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Cedar Bend is a custom-home neighborhood on the southwest side of Avon, Indiana, where fifteen homes sold between January 2021 and June 2025 at a median price of $497,995. Homes here run large, averaging a little over 4,000 square feet, sitting on roughly half-acre lots, and every single closed sale came with a 3-car garage.
If you’ve driven the southwest edge of Avon, near the Avon and Plainfield line, you’ve probably passed Cedar Bend without realizing how distinct it is. It’s a smaller custom-home community, newer than neighboring Timber Bend, with flatter ground, mature trees, and homes that were clearly built to last. This is the kind of neighborhood where people settle in and stay, which is exactly why so few homes change hands in any given year.
The numbers in this report come from closed sales recorded through MIBOR for the window of January 1, 2021 through June 14, 2026. Fifteen homes sold in that span, with most of the activity landing in 2021 and 2022 when builders were finishing out the neighborhood, plus one more recent resale in the summer of 2025. That’s a small pool of sales, so I’m going to be straight with you about what it can and can’t tell us.
Here’s the short version: Cedar Bend is a place where averages only get you so far. With floor plans ranging from compact ranches to nearly 6,700-square-foot two-stories, every home really needs to be valued on its own terms. I’ll walk you through what the homes look like, where prices have moved, and what the deed restrictions mean for daily living.
Cedar Bend Neighborhood Overview
Cedar Bend is a 52-lot subdivision, which makes it one of the more intimate custom communities in this part of Avon. The streets are easy to remember: Cedar Bend Way, Cedar Bend Court, Scarlet Oak Drive, and Ash Court. The homes were built across a long stretch, from the mid-2000s through 2022, so you’ll find a blend of established custom homes and newer construction side by side.
The development carries deed restrictions that keep things consistent, including required minimum home sizes, attached garages, and architectural review for exterior changes. That structure is part of why the neighborhood holds its character. Homes here are single-family only, and the covenants set a high floor on size, which is reflected in the closed sales.
Children in Cedar Bend attend schools within the Avon Community School Corporation. Water service comes through the central Indianapolis Water Company system rather than private wells, which is worth knowing if you’re comparing it to more rural pockets of Hendricks County.
Location Advantages
One of the quiet strengths of Cedar Bend is how connected it is without feeling busy. The southwest Avon location puts you within easy reach of three towns at once: Avon’s shopping and dining along the Rockville Road corridor, Plainfield to the south, and Danville to the west.
That positioning matters for getting around. Rockville Road, the main east-west corridor through Avon, sits roughly two miles to the north and carries you toward Avon’s shopping on one side and out toward Danville on the other. For a neighborhood that feels tucked away with its mature trees and larger lots, the access to three towns is genuinely convenient.
Cedar Bend Market Snapshot
Across the full data window, fifteen homes closed in Cedar Bend. The median sale price landed at $497,995, with the average slightly higher at $514,564. Prices ranged from $339,310 on the low end to $662,000 at the top, and that spread tells you a lot: this isn’t a cookie-cutter neighborhood where every home prices the same.
Most sales fell in the $400,000s and $500,000s: seven homes sold between $400,000 and $500,000, four sold in the $500,000s, and three crossed $600,000. Only one sale came in under $400,000, and that was an early new-construction recording.
The data shows an average of about $135 per square foot when measured against total finished space, including lower levels. Measured only on above-grade living area, that figure rises to roughly $169 per square foot, which is a cleaner way to compare floor plans since not every home has a finished basement.
