Lawrence Township & Homes for Sale

Lawrence Township is the northeast corner of Marion County, running from about 38th Street north to 96th Street and east to the Hancock County line. More than 120,000 people live here. About two-fifths of the township is the City of Lawrence, home to the former Fort Benjamin Harrison, historic Oaklandon and Indian Lake. The rest is part of Indianapolis, including most of Castleton, the I-69 and Fall Creek corridor and much of the Marion County side of Geist Reservoir. That gives buyers real range in one township: 1950s ranches, older wooded neighborhoods, 1990s subdivisions, new construction and lake homes, mostly within Lawrence Township schools.

Living in Lawrence Township

Green space is a big part of life here. Fort Harrison State Park, 1,700 acres on land that was once part of Fort Benjamin Harrison, has trails and fishing along Fall Creek and an 18-hole golf course, and Lawrence’s Fort Ben Cultural Campus hosts concerts and shows around the historic Theater at the Fort. To the west, Skiles Test Nature Park has more than 80 acres of trails with a link to the Fall Creek Greenway, and Sahm Park near 91st Street adds a golf course, disc golf and courts. Castleton Square handles big shopping trips, and Pendleton Pike carries everyday shopping through Lawrence. In the northeast, the Marion County shoreline of Geist Reservoir brings lake living, while Oaklandon, founded along the railroad in 1849, keeps a small historic district.

Lawrence Township Home Prices & Real Estate Market

Lawrence Township covers a wide price range. Over the past year, most homes sold between the $150s and the $500s, and a typical sale landed in the high $200s. The most affordable options are 1950s and ’60s ranches near the township’s southern edge, often in the $100s to low $200s. Lawrence’s 1990s subdivisions around Sunnyside and Oaklandon generally run from the mid-$200s to the high $300s, and new construction from Lennar and Arbor Homes sits in a similar range. Around Castleton and north of Fort Harrison, established neighborhoods trade mostly in the $200s to $400s, with condos for less. Homes near the Geist shoreline are a market of their own, often from the $500s to well over $1 million.

Schools in Lawrence Township

Most of the township is served by the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township, which runs Early Learning Centers, 11 elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools: Lawrence Central on East 56th Street and Lawrence North on Hague Road. High school boundaries aren’t a simple north–south split, and some areas near the township’s southern edge are assigned to Indianapolis Public Schools, so confirm schools by address. Private options in the township include Cathedral High School and Heritage Christian School.

Commute from Lawrence Township to Downtown Indianapolis

Downtown Indianapolis is roughly 12 to 15 miles away, usually 20 to 30 minutes by car depending on where you start and the traffic. I-465 runs through the township’s west side and I-69 crosses its northwest corner at Castleton, while Pendleton Pike and Binford Boulevard handle many local trips. IndyGo’s Purple Line rapid-transit buses, running since October 2024, link Lawrence to downtown via Post Road and 38th Street.

Communities & Subdivisions in Lawrence Township

A few of the neighborhoods buyers ask us about most:

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Work With a Lawrence Township Real Estate Agent

Our team helps buyers and sellers across Lawrence Township, from Fort Ben and Oaklandon to Castleton and the Geist shoreline. Whether you’re weighing a 1950s ranch, a 1990s subdivision near Fort Harrison State Park or new construction on the east side, we bring local knowledge, full MIBOR MLS access and a proven marketing plan for sellers. Call our team at 317-997-7404 or start your search online.

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