Auburn, the seat of DeKalb County, Indiana was once famous for manufacturing cars. It was the Detroit of the South. Auburn’s history is colorful - the city went down in infamy when John Dillinger, notorious banker of the 1930’s raided and stole a submachine gun from the Auburn Police station.
History Aside, Auburn has blossomed and grown into a lovely, progressive city with its own radio station and its own television station. If you are looking for a place that has virtually 0% crime then Auburn might just be the place for you.
At first glance the town may look quiet, and you might expect tumbleweeds to blow past the clean, well-maintained roads but there is a lot that happens in Auburn and certainly a lot more to access around the DeKalb County. In Auburn itself, residents still celebrate the automotive history of the town by holding the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival every Labor day, where people come from all over the world. The County of DeKalb also hosts its annual Free fall fair in Auburn. These events are not small, and locals look forward to the influx of tourists and car enthusiasts. Auburn is by no means a touristy town although its closeness to Cedar Creek provides some water related activities, most people just enjoy the unpolluted scenery and a spot of fishing.
There are great schools that have produced illustrious alumni, such as Don Lash, born in 1912 and recipient of the 1938 James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the United States. Schools in the area served by DeKalb County Central School District are James R. Watson Elementary School, McKenney-Harrison Elementary School, DeKalb Middle School, DeKalb High School and a private Christian School.
House prices in Auburn start at around $100k. Auburn has a Master planned community - Mason's Village by Westport Homes - with houses priced at $136K - $198K for a semi-detached house with 3-4 bedrooms. There are many Custom Home builders in Auburn and the DeKalb area from Carriage Place Homes Inc., L & L Construction, Windsor Homes and others.
If you wish to relocate here, our leading realty website, “NewHomeSource” can guide you through the entire process of finding a dream home for you in the master planned community in Auburn.
Browse the 1,612 new homes in Auburn, Indiana below. If there is a new home being built to match your needs you are sure to find it here. There are currently 9 builders to choose from in 76 new home communities across the Auburn area. Choose from 1,277 home plans or the 60 quick move-in homes to find the perfect home for you in the Auburn area. With prices ranging from $228,900 to $795,000 and home sizes between 1,219 and 3,308 square feet there is sure to be a home that will fit your needs. Whether you need a small starter home or large family home, you will find homes in Auburn that have between 1 to 5 bedrooms and 1 to 3 bathrooms. You many also notice that newly built homes in Auburn are more expensive than resale homes. Before you let this deter you, remember there are tons of cost savings that come with buying a new home including less maintenance cost and energy cost. If you have any questions, fill out a lead form and a builder will contact you.
