Greenwood, Indiana | Johnson County
Living in Greenwood, Indiana: A Local's Guide from Hemrick Real Estate
Greenwood is the biggest city in Johnson County, right on the south edge of Indianapolis. Here's what you should know before you buy or sell here, including which of the three school districts a home is in.
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For a lot of families, yes! Greenwood is Johnson County's largest city, with an estimated 69,349 residents in 2025, about 12 miles south of downtown Indianapolis on I-65. Homes here are served by three school districts (Center Grove, Clark-Pleasant and Greenwood Community), and 1,391 homes sold in the past year at a median of $334,000 (MIBOR BLC, November 2026). Andy Hemrick and Hemrick Real Estate help buyers and sellers here.
Homes for sale in Greenwood
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Why people move to Greenwood
Greenwood gives you a lot of choice in one city. It had 63,818 residents in 2020 and an estimated 69,349 in 2025, and in the past year alone 1,391 homes sold here, from older ranches near Old Town to brand new construction on the west and south sides.
Getting around is easy. I-65 runs along the east side of town, US 31 and SR 135 run north and south through the middle, and I-69 now reaches the west side. Downtown Indianapolis is about 23 minutes away without traffic. Shopping is close too, with Greenwood Park Mall and plenty of restaurants along US 31 and Smith Valley Road.
Old Town Greenwood, around Main Street and Madison Avenue, is the city's historic core, and the city has been investing in it. It's where you'll find the holiday parade, the open house weekend and summer concerts at the amphitheater.
Around Greenwood
Greenwood neighborhoods
Greenwood neighborhoods range from 1950s ranches near Old Town to golf course homes and large custom homes in Center Grove schools. Here's a sample of established neighborhoods, from the most affordable to the high end, with what homes there sold for over the past year and which school district they're in.
Northern Park
23 sales in the past year, median $188K (range $132K to $260K) | Greenwood schools
An older neighborhood just north of Main Street and west of US 31, close to Old Town. One of the most affordable ways into Greenwood.
Village Pines of Greenwood
18 sales in the past year, median $227K (range $165K to $260K) | Clark-Pleasant schools
A 2000s neighborhood just west of US 31 between Smith Valley Road and Worthsville Road.
Clearbrook Village
12 sales in the past year, median $249K (range $210K to $307K) | Greenwood schools
Patio homes near Smith Valley Road and US 31. Not to be confused with Clearbrook Lakes or Clearbrook Park nearby.
Villages at Grassy Creek
18 sales in the past year, median $264K (range $215K to $340K) | Clark-Pleasant schools
Late 2000s and 2010s homes east of US 31 near Stop 18 Road and Grassy Creek Elementary.
Valle Vista
14 sales in the past year, median $313K (range $258K to $440K) | mostly Clark-Pleasant schools
Homes around Valle Vista Golf Club, south of Main Street between US 31 and I-65. A good pick if you want to be close to the course.
Carefree
21 sales in the past year, median $345K (range $210K to $490K) | Center Grove schools
An established 1970s neighborhood near County Line Road and SR 135 on the west side, in the Center Grove district.
Homecoming at University Park
16 sales in the past year, median $358K (range $300K to $460K) | Clark-Pleasant schools
A 2010s neighborhood east of I-65, just south of Main Street.
Kensington Grove
15 sales in the past year, median $660K (range $529K to $1.3M) | Center Grove schools
Larger custom homes on the far west side, south of Smith Valley Road.
Eagle Trace
13 sales in the past year, median $730K (range $440K to $835K) | Center Grove schools
Upper-end homes west of SR 135 and south of Smith Valley Road, many on big lots.
Old Town Greenwood
Mix of price points | Greenwood schools
The historic core around Main Street and Madison Avenue, where the city has been investing in new streetscapes and redevelopment.
Neighborhood numbers and school districts are from closed sales over the past 12 months in the MIBOR BLC Listing Service (pulled November 10, 2026). Ranges with only a few sales can swing a lot, and school boundaries can split a neighborhood, so always confirm the district for a specific address. For the numbers on a specific street, call Andy at (317) 696-2969.
New construction in Greenwood
Greenwood has a lot of new construction right now, especially on the west side in Center Grove schools and on the south side in Clark-Pleasant schools. Tip: bring your agent to your very first model home visit. Many builders won't let an agent represent you if you registered without one.