Homes here didn’t always sell quickly. The average days on market came in at 62, with a median of 39. That gap is driven by a handful of builder spec homes that sat longer while the neighborhood was filling in. The 2025 resale, by contrast, sold in two days.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Sales (Jan 2021–Jun 2025) | 15 |
| Median Sale Price | $497,995 |
| Average Sale Price | $514,564 |
| Price Range | $339,310 to $662,000 |
| Avg. Price Per Sq Ft (total finished) | $135 |
| Avg. Days on Market | 62 |
| Median Days on Market | 39 |
| Avg. Home Size (total finished sq ft) | ~4,075 |
| Year Built Range | 2005 to 2022 |
| Pool Prevalence | 0% (none in closed sales) |
| Basement Prevalence | 67% (10 of 15) |
| Avg. Lot Size | ~0.51 acres |
| HOA Fee | $200 / year |
| Metric | 2021 | 2022 | 2025 | Change (Full Period) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $549,977 | $490,498 | $662,000 | N/A (mix-driven) |
| Avg. $/Sq Ft (above grade) | $155 | $172 | $195 | +26% |
| Avg. Days on Market | 69 | 66 | 2 | N/A |
| Sales Volume | 4 | 10 | 1 | N/A |
Note: No closed sales were recorded in Cedar Bend during 2023 or 2024 in this data, and 2025 reflects a single resale. With so few transactions, the median moves with home size rather than underlying value, so price per square foot is the more reliable trend signal.
Home Features and Characteristics in Cedar Bend
Cedar Bend homes are substantial. The average closed sale measured a little over 4,000 total finished square feet, with a median around 4,147. The smallest home in the data was a 2,241-square-foot ranch, and the largest stretched to 6,705 square feet across two levels. That range reflects the custom nature of the neighborhood.
You’ll find both single-level and two-story floor plans. Of the fifteen sales, nine were two-story homes and six offered main-level living through ranch, one-and-a-half-story, or one-level-with-loft designs. That mix gives buyers real options, whether they want everything on one floor or prefer separated living and bedroom spaces.
Construction quality shows up in the materials. Every home in the data featured brick, most often paired with cement composition siding, and architectural styles leaned toward Traditional American, with Ranch, Craftsman, English Tudor, and Contemporary designs filling out the rest. Lots are generous too, averaging about half an acre and ranging from roughly a third of an acre up to a full 1.21 acres. Combined with the mature trees, that gives most homes a real sense of space and separation.
Cedar Bend Home Features at a Glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Avg. Garage Stalls | 3 |
| Most Common Garage Size | 3-car (100% of sales) |
| Pools Present | None in closed sales |
| Homes with Basements | 10 of 15 (67%) |
| Most Common Style | Traditional American |
| Avg. Lot Size | ~0.51 acres (0.34 to 1.21) |
| Construction Materials | Brick (all homes), often with cement composition siding |
The One Feature Every Cedar Bend Home Shares
Here’s a pattern that jumped out of the data and is worth pausing on: every single home that sold in Cedar Bend had a 3-car garage. Not most of them. All of them. In a market where 2-car garages are still common, a full neighborhood of 3-car homes is a genuine differentiator, especially for buyers who need room for vehicles, a workshop, or storage.
Two more patterns stand out. About two-thirds of the homes (10 of 15) included a basement, which adds finished or expandable square footage below grade. And while the covenants do allow in-ground pools under specific rules, none of the closed sales had one, so a pool would set a home apart here.
Where Cedar Bend Prices Are Headed
I want to be honest about the limits of this data before I draw any conclusions. Fifteen sales over four and a half years is a thin pool, and the activity is lopsided: most of it happened in 2021 and 2022 during the builder fill-in, with no recorded closings in 2023 or 2024 and a single resale in 2025. That’s not enough to call a precise trend with confidence.
What I can tell you is directional. On a price-per-square-foot basis for above-grade living space, the numbers moved up steadily: about $155 per square foot in 2021, $172 in 2022, and $195 on the 2025 sale. That’s a meaningful climb, and it lines up with what’s happened across Hendricks County more broadly.
You might notice the median price looks like it dipped from 2021 to 2022, and that’s a trap worth understanding. The 2021 sales included some very large resale homes, while 2022 brought a wave of smaller new-construction ranches, so the median followed the home sizes, not the underlying value. That’s why, in a custom neighborhood like this one, price per square foot and direct home-to-home comparison tell a truer story than the headline median. The bottom line: Cedar Bend values have generally held firm to higher across this period, demand is strong, and limited supply works in a seller’s favor. If you’re hoping to buy, it means being ready to move when a home you like hits the market.
