Fairfax Homes for Sale

Fairfax, a neighborhood in Indianapolis’ Near Westside, is known for its proximity to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and its blue-collar roots. The community features small Craftsman bungalows and cottages — many built before 1925— and it’s one of the city’s most affordable neighborhoods. A significant portion of residents here rent their homes. Fairfax is primarily residential, with tree-lined streets and a quiet atmosphere, except for the occasional roar of racecar engines. Essentials are nearby, including mom-and-pop shops, Mexican stores and the popular King Ribs Bar-B-Q on 16th Street. For more extensive shopping, residents can visit Kroger, about a mile east on Michigan Street. Recreation options include Olin Park, in Fairfax, and Thatcher Park — offering a golf course, sports complex and community center — in the adjacent Garden City neighborhood. The Main Street corridor, about 2 miles west in the nearby town of Speedway, features restaurants, pubs and a brewery, which become particularly lively during the Indianapolis 500 events. Public transportation is accessible along Michigan Street and 10th Street via IndyGo buses, which provide service to downtown Indianapolis and other areas.