Lincoln Place
54 sales in the past year, median $352K (range $310K to $420K) | Clark-Pleasant schools
Lennar homes on the far south side near Pushville Road. The busiest neighborhood in Greenwood for sales over the past year.
LennarGrand Vista
35 sales in the past year, median $295K (range $267K to $515K) | Clark-Pleasant schools
A Lennar community at Worthsville Road and Griffith Road, near the I-65 interchange, with a pool and playground.
LennarLone Pine Farms and Meadows at Belleview
Past year: Lone Pine Farms median $370K (22 sales), Meadows at Belleview median $405K (33 sales) | Center Grove schools
Two D.R. Horton communities on the west side with trails and ponds.
D.R. HortonScottsdale Estates
18 sales in the past year, median $432K (range $329K to $642K) | Center Grove schools
Arbor Homes and Silverthorne Homes sections on Whiteland Road between Honey Creek Road and SR 135.
NewHomeSourceHoney Creek Farms
New construction | Center Grove schools
A Lennar community on the west side with a pool and trails. Section 2 was before the city's Board of Public Works in November 2026.
LennarSagebriar (55+)
28 sales in the past year, median $495K (range $369K to $699K) | 55+ community
A Del Webb active adult community with a large clubhouse, opened in 2025.
Del WebbSchools in Greenwood
Greenwood is served by three public school districts, and which one depends on the address. Of the 1,391 Greenwood homes sold in the past year, 658 were in Center Grove schools, 365 were in Greenwood Community schools and 362 were in Clark-Pleasant schools (MIBOR BLC, November 2026).
Generally, the west side is Center Grove, the area around Old Town and the north side is Greenwood Community, and the southeast side is Clark-Pleasant. Boundaries don't follow neighborhood lines perfectly, so always confirm with the district for a specific home. Greenwood schools
For test scores and graduation rates, check the state's report card for each school. IDOE report card
Things to do in Greenwood
- Old Town Greenwood. The holiday open house, the lighted holiday parade and a holiday drone show all happen downtown in November. City
- Freedom Festival. Greenwood's big summer celebration at Craig Park, with a parade, a drone show and fireworks. KORN Country
- Craig Park and the Greenwood Amphitheater. Summer concerts and courts for tennis, volleyball and pickleball near Old Town. Indy with Kids
- Freedom Park and Freedom Springs. Playgrounds, a fishing pond and trails, next to the city's aquatic park. Indy with Kids
- Greenwood Park Mall. The south side's main mall, with new stores and restaurants opening through 2026. Daily Journal
Where Greenwood is and getting around
- Downtown Indianapolis (Monument Circle)
- About 12 miles, ~23 min
- Indianapolis International Airport
- About 20 miles, ~34 min
- Main highway access
- I-65, US 31, SR 135 and I-69
Drive times are estimates without traffic, measured from central Greenwood. Rush hour on I-65 will add some minutes.
Greenwood housing market
- Homes sold, past 12 months (MLS)
- 1,391
- Median sold price (MLS)
- $334,000
- Median price per square foot (MLS)
- $165
- Zillow typical home value
- $325,851, up 1.1%
- Typical time to pending (Zillow)
- About 20 days
- Johnson County income tax
- 1.4% (plus 2.95% state)
- Property tax cap on a primary home
- 1% of assessed value
MLS figures are residential sales that closed in Greenwood (46142 and 46143) in the 12 months ending November 2026, based on information from the MIBOR REALTOR® Association BLC® Listing Service, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Zillow figures updated September 30, 2026. Tax rates from the Indiana Department of Revenue (effective October 1, 2026). For a real number on your home, Andy will pull the comparable sales for you. Sources: Zillow Indiana DOR
What's being built in Greenwood
Hemrick Real Estate tracks Greenwood's city meetings every week. Here's a snapshot of what's moving through the process right now. Each item links to the official agenda, minutes or report it came from.
