Lake Surface Area: 68 Acres
Lake Depth: Maximum 54 Feet Average 21 Feet
Lake Bottom: Marl
Lake type: Fishing with access to ski lakes ( Dallas and Witmer)
Fishing: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Yellow perch
Speed Restrictions 10 MPH
Public Access: East shore CR 75 W
Gravel parking, concrete ramp
Handicapped Access: Concrete parking pad
and ramp to boat entry and fishing
LaGrange County has three public school systems. Some of the district lines overlap within a city or town, but these are the schools and the areas they serve.
Local Schools:
Lakeland School Corporation serves students in LaGrange, Howe, and Wolcottville. The elementary schools include Lima-Brighton Elementarty School in Howe, Parkside Elementary School in LaGrange, and Wolcott Mills Elementary School in Wolcottville. Lakeland Middle School and High School in LaGrange serve all students. There were 2,285 students enrolled for the 2007-2008 school year.
Lakeland High School Office (260) 499-499-2470
Lakeland Middle School Office (260) 499-248
0Lima-Brighton Elementary School Office (260) 499-2440
Parkside Elementary School Office (260) 499-2430
Wolcott Milles Elementary School Office (260) 499-2450
Indiana Department of Education Data for Lakeland Schools
Prairie Heights School Corporation serves students in Hudson, Flint, Mongo, Orland, Helmer, Salem Center, South Milford, and rural LaGrange. The elementary schools are Milford Elementary School in Wolcottville and Prairie Heights Elementary School in LaGrange. Prairie Heights Middle School and High School in LaGrange serve all students. There were 1,620 students enrolled for the 2007-2008 school year.
All of the Prairie Heights Schools can be accessed through (260) 351-3214
Indiana Department of Education Data for Prairie Heights Schools
Westview School Corporation serves students in Topeka, Shipshewana, LaGrange and Wolcottville. The elemenarty schools include Meadowview Elementary School in Shipshewana, Shipshewana-Scott Elementary School in Shipshewana, Topeka Elementary School in Topeka. All students in the corporation attend Westview Elementary School in Topeka for fifth and six grade then move on to Westview JR.-SR. High School. There were 2,173 students enrolled for the 2007-2008 school year.
Meadowview Elementary School (260) 768-7702
Shipshewana-Scott Elementary School (260) 768-4158
Topeka Elementary School (260) 593-2897
Westview Elementary School (260) 768-7717
Westview JR.-SR. High School (260) 768-4146
Indiana Department of Education Data for Westview Schools
Howe Military School is a private college prepatory boarding school and a co-educational military institute affiliated with the U.S. Army's Reserve Officer Training Corps program.
Howe Military School (260) 562-2131
Indiana Department of Education Data for Howe Military School
Lake Surface Area 308 Acres
Depth: Maximum 93 feet Average 25 feet
Lake Bottom: Marl and Sand
Lake Type: All Sports Inboard/Outboard
Restrictions: 10 mph speed limit before 10 am and after 6 pm.
Fishing Information: Yellow perch, largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie
Last fish stocking: Walleye and Muskellunge 1990
Public Access: East Shore on 550 E.
Concrete ramp and gravel parking for 8 rigs
Handicapped Accessible- Concrete parking pad and
sidewalk to boat entry area
Adams Lake Conservation Club
Meetings: 4th Saturday of May, June, July and August
at public access site
President: Rex Pranger
May 2008
(Numbers in parentheses are average list prices). As of May 31st, 2008, there are 289 homes currently for sale (174,480). They have been on the market for an average of 191 days. 76 are lakefront (287,598). 32 homes are located channelfront (177,981), 72 are on ski lakes (321,088) or lakes with access to ski lakes (169,269). 36 are on non-ski lakes (178,005) 29 have association or deeded access (101,209). 152 homes have no lake access (131,163).
In May 2008, there were 10 homes sold with an average sold price of 169,038. They spent an average of 82 days on the market, and were originally listed at an average price of 174,450. There were 43 new homes listed for sale this month at an average list price of 142,644.
The Summer lake season has started. Of the 10 homes that sold in May, 6 were on lakes. If you have been thinking of moving to the lake or getting a second home at the lake, there has never been a better time. Interest rates are still low and there is a great selection of homes in many price ranges. I pulled some stats on what is available today in LaGrange County on our lakes. These prices are all for single family "stick built" homes.
