James Linville
Carpenter, REALTORS®
(877) 689-4940
58 Total Sales
2 in Beech Grove
$150K - $169K Price Range
Beech Grove
Located in Marion County
About 6 miles southeast of downtown Indianapolis, Beech Grove is a completely independent “city within the city” with a rich industrial history and a palpable sense of civic pride.
Beech Grove started as a cattle-farming settlement in the 1800s before welcoming a major railroad locomotive and equipment plant in the early 20th century. Railroad companies including Amtrack remain major employers in the city today, along with Alro Steel, ADM Milling and other industry companies. Beech Grove is home to around 15,000 people who enjoy its self-contained, community centered feel.
The city features “quite a mix of homes,” says real estate agent Bob Kincaid. “There’s not a whole lot of new construction; it’s mostly existing houses.” Indeed, many of the homes here date between the 1920s and the 1970s, though you’ll find some constructions from the ‘90s and later, too. Ranchers with stone, brick and wood facades run throughout the city, as well as traditional midcentury homes, Tudors, split-levels and bungalows. Sidewalks connect the different lots and blocks together and make the community highly walkable, especially in the center of town. Most homes here range from the $100s to the $300s, making the cost of living lower than many other Indy-adjacent areas.
As an independent city, Beech Grove features its own public school system. It includes two elementary schools (Central and Hornet Park), South Grove Intermediate School for fourth through sixth grade students, Beech Grove Middle and Beech Grove High. Every public school in the city features the same mascot, the Hornets, meaning kids who grow up going to Beech Grove City Schools remain part of the Hornet community the whole time. The city is also home to two private schools: Holy Name Catholic School welcomes pre-K, elementary and middle school students; and Montessori Children’s House accommodates pre-K and elementary children.
Few cities or towns in the United States maintain a “Main Street U.S.A.” feel, and Beech Grove is one of them. Most of the city’s most popular businesses can be found right on Main Street, which is within easy walking distance from many homes. Good eats on the main drag include Rustic Root, a sophisticated tearoom with sandwiches, soups, salads and high tea. Just a few doors down, you’ll find the classy Napoli Villa Italian Restaurant and Silver Linings Coffeehouse. And right around the corner is Beech Grove Bowl, a nearly 80-year-old establishment that FOX59 recently named the best bowling alley in Indianapolis.
Rolling a strike isn’t Beech Grove’s only idea of a good time. This city is alive with local pride, with local organizations hosting traditional events year-round. These include the annual Fall Festival, Independence Day fireworks, the Music on Main live music festival, and other family-oriented events for Easter, Halloween and the winter holidays. Residents who prefer a more relaxed kind of recreation will enjoy a visit to Sarah T. Bolton Park, former home of the eponymous poet and women’s rights activist. The park includes the trailhead for the Franciscan Trail, a 2-mile path that runs alongside the relaxing Lick Creek.
Day-to-day convenience is a major draw to Beech Grove, with many of its biggest employers right in town or just nearby. Those who work a little farther away can easily access the U.S.S. Indianapolis Memorial Highway. And when the shopping needs to get done, Walmart, Lowes and several other big-name brands operate just south of the highway.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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James Linville
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Rene Hauck
Rene Hauck
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Advanced Realty
(463) 213-9615
111 Total Sales
1 in Beech Grove
$195,950 Price
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Stephanie Feltner
Stephanie Feltner
Prime Real Estate ERA Powered
(765) 601-9977
95 Total Sales
1 in Beech Grove
$120,000 Price
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Michelle Campbell
Michelle Campbell
Sold It Realty Group
(855) 910-9642
103 Total Sales
1 in Beech Grove
$174,500 Price
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Liz Marks-Strauss
Liz Marks-Strauss
F.C. Tucker Company
(888) 530-6382
277 Total Sales
1 in Beech Grove
$285,000 Price
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Lori Choate
Lori Choate
CHOATE REALTY & Consulting
(844) 442-8772
82 Total Sales
1 in Beech Grove
$156,500 Price
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Beech Grove Housing Trends
On average, homes in Beech Grove, IN sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Beech Grove, IN over the last 12 months is $200,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$212,000
Median Sale Price
$200,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$206,850
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$158,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
198
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
$6
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$149
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
28
Months of Supply
1.70
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 2pm
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 2pm
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$922 - $1,470 per month
- Beech Meadow Apartments
- 1-4 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 750+ Sq Ft
- 147 Diplomat Ct
- Beech Grove, IN
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$931 - $1,601 per month
- Ninth Avenue Apartments
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 545+ Sq Ft
- 4651 Mimi Dr
- Indianapolis, IN
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Beech Grove Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
13,544
Median Age
38
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,845
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,589
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.3%
College Graduates
20%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
