mediam Days on Market went down 15% from 2012 to just 34 days on market! ***  The average sales price increased almost 7% from last year to $374,000, ...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
    West Lafayette University Farm 2013 Market Report near Purdue Research Park: 3, 4, 5 Bedroom homes for sale that closed January 1st through December 31st 2013.   West Lafayette's University Farm Subdivision is close to the Purdue Research Park and is just minutes to West Lafayette shopping, restaurants, and Purdue University! University Farm homes for sale are highly sought after because it is the most modern housing in the West Lafayette Community School System with basements and en suite bedrooms with full bathroom and walk in closets on the north side of West Lafayette. University Farm had 19 closed sales in 2013 compared to 20 homes for sale that closed the year before in 2012. Click on the blue links below for a very detailed market report on University Farm: 3 bedroom homes th...
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By The Romanski Group
(The Romanski Group/ Keller Williams Realty)
Arbor Chase Subdivision   A subdivision off of Kalberer Road in West Lafayette, the Arbor Chase Subdivision is a beautiful community and a prominent real estate hotspot! We thought we would just go through some of the quick facts on this subdivision and give a brief oversight on what this community has to offer. Arbor Chase had 36 homes that sold in 2013 withh the average sales price of $310,395 with an average price per square foot was $112.08/square foot. This is a fairly new subdivision, with the development expected to be complete sometime this year. There are over 300 homes including single story and two story homes. The neighborhood has a great playground, with both private and public walking paths, private ponds and a stocked fishing lake. Located in the West Lafayette School Dis...
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By Bruce Walter
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana)
  Playing  CHUTES AND LADDERS  to shovel snow on your West Lafayette Capilano By The Lake driveway. This winter has been absolutely beautiful in West Lafayette's Capilano By The Lake Subdivision!  It has been truly a winter wonderland with all the snow glistening on the trees and looking at the ankle to knee deep snow on the ground!All that beauty does come at a price as we have had about two and a half times more snow than normal with several snowfalls of more than eight inches at a time! Living in Indiana presents problems for foundations with our drastic changes in winter weather all season long. It can be rainy and 50 degrees one day, and a week later below zero with ten inches of snow! Freeze and thaw; freeze and thaw!It is important to get snow away from your foundation before the...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
    West Lafayette University Farm 4 bedroom homes for sale near Purdue Research Park                                                            Market Report 2013     West Lafayette University Farm 4 bedroom homes for sale sold very quickly, and demand could not keep up with supply in 2013! How did University Farm 4 bedroom home sales in 2013 compare to the year before in 2012? ***  inventory was down as 13 homes sold compared to 20 in 2012. *** Median Days on Market declined from 49 to 10 days! *** Median sales price increased 10% from a year ago! *** $269,900 was the median sales price for a 4 bedroom home for sale in University Farm that closed in 2013. *** The average price per finished square foot was $92.       The typical 4 bedroom home for sale in West Lafayette University Farm...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
    West Lafayette University Farm 5 bedroom homes for sale near Purdue Research Park.                                                                  Market Report 2013 West LafayetteUniversity Farm 5 bedroom homes near the PurdueResearchPark sold quickly and were in high demand by buyers looking for a newer home in the West LafayetteCommunitySchool District.   5 bedroom homes sales stats for University Farm: ***   number of homes sold =  2 ***  Median DAYS ON MARKET = 17 days ***  Median sales price = $396,000 ***  Average list to sales price was 97% ***  $94 = the average price per finished square foot ***  Homes were about 3,000 square feet of finished living space above ground. ***  Both had finished basements with an average of 1,150 square feet of finished living space.   Univer...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
