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Shorewood Forest is a luxury subdivision located on the west side of Valparaiso, Indiana with over 700 single family homes. The amenities and private lake within the community make this one of the best Valparaiso, IN neighborhoods.
Shorewood Forest started being developed in the late 1970s and was essentially complete by the very early 2000s. The idea was to build a subdivision exclusively featuring luxury, single family homes in a lake community. Lake Louise was dug and created to provide the lake element. The developers also wanted to offer amenities like a clubhouse, pool, and playgrounds.
Today, Shorewood Forest has over 700 single family homes. Over 2,700 people live in Shorewood Forest. Residents can enjoy days on Lake Louise, a 225 acre all-sports lake wrapping throughout the subdivision. This lake is not public; the lake is for the exclusive use of Shorewood Forest residents. Residents can also enjoy the clubhouse, pool, beach, and playgrounds dotted throughout the community.
Shorewood Forest real estate is exclusive single family homes, so we are talking about houses. Many of the homes were built between the late 1970s and the very early 2000s. Most homes were built in the 1980s or 1990s.
Houses in Shorewood Forest are large. The average Shorewood Forest house has four bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, and nearly 4,000 finished square feet. Lot sizes average one-half acre. There are many homes that are even larger and have even more bedrooms. Additionally, there are many different home styles in Shorewood Forest making it a very eclectic, unique area.
In the last two years, non-lakefront homes for sale in Shorewood Forest Valparaiso, Indiana have sold for as low as $225,000 and as high as $599,000. The average Shorewood Forest home sale price for non-lakefront real estate is $364,935 and the median sale price is $350,000. Most Shorewood Forest homes not on the lakefront sell for the very high $200s to $400,000.
The lowest home sale price for a Shorewood Forest lakefront home in the last two years is $449,900. The high is $1.25 million. The average sale price for lakefront homes in Shorewood Forest is $697,800 and the median sale price $599,900.
Lakefront homeowners enjoy spectacular views of Lake Louise. More importantly to many, these homeowners have the ability to put a boat dock or pier right in their backyard. Both these views and direct access to the water cause lakefront homes to sell for a premium.
Shorewood Forest has a lot of amenities within the community. Many of these amenities are designed to get residents outside enjoying their community with their neighbors.
Lake Louise wraps throughout the subdivision. Shorewood Forest residents can pontoon, jet ski, water ski, tube, or take a fast boat around the lake. Many residents spend their summers enjoying every bit of the lake in the community. The community has even added a beach to at one end of the lake for sunbathing and for younger kids to enjoy.
Shorewood Forest also has a pool and splash pad which can be used by community members. Throughout the neighborhood there are several playgrounds, too. There is even a tennis court and a couple basketball courts. Lastly, there is a walking trail along the perimeter of the development.
Shorewood Forest is a safe community. Shorewood Forest is in Valparaiso, Indiana which was recently ranked as the 11th Safest City in Indiana by Safewise.com. Additionally, the layout of the community promotes safety.
There are limited entrances and exits from the community. Though lots are large enough to enjoy privacy from neighbors, the homes are close enough together any resident could notice something out of the ordinary.
To help keep the lake safe, Shorewood Forest contracts with a security company to provide security on the lake. This includes ensuring all boaters are operating their watercraft responsibly at all times.
Shorewood Forest is located centrally in Northwest Indiana which is home to 850,000 people. This, combined with the fact Shorewood Forest and Valparaiso are within the Chicagoland area, home to over 10 million people indicates career opportunities are plentiful in the area.
Census bureau data states Valparaiso residents have a household income of $54,563. This is on par nearly exactly with the average for all of Indiana.
Major employers in or near Valparaiso include Centier Bank, Horizon Bank, BP Refining, Pratt Industries, Porter Regional Hospital, Methodist Hospitals, Ford Motor Company, and many more. Additionally, with such a large nearby population there are robust needs for medical and professional services.
Students living in Shorewood Forest attend the Union Township School Corporation. The Indiana Dept. of Education has most given Union Township Schools an ‘A’ grade on its A – F scale.
Elementary aged students attend Union Center Elementary School located at 272 W 600 N Valparaiso, IN 46385. Middle school students attend Union Township Middle School located at 599 W 300 N Valparaiso, IN 46385. High school students attend Wheeler High School located at 587 W 300 N Valparaiso, IN 46385.
Residents of Shorewood Forest will need a car. There is not public transportation in Northwest Indiana.
Shorewood Forest is about 20 minutes from the closest South Shore Commuter Line train station. The South Shore Commuter Line makes numerous daily stops in nearby Portage and Chesterton. The train goes to Chicago and South Bend several times a day.
Shorewood Forest lies along U.S. 30 and is close to interstates 65, 94, 80, and 90.
Shorewood Forest would be a great neighborhood for several types of homeowners. Young families, growing families, empty-nesters, and senior citizens could each find Shorewood Forest to be a great place to call home.
Shorewood Forest is one of the best Valparaiso, IN neighborhoods. If you are looking for a larger subdivision with a private feel and ample opportunities to enjoy your community right outside your doorstep, think about taking a look at Shorewood Forest.
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