Cedar Bend HOA Rules: What Homeowners Need to Know
Cedar Bend is governed by recorded restrictive covenants, and they’re more detailed than many neighborhoods this size. If you’re buying here or already own a home, here’s a plain-language breakdown of what the rules actually mean for your day-to-day life. An Architectural Control Committee oversees exterior changes, so several of these items require approval before you start.
Fencing Rules
Fences require committee approval before you put one up, and chain link is not allowed, including galvanized and vinyl-coated versions. Any fence in a front yard has to be an open, decorative wood style no taller than four feet. Fences can’t block reasonable light, air, or views, and they can’t sit in drainage or utility easements, so submit your design first.
Pool and Water Feature Guidelines
Only in-ground pools are permitted. Above-ground pools, including any pool where the water level sits partly or fully above ground, are not allowed. In-ground pools must be properly fenced for safety, or covered with an approved automated cover rated to support 400 pounds or more and kept closed when not in use. As with fences, pool plans need committee approval before installation.
Exterior Improvement Approvals
Before you build, place, or alter any structure, wall, or fence, you’ll need to submit your location plan, building plans, and specifications to the committee, which has fifteen days to approve or disapprove. The review covers exterior design, materials, grading, and how a change fits with what’s already in the neighborhood.
Outbuildings and Sheds
This one surprises people: standalone sheds, utility buildings, and barns are not permitted in Cedar Bend. The only accessory structures the covenants allow are one gazebo-type structure or one in-ground pool bath house tied to an approved pool. If you’re counting on a backyard shed for storage, that’s why the homes lean on those 3-car garages and basements instead.
Parking and Vehicle Restrictions
Everyday vehicles are fine in your garage and driveway, but the covenants restrict bigger items. Trucks larger than a pickup, campers, motor homes, trailers, boats, recreational vehicles, and disabled or unused vehicles can’t be parked or repaired on any street, driveway, or lot unless screened from view of the other homes, and street parking is limited to a reasonable length of time. If you have an RV or boat, plan for enclosed or screened storage.
Pets and Animals
Households are limited to two pets, such as cats or dogs, and they can’t be kept for commercial purposes. Pets need to be kept quiet enough not to disturb neighbors, can’t run loose, and must be leashed when walked, with any waste cleaned up right away.
Signage Rules
Signs are kept minimal. The covenants allow signs required by law, a builder or lender sign during construction, a single for-sale or for-rent sign, a yard or garage sale sign for no more than two days twice a year, and no sign larger than sixteen square feet.
Landscaping and Lawn Standards
New homeowners are expected to landscape within sixty days of a home being completed, weather permitting. Through the growing season, from April into September, lots need to be mowed twice a month or more, whether the lot is built on or still vacant.
Satellite Dishes and Antennas
Free-standing and roof-top antennas aren’t allowed. Satellite dishes are permitted only behind the residence, and only with committee approval for location and design.
Home Businesses
You can run a quiet home occupancy business as long as it has no employees, no signage, generates no extra traffic, and needs no parking beyond what your family already uses. Retail, manufacturing, and wholesale operations aren’t permitted. Small daycare or preschool care for up to six children twelve or younger is allowed.
HOA Assessments
The closed sales in Cedar Bend consistently show an annual HOA fee of $200, and the listing remarks confirm that figure. Fees can change over time, so if you’re under contract or considering a purchase, I’d recommend confirming the current amount and what it covers directly with the association before closing.
The information in this section is based on a review of the Cedar Bend Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions as of June 22, 2026. CCRs are legal documents that can be amended, and homeowners should review the current recorded documents or consult with a real estate attorney for guidance on any specific situation.
