Garfield Park is a historic neighborhood on the south side of Indianapolis named after the oldest park in the city. The original Garfield Park opened in 1876 as Southern Park and was renamed in 1881 after the assassination of President Garfield. Today, the park is the centerpiece of an engaged community served by an active neighborhood association.
Garfield Park’s historic character is anchored by its housing, which stands out for its traditional architecture. Elements of the Craftsman style are prominent, as bungalows are a highlight along walkable, tree-filled streets. Other options include cottage-style homes, Victorians, Tudors and Dutch Colonial Revivals. Homes are built close together on vertical lots with small front yards and backyard garages accessible by alleyways. Prices typically range from just under $100,000 for smaller homes that need updates to the low $300,000s for larger homes with extensive renovations.
Garfield Park offers relative affordability amid residential development of neighborhoods in the downtown area. How median sales prices compare:
The city’s oldest park is filled with modern amenities. Featured attractions include:
The neighborhood is served by Indianapolis Public Schools. The district allows young students to attend any elementary or middle school in their enrollment zone. However, there are two K-8 charter schools in the neighborhood: Adelante at Emma Donnan School 72 and Christel House Academy South, which shares its campus with another public charter option, Christel House Watanabe Manual High School. There is no zoning for high schools, so older students can apply to any district high school. Attendance is based on available space and district requirements. Central Catholic School, also K-8, and Providence Cristo Rey High School are private neighborhood options.
Barringers Tavern, once known as the last stop for alcohol on the southern edge of the city limits, now earns its reputation with comfort food and nightly entertainment such as Friday Night Music Bingo. Big Lug Filling Station Kitchen & Taproom opened at the site of the former Garfield Brewery on Shelby Street and is keeping its popular patio seating. Helm Coffee is a highly rated destination next door. Shelby Street Tavern is another venerable neighborhood watering hole with an upstairs speakeasy offering a variety of cocktails. Skosh is a contemporary coffee house on Shelby Street next to the park. “It’s an artsy café that sells vintage clothes and feeds into the independent artist type of energy that is prevalent in Fountain Square,” says Stewart, who adds that Garfield Park is developing a more “hip, eclectic feel.”
Safeway on Shelby Street on the northside and Aldi on Madison Avenue on the south side are convenient grocery options.
Residents can hop on Madison Avenue for the commute downtown, a drive of about 4 miles that can be made in under 15 minutes. IndyGo’s Red Line (Route 90) also provