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Living in Geist

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Hoosiers love their lakes, and this lake offers luxury living at its finest.

Geist Reservoir

Imagine living at Geist Reservoir.

Geist Reservoir is one of the Indianapolis area’s three reservoirs, and the area surrounding the lake is home to some of the most expensive and esteemed residential real estate in Central Indiana. Sprawling to the northeast of Indianapolis, Geist Reservoir stretches across three counties and its surrounding homes have addresses in four cities and towns—Indianapolis, Lawrence, Fishers, and McCordsville.

More than 2,000 properties line the 1,900-acre Geist Lake, and these waterfront homes with direct lake access command prices of more than $1 million. Less expensive homes can be found on the canals of Geist, and it’s even possible to find condos that begin around $200,000 on these outlying waterways. The building boom didn’t begin in Geist until the 1980s, when residential development for the area was approved, so most homes are newer and organized into subdivisions.

Where you live in Geist determines which of the three possible public school districts your children will attend: Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Lawrence Township Schools or Mount Vernon Community Schools. Hamilton Southeastern consistently performs well, as do many schools within Lawrence Township. A variety of private schools serve the area as well.

Restaurants and shops can be found on and around the lake, and everything that Indianapolis and Fishers have to offer is a short drive away. No matter where you live in Geist, you’ll have a bounty of natural beauty and amenities to enjoy!

You might love living in Geist if you…

  • Have a boat.
  • Love fishing, boating and other water activities.
  • Want to live in one of the most prestigious locations in Central Indiana.
  • Are looking for very good public schools.
  • Don’t mind a 30-45 minute commute to downtown.

Geist public schools

The majority of homes in the Geist area are served by two well-regarded school systems: Hamilton Southeastern Schools and Lawrence Township Schools. A few pockets fall within the Mount Vernon Community Schools district.

Hamilton Southeastern public schools

    • Brooks School Elementary School [DOE Info | Brooks School Elementary homes for sale]
    • Cumberland Road Elementary School [DOE Info | Cumberland Elementary homes for sale]
    • Durbin Elementary School [DOE Info | Durbin Elementary homes for sale]
    • Fall Creek Elementary School [DOE Info | Fall Creek Elementary homes for sale]
    • Fishers Elementary School [DOE Info | Fishers Elementary homes for sale]
    • Geist Elementary School [DOE Info | Geist Elementary homes for sale]
    • Harrison Parkway Elementary School [DOE Info | Harrison Parkway Elementary homes for sale]
    • Hoosier Road Elementary School [DOE Info | Hoosier Road Elementary homes for sale]
    • Lantern Road Elementary School [DOE Info | Lantern Road Elementary homes for sale]
    • New Britton Elementary School [DOE Info | New Britton Elementary homes for sale]
    • Sand Creek Elementary School [DOE Info | Sand Creek Elementary homes for sale]
    • Thorpe Creek Elementary School [DOE Info | Thorpe Creek Elementary homes for sale]
    • Fall Creek Intermediate School [DOE Info | Fall Creek Intermediate homes for sale]
    • Riverside Intermediate School [DOE Info | Riverside Intermediate homes for sale]
    • Sand Creek Intermediate School [DOE Info | Sand Creek Intermediate homes for sale]
    • Fishers Junior High School [DOE Info | Fishers Junior High homes for sale]
    • Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate and Junior High School [DOE Info | Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate/Junior homes for sale]
    • Riverside Junior High School [DOE Info | Riverside Junior High homes for sale]
    • Fishers High School [DOE Info | Fishers High homes for sale]
    • Hamilton Southeastern High School [DOE Info | Hamilton Southeastern High homes for sale]

    Lawrence Township public schools

    • Amy Beverland Elementary School [DOE Info | Amy Beverland Elementary School homes for sale]
    • Brook Park Elementary School [DOE Info | Brook Park Elementary School homes for sale]
    • Crestview Elementary School [DOE Info | Crestview Elementary School homes for sale]
    • Forest Glen Elementary School [DOE Info | Forest Glen Elementary School homes for sale]
    • Harrison Hill Elementary School [DOE Info | Harrison Hill Elementary School homes for sale]
    • Indian Creek Elementary School [DOE Info | Indian Creek Elementary School homes for sale]
    • Mary Castle Elementary School [DOE Info | Mary Castle Elementary School homes for sale]
    • Oaklandon Elementary School [DOE Info | Oaklandon Elementary School homes for sale]
    • Skiles Test Elementary School [DOE Info | Skiles Test Elementary School homes for sale]
    • Sunnyside Elementary School [DOE Info | Sunnyside Elementary School homes for sale]
    • Winding Ridge Elementary School [DOE Info | Winding Ridge Elementary School homes for sale]
    • Belzer Middle School [DOE Info | Belzer Middle School homes for sale]
    • Fall Creek Valley Middle School [DOE Info | Fall Creek Valley Middle School homes for sale]
    • Lawrence North High School [DOE Info | Lawrence North High School homes for sale]
    • Lawrence Central High School [DOE Info | Lawrence Central High School homes for sale]

    Private schools in and near Geist

    Our Geist picks

    FoxGardin Family Kitchen – A spinoff of the original FoxGardin in Fortville, FoxGardin Family Kitchen promises amazing food for the entire family. The menu features a mix of casual and fine dining options, kiddy fare, and a fun cocktail menu. Try the Hoosier faves—tenderloin sandwich and sugar cream pie! 10410 Olio Rd., Fishers

    Moody’s Meats  Support your local butcher! Moody’s offers a variety of eggs, poultry, beef, pork, seafood, and deli meats and cheeses, all sourced from local farms. Moody’s meats are processed at their own facility in Ladoga, Indiana, guaranteeing that their product is fresh. You’ll taste the difference! 10106 Brooks School Rd., Fishers

    Geist Park – Fall Creek runs through the 17-acre Geist Park, and it provides launch areas for canoes and kayaks to access Geist Lake for free. You’ll also find nature trails, wetlands and prairies, fishing spots, and a playground. Bring your binoculars—you’re sure to spot a variety of birds and other kinds of wildlife. 10979 Florida Rd., Fortville

    Nearby communities

    Fishers | Lawrence Township 

    Homes for sale in Geist

    Geist Housing Stats March 19, 2024
    27
    Listed
    62
    Avg. DOM
    $195.79
    Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
    $650,000
    Med. List Price
    27 Properties
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