Westfield, Indiana Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Westfield is located 20 minutes directly north of Indianapolis in Hamilton County, one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. More than 10,000 people reside in Westfield, which is situated at the crossroads of U.S. 31 and State Road 32, just west of Noblesville and north of Carmel. Indianapolis’ northern communities offer a unique blend of metropolitan sophistication and small town charm. Residents take time to browse through quaint little antique shops or spend time at the modern Village Park Plaza shopping center. But Westfield is also on the leading edge of growth and expansion in Hamilton County. Westfield’s location in the Meridian Corporate Corridor has brought numerous employment and housing opportunities to the community, which already boasts of award-winning public schools, high-quality and well-planned residential neighborhoods and easy access to the many cultural and sporting venues of Greater Indianapolis. In fact, Westfield enjoys one of the top-quality of life environments in the Midwest. Westfield Washington Schools, a leader in the application of technology in the classroom, serve more than 3,500 students and four Westfield schools recently earned the coveted Four Star designation from the state. Outstanding quality of life is also apparent in Westfield’s residential neighborhoods



Westfield is a charming suburban community; small in stature, big on family values and the preservation of its historic roots, and huge in terms of growth potential. The simple Quaker religious community, who helped found the town, had no idea that Westfield would blossom into the corporate and residential hub it is today. The city's Parks and Recreation Department recently developed three new park sites. Asa Bales Park, named in honor of one town founder, is located downtown. Quaker Park is situated near Pine Ridge and Quail Ridge subdivisions. It offers a multi-use trail, playground, picnic area, sand volleyball courts, a paved basketball court and lots of delicious open, green space. The third park site is Simon Moon Park, named after another prominent Westfield founder.

The new parks augment existing recreational facilities including Cool Creek Park and its acres of nature trails winding along Cool Creek. An 18-hole Pete Dye Signature golf course winds its way through 350 acres of million-dollar homes and a village marketplace. You might even want to improve your golf game at The Golf Preserve, one of the top 10 golf practice centers in the United States, or try out your skills at the nearby 36 hole Pebble Brook Golf Course or the 18 hole Hanging Tree Golf Course.

Just to the east is Morse Reservoir and the White River in Noblesville. You can picnic, fish, boat, sun on the beach, or enjoy a game of disc golf at Morse Beach Park, or rent a canoe and paddle down the White River. Nearby, the 150-acre Forest Park is home to a historic 1920s carousel and the Indiana Transportation Museum, which offers rides on an authentic Monon diesel and a Nickel Plate steam train. The 75-year old Forest Park Golf Course is also located in Forest Park.

Westfield offers an affordable lifestyle for employees of Thomson Consumer Electronics, Macmillan Publishing, Delta Faucet and Conseco, Inc., which have established headquarters in the area. Other corporate leaders in the area are GTE, Osram Sylvania, Integrated Information Services and One Call Communications. Numerous parcels of land near GTE and others are also available for development in Westfield.

Employers are drawn to the area by Westfield's pro-business environment and pool of highly qualified, well-educated employees. USA Today and Newsweek have cited the city's amazingly advanced resources. Students have opportunities available that are rarely found in other schools. Westfield High School standardized test scores are among the highest in Indiana.

The commitment to excellence in education has succeeded in making Westfield High School one of the premier public high schools in the area. It was the first high school in Indiana to offer students a complete package of certifications in computer networking. The Hamilton County high school has created the Westfield Technology Academy (within the high school) to deliver the coursework. The four certifications provided by the program are: CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Novell Certified Netware Administrator and Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA).

The district received national publicity and a "Breaking the Mold" award from the U.S. Department of Education for its American School 2000 Project. That project involved partnerships with Ball State University, GTE North and other corporate sponsors to create a technologically advanced, Internet-connected school district long before other districts had computers in every classroom. By the 1993-94 school year, all Westfield school buildings were wired for voice, video and data networking to empower teachers to radically alter instructional delivery.

As it grows, the town of Westfield is mindful of its place in history and the necessity to balance corporate zeal with cultural opportunity. Main Street Productions is a popular community theater in Westfield. The town is also host to Westfield Summerfest, an annual festival featuring a parade and other activities. The historical society helps preserve historical structures and landmarks in the area. Of course, Indianapolis is a mere stone throw away with its world-class sporting venues, the Children's Museum and Hamilton County's own Connor Prairie. All in all, Westfield is a great place to call home.

Westfield was founded in 1834 by Nathan Parker and Ambrose Osborne as a Quaker town and has a rich heritage including its role as a stop on the Underground Railroad during the Civil War.