The south corridor's resort 55+ community. 524 homes in Greenwood, Johnson County. 15,000 sq ft clubhouse, fishing pond with pier, 20 minutes to downtown via I-65. The only large Del Webb option south of Indianapolis.
Every major Del Webb community in Indianapolis before 2025 sat north of the city — Britton Falls in Fishers, Kimblewick in Westfield, Finch Creek in Noblesville. Sagebriar changed that when it opened in May 2025 in Greenwood, making it the only large resort-level Del Webb 55+ community south of the city.
For buyers whose families, doctors, and social networks are on the south side — Greenwood, Bargersville, Edinburgh, Columbus, or further south toward Louisville — Sagebriar eliminates the sacrifice of moving an hour north to get a Del Webb lifestyle. You're also 20 minutes from downtown Indianapolis via I-65, which is genuinely fast access with direct highway.
Sagebriar includes a fishing pond with a pier — a feature that distinguishes it from Finch Creek's master-plan integration and Kimblewick's urban-adjacent design. If outdoor water access without leaving the community matters to you, this is a genuine differentiator. Del Webb communities don't always include waterfront features, and Sagebriar's scale makes it one of the rare amenities that adds real daily value for fishing-minded residents.
Johnson County's property tax effective rate (~0.95%) runs slightly below Hamilton County (~1.10%), and its county income tax (1.2%) is below Hamilton County's (1.1%) — wait, that's backwards. Let's be precise: Johnson County income tax is 1.2%, Hamilton is 1.1%. So Johnson County residents pay a fractionally higher county income rate than Hamilton County residents, but lower property taxes. The net difference at typical retirement income levels is modest.
Effective property tax: ~0.95%. County income tax: 1.2%. Combined income rate: 4.2%. Lower property taxes than Hamilton but marginally higher county income rate. Located south of Indianapolis — key for buyers with south-side ties.
Effective property tax: ~1.10%. County income tax: 1.1%. Combined income rate: 4.1%. Higher property taxes but fractionally lower county income rate. Located northeast of Indianapolis. Both communities have identical Del Webb clubhouse specs (15,000 sq ft).
New construction at $420,000 base. 20% down ($84K), $336K financed at 6.75% 30-year fixed. Johnson County homestead deduction applied to property tax.
| Cost Category | Monthly Estimate | Annual Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage P&I ($336K at 6.75%, 30yr) | $2,180 | $26,160 |
| Property Tax ($420K × ~60% assessed × 0.95%) ÷ 12 | ~$200 | ~$2,394 |
| HOA (lawn, snow, 15K sq ft clubhouse) | ~$275–$315 | ~$3,300–$3,780 |
| Homeowners Insurance | ~$130 | ~$1,560 |
| Utilities | ~$175 | ~$2,100 |
| Total All-In Monthly Housing Cost | ~$2,960–$3,000 | ~$35,514–$35,994 |
HOA fee estimate based on comparable Del Webb communities. Sagebriar is newly opened — verify current HOA fee schedule with the Del Webb sales team. Design center upgrades not included in base price estimate.