This home just came on the market today and is listed with Parker Team Homes. If you've been searching for a 3 bedroom home in Lafayette this might be the one! 

Location - This home is located near Teal Road in Lafayette and is very convenient to say the least.  It's less than 10 minutes from the Tippecanoe County Mall, many restaurants, Jefferson High School, and everything the south side of Lafayette has to offer.  

Features - There are a lot of great qualities this home has to offer, but just to name a few.. It has separate living and family rooms, an updated kitchen, newer water heater, brick fireplace, large deck off the family room, and a spacious fenced-in backyard. The seller is including all of the kitchen appliances with the sale along with the washer/dryer!

Price - $127,900
SqFt - 1,216
Bedrooms - 3
Bathrooms - 1.5
Garage - One Car (Attached)
Water - City
Sewer - City

School Districts

Elementary - Miami
Middle - Sunnyside / Tecumseh
High - Jefferson

​Learn more about the Lafayette School Corporation.

Contact Kirby Parker for more information or to schedule a private tour. (765)421-1562

     Whether you're preparing to sell your house, or looking for the next DIY weekend project - Working on your homes curb appeal is always a good idea.  After all you only get one chance at a great first impression, right?  Curb appeal is the first impression your home gives  to all potential buyers, and guests you have over. You'll enjoy pulling up to your house after implementing some of these simple and inexpensive tips!

1.) Front Door - Often times people forget about this one, but after 7 years of selling real estate I can tell you a front door's appearance is very important.  A scratched door or fading paint doesn't help with that great first impression I mentioned.

If you're looking for a quick solution, a fresh coat of paint will make all the difference in the world.  Depending on how creative you want to be there are a few extra things you could try.  For instance adding a frame around the front door will help your home stand out and be more inviting.  A wreath that goes with current season can be a nice touch as well. 

Adding a storm door can look great and will help keep the front door in good condition.  Some storm doors have screens you can use to keep the door open and get some much needed fresh air in the house. 

One last thing about front doors (especially in the fall) is keeping it clean.  Knock down the spider webs and spray for bugs to keep your guests at ease while waiting for you to invite them in.  You can find everything you need at Lowe's or Home Depot to get started.

2.) Lawncare - Having a well manicured lawn is arguably the most important part of your homes curb appeal.  You probably notice that one house in your neighborhood that always has the perfect yard.  Of course you do, because it looks great and is refreshing to see those straight lines and neatly edged sidewalks.  It's one of the cheapest ways to maintain your home's value and it's good exercise!

A few landscaping projects can really help your house stand out as well.  Add a stone or brick border around trees, gardens, your mailbox, etc.. Top it off with a new layer of mulch and you'll be surprised how much of a difference it makes. 

If you don't have time to mow, or if yard work just isn't your thing - There are plenty of lawn care businesses around Lafayette that can get the job done for a fair price.  Spartan Lawn Care and Grass Roots Lawn Care are two companies I'd recommend.

3.) Garage Door - This tip probably sounds more difficult than it really is.  What in the world can you do with your garage door that isn't going to be costly? Quite a bit actually.. There are lots of great ideas on Pinterest for garage doors, but like I mentioned about front doors, a fresh coat of paint will go a long way.  

You can even add windows to your garage without really adding windows. What the what??  That's right - Some people have made great  "fake" garage windows by simply using square stencils and some black paint.  Add some hardware as a frame around the paint and voila  you've got findows (fake windows). You can call Steve's Overhead Door for all of your garage needs.

4.) Lighting - Most people think of front porch lights and garage lights when it comes to exterior lighting, but there are many different types of lighting you can add to help your curb appeal. 

The walkway to your front door from the driveway might look great during the day, so why not show it off at night? You can use solar powered lights to make the perfect nighttime path to your door. They are fairly inexpensive and are super easy to install. 

Along with a lighted pathway, you'll want to make sure your front porch and garage lights go well together.  You could have the perfect contemporary lighting by the garage, but if you add a completely different style on the porch it might look a little strange.  Check out the gallery at Kirby Risk for some great exterior lighting ideas.

