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What do you think Willow Lakes East in Greenwood?

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I happen to have a listing at 3696 Lakeshore Court and will be holding it open on Sunday (tomorrow) from 1 to 3 pm…please come by and check it out, this home has amazing potential!

Living in Willow Lakes East: A Perfect Suburban Gem

Nestled in the heart of Greenwood’s southeastern quadrant, Willow Lakes East is the kind of neighborhood that checks all the boxes for modern suburban living. With around 736 residents across 248 households and a median age of 39, it’s a community balanced between young families and established homeowners. Nearly half of households include children, making it ideal for family life .

Scenic, Family-Friendly Environment
The neighborhood is characterized by tree-lined streets, well-maintained lawns, and a network of ponds and lakes that give it a calm, relaxing vibe. On local neighborhood boards, residents frequently mention how clean and welcoming Willow Lakes East feels. Many appreciate the walking paths and friendly neighbors you meet on daily strolls.

Quality Homes & Steady Market
Typical homes here were built in the 1990s, offer 3–5 bedrooms, and average around 3,200 sq ft—often with full basements, sunrooms, and nicely landscaped yards . Homes tend to range from the mid‑$400Ks to the low‑$600Ks, reflecting stabilized value and healthy demand.

Top-Rated Schools & Amenities
This neighborhood is in the Center Grove school district, with elementary, middle, and high schools—all within a couple miles. Parks, shopping, and dining are just a short drive away via easy access to Main Street and County Line Road, with Interstate 65 on the doorstep .

Engaged Community
The HOA and Nextdoor groups stay active—organizing seasonal events, neighborhood garage sales, and discussions about home projects. It’s a place where people know each other, look after yards on either side, and say hi on the street.

Why It Feels Like Home
Between its mature landscaping, spacious homes, excellent schools, and community-oriented spirit, Willow Lakes East offers more than a house—it provides a lifestyle. It’s a neighborhood where kids grow up with block parties across the street, where parents find peace on a lakeside walk, and where neighbors feel like friends. Whether you’re relocating or simply exploring Greenwood, Willow Lakes East is worth a close look—a quiet, comfortable, and welcoming slice of suburban life.

This is your chance to get into this great neighborhood…3696 Lakeshore Court, Sunday, July 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm…See you there!

90 Miles to Roast a Hot Dog

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Boy oh boy was I in the driver’s seat this weekend!  The family does a big campout Labor Day at Lieber SRA so I headed over on Saturday since it looked to be the day with least amount of rain.  Lieber is near Cataract (they share the lake) and about half way from Indy to Terre Haute.  Traffic wasn’t too bad – just the usual idiots driving with no headlights and too fast. I just cranked up the CCR CD and boogied on down the road.  Roadwork on I-70 was stopped for the holiday but there’s a lot of rough patches you have to watch out for. Part of it is done around the Putnamville exit and it will be smooth sailing once it’s all done. Our tax $$ at work!  As I pulled into the park to pay my entrance fee I noticed the sign saying all events had been canceled. Just like everything around Indy had been canceled. Those weather people:  5-7 inches my foot!  It was no big deal – the family is excellent at making up their own activities!  The kids were just coming back from swimming, older folks were playing cards or napping and everyone was asking when dinner would be ready.  Firemaster Tim got the flames roaring and soon the coals were ready for roasting that hot dog. I’d purchased a new hot dog stick a while back but wasn’t sure I liked the design. Well, now I know I don’t like it so I’ll be googling ‘hot dog roasting stick’ soon.  Everyone was fixing something to share – crockpots full of goodies, leftovers from a wedding reception, fresh ribs that had been moo-ing a couple days before;  yummy stuff.  Finally it was time for the s’mores that the kids love (I’m not a fan, just plain toasted marshmallow for me) so they got out all the fixins.  Then the argument over lightly browned or holy smoke, it’s on fire technique began.  Then the crying ’cause you can’t have just the chocolate – you have to have the whole thing.  I stayed long enough to see the blue moon rise and share some fireside stories.   What fun!  Round trip: 90.2 miles.