Who Cedar Bend Tends to Suit
Based purely on the homes themselves, Cedar Bend fits people who want space and substance. The large floor plans, generous lots, and universal 3-car garages work well for anyone who needs room for vehicles, hobbies, or a home office. The mix of ranch and two-story plans adds flexibility, whether main-level living is a priority or you want separated bedroom wings and a finished lower level. It’s a custom-home neighborhood, so matching the right floor plan to how you live is the whole game.
Nearby Conveniences
Cedar Bend’s southwest Avon spot keeps the essentials close. Avon’s main retail and dining stretch along the Rockville Road corridor is a short drive, and Plainfield’s shopping is easy to reach to the south. Danville, the Hendricks County seat, sits to the west.
For getting around, Rockville Road runs east and west about two miles north of the neighborhood and ties the area together, with Avon to the east and Danville to the west. The combination of a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood with this kind of reach is part of what makes the area appealing.
The sales data in this report covers January 1, 2021 through June 14, 2026. If you’re researching Cedar Bend right now and want to know what’s sold more recently, reach out. I can pull the most current data and walk you through what it means for your specific situation.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cedar Bend
What are home values like in Cedar Bend, Avon?
Across closed sales from 2021 through mid-2025, the median sale price in Cedar Bend was $497,995, with an average of $514,564. Prices ranged from the high $300,000s to $662,000, reflecting the custom nature of the homes. Because each home is different, a specific value depends heavily on size, floor plan, and finishes.
What do homes in Cedar Bend typically look like?
Homes here are large, averaging a little over 4,000 finished square feet, and built with brick exteriors. You’ll find a mix of ranch and two-story floor plans, generous half-acre lots, and a range of styles led by Traditional American. The neighborhood blends mid-2000s custom homes with newer construction through 2022.
Do all homes in Cedar Bend have a 3-car garage?
Every home in the closed sales data had a 3-car garage, which is a defining feature of the neighborhood. That makes Cedar Bend a strong fit for buyers who need extra space for vehicles, storage, or a workshop. It’s an unusually consistent pattern for a community this size.
How much is the HOA fee in Cedar Bend?
The sales data consistently shows an annual HOA fee of $200, confirmed in the listing remarks. Fees can change over time, so it’s smart to verify the current amount and what it covers directly with the association before you buy.
Can I put up a fence in Cedar Bend?
Yes, but fences require committee approval first, and chain link is not allowed. Front-yard fences must be open, decorative wood no taller than four feet, and no fence can sit in a drainage or utility easement or block reasonable light, air, or views. Submit your design before installing.
Are pools allowed in Cedar Bend?
In-ground pools are permitted with committee approval, but above-ground pools are not allowed. Any in-ground pool must be properly fenced or fitted with an approved automated safety cover. None of the recent closed sales included a pool, so adding one would make a home stand out.
Can I add a shed or outbuilding in Cedar Bend?
Standalone sheds, utility buildings, and barns are not permitted under the covenants. The only accessory structures allowed are a gazebo-type structure or an in-ground pool bath house tied to an approved pool. Most homeowners rely on the 3-car garages and basements for storage instead.
Can I park my RV or boat in my driveway in Cedar Bend?
Not in open view. RVs, boats, campers, trailers, and oversized trucks can’t be parked or repaired on streets, driveways, or lots unless they’re screened from the view of other homes. If you own one of these, plan for enclosed or screened storage.
How quickly do homes sell in Cedar Bend?
Days on market varied widely, averaging 62 days with a median of 39, partly because some builder spec homes sat longer during the fill-in years. The most recent resale, in 2025, sold in two days. When a desirable existing home comes up, it tends to move quickly given the limited supply.
Is it a good time to sell in Cedar Bend?
For sellers, conditions look favorable. Inventory is limited, price per square foot has trended upward over the data window, and demand for well-kept custom homes in this part of Avon is steady. The best way to know what your specific home would bring is a current, home-by-home comparison, which I’m glad to prepare.
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