5.) Front Porch - So you've worked hard on the front door, landscaping, garage, exterior lighting, but feel like somethings missing? The front porch is an opportunity to pull it all together.  You want to make sure it's clean and very inviting for guests.  

Hanging plants and adding the right furniture are great places to start.  Two or three small hanging plants should be enough depending on the size of your porch.  

Most of us are thinking the same thing as far as furniture goes.  A trip to your local Cracker Barrel is all you need to find the perfect breakfast, but more importantly, a solid selection of rocking chairs.  

In all seriousness rocking chairs are a nice touch and the perfect way to enjoy all the hard work you've done on your home.  Plus who doesn't love a good Indiana sunset from a rocking chair? 

6.) Power Washing - I can't tell you how many times I've recommended this on listing appointments and had sellers thank me afterwards.  You might not notice how dirty your driveway, porch, or siding has got since you look at it everyday. 

If you've lived in your home for a while and haven't power washed it's definitely worth adding to your list of projects.  It will give your curb appeal a nice facelift and you'll appreciate it every time you come home.  

You can find a good residential power washer for $75-$400 usually.  That might sound expensive, but it's an investment you'll be glad you made.

7.) Mailbox - This is another project that's inexpensive and not very time consuming.  Most mailboxes will look great with some fresh paint, but if you're looking to go the extra mile there's plenty of ideas you can try. 

As I mentioned above some landscaping stone and mulch are nice additions to a mailbox.  It will look great and another benefit is you won't scrape the post by weed eating around it.  There are also solar powered lights you can add to the top of your mailbox that look really nice.

8.) Shutters - The last curb appeal idea on our list is your homes shutters.  Once you've painted your front door you can really make your home pop by painting the shutters.  Just make sure the colors go well together and they can even be the same color if you prefer. 

In conclusion your home's curb appeal is one of the most important places to work on to maintain your value.  Hopefully these tips were helpful and gave you some good ideas for your next DIY weekend project! 

Curious as to what your home's current market value is?  Contact Kirby Parker as your Lafayette real estate agent for a free market analysis.  

Contrary to popular belief there are lots of things to do in Lafayette and West Lafayette, IN.  Whether you're trying to keep the kids entertained, or simply wanting to explore what our city has to offer - surely one of these will work for you!

1.) Prophetstown State Park - Prophetstown is located off 9th street in West Lafayette near Battle Ground.  It's actually Indiana's newest state park and is very well maintained.  There are lots of things you can do at the park including; Camping, fishing, walking/biking trails, enjoy wildlife/birdwatching, basketball courts, volleyball, and there's even a water park that was opened in 2013.

I personally visit the park with my family and it's always a good time.  The campground is clean and offers 110 electrical outlets, grills, and picnic areas.  The water park is also very nice.  You can enjoy the lazy river, 30 foot tube slide, splash zones and more.  The three playgrounds are great because they've divided them up for different age groups.  There's a lot more I could mention about Prophetstown.  If you're looking for a weekend getaway or just something fun to do for the day I definitely recommend checking it out!

2.) Wildcat Creek - Located off of Eisenhower Road in Lafayette is the Wildcat Creek Park.  The park is open from 8 am - sundown most days.  In the park you'll find walking trails, beach access, picnic areas, public restrooms, and of course Wildcat Creek.  It's a great place to go to relax, fish, kayak, enjoy the wildlife, and best of all - It's free!  To learn more about the park check out our Wildcat Creek blog post we did last year.  There's even a drone video to give you an idea of what the park has to offer.

3.) Exploration Acres - Just a few miles passed the Tippecanoe Mall - Exploration Acres is located at 6042 Newcastle Road, Lafayette, IN.  This place is fun for the whole family.  They offer multiple corn mazes and around Halloween one of them is usually haunted. There's also a pumpkin patch, fire pits, food, and other activities.  You can also rent out the barns on the property for birthday parties and other events.

It's a little bit of a drive to get to Exploration Acres, but it's definitely worth the adventure!

