The Indy Homes Real Estate BlogRecently posted or modified blog posts by tag - boatshttps://www.indyhomes.com/blog/Copyright IndyHomes.com2020-01-19T20:14:31-07:00tag:indyhomes.com,2012-09-20:11967Where to live on Geist and own a boat dock<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/685/image/blog_images/pontoon.jpg" width="709" height="449" alt="woman driving pontoon boat" style="float: left;" />
Hoosiers love their lakes, and Geist Reservoir is one of the largest and most prestigious lakes in Indiana to call home. Having direct water access offers direct access to fun, including boating, swimming and fishing! And <a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/blog/boat-dock-adds-home-value-geist-morse-reservoirs/">owning a boat dock adds to the value of your home</a> for a relatively small investment. Below, we've compiled a list of the neighborhoods in Geist that include properties with boat docks:
Neighborhoods with Boat Docks Within Hamilton Southeastern Schools Boundaries
<a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/ashford-pointe/">Ashford Pointe</a><br /><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/breakwater/">Breakwater</a><br /><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/bridgewater/">Bridgewater</a><br /><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/canal-place/">Canal Place<br /></a><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/forest-knoll/">Forest Knoll</a><br /><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/geist-bay-estates/">Geist Bay Estates</a> <br /><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/intracoastal-at-geist/">Intracoastal<br /></a><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/fishers/marina-village/">Marina Village<br /></a><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/masthead/">Masthead<br /></a><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/the-portage/">The Portage</a><br /><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/the-anchorage/">The Anchorage</a><br /><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/sail-place/">Sail Place</a><br /><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/springs-of-cambridge/">Springs of Cambridge<br /></a><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/tamenend/">Tamenend</a><br /><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/valleys-at-geist/">Valleys at Geist<br /></a><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/watersedge/">Watersedge</a>
Neighborhoods with Boat Docks Within Lawrence Township Schools Boundaries
<a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/lawrence-township/admirals-bay/">Admirals Bay<br /></a><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/lawrence-township/admirals-pointe/">Admirals Pointe<br /></a><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/lawrence-township/admirals-sound/">Admirals Sound<br /></a><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/admirals-woods/">Admirals Woods</a><br /><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/back-bay/">Back Bay</a><br /><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/diamond-pointe/">Diamond Pointe</a><br /><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/feather-bay/">Feather Bay</a><br /><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/lawrence-township/feather-cove/">Feather Cove</a> <br /><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/lawrence-township/masthead/">Masthead<br /></a><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/lawrence-township/shorewalk/">Shorewalk<br /></a><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/treasure-pointe/">Treasure Pointe</a><br /><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/windsong/">Windsong</a>
Neighborhoods with Boat Docks Within Mount Vernon Community School Corporation Boundaries
<a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/cardinal-woods/">Cardinal Woods</a><br /><a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/geist/hampton-cove/">Hampton Cove</a>
If you're looking for a home on Geist Reservoir with a boat dock, we'd love to show you your options. Call Indy Homes Team at <a href="tel:(317)%20815-4450" target="_blank">317-815-4450</a> or send an email to <a href="emailto:ksmith@indyhomes.com" target="_blank">ksmith@indyhomes.com</a>.
<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/685/image/blog_images/ksmith-4.jpg" width="128" height="144" alt="Indianapolis Realtor Kristie Smith" style="float: left; margin: 3px 10px;" />About the Author<br />Kristie Smith<br />Kristie Smith is the founder and CEO of the Indy Homes Real Estate Team. She is a REALTOR, and is one of the most recognized and accomplished Indiana real estate agents. Ranked among Central Indiana's top 10 real estate teams, the Indy Homes Team specializes in relocating families moving to the Indy area, as well as Helping People on the Move locally in Indy.
2020-01-19T17:27:00-07:002020-01-19T20:14:31-07:00Kristie Smithtag:indyhomes.com,2012-09-20:11854Weekend getaway: Finding tranquility at the lake<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/685/image/fall-lakehouse.jpg" width="713" height="447" alt="autumn at the lake" />
Summer is always busy for me, and with the real estate market still going gangbusters in Indianapolis, this past season was no exception. It seemed that my phone was always ringing, pinging or beeping. Such is the life of a REALTOR.
But when a good friend invited me to her family’s lake cottage at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordry_Sweetwater_Lakes,_Indiana" target="_blank">Sweetwater Lake</a> for a recent weekend, I decided to take the opportunity to shut off my phone for a couple of days and to be totally present with my friends and their kids. We arrived Friday evening, and in the morning, I woke to the tranquility of the calm lake, listening to the sound of the gently lapping water. We enjoyed cooking breakfast, while chatting and watching the kids—three girls and three boys—go about their fun. Their delight in being at the lake was contagious! Later in the day, we boated and basked in the sun, and topped off the day by making s’mores at the firepit.
