Nappanee Indiana Real Estate
Housing in Nappanee is comprised of a gracious blend of old and new, offering something for every taste. Thirty percent of the homes on Nappanee's tree-lined streets are lovingly maintained structures built before 1940, while forty percent have been built since 1970. The median cost of existing housing is $98,000.
Interested in constructing your dream house? Nappanee's history of woodworking and Amish craftsmanship presents you with a plethora of quality builders. New home construction costs average $135,000. If a carefree rental lifestyle is more to your liking, Nappanee offers over 300 apartment units ranging in price from $330-$530 per month.
Transportation - Nappanee is intersected by U.S. Highway 6 and Indiana State Road 19. Interstate 80-90 is approximately 20 miles north; U.S. Highway 30 is 11 miles south; and U.S. Highway 31 is 16 miles west of Nappanee. Nappanee has its own municipal airport that can accommodate light aircraft. Commercial flights to Chicago and other cities are available at nearby Elkhart Municipal Airport and the Michiana Regional Transportation Center in South Bend.
Nappanee Municipal Airport - 4,000 feet of runway accommodating single and multi-engine aircraft
• Two FAA certified instrument approaches
• Maintenance hangar available for lease
• Office and classroom space can also be leased
• Self-serve fuel offered 24 hours a day
• Fuel prices in the lower 5% of the nation
South Bend Regional Airport - Seven major carriers serve nearby South Bend Regional Airport, located at Michiana Regional Transportation Center. Regular commuter flights connect passengers to major cities including Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Detroit and St. Louis.
CSX Railways - Freight service available.
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Nappanee Indiana
Government
Situated in southern Elkhart County, north central Indiana, Nappanee is surrounded by rich productive farmland. The City of Nappanee is built on the rich heritage of the woodworking industry, the railroad, and the Amish Culture. Because of its location at the junction of U.S. Highway 6 and Indiana State Road 19, Nappanee is served by a main line of the CSX System and Amtrak. The 1980 population of Nappanee was 4,694. The 1990 population was 5,510. This represents a population increase of 816 since 1980, or 15%.
Parks
The City of Nappanee has over 252 acres of parkland Recreational activities include baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, swimming, golf and bocce ball.
South Park is a three-acre park located in the southwest area of the city and features playground equipment, an open-air shelter and a large area of green space.
Westside Park covers seven acres and includes playground equipment, a permanent pavilion which is on the National Historic Register and is available for rentals, an area for youth baseball, massive beech trees, as well as a green space area.
Stauffer Park features playground equipment for all ages, lighted basketball and tennis courts, two lighted youth baseball/softball diamonds, public restrooms, a municipal swimming pool and open-air pavilions.
McCormick Creek Golf Course adjoins Stauffer Park and is a very challenging 18-hole course with reasonable rates.
The Robert W. Callander Sportsplex features four lighted softball diamonds, a concession stand/restroom, and a 32' x 40' open pavilion.
Derksen Farm Wetland Area connects to the northeast side of McCormick Creek Golf Course. This 35-acre wetland area includes walking trails and viewing area that provides an excellent opportunity to view waterfowl and small mammals in their natural habitat.
A four-mile bicycle/pedestrian path connects the parks with not only business district but also tourism.
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Police
The Nappanee Police Department is made up of 15 full-time officers and 10 Reserve Officers. Some of the programs that we have includes; K-9 Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division, Accident Reconstruction, Crime Scene Technician.
If you would like more information please call us at 574-773-4111
Nappanee, Indiana School System Information
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