City of Knox subdivision (Henry Dr and Short Dr)
Henry Drive and Short Drive, about five minutes from downtown Knox
52 planned single-family homes, 24 lots in phase 1, 21 floor plans. Reported starting prices near $200,000 (April 2026)
Starke County · Center Township · Indiana
New homes near Knox, Indiana
The Starke County seat, on US 35 and SR 8 about 7 miles south of US 30. The city runs its own water and sewer, and in 2026 it started building a 52-home subdivision itself. Bass Lake and Koontz Lake are nearby.
At a glance
Knox, Indiana: the basics
| County | Starke County (Center Township) · ZIP 46534 |
|---|---|
| Population | 3,662 in the city (2020 Census), down from 3,704 in 2010 |
| City | cityofknox.net · Clerk-Treasurer, 101 W Washington St · (574) 772-3032 |
| Getting here | US 35 and SR 8 run through the city. US 35 meets the US 30 expressway near Hamlet, about 7 miles north. US 35 runs south about 17 miles to Winamac |
| Drive | About 54 to 62 road miles to Crown Point, about 1 hour 45 minutes to Chicago (estimates — traffic varies) |
| Water and sewer | City water, sewer and storm water inside city limits; country lots are usually well and septic. Confirm by address |
| Electric and gas | Electric in Starke County comes from NIPSCO, Kankakee Valley REMC, Jasper County REMC, Marshall County REMC or Fulton County REMC, depending on the address. NIPSCO gas serves Knox. Confirm by lot |
| Library | Starke County Public Library, 152 W Culver Rd · (574) 772-7323 |
The school line
Knox Community School Corporation
Knox is served by the Knox Community School Corporation: Knox Community Elementary (K-4), Knox Community Middle School (5-8) and Knox Community High School (9-12). District lines follow townships, so confirm the school corporation by parcel.
- Knox Community School Corporation — 2 Redskin Trl, Knox · (574) 772-1600 · Source
District lines follow townships, not mailing addresses. Confirm the assigned school for the exact address with the district before you buy. Facts, never rankings.
New construction, checked
Subdivisions I'm tracking
Subdivision details, prices and approvals change. Text (219) 440-2828 for what's for sale today, including lots and to-be-built plans.
Why it is growing
What is changing around Knox
- The City of Knox broke ground in April 2026 on its first housing subdivision in 20 years: 52 planned single-family homes at Henry Drive and Short Drive, with 24 lots in the first phase. Source
- Starke County commissioners voted 3-0 on December 15, 2025 for a 12-month moratorium on hyperscale data center permits in the county's unincorporated areas. Source
- Mammoth Solar's first phase, Mammoth North (400 MW AC), is in Starke County and came online in July 2024. Source
Good to know
- County seat since 1850, named for Revolutionary War General Henry Knox.
- The Starke County Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places.
- The Starke County Historical Society restored the Knox Nickel Plate depot.
Before you fall for a lot
Send me the address. I'll check the school line, the utilities and the builder.
School districts in The Flatlands follow townships, not mailing addresses or town names. Send a lot number, subdivision or street and I'll reply the same day with the district, water and sewer, and what's for sale near it.
Douglas Willems · Broker · Flatland Real Estate LLC · licensed Indiana real estate brokerage
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knox,_Indiana
- https://www.cityofknox.net/government/clerk-treasurer
- https://cityofknox.net/departments/water
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_35
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_State_Road_8
- https://www.meetways.com/info/travel-cost/Crown%20Point,%20Indiana/Knox,%20Indiana
- https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Knox/Chicago
- https://poweroutage.us/area/county/2603
- https://www.nipsco.com/docs/librariesprovider11/rates-and-tariffs/gas-rates/2022-current/4-Index-of-Cities-and-Towns
- https://librarytechnology.org/library/5705
- https://cdn.schooldigger.com/go/IN/district/05340/search.aspx
- https://www.wndu.com/2026/04/13/city-knox-breaks-ground-new-housing-subdivision/
- https://www.wsbt.com/news/local/starke-county-board-of-commissioners-approve-12-month-ban-on-data-center-projects
- https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/starke-county-commissioners-approve-data-center-moratorium
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammoth_Solar
- https://www.hoosierdata.in.gov/major_employers.asp?areaID=149
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