Anyone looking for homes for sale in McCordsville, Indiana, will have chosen a great place to live. McCordsville is a small town with some of the most picturesque real estate available in the state. A good real estate agent can show you the properties currently available in the area.

Living in McCordsville offers many advantages. Central amongst those is being within easy driving distance to Indianapolis. Any time our local residents want to, they can get to the big city. This might be to shop, work or enjoy events. Basically, those who live here get to go enjoy the benefits of a big city without the problems of actually living in one.

Indianapolis and Shopping

Since Indianapolis is a favorite place for McCordsville families to visit, it serves as a primary source of entertainment. It has a bustling nightlife scene, mega-malls and superstores for shopping and diverse cultural districts to explore. Some favorite shopping destinations include:

* The Fashion Mall at Keystone has almost 100 stores and is viewed as the top spot in the state for high-end clothing purchases. Stores include Saks, Tiffany, Apple and Northface.

* Circle Centre is even bigger with 125 stores, a major movie theater and a diversity of restaurants.

* Clay Terrace is a fun and charming mall with both mainstream and niche shops.

* Fountain Square features antique shops, art galleries and other unique shopping options.

* Castleton Square Mall has a massive 130 stores, from Build-A-Bear Workshop to Macy's, with a popular food court as well.

Many folks make a day of visiting the nearby big city, bundling together shopping, a good restaurant and perhaps a movie. There is much fun to be had there, but at the end of the day, we all look forward to coming home to our peaceful small town.

Small Town Charm

While visiting Indianapolis on occasion might be nice, McCordsville residents prefer to live here. It is a very safe area, and for that reason, is a haven for families. It can also be very quiet and serene, for those who want home to be peaceful instead of hectic.

Incorporated in 1988 and featuring a population of just 1,000 as of the 2000 census, McCordsville is the definition of a small town. Correspondingly, it has the small town charm that many people want when buying a home in a quiet area. Because of the modest population size, there is no need to worry about crowds or traffic jams. Some residents who commute to other areas for work say they feel like they leave their stress behind each time they come home.

Families and individuals alike appreciate the safe small-town environment and break from the business of metropolitan areas.

Outdoor Activities

Perhaps because of the peaceful atmosphere of our small town, friends and neighbors often enjoy an unhurried walk or light jog around McCordsville. There are abundant paths which are available to everyone, and joggers are a regular part of the friendly small town feel of the area.

Horseback riding has also become progressively more popular here, and it isnÕt uncommon to see people riding horses on a Saturday afternoon. You can even get lessons at Open Door Equine, a local establishment catering to all horse-related activities. Their trainer can help you with your horses, or take you riding on one of theirs.

Dining

Of course, most people here want to go out close to home and that option is available through pleasant local restaurants. Pizzerias are especially popular here, featuring a taste-tempting array of pizza types. Indeed, the varieties of pizza are positively metropolitan, ranging from Italian to New York and Chicago styles. Particularly popular restaurants include: The Wagon Wheel Eatery, Goodfella's Old World Italian Eatery and Bar and Chicago's Pizza.

Schools

The Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation serves McCordsville. Students who live here attend either McCordsville Elementary or the private Geist Montessori School in primary years. After that, they go on to nearby Mt. Vernon Middle School and Mt. Vernon High School.

All of the schools have excellent academic programs and top-quality teachers. There are even special programs for high-ability and gifted learners.

The schools also have very diverse athletic programs, and local sports games are always popular events for families. With sporting activities open to both boys and girls, all students are actively welcome to participate.

Tucker Services

When you look for a home for sale in the McCordsville area, The F.C. Tucker Company is available to help you. We can help find a real estate agent and put together critical real estate services for you. The services we offer include title insurance, mortgage services, relocation assistance and home services.

Home Services streamline your home buying and moving process, before, during and after your move.