Located just 12 miles from downtown Indianapolis, the Far Eastside is a neighborhood where community involvement is at the heart of daily life. Known for its active resident leaders, regular community events and a variety of housing options, the Far Eastside is an area where locals pour into each other for the betterment while facing underinvestment. "The Far Eastside is a family-centered community with very active and engaged resident leaders. If you just watch the news, you miss that. Sure, there are challenges, but our residents are amazing and resilient people," says the Far Eastside Community Council President Samantha Douglas. "Our greatest asset is our people. We are doing our best to build a community that’s more connected and engaged."
Far Eastside single family home communities have picket parks where kids can have fun.
Let's make you a speciality coffee at 2 Cups A Day Cafe in Far Eastside.
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Plaza Urbana houses several local eateries
The Far Eastside’s dining scene offers diverse and flavorful options for all tastes. One of the highlights is Plaza Urbana, a local dining hub featuring multiple eateries. Cul De Sac Kitchen serves up vegan takes on popular dishes like the Gyro Burger and Nacho Steak. Juicy Wings and Hibachi is a popular spot for fried chicken wing platters, shrimp and fish dishes. For those with a sweet tooth, Ms. Marsha’s Sweets offers decadent pies, brownies and other desserts. Foon Ying is a local Chinese restaurant serving traditional Chinese dishes. Taqueria Los Potrillos, a Mexican food truck on 42nd Street is known for tacos. 2 Cups A Day Cafe is a local coffee shop.
In April 2024, The Community Alliance of the Far East Side (CAFE), in partnership with Hatch for Hunger, introduced a free community fridge at the Far Eastside Neighborhood Center, offering essentials like milk, eggs, cheese and fruit to residents. Located across from an abandoned supermarket, the fridge aims to provide relief in this food desert for free. Stores within the Far Eastside include Menards, Goodwill Outlet Store, Lowe’s, Dollar Tree and Save A Lot for groceries.
Plaza Urbana is a mall in Far Eastside where community members can shop for food or clothing.
Far Eastside locals stop by local food trucks like Taqueria Los Potrillos for authentic tacos.
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Community Alliance of the Far Eastside committed to community investment
Two of the biggest events are the Melanin in May Festival, held each May and the Eastside Festival in July. Both events, organized by the Community Alliance of the Far Eastside (CAFE), feature live music, food, games and booths from local organizations offering resources like health services, job opportunities and educational support.
Monthly Taco Tuesdays, hosted by the Far Eastside Community Council, take place every third Tuesday from May to August. Another key event is the Annual Far Eastside Community Peace Walk, which takes place in August and is hosted by the Pathway Resource Center to encourage unity and peace among residents. "We have not always gotten the investment we need and deserve, but we have always made it work for us," Douglas says.”
There are multiple houses of worship within the Far Eastside including, Iglesia Fiesta Pentecostal, Indianapolis First Church of the Nazarene and the Hindu Temple of Central Indiana serving as important gathering points for residents of diverse faiths.
Ranch-style and split-level homes dominate infrastructure
Housing styles in the neighborhood include Minimal Traditional, ranch-style, Neo-Colonial and split-level homes. Front yards in the area are often spacious, featuring grass lawns, planted trees, paved driveways and garages. Sidewalks line both sides of the street. Prices range from $125,000 to the high $380,000s. The median home price is $189,000. The CAP Index crime score for the neighborhood is 6, slightly higher than the national average of 4.
Families in Far Eastside can expect to find many ranch homes with driveways and garages.
Far Eastside has many new neo-colonial homes within communities offering safe sidewalks.
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Grass Creek Regional Park has been renovated
At Grassy Creek Regional Park there is a renovated playground, complete with a jungle gym, climbing nets and swings. For people looking to play sports there are basketball and tennis courts. The park is also surrounded by the Grassy Creek Regional Trail, a scenic trail that winds through wetlands and forested areas. In 2023, Indy Parks began construction on the Grassy Creek Environmental Community Center, a new facility set to open in 2024 that will serve as a hub for environmental education and community activities.
Another popular spot is DuBarry Park, which provides space for basketball and tennis games, as well as ponds for fishing. Fort Harrison Park, located less than 5 miles away, offers more outdoor activities, including hiking, horseback riding and even sledding in the winter months.
Ride around and use the playground at the Dubarry Park on the Far Eastside.
Grassy Creek Regional Park
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Winding Ridge Elementary focuses on the arts
Winding Ridge Elementary is a C-rated magnet school for first graders through sixth graders. Its emphasis on artistic expression. Students can choose to major in various arts, including band, orchestra, drama, dance, art and photography. Students can attend James Whitcomb Riley School 43 serves pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and has a C-minus rating. Warren Central High School, rated B by Niche, offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including hands-on experience in Auto Service Technology through SkillsUSA and competitions like the American Institute of Architecture Competition.
Winding Ridge Elementary School serves 620 students grades 1 through 6.
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 fosters a safe and nurturing learning environment.
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12 miles away from downtown Indy
Far Eastside residents benefit from the neighborhood’s proximity to major Indianapolis thoroughfares, making it easy to get around the city. Key roads include 38th Street, East 30th Street and East 25th Street, which all connect to interstate highways 465 and 70, for commuting to downtown Indianapolis for access to the city’s business districts, shopping and cultural attractions. The IndyGo public bus systems has several stops in the neighborhood. The area’s well-maintained streets and sidewalks also make it easy for residents to walk or bike within the neighborhood.
IndyGo bus routes are easily accessible for Far Eastside residents.
Far Eastside provides easy commutes for workers in Indianapolis with access to 465.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Far Eastside
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Far Eastside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Far Eastside, Indianapolis sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Far Eastside, Indianapolis over the last 12 months is $210,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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