Chatham Hills in Westfield, Indiana is a master-planned luxury golf community built around an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole executive course, anchored by a 65,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with resort-style amenities. It offers a four-season lifestyle that extends well beyond golf, all within Hamilton County’s steadily appreciating housing market.

Why is Chatham Hills considered the best golf community in the Indianapolis area?

Chatham Hills in Westfield, Indiana stands out as the Indianapolis area’s premier golf community because it combines an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole executive course with a 65,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, resort-style amenities, and four-season programming, all within a master-planned residential development where homes sit directly on and around the course. For golf enthusiasts, it’s the rare community where the course is genuinely part of daily life, not just a nearby attraction.

I live in Chatham Hills. I work in Chatham Hills. And I’ve helped buyers and sellers navigate this community from both sides of the transaction. When someone asks me why this place is different from every other golf community on the northside, my answer is always the same: the depth of what’s here.

Let me walk you through exactly what makes it worth a serious look.

The Golf Itself: Built for Serious Players

Chatham Hills is a dedicated residential golf development at 20298 Tomlinson Rd, Westfield, IN 46074, where the homes are literally built on and around the course. That’s not a marketing line, it’s the physical layout of the community.

The combination of an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole executive course gives residents genuine flexibility. If you have three hours on a weekday morning, the executive course fits. If you’re hosting clients or playing a serious weekend round, the championship layout is there. That kind of built-in optionality is something most golf communities can’t offer.

For buyers relocating from within the Indy metro who’ve played at Carmel or Noblesville clubs, Chatham Hills tends to feel like a step forward, a newer, more intentionally designed option within one of Hamilton County’s fastest-growing corridors.

Beyond the Fairways: A 65,000 Sq. Ft. Clubhouse and Four-Season Lifestyle

This is where Chatham Hills separates itself from communities that are essentially a golf course with houses around it. The clubhouse is the anchor of daily life here, and its scale is hard to overstate.

What’s Inside the Clubhouse

The 65,000 sq. ft. facility includes amenities you’d expect at a resort, not a subdivision:

• Indoor and outdoor pools
• Two-story fitness center with group fitness classes and a spin studio
• Indoor basketball and volleyball gymnasium
• Four-lane bowling alley
• Tennis and pickleball courts
• Indoor golf simulators (for the off-season or a quick session before dinner)
• Drop-in childcare
• Private event and banquet spaces

That amenity stack matters practically. When I talk to buyers considering Chatham Hills, one of the most common things I hear is that a spouse or partner isn’t a golfer. The clubhouse answers that objection completely. There’s something here for everyone in the household, every day of the week.

Dining That Matches the Setting

The clubhouse has two distinct dining options. Chats on the Hill is the casual everyday spot, breakfast items, burgers, wraps, and salads. Hamiltons Bar and Grille steps it up with higher-end entrées like Chilean sea bass, ribeye, and pasta, functioning as an upscale sports bar for evenings and weekend dinners.

The outdoor pool area includes cabanas and what was noted at the time of a 2024 Towne Post feature on the Henke Development Group as the only swim-up bar in Indiana. That same article highlights the community’s year-round programming, including a sledding hill, bonfire pits, and pop-up igloos for winter dining, which matters if you’re evaluating this as a lifestyle investment, not just a golf membership.

Trails, Outdoor Space, and Community Events

Beyond the clubhouse, residents have access to a private dog park, the Monon Trail (the major regional multi-use greenway that runs through the Indianapolis metro), and the Lindley Farmstead Estate, a restored historic gathering barn used for community events, weddings, and private parties.

For a deeper look at what’s happening in the community right now, my Chatham Hills 2026 Market Pulse and lifestyle guide covers current events and real estate context in detail.

The Market Context: Where Chatham Hills Sits in 2026

Chatham Hills is in Westfield, which sits in Hamilton County, historically one of Indiana’s most affluent and fastest-growing counties alongside Carmel and Fishers. The broader market data confirms that this is a high-demand, supply-constrained area heading into the second half of 2026.

According to Redfin’s Westfield housing trends for the three months ending June 2026, the citywide median sale price was approximately $495,000, up 2.6% year-over-year. Houzeo’s March 2026 data for Westfield shows a median sale price of $497,000, homes selling at 99.01% of asking price, and just 1.6 months of supply, a tight market by any measure.

