Hickory Trace Townhouse Condominiums

Independent Assessment

Real estate listing descriptions -- repeated nearly verbatim across multiple syndicated real estate sites (Coldwell Banker, eXp Realty, nd-condos, TrueBlood, others), which is a pattern consistent with a single original MLS or builder listing remark being redistributed -- describe Hickory Trace as an 'exclusive 55+ community.' No Murphy Homes official community page and no recorded Vanderburgh County plat restriction or condominium declaration independently confirming a legal age restriction were found: Murphy Homes' public web presence (murphyhomes.biz/murphyhomes.org) describes the builder generally as building '50 continuous years of... family friendly homes,' with no Hickory Trace-specific page located. Because marketing language alone does not establish a legal restriction, Hickory Trace is treated as marketed rather than independently confirmed as age-restricted, while its genuine deeded (non-rental) for-sale ownership structure and HOA fee are independently well-documented across multiple real estate listing sources.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers wanting brand-new, low-maintenance, deeded-ownership townhome living in Evansville -- with genuinely new (2024-2025) construction, modern finishes, and an HOA covering exterior upkeep -- will find Hickory Trace appealing, particularly downsizers who want a for-sale (not rental) option in an Evansville market where confirmed for-sale 55+ candidates were otherwise scarce at discovery.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Hickory Trace Townhouse Condominiums is built by Murphy Homes, Inc., an Evansville-area builder reporting roughly 50 years in business, with construction reported across 2024-2025. Units are two-bedroom, two-bath townhome condominiums of roughly 1,420-1,500 square feet with an attached one-car garage, Whirlpool kitchen appliances, a separate laundry room, a tankless water heater, and walk-in closets in both bedrooms; some units include nine-foot ceilings and a sunroom/flex space with a covered patio.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Listings across Hickory Trace have reported prices ranging roughly from $209,900 to $305,000 depending on the specific unit, floor plan, and features. As new construction from a single active builder, buyers should confirm current base pricing and any available lots or remaining units directly with Murphy Homes, since pricing on new-construction communities typically shifts as phases release.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Hickory Trace is genuine new construction (2024-2025), so buyers should confirm current construction status, remaining available units or lots, and Murphy Homes' builder warranty terms directly with the builder. Given the very recent build dates, resale inventory within the community was likely minimal or nonexistent as of the last update.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Hickory Trace are subject to City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County property tax administration. As a condominium community, individual unit insurance typically supplements a master policy carried by the association (reported as included in the $195/month HOA fee); buyers should confirm the exact scope of the master policy and their own required HO-6 condo insurance with the association and their insurance agent. Indiana offers property tax deductions (including a general homestead deduction) that may affect senior homeowners; buyers should confirm current eligibility with the Vanderburgh County Assessor.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Hickory Trace offers a compact, low-maintenance townhome-condominium lifestyle: two-bedroom, two-bath units with open-concept living spaces, modern finishes, and exterior maintenance handled by the HOA. The community does not report a shared clubhouse or organized amenity program in available sourcing; its appeal centers on brand-new, single-level-feel condo living with genuine deeded ownership rather than a resort-style shared-amenity campus.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Hickory Trace is located on Evansville's northeast side (ZIP 47715), near the city's east-side dining and shopping corridors, with the community spread across several internal streets including Focus Trace, Ole Hickory Drive, Ellipse Place, Solstice Lane, Pecan Trace, and Orleans Trace.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Hickory Trace is described as an 'exclusive 55+ community' in real estate listing language repeated across multiple syndicated real estate sites, a pattern consistent with a single original MLS or builder listing remark rather than independently sourced confirmation from each site. Murphy Homes' own official community-specific marketing page, a Vanderburgh County recorded plat restriction, or a condominium association declaration that would independently confirm a legally enforceable age restriction was not found. Because marketing language alone is not confirmation, a confirmed legal restriction is not asserted here. Buyers who specifically require a legally enforced 55+ environment should request the recorded condominium declaration and confirm current age-verification policy directly with Murphy Homes or the condominium association before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Whether Hickory Trace carries a legally recorded age restriction, or whether 'exclusive 55+ community' is builder/marketing language only, was not confirmed; buyers specifically seeking a legally enforced age-restricted environment should independently verify this with the condominium association and Murphy Homes before purchasing. As a small, still-building new-construction community, buyers should also confirm current construction status, remaining inventory, and total planned unit count directly with the builder, since a confirmed final unit count was not found.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Hickory Trace is a confirmed non-rental, genuinely deeded-ownership 55+-marketed community in Evansville, distinguishing it from rental-apartment properties in the market and from CCRC-style campuses that combine independent living with higher levels of care.

Current Listings

Murphy Homes and a connected local agent can provide current available units, floor plans, and pricing at Hickory Trace Townhouse Condominiums.

Is Hickory Trace Townhouse Condominiums age-restricted?

It is self-described as an 'exclusive 55+ community' in real estate listing language repeated across multiple sites, but no recorded deed restriction, condominium declaration, or Murphy Homes' own official page confirming a legal age restriction was found. Buyers should verify current age-qualification rules directly with the builder or condominium association.

Who built Hickory Trace?

Murphy Homes, Inc., an Evansville-area builder, with construction reported across 2024-2025.

What is the HOA fee at Hickory Trace?

Reported at $195 per month, covering exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, and community insurance.

How much do homes cost at Hickory Trace?

Listings have ranged roughly from $209,900 to $305,000 depending on the specific unit and floor plan; buyers should confirm current pricing directly with Murphy Homes given the community's new-construction status.

Is Hickory Trace a rental community?

No. It is a genuine for-sale, deeded-ownership townhome-condominium community, not a rental-apartment property.