    West Lafayette University Farm 3 bedroom homes for sale                                    Market Report 2013   West Lafayette 3 bedroom homes for sale in University Farm Subdivision Market sold very quickly in 2013! UNIVERSITY FARM 3 bedroom home sales for 2013: *** 4 homes sold *** Median days on market before an accepted offer was 19 days; with a high of 105 days and a low of 1 day! *** List to sale price was 98%! *** Average price per finished square foot = $101 *** The median sales price was $151,000 Click on the links below to see 4 and 5 bedroom homes for sale Market Reports in University Farm for 2013: 4 bedroom homes for sale    5 bedroom homes for sale     The typical 3 bedroom home for sale in University Farm in West Lafayette near the Purdue Research Park is similiar to ...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
      West Lafayette Capilano By The Lake homes for sale that closed January-November 2013 Market Report   There were a total of two homes for sale in Capilano By The Lake Subdivision West Lafayette, IN 47906 that closed in 2013 up through November 30, 2013.               3924 Sunnycroft      $412,500   ***  Two story all brick home on 0.89 acre lot ***  3,200 above ground finished square feet ***  1,400 below ground finished square feet ***  4,600 total finished square feet ***  4 bedrooms with 3 1/2 bathrooms ***  screened porch ***  3 car attached garage ***  110 continuous DAYS ON MARKET ***  1st floor En Suite ***  Sold at 98% of current list price                     3819 Sunnycroft      $285,000   ***  Two story wood sided home ***  On 0.62 Acre tree lined lot in back ***  2,946 ...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
      West Lafayette IN 47906 subdivisons near Purdue Research Park and Purdue University   Capilano By The Lake Capilano By The Lake Subdivision is a quick drive into Purdue University and the Purdue Research Park.  There are around 80 homes and the lots average about an acre in size.    There are two ponds in Capilano By The Lake; about 17% of the homes in Capilano By The Lake have water frontage. There are currently seven homes listed including this West Lafayette Capilano By The Lake 4 bedroom home for sale. Click on the blue highlighted link above for pictures and detailed information. Contact Sharon Walter (765) 426-5343 for more information or to view West Lafayette Capilano By The Lake homes for sale.   Search West Lafayette Real Estate Market homes for sale  
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
      West Lafayette Prophet's Ridge 3 bedroom 2 full bath ranch homes for sale in West Lafayette, IN 47906   Real Estate Market Report: January-November 2013   West Lafayette Prophet's Ridge 3 bedroom 2 full bath ranch homes for sale in West Lafayette, IN 47906 came under contract quickly with a median days on market time of 11 days! *** Homes ranged in size from 1,200 up to 1,600 square feet of finished living space. *** The average sale price was just over $126,000. *** The average list to sale price was 98%. *** 1,600 square foot ranches sold at just over $80 per finished square foot. *** 1,400-1,500 square foot ranches in Prophet's Ridge sold at an average of $88 per finished square foot. *** a 1,200 square foot ranch sold for $92 per finished square foot.   The typical 3 bedroom r...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
      Capilano By The Lake Subdivision West Lafayette, Indiana 47906 is minutes to Purdue University and Purdue Research Park Capilano By The Lake Subdivision has nearly 80 homes with large and private lots that is minutes to Purdue University, Purdue Research Park, Klondike Schools and Harrison High School. Homes generally sell in the $400,000 up to $750,000 price range and most lots are nearly one acre up to three acres. There are currently seven homes on the market in Capilano By The Lake Subdivision, including this open concept West Lafayette 4 bedroom home for sale located at 3824 Sunnycroft Place. Contact Sharon Walter (765) 426-5343 for more information about Capilano By The Lake in Klondike schools,  minutes away from shopping and dining in West Lafayette and Purdue University. ...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
      FALLing for Indiana   Indiana State Soldiers Home Cemetery   The Indiana State Soldiers Home is located in West Lafayette, Indiana.  It was established in 1896 and the cemetery has veterans buried in it that date back to the Civil War.  Spouses of veterans can be interred as well if they were living in the Soldiers Home at time of death. The Indiana State Soldiers Home welcomes visitors and volunteers, and it is a great way to honor and pay tribute to our military veterans and express our gratitude for their service to our country. If you are interested in volunteering your time, talent, or treasure please call the Indiana State Soldiers Home at (765) 497-8020, or CLICK HERE for more information. Thank you to all who have served!
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
    West Lafayette University Farm 3 bedroom homes for sale near Purdue Research Park that closed January 1- September 30, 2013.   UNIVERSITY FARM MARKET REPORT     West Lafayette University Farm 3 bedroom homes for that closed in the 3rd quarter of 2013 sold at an average price of $101 per finished square foot.  That is up $8 from last year! Average list to sale price = 98% Median  list  to sale price  = 98% $165,000 = Average sales price $151,000 = Median sales price AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET = 36 MEDIAN   DAYS ON MARKET = 19 Click on the blue highlighted link BELOW to see the market report for West Lafayette University Farm 4 bedroom homes for sale through the 3rd Quarter of 2013.  ANALYSIS University Farm 3 bedroom homes for sale that closed in 2013 through the 3rd Quarter had very goo...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
    West Lafayette University Farm 4 bedroom homes for sale near Purdue Research Park that closed January 1 to September 30, 2013   MARKET REPORT 3rd QUARTER 2013   UNIVERSITY FARM   West Lafayette University Farm 4 bedroom homes for sale that closed through the 3rd Quarter of 2013 sold at an incredibly fast pace! There were a total of 13 homes that sold; down from 16 sales a year ago. Average list to sale price = 99% Median  list to sale price = 100% $273,023 = Average sales price $269,900 = Median sales price Average Days on Market = 14 Median  Days on Market  = 10 The average price per finished square foot came out to $92 down $2 from last year at this time.   About half of the 4 bedroom homes for sale in West Lafayette University Farm have 2 full baths and 1 half bath.  About half t...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
    West Lafayette Amberleigh Village Subdivision is next to the Purdue Research Park and is in the West Lafayette Community School System and offers the newest construction on the north part of West Lafayette.   Amberleigh Village is composed mainly of 4 bedroom two story homes and 3 bedroom ranch homes.  About 10% of the homes in Amberleigh Village have water frontage or water views of the large pond. For more information on Amberleigh Village homes available in West Lafayette near the Purdue Research Park contact Sharon Walter (765) 426-5343 for current homes for sale.     West Lafayette Real Estate Homes for sale    
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
      West Lafayette Amberleigh Village 4 bedroom homes for sale that closed January to August 2013       MARKET REPORT:   January to August 2013 West Lafayette IN Amberleigh Village 4 bedroom homes for sale that closed from January 1 through August 31, 2013: *** 7 homes sold and closed (1 foreclosure) *** Average sale price was $211,833 *** Median sale price was  $206,000 *** 17 DAYS = average days on market ***   7 DAYS = median days on market Low sale price  =   $185,000 High sale price =   $240,000 (note:  foreclosure was not counted in stats)   *** The typical 4 bedroom home for sale in Amberleigh Village in West Lafayette has 2 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom.  *** Some of the 4 bedroom homes do have 3 full bathrooms. *** The typical 4 bedroom home in Amberleigh Village does not...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
      West Lafayette Amberleigh Village 3 bedroom homes for sale that closed January- August 2013        Market Report: January-August 2013 3 bedroom home sales in Amberleigh Village that closed from January 1st through August 31t: *** 3 total sales *** Average days on market =  22 days *** Median days on market  =   24 days *** $179,900  =  low sale price *** $185,000  =  high sales price *** Median sales price =  $182,000 *** 2,078 = average finished square feet *** Price per finished square feet = $88     *** Amberleigh Village 3 bedroom homes typically have 2 full bathrooms and a half bath. *** Basements are uncommon in Amberleigh Village, and none of the 3 sales had basement square footage. *** Number of sales are comparable to a year ago   Homes in West Lafayette and Amberleigh Vi...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
    Amberleigh Village Subdivision West Lafayette Indiana 47906 near Purdue Research Park     Amberleigh Village is the newest subdivision close to the Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette, Indiana 47906 in the West Lafayette Community Schools. About 10% of the nearly 180 homes in West Lafayette's Amberleigh Village Subdivision have waterfront or water views of the pond. Hiking and bike trails connect to the West Lafayette Parks and Recreation exercise trail system, and the West Lafayette Farmers Market and West Lafayette High School Athletic Complex is a short distance by foot or wheelchair. Interested in more information about Amberleigh Village in West Lafayette?  Contact Bruce Walter (765) 418-1886 for available houses for sale.   Search West Lafayette Real Estate homes for sale
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
          West Lafayette Amberleigh Village 3 bedroom homes for sale near Purdue Research Park                   Market Report closed sales: 1st Quarter 2013     West Lafayette Amberleigh Village 3 bedroom homes for sale that closed in the 1st Quarter of 2013 had:   *** average sale price of $185,000 *** median sale price of  $185,000 Current list to sale price of 97% *** average DAYS ON MARKET = 34 days *** median  DAYS ON MARKET = 34 days Only 1 home sold and it had 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom. The house had over 2,300 finished square feet of living space.           The average price per finished square foot was $80 for a 3 bedroom home for sale in West Lafayette Amberleigh Village near the Purdue Research Park.       Last year at that time only one 3 bedroom home for sale in...
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By Sharon & Bruce Walter, West Lafayette homes for sale
(Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN)
    Purdue University Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering       Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering on the West Lafayette campus of Purdue University is named in honor of Purdue University Alumnus Neil Armstrong, the first person to step foot on the moon in July 1969.   This accomplishment was the culmination of the promise made by President Kennedy during the height of the Cold War with the Soviet Union that America would put a person on the moon by the end of the decade of the 1960's.   A space age canopy and statue of Armstrong as a Purdue student face to the west towards Edwards Air Force Base in the high desert outside Los Angeles, California where Neil Armstrong piloted the X-15 rocket ship as a test pilot.   Armstrong is one of many astronauts who have graduated from Purdue Univers...
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