As I watched the sun set behind brilliant pink and orange clouds that evening, a sense of contentment and peace came over me. The entire weekend was a reminder that the simplest pleasures are the ones that mean the most, and that we all need to take time to connect with others despite the craziness of our day-to-day lives.
So, what do you consider life’s simple pleasures? How do you get back to what’s truly important to you? I’d love to know—share in the comments below.
By the way, if you’re interested in finding a tranquil lake house—anything from a cozy cottage to an executive retreat—at one of Indiana’s dozens of lakes, <a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/contact/">give me a call or drop me a line</a>! (And yes, I know we're heading into fall, but it's never to early to plan!) I can help in the immediate Indianapolis area, or refer you to a great REALTOR in another part of the state who will serve you with the same level of service that my team and I would.
View Indianapolis-area waterfront homes:
<a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/property-search/results/?searchtype=2&searchid=8420851">Geist Reservoir waterfront homes</a>
<a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/pike-township/pike-township-waterfront/">Eagle Creek Reservoir waterfront homes</a>
<a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/noblesville/morse-reservoir-waterfront-homes/">Morse Reservoir waterfront homes</a>
More tips on buying a waterfront home:
<a href="https://www.indyhomes.com/blog/boat-dock-adds-home-value-geist-morse-reservoirs/">Boat dock adds to home value at Geist and Morse reservoirs</a>
<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/685/image/blog_images/ksmith-4.jpg" width="128" height="144" alt="Indianapolis Realtor Kristie Smith" style="float: left; margin: 3px 10px;" />About the Author<br />Kristie Smith<br />Kristie Smith is the founder and CEO of the Indy Homes Real Estate Team. She is a REALTOR, and is one of the most recognized and accomplished Indiana real estate agents. Ranked among Central Indiana's top 10 real estate teams, the Indy Homes Team specializes in relocating families moving to the Indy area, as well as Helping People on the Move locally in Indy.
2019-09-23T13:04:00-07:002019-09-23T14:35:17-07:00Kristie Smithtag:indyhomes.com,2012-09-20:10065Boat dock adds to home value at Geist and Morse reservoirs<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/685/image/blog_images/geist-motorboat.jpg" width="424" height="283" alt="Motorboat on Geist Reservoir" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" />If you’re looking for Geist or Morse waterfront real estate in Indianapolis, consider buying a home with a boat dock to maximize your enjoyment of life on the water. Having a boat dock offers several conveniences:
You’ll have the peace of mind of having your boat safely stored on your Geist or Morse property.
Your boat will be readily handy for jaunts around the lake, entertaining guests and all kinds of other water fun.
You and your family will have the safety and convenience of swimming off your dock all summer-long.
This convenience comes at a relatively low cost—$15,000-$28,000, depending on the neighborhood. And of course, having a boat dock increases the attractiveness of your home for many buyers when you decide to sell.
Other options for docking your boat at Geist and Morse
If the Geist or Morse property you want to buy doesn’t offer a boat dock, you do have other options. You could buy a separate dock—for the same $15,000-$28,000 price tag—elsewhere in your neighborhood. This means having to drive a golf cart or car to your boat and loading your boating essentials before sailing off.
The reservoirs’ marinas also offer slip rental, which currently costs approximately $1,300 to $4,000 per season depending on your needs. For a small per-access fee, these marinas also offer public-access boat launching ramps, but that doesn’t solve where to store your boat when it’s not in use. (Your neighbors will frown upon a boat parked in your driveway, and in fact, this is against most neighborhood covenants anyway.)
The most economical alternative? Many Geist and Morse waterfront residents don’t use their docks and as good neighbors may allow you to use theirs for free or a small fee. (Give a gift card, offer boat excursions or throw a dinner party to show your thanks!)
Whether you’re a boating enthusiast or just want to maximize the value of your new Geist or Morse home, you do have a variety of options for docking your boat. We’d love to answer other questions you have regarding Geist and Morse waterfront real estate! Comment below, call Indy Homes Team at <a href="tel:(317)%20815-4450" target="_blank">317-815-4450</a> or send an email to <a href="emailto:ksmith@indyhomes.com" target="_blank">ksmith@indyhomes.com</a>.
<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/685/image/blog_images/ksmith-4.jpg" width="128" height="144" alt="Indianapolis Realtor Kristie Smith" style="float: left; margin: 3px 10px;" />About the Author<br />Kristie Smith<br />Kristie Smith is the founder and CEO of the Indy Homes Real Estate Team. She is a REALTOR, and is one of the most recognized and accomplished Indiana real estate agents. Ranked among Central Indiana's top 10 real estate teams, the Indy Homes Team specializes in relocating families moving to the Indy area, as well as Helping People on the Move locally in Indy.
2015-04-06T11:19:00-07:002017-11-21T10:10:09-07:00Kristie Smith