New homes and neighborhoods
- Walker Farms. A primary plat for about 114 acres off West Main Street was on the Plan Commission's November 9, 2026 agenda. official record
- Windrow Community. The primary plat near Stones Crossing Road and Honey Creek Road was continued to the November 23, 2026 Plan Commission meeting so the developer can make major changes. official record
- Honey Creek Farms, Section 2. Sewer guarantees for the Lennar section were before the Board of Public Works on November 4, 2026. official record
- Scottsdale Estates East. Drainage and donation agreements for Section 1 were on the Board of Public Works agenda in October 2026. official record
Shopping, dining and jobs
- Buc-ee's at I-65 and Worthsville Road. The City Council approved Indiana's first Buc-ee's 7-2. WISH-TV
- Greenwood Park Mall. New stores and restaurants including GAP Factory and Yamato are planned for the mall. Daily Journal
- Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan. The family-owned hibachi and sushi restaurant opened a second location on Stones Crossing Road. Daily Journal
- Amazon facility on Collins Road. A 585,000 square foot site at 1175 Collins Road, with about 300 jobs expected by 2028. Area Development
Schools and community
- Greenwood Community Schools. The school board took up a deferred maintenance plan and hiring a firm for an auditorium project at its October 20, 2026 meeting. School board
Roads and city projects
- Main Street redesign, segments 3 and 4. Right-of-way settlements were before the Board of Public Works on November 4, 2026. official record
- Flood mitigation on Water Street. A property purchase at 104 Water Street for stormwater flood mitigation was on the Redevelopment Commission's November 10, 2026 agenda. official record
- Scooter and e-bike rules. The City Council passed new motorized scooter and electric bicycle regulations 8-0 in November 2026. official record
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Greenwood FAQ
Is Greenwood, Indiana a good place to live?
A lot of families think so. Greenwood is Johnson County's largest city, about 23 minutes from downtown Indianapolis on I-65, with three school districts, Greenwood Park Mall and new construction on the west and south sides. 1,391 homes sold there in the past year at a median of $334,000 (MIBOR BLC, November 2026). Andy Hemrick of Hemrick Real Estate is happy to talk it through. Call or text (317) 696-2969.
Which school district is my Greenwood address in?
It could be Center Grove, Greenwood Community or Clark-Pleasant. In the past year, 658 Greenwood home sales were in Center Grove, 365 in Greenwood Community and 362 in Clark-Pleasant (MIBOR BLC). The west side is mostly Center Grove and the southeast side mostly Clark-Pleasant, but always confirm the district for a specific address.
How far is Greenwood from downtown Indianapolis?
About 12 miles, or roughly 23 minutes without traffic via I-65 or US 31.
How far is Greenwood from the Indianapolis airport?
About 20 miles, or roughly 34 minutes without traffic.
What is the average home price in Greenwood, IN?
1,391 homes sold in Greenwood over the past 12 months, at a median price of $334,000, or about $165 per square foot (MIBOR BLC, November 2026). Zillow's typical home value was $325,851 as of September 30, 2026. Ask Andy Hemrick for the recent sales near the home you're considering.
What are the best established neighborhoods in Greenwood?
It depends on budget and school district. A sample from the past year's MLS sales: Northern Park (median $188K, Greenwood schools), Villages at Grassy Creek (median $264K, Clark-Pleasant), Valle Vista (median $313K, near the golf course), Carefree (median $345K, Center Grove), and Kensington Grove and Eagle Trace for larger Center Grove homes ($660K and $730K medians).
What are property taxes like in Greenwood?
Indiana caps property taxes on a primary residence at 1% of assessed value, before deductions. Johnson County's local income tax is 1.4%, on top of the 2.95% state rate (Indiana Department of Revenue, effective October 1, 2026).
Who is a good real estate agent in Greenwood, Indiana?
Andy Hemrick, REALTOR, is co-owner and managing broker of Hemrick Real Estate, an independent, family-owned brokerage based in Franklin. Andy has 30+ years in Central Indiana real estate, and the brokerage helps with 100+ home sales a year. Call or text Andy at (317) 696-2969.
About the author
Andy Hemrick, REALTOR
Andy is co-owner and managing broker of Hemrick Real Estate, an independent, family-owned brokerage based in Franklin. He has 30+ years in Central Indiana real estate, and the brokerage helps with 100+ sales a year across Johnson County, Hendricks County and the south side of Indianapolis. This guide pulls from the same sources Andy uses with his own clients: the MLS and official town meeting records.
Thinking about Greenwood?
Whether you're moving here, moving up or getting ready to sell, Andy would love to help. Call or text, and you'll talk to Andy himself.
Call or text Andy Hemrick: (317) 696-2969 What's my home worth? Search Greenwood homesTown photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited under each photo. Written by Andy Hemrick, REALTOR, co-owner of Hemrick Real Estate. Last updated November 10, 2026. Development items come from official agendas, minutes and packets and link to the source record.
