Homes for Sale in Thorntown, Indiana

Thorntown is a larger town located in west-central Indiana. The town offers the perks of having a larger population like access to a greater number of amenities and shops with a peaceful, tight-knit community feel. Located between Lafayette and Indianapolis off of Interstate 65, Thorntown is ideal for those wishing to work in the city but live in a quiet small town.

The town is located in Boone County. Homes for sale in Thorntown offer the best of small town living with access to nearby cities. Whether you are just curious about homes in the Thorntown area or have your mind set on a particular street in Thorntown, our real estate agents can help you out. Contact our Thorntown realtors today to get started in the process of finding the right home for you. Our agents are knowledgeable and can offer valuable insights as you hunt for your dream home.

Thorntown Area Homes

The first post office in Thorntown opened in 1830. The town has a long, rich history dating back to that time. Since then homes have been built over time in a variety of styles and periods ranging from historic homes to new builds to everything in between. You can also purchase lots to develop if you wish to engage in agriculture or build a home from scratch. You'll have no trouble finding homes for sale in good locations in Thorntown, and even the most affordable homes offer great value and features.

State Road 47 runs east-west through Thorntown, forming one of the two major roads in town. The other is State Road 75, which meets up with State Road 47 in the center of town. To the east is US-52; both this highway and State Road 47 will take you to Interstate 65.

Nearby cities and towns include Lafayette, Zionsville, Frankfort, Danville, and Crawfordsville. Lafayette and Indianapolis are both 40 minutes away. The city of Lebanon, the county seat fo Boone County, is 15 minutes away. Fort Wayne is two hours and fifteen minutes away, and Muncie is an hour and a half by car.

Shopping and Dining

As a larger town, Thorntown has a wide variety of bars, restaurants, and cafes to offer residents. Many major chains are present in the area. There are also a number of independent and local businesses here. There are a number of dining options in town that give you a range of choices whether you want to go out for breakfast, a snack, lunch, dinner, or a night out.

Dining choices include country-style dining, American food, Mexican, bakery, pizza, sandwiches, breakfast, brunch, and café food. There is a sports bar in town. Homes for sale in Thorntown are a short walk away from many of these shops and restaurants.

There are a number of shopping options in Thorntown. You can obtain basic necessities like groceries and gas with ease. You can also do more recreational type shopping for things like gifts and antiques. Anything you can't get in town you can purchase at one of the nearby towns or cities. Lafayette and Indianapolis are nearby and make for an easy trip. Lebanon and Crawfordsville are also a quick drive away.

Culture and Entertainment

Thorntown may be a small town, but there is still plenty to do. The town is known for its annual fall harvest festival called the Festival of the Turning Leaves. It includes art, concerts, a motorcycle show, a parade, a car show, and a run/walk event.

The Sugar Creek Arts Center is located in central Thorntown. Organized as a not-for-profit, the Sugar Creek Arts Center aims to provide artistic opportunities for a range of ages and skill levels. They have studios for rent, a gift shop, classes, and a museum. The center holds a number of events. The Thorntown Public Library is also quite active, offering a number of events and programs. A branch is located in downtown Thorntown.

Careers and Industry

As a decently sized small town with a great location, Thorntown is no slouch for economic opportunities. There are jobs at local businesses in town as well as the opportunity to start your own business. There are a number of other small towns and cities nearby as well. Lafayette and Indianapolis are both 40 minutes away, making it possible to commute to them for work and return to Thorntown at the end of the day. This is perfect if you have a big city job but would prefer to live in a small town. Homes for sale in Thorntown offer a wide range of career and employment opportunities as well as excellent transportation links.

Schools

Thorntown is served by Western Boone Community Schools. The district offers full-day preschool. Western Boone Community Schools has been ranked amongst Indiana's best performers. Thorntown Elementary School is located directly in Thornton. Thorntown is also home to Western Boone Junior/Senior High School. School clubs include Kiwanis, chess, creative writing, dance, ecology, farming, and student council. The athletics department offers sports such as cross country, soccer, tennis, football, golf, volleyball, basketball, swimming, wrestling, and track and field.