You can get a lakefront home on a ski lake for 174,900! There are 6 others for under 200,000. 14 homes in the 200's, 9 homes in the 300's, 7 homes in the 400's, and 4 homes in the 500's.
You can get a channelfront home on a ski lake for 62,000! There are 3 homes under 200,000, 2 homes in the 300's, and 1 home in the 400's.
You can get a lakefront home on a lake that has access to a ski lake for 249,900! There are 3 homes in the 200's, and 1 home in the 400's.
You can get a channelfront home on a lake that has access to a ski lake for 69,900! There are 3 homes under 100,000 and 6 homes in the 100's.
If you enjoy the peace and quiet of a fishing lake, you can get a lakefront home for 63,900! There are 3 homes under 100,000, 13 homes in the 100's, 9 homes in the 200's, and 3 homes in the 300's.
There is one channelfront home on a fishing lake for 111,900 and 5 other homes in the 100's.
If you would like make a move to the lake this summer, contact me today. I would be happy to help you find what you are looking for and I can show you any home listed by any company or agent in the area.
All figures are based on data supplied by the Northeastern Indiana Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service for the period starting 05/01/2008 to today.
April 2008
What is currently for sale?
(Numbers in parentheses are average list prices). As of April 30th, 2008, there are 280 homes currently for sale (178,429). They have been on the market for an average of 191 days. 73 are lakefront (297,624). 33 homes are located channelfront (176,675), 90 are on ski lakes (280,258) or lakes with access to ski lakes (162,682). 44 are on non-ski lakes (161,446) 28 have association or deeded access (98,973). 146 homes have no lake access (134,465). There were 50 new homes listed for sale this month with an average list price of 185,384.
What sold this month?
In April 2008, there were 10 homes sold with an average sold price of 128,890. They spent an average of 139 days on the market, and were originally listed at an average price of 138,900.
*These figures are based on data supplied by the Northeastern Indiana Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service for the period starting 04/01/2008 to 04/30/2008.
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Our office is located in LaGrange County, Indiana. Local cities and towns include: Howe, Hudson, LaGrange, Mongo, Rome City, Shipshewana, South Milford, Stroh, Topkeka, and Wolcottville. And we are two blocks from Noble County. Local cities and towns include: Rome City, Kendallville, Albion, Avilla, and Wawaka. Our office also serves Angola, Fremont and Hamilton in Steuben County.
Northeast Indiana is a great place to live or visit because it has something for everyone. Old-fashioned rural charm is evident everywhere. Farms with livestock and croplands, beautiful seasonal gardens, and sprawling wooded areas are the perfect backdrop for a view that may include beautiful lakes, a passing horse and buggy, people out for a leisurely stroll, or bicyclists. If you want recreation; we've got it! We have hundreds of lakes for fishing, boating, skiing, tubing, swimming, or just floating on a raft. The Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area is in LaGrange County and the Chain of Lakes State Park is in Noble County. In the winter, the lakes are great for ice fishing, ice skating, and snowmobiling. There are plenty of places for hunters. The LaGrange County public parks system and the Parks in Noble County provide plenty of choices for other outdoor activities. If you like to shop, our location is convenient to Fort Wayne for department stores. Sturgis, Angola, and Kendallville have supermarkets and chain stores. Major access roads include: I69,SR5, SR9, SR 15, SR120, US 20, and the Indiana Toll Road. This means easy commutes for work or "a trip to the city". But, what rural Northeast Indiana really has to offer for our locals and visitors alike is the quaint little shops, festivals and craft fairs, seasonal farmer's markets and roadside stands, flea markets, and the smaller stores where you are greeted by name. Fresh baked goods, produce, handcrafted woodworking, quilts, candles, antiques... the list is endless and you can find "one of a kind" items. It's small town living at its finest! Here are some additional links with extensive local information: LaGrange County LaGrange County Government Homepage LaGrange County Chamber of Commerce LaGrange County information from the US Census LaGRange County Parks and Recreation Noble County
Albion Albion Chamber of Commerce Avilla Avilla Chamber of Commerce Kendallville Kendallville Chamber of Commerce
Central Noble Community Schools
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