Kay Kammeyer, Realtor

Carmel named one of the "Best Places to Live in America" (Money Magazine, Dec. 2003)
Hamilton County named one the "Best Places to Live in America" by American City Business Journal (June 2004)
Carmel High School ranked the 10th "Best Athletic Program" in the Country by Sports Illustrated
Carmel Clay Schools named one of the "Top 3 School Districts in the State" by Expansion Management Magazine

OVERVIEW

Carmel is one of the fastest growing cities in Indiana and with good reason. It has a reputation for being a safe, family-oriented city with a genuine sense of community. It is just 10 miles north of downtown Indianapolis and offers easy access to several highways. With over 100 neighborhoods for residents to choose from, Carmel has variety of homes available, from luxurious houses on wooded lots to turn-of-the-century bungalows. The city's home prices range primarily from $135,000 to over $1,000,000. Notably, Carmel homes have appreciated steadily over the last 20 years. With one of the highest per-capita incomes in the country, Carmel also attracts residents for its school system which is ranked as one of the best in the state.

LOCATION
Carmel is located in Clay Township, Hamilton County, immediately north of Indianapolis on highways US 31 and IN 431. I-465 on the southern edge of the city connects four major interstates, more than any other metropolitan area in the state. Distance from Carmel to downtown Indianapolis is approximately 15 miles. Distance from Carmel to the Indianapolis International Airport is approximately 25 miles.

POPULATION
(figures based on 2000 Census)
City: 37,733
Township: 64,709 - Clay Township
County: 182,740 - Hamilton County

INDUSTRIES
Hamilton County has proven to be a very successful market for many businesses. Of Hamilton County's top 25 employers, 17 of them maintain a headquarters in the county. For more information on these businesses and the business potential of Hamilton County, please visit www.hcalliance.com.

UTILITIES
Electric: Indianapolis Power & Light - 317-261-8221
Electric: Cinergy - 800-521-2232
Gas: Vectren - 800-777-2060
Water: Carmel Utilities - 317-571-2442
Water: Indianapolis Water - 317-639-1501
Water/Sewage: Hamilton County Wastewater - 317-595-3140
Telephone: AT&T - 800-742-8771

GOVERNMENT
Carmel is governed by a mayor, seven city council members, a clerk/treasurer and a judge, all of whom are elected.

The mayor administers the city with the help of a Board of Public Works and Safety, composed of three members: the mayor and two of his/her appointments.
The city also has a Plan Commission and a Board of Zoning Appeals, which are composed of appointed individuals. The Plan Commission deals with land use, while the Board of Zoning Appeals handles appeals for variances from the zoning ordinances. Both bodies also take care of land use and variance appeals for Clay Township.

RECREATION
Golf Courses:
Brookshire Golf Club, Public Course - 317-846-7431
Mohawk Hills Golf Club, Public Course - 317-844-3112
Crooked Stick Golf Club, Private Course - 317-844-9938
Twin Lakes Golf Club, Private Course - 317-872-3387
Woodland Country Club, Private Course - 317-846-2588

Miscellaneous:
Carmel Dad's Club - 317-846-1663
Carmel Swim Club - 317-575-8244
Carmel Symphony Orchestra - 317-844-9717

Upscale retailers and restaurants are found throughout the city in addition to attractions such as several private and public golf courses, the Carmel Civic Square, the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and Clay Terrace outdoor mall. The Monon Greenway, named for the rails of the Monon Railroad which were laid through Carmel in 1882, is part of one of the Midwest's most successful rail-trails in terms of popularity, design and economic development. The quiet, tree-lined trail offers a unique recreational activity for Carmel residents.