Golf courses · Indiana
West Lafayette Golf and Country Club
Proposed golf course redevelopment to 309 single-family homes; rezoning approved but no construction details in record. · summary, model-written
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Retrofit in the pipeline
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This site: -1.0% census-acs · all sites with thisRedeveloped
This site: …proposal that would rezone the 66 acres from agricultural use to single-family residential zoning, which would accommodate at conceptual subdivision plan with… record · all sites with thisHousing
This site: rezone the 66 acres from agricultural use to single-family residential zoning, which would accommodate at conceptual subdivision p newtypes-extraction · all sites with thisNow
| Status | Retrofit proposedWikipedia |
|---|---|
| Strategy | Redevelopment, proposedWikipedia |
| New uses | housingWikipedia |
| What is there now | proposal that would rezone the 66 acres from agricultural use to single-family residential zoning, which would accommodate at conceptual subdivision plan with 309 housesnewtypes-extraction |
Planning
| Zoning change | request is for R1B zoning (single-family residential zoning)newtypes-extraction |
|---|---|
| Planning notes | Approved by Area Plan Commission.Wikipedia |
Site context
| Housing permits, Tippecanoe County (IN), 2024 | 1,073 units in 5+ unit buildings, 18 in 2–4, 457 single-family; 2023: 1,585 in 5+Census BPS |
|---|---|
| Retail trade in the county, 2012 to 2023 | 529 establishments (+1%); 9,431 jobs (+6%)Census CBP |
| Housing market in the county | typical home value $296,588 (+2% 1 yr, +30% 5 yr); typical rent $1,500/mo (+2% 1 yr), 2026-09Zillow Research |
| Traffic on the busiest road within 600 m (2024) | 10,686 vehicles a day on S RIVER RD (minor arterial, 2 lanes); 1,316 trucks; 33 counted segmentsFHWA HPMS |
Summary, model-written
Golf course closed April 1, 2025, after decades of operation. Proposal seeks to rezone 66 acres from agricultural to R1B (single-family residential) zoning for 309 houses. Area Plan Commission approved the rezoning request. Housing market data shows ZHVI $296,588 (2.4% annual growth) in Tippecanoe County. Peer comparisons include 6 similar redevelopment projects in Indiana, Florida, and California. Status is proposed with planning approval but not yet built. Verified status is draft. No parcel or deal details provided. Housing market context is current (2026-09 data). Traffic data shows minor arterial road (S RIVER RD) with 10,686 ADT. Opp_score reasons indicate it's already in development pipeline (not new opportunity).
Why. Record confirms closure, rezoning approval, and housing proposal. Market data and peer comparisons are included. No parcel/deal specifics or final approval status. Verified as draft.
Where it stands. Proposed rezoning approved by commission; no construction or sale details in record. Housing market context available but not tied to this specific project.
For a planner
- Rezoning approved for single-family housing (309 units) on 66 acres
- Traffic data available for S RIVER RD
- Housing market context (ZHVI $296k) for Tippecanoe County
For a developer
- Proposal in planning phase with commission approval
- Peer projects in Indiana show similar strategy
- No parcel/deal details or final approval status provided
- Housing market data available for context (2026-09)
What we do not know yet
- Verified status is draft
- No construction timeline or developer name
- Opp_score reasons indicate it's already in development pipeline
- No parcel boundaries or deal terms provided
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History and original facts
| County | Tippecanoe County |
|---|---|
| Census division | 3 · East North Central |
| Notes | Draft from basedinlafayette.com, model-extracted, unreviewed: The former West Lafayette Golf and Country Club, a golf course that closed in April 2025, is proposed to be redeveloped into a residential subdivision with 309 single-family homes on 66 acres. |
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Timeline
- 2025 closed on April 1, after decades as a golf course and 11 years under current ownership
Sources
- WL Country Club housing proposal, a State Street high-rise just part ...
2 quoted sentences
West Lafayette Golf and Country Club
The West Lafayette Golf and Country Club, once known as the Elks, closed on April 1, after decades as a golf course and 11 years under current ownership.
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