For broader regional context, the Federal Reserve’s All-Transactions House Price Index for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson metro (FRED) shows steady appreciation from Q1 2025 through Q1 2026:

Quarter	House Price Index (Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Metro)
Q1 2025	306.65
Q2 2025	309.23
Q3 2025	312.38
Q4 2025	315.04
Q1 2026	316.08

This is the most recent data available as of August 2026. The trend confirms a steadily appreciating regional market. Chatham Hills sits at the upper tier of an already above-average price market, a community where the amenity package and location support long-term value. That said, citywide figures don’t capture the premium that a golf-course address commands, and I won’t pretend they do. If you want to understand what a specific Chatham Hills home is worth today, that requires a conversation, not a table.

Realtor.com’s mid-2026 Westfield market summary shows a median listing price of $480,000, 560 active listings, and an average of 46 days on market, all consistent with a market where well-positioned, amenity-rich homes move relatively quickly and close near asking price.

The broader Westfield market story in 2026 is one of sustained demand and limited inventory. Chatham Hills benefits from both of those dynamics.

Practical Access: Location Within the Northside Corridor

Chatham Hills’ Westfield address gives residents easy access to US-31, the main north-south corridor to Indianapolis. Carmel’s shopping and dining districts are a short drive south. For buyers comparing northside communities, that proximity to Carmel’s amenities, without paying Carmel prices, is a real factor in the value equation.

Your specific situation, what you’re coming from, what you need in terms of commute, and how Chatham Hills fits your financial picture, is something I can walk you through directly. Every buyer’s calculus is a little different.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chatham Hills

Is Chatham Hills a private golf community, and do you have to live there to play the courses?

Chatham Hills is structured as a residential golf community, meaning the courses and clubhouse are tied to the development. Access details, including whether non-residents can obtain memberships, are best confirmed directly with the club, as membership structures can change. I’d recommend contacting the community directly or reaching out to me for the most current information before making any assumptions about access.

What makes the Chatham Hills golf courses different from other Indianapolis-area clubs?

The combination of an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole executive course within a single residential community gives residents genuine flexibility that most area clubs don’t offer. The integrated residential design, where homes sit on and around the course, creates a daily golf lifestyle rather than a club you drive to. For serious players, that distinction matters.

What does the Chatham Hills clubhouse offer beyond golf?

The 65,000 sq. ft. clubhouse includes indoor and outdoor pools, a two-story fitness center, a bowling alley, tennis and pickleball courts, indoor golf simulators, drop-in childcare, and two restaurants ranging from casual to upscale. The outdoor pool area features cabanas and a swim-up bar. Year-round programming includes winter amenities like a sledding hill, bonfire pits, and pop-up igloos, making it a four-season lifestyle, not just a summer club.

Are property values in Westfield keeping pace with the broader Indianapolis market?

Yes. According to Redfin’s data for the three months ending June 2026, Westfield’s citywide median sale price was approximately $495,000, up 2.6% year-over-year. The Federal Reserve’s house price index for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson metro shows consistent appreciation from Q1 2025 through Q1 2026. Chatham Hills sits at the upper end of Westfield’s price spectrum, and the broader market fundamentals, low supply, high sale-to-list ratios, support continued demand for well-positioned luxury homes in the area.

Does Chatham Hills connect to the Monon Trail, and what outdoor activities are available besides golf?

Yes, residents have access to the Monon Trail, the major regional multi-use greenway that connects communities across the Indianapolis metro. Beyond that, the community includes a private dog park and the Lindley Farmstead Estate, a restored historic barn used for community events and gatherings. Combined with the golf courses, tennis, pickleball, and trail access, the outdoor lifestyle here goes well beyond the fairways.

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Chatham Hills is one of those communities where the lifestyle sells itself once you’ve seen it in person. The golf is the headline, but the full amenity package and the market fundamentals behind it are what make it a sound long-term decision. If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Chatham Hills, I know this community from the inside, literally. Schedule a conversation with me and we’ll figure out whether it’s the right fit for you.

About Forde Ness

Forde Ness is a REALTOR® with Homes With Steill | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty, specializing in residential real estate across Hamilton County, primarily Westfield, Carmel, and Fishers, with additional experience in Zionsville and Indianapolis. In seven years, Forde has closed more than 250 transactions and over $150 million in total sales volume, with 22 closings already in 2026. He carries an average sale price near $600,000, lives in Chatham Hills, and brings a background in new construction and home renovation that gives his clients a practical edge on value and long-term resale positioning. Forde is a Purdue University graduate and is active locally with Penrod and Little Sisters of the Poor.

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