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Essex Park is one of the best places to live in Valparaiso, IN. Essex Park is a subdivision consisting exclusively of single family homes located on the southwest side of Valparaiso, IN. This relatively new subdivision ranks highly among young families in Valparaiso as one of the best places to live.
Essex Park contains only single family homes, so we are talking about houses. All of the homes in Essex Park were built in the early 2000s through the early 2010s. The neighborhood primarily features two-story homes and ranches. There are no bi-levels or tril-levels in Essex Park.
The average selling price for houses for sale in Essex Park Valparaiso, Indiana is $260,043. This is just slightly below the average home sale price in Valparaiso which is $265,457. Homes for sale in Essex Park Valparaiso commonly have four bedrooms, 2.75 bathrooms, and 2,402 finished square feet and a lot size of 0.2 acres. This is very similar to homes for sale across Valparaiso.
As real estate agents, we find Essex Park to be a very smart buy, especially for people uncertain about how long they will keep the home or who do intend to move within five years. The homes are the right style, the right size, in the right place, and at the right price for continual appreciation. Year after year homes appreciate right along with the accelerated rate Valparaiso experiences and some years even more.
Essex Park has sidewalks and curbs making going for a walk easy. The subdivision does not offer any other amenities. However, the subdivision is close to many stores, restaurants, gyms, and parks in Valparaiso.
Crime rates in Essex Park are low. Valparaiso was recently ranked the 11th Safest City In Indiana. Additionally, the fact that Essex Park home values are on par with the average for Valparaiso, there should be no expectation of heightened crime in this area. Valparaiso has a property and violent crime rate far below both the state and national averages.
Valparaiso is a city of about 35,000 residents located in the major population region of Northwest Indiana. Northwest Indiana has 850,000 residents and is a part of the Chicagoland area and its nearly 10 million residents. This all means there are career opportunities near Essex Park.
Nearby major employers include Pratt Industries, Urschels, Mittal Steel, U.S. Steel, Horizon Bank, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso Community Schools, Porter Regional Hospital and many more.
Valparaiso has a household income of $54,563. This is right on point nearly to the dollar of the Indiana state average as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent data.
Students living in Essex Park will attend the award winning Valparaiso Community Schools. Valparaiso Community Schools serves about 6,000 students across its11 schools. Valparaiso Community Schools is a Class 5A school community meaning it is large with substantial academic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities.
Elementary aged students living in Essex Park will attend Heavilin Elementary School located at 2300 N 50 W Valparaiso, IN. This elementary school is nearly new having just opened its doors in 2017. Additionally, the school is only about 3 minutes from Essex Park.
Essex Parks middle school students attend Benjamin Franklin Middle School located at 605 N. Campbell St. Valparaiso, IN 46385. This school is about 8 minutes from Essex Park. High school students attend Valparaiso High School located at 2727 N Campbell St. Valparaiso, IN 46385. This is about 10 minutes from Essex Park.
Essex Park is located on Valparaiso’s southwest side. The neighborhood is about 65 minutes from Downtown Chicago and less than 3 minutes from Valparaiso. Other nearby towns and cities include Merrillville, Portage, Chesterton, Michigan City, Crown Point, Schererville, Munster, and Highland Indiana.
Valparaiso public transportation options are limited, and living in Essex Park will require you to have a car. Essex Park is located close to state highways and interstates. Additionally, to make commuting to Chicago easier, Essex Park residents can drive to a South Shore Commuter Rail station in under 20 minutes.
Essex Park is best for younger families. There are many younger families living in this community. The closeness to schools, hospitals, and the bustling city of Valparaiso and the high safety rating for the area make the area great for younger families. The homes are large enough as children grow, but also the appreciation potential will help young families as they likely trade up in the near future.
Essex Park is one of the best Valparaiso IN neighborhoods. These homes offer families a lot of opportunities for some great appreciation, convenient location, an affordable price in a relatively new home.
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