4.) Imagination Station - Imagination Station is located at 600 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN.  There are tons of activities and things to do for the kids here.  They offer hands-on learning activities to help children strengthen their knowledge in areas such as technology, science, engineering, space, and much more. They have rooms available for birthday parties and programs such as a free computer club for kids ages 7-17. 

5.) Purdue University Sporting Events - Purdue University is easily what most people associate with West Lafayette.  It offers a clean and safe campus and enrolls approximately 40,000-50,000 students each year.  Aside from the great campus Purdue also offers a variety of athletic programs that are always fun to watch. In fact during the 2017/2018 basketball season they were ranked 3rd in the nation for a few weeks.

If you've ever been to a Purdue basketball game you know it's an exciting experience.  Mackey Arena is well known for being one of the loudest places to play in college basketball.  It's very intimidating for opposing teams and Purdue's home record speaks for itself.  Last year they went 16-1 when playing at Mackey Arena and 17-1 the year before that! 

Purdue football is another major sporting event that is fun to watch.  In recent years the team has struggled (especially compared to the Drew Bree's era), but with the new head coach there's hope the program is heading in the right direction.  You can enjoy watching the games from suites, the new beer garden, or the regular seats. Either way it's sure to be a good time and you'll be glad you went.  Boiler up!

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August has been a busy month in the world of real estate for Lafayette and West Lafayette. With only two days left in the month here's a look at some of the market stats from August.

So far in Tippecanoe County there have been 200 properties sold/closed this month. On top of that there are 255 properties currently under contract and waiting to close. Last but not least there are 339 properties currently still for sale.

Homes That Sold - Homes that sold ranged from $25,000 - $641,500 with the average price approximately $204,000. To get a better idea of what home sales have been like near you we've broken them down by school districts.

Harrison High School - So far this month there have been 65 homes sold in the Harrison school district. The prices ranged from $95,000 - $641,900 with the average price of $237,797. The average days on market for this area was 27.

McCutcheon High School - There have been 57 homes sold this month in the McCutcheon school district. The prices ranged from $110,000 - $550,000 with the average price of $236,188. The average days on market for this area was 26.

Jefferson High School - There have been 56 homes sold this month in the Jefferson school district. The prices ranged from $25,000-$605,000 with the average price of $135,240. The average days on market for this area was 24.

West Lafayette High School - There have been 21 homes sold this month in the West Lafayette school district. The prices ranged from $75,000 - $315,000 with the average price of $197,291. The average days on market for this area was 25.


There are many different ways to find out the market value of your home. Although these stats have been narrowed down by school districts, it is best to look at your specific neighborhood. Contact Kirby Parker to begin your home search and find out more information on your homes current value.

Lately in Lafayette it's not uncommon to list your home and have it sell after just one day on the market. That's exactly what happened for our sellers at 5028 Chimneylake Drive in Brookfield Farms subdivision. In one day Parker Team Homes generated over 10 showings and multiple offers.

Why was this such a popular property? That's a hard question to answer, but we have a few theories..

Location - Part of the reason this home got so much interest is because of where it's located. Brookfield Farms is a well developed neighborhood on Lafayette's east side of town. It's less than 5 minutes to I-65, hospitals, Faith Baptists, Meijer, restaurants, and much more.

Features - This home had a lot of selling points. The roof is less than 5 years old along with the furnace and a/c unit. It backs up to the stocked neighborhood pond that is treated by the homeowner's association. It was a one-owner home (built in 1996), offered a split floor plan, walk-in closets, vaulted ceilings, large driveway, oversized 2 car attached garage, and nice sized yard with a beautiful setting.

List Price: $144,900
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Square Feet: 1,460
Garage: 2 Car Attached
Water: City
Sewer: City
Foundation: Slab

School Districts

Elementary: Wyandotte
Middle: East Tippecanoe
High: William Henry Harrison

Learn more about the Tippecanoe County School Corporation.

Check out our virtual tour above and contact Kirby Parker when you're ready to buy or sell a home near Lafayette. (765)421-1562