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Carmel is one of the most affluent, fast-growing, and architecturally diverse cities in Central Indiana — a true destination for luxury homebuyers, corporate relocations, and families seeking exceptional schools, refined amenities, and high quality of life. Consistently ranked among America’s best places to live, Carmel blends thoughtfully planned neighborhoods, upscale shopping districts, cultural attractions, and miles of trails into a cohesive, beautifully designed community.

The housing landscape in Carmel is expansive and sophisticated. Buyers will find everything from custom-built estates in gated communities like Laurelwood or Bridgewater, to modern-construction homes in Jackson’s Grant and The Village of WestClay, to luxury new builds in emerging enclaves across the west and north sides. Architectural styles include stately Traditional and Colonial Revivals, contemporary craftsman homes, European-inspired estates, modern farmhouses, and high-end custom designs with premium finishes and expansive outdoor living spaces.

Carmel’s amenities are unmatched in Central Indiana. The city is home to The Center for the Performing Arts, the Arts & Design District, boutique shopping, chef-driven dining, championship golf courses, and the renowned Monon Trail. Walkability and connectivity are core to Carmel’s appeal, especially in districts like Midtown, the City Center, and the Arts & Design District.

With its strong schools, meticulously maintained neighborhoods, thriving business community, and refined lifestyle offerings, Carmel continues to attract luxury buyers, executives, and relocators seeking an elevated suburban experience minutes from Indianapolis.

Why Work With Kris in Carmel

Carmel’s luxury market spans a wide range of architectural styles, builders, and neighborhood dynamics — all of which require a nuanced evaluation approach. With a background in high-value appraisal and a specialization in character and luxury homes, Kris Bashenow brings a data-driven, design-informed, and strategic perspective to every Carmel transaction.

Kris helps buyers differentiate between build quality, materials, craftsmanship, and long-term value — particularly important in a market with both legacy estates and new-construction luxury. For sellers, she identifies the features that command premium pricing and positions each property to succeed with affluent and relocation buyers. Her elevated presentation, market insight, and concierge-level service make her an exceptional representative in Carmel’s competitive luxury landscape.

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Schools In The Area

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Woodbrook Elementary School 317-846-4225 Public KG-5
Creekside Middle School 317-733-6420 Public 6-8
Carmel Middle School 317-846-7331 Public 6-8
Carmel High School 317-846-7721 Public 9-12
Woodbrook Elementary School 317-846-4225 Public KG-5
Towne Meadow Elementary School 317-733-2645 Public KG-5
Clay Center Elementary School Telephone N/A Public KG-5
Prairie Trace Elementary School 317-571-7925 Public KG-5
Smoky Row Elementary School 317-571-4084 Public KG-5
Cherry Tree Elementary School 317-846-3086 Public KG-5
College Wood Elementary School 317-733-6430 Public KG-5
West Clay Elementary School 317-733-6500 Public KG-5
Mohawk Trails Elementary School 317-844-1158 Public KG-5
Forest Dale Elementary School 317-844-4948 Public KG-5
Carmel Elementary School 317-844-0168 Public KG-5
International Montessori School 317-575-8733 Private PK-2
Highlands Latin School 317-903-7906 Private PK-12
St Elizabeth Seton Preschool and Kindergarten 317-816-0045 Private PK-KG
Orchard Park Elementary School 317-848-1918 Public PK-5
Peter Rabbit Nursery School 317-414-4458 Private PK-KG
Carmel Montessori Schools 317-580-0699 Private PK-KG
Coram Deo Academy 317-844-4224 Private PK-8
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School 317-846-3475 Private KG-8
Indiana Montessori Academy 317-569-1290 Private PK-KG
Primrose School at West Clay 317-873-0123 Private KG-KG
Advent Lutheran Preschool 317-873-6318 Private PK-KG
Creekside Middle School 317-733-6420 Public 6-8
Clay Middle School 317-844-7251 Public 6-8
Cherry Tree Elementary School 317-846-3086 Public KG-5
Towne Meadow Elementary School 317-733-2645 Public KG-5
Smoky Row Elementary School 317-571-4084 Public KG-5
Prairie Trace Elementary School 317-571-7925 Public KG-5
Carmel Middle School 317-846-7331 Public 6-8
College Wood Elementary School 317-733-6430 Public KG-5
Woodbrook Elementary School 317-846-4225 Public KG-5
West Clay Elementary School 317-733-6500 Public KG-5
Clay Center Elementary School Telephone N/A Public KG-5
Mohawk Trails Elementary School 317-844-1158 Public KG-5
Carmel Elementary School 317-844-0168 Public KG-5
Forest Dale Elementary School 317-844-4948 Public KG-5
Options Charter School - Carmel 317-815-2098 Public 6-12
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School 317-846-3475 Private KG-8
Coram Deo Academy 317-844-4224 Private PK-8
Orchard Park Elementary School 317-848-1918 Public PK-5
Highlands Latin School 317-903-7906 Private PK-12
International Montessori School 317-575-8733 Private PK-2
Creekside Middle School 317-733-6420 Public 6-8
Carmel Middle School 317-846-7331 Public 6-8
Clay Middle School 317-844-7251 Public 6-8
Options Charter School - Carmel 317-815-2098 Public 6-12
Highlands Latin School 317-903-7906 Private PK-12
Coram Deo Academy 317-844-4224 Private PK-8
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School 317-846-3475 Private KG-8
Carmel High School 317-846-7721 Public 9-12
Options Charter School - Carmel 317-815-2098 Public 6-12
Highlands Latin School 317-903-7906 Private PK-12
University High School of Indiana 317-733-4475 Private 9-12

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