Marion County is home to Indianapolis and is made up of nine separate townships. Lawrence Township, one of the fastest growing areas in northeast Marion County, is comprised of more than 30,000 acres and is home to the City of Lawrence, Fort Benjamin Harrison and Geist Reservoir. When Lawrence Township was established in 1821, the area was a haven to towering stands of oak trees, immense bodies of water and the natural habitat of the Great Blue Heron. The township is now the second largest in the Indianapolis area, with 100,000 residents, yet towering oaks, water and wildlife still abound. Industries that provide employment in the area include educational, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, finance, insurance and real estate. Students in grades K-12 are served mainly by Lawrence Township School Corporation, one of the outstanding school districts in Marion County. Several junior colleges and universities are in close proximity for those who wish to attain a degree in higher education. Recreational opportunities abound in Lawrence at areas including the Fort Harrison State Park, Fort Harrison YMCA, twenty-three soccer fields in Lawrence Park and Fall Creek Little League.
Lawrence Township offers a diverse real estate market with something for everyone. Formerly rural, farming communities such as Lawrence, Castleton, Germantown and Oaklandon have recently experienced major residential development. Today, residential areas offer everything from farm homes, to ranch-style homes, to two-story traditional homes to wooded, brick and stone estates. Choices of areas include Avalon Hills, Brendonwood, Fort Harrison, Indian Lake and Fairwood Hills. Residential jewels in Lawrence Township are the exclusive, upscale homes built by the Shorewood Corporation on the shores of Geist Reservoir. Home prices in Lawrence Township range from below $100,000 to over $1 million for large estate properties with waterfront locations and spectacular views. Affordable and well-maintained homes abound, including lovely estates with considerable acreage. Condominiums and townhouses are priced starting below $100,000. A very limited selection of land and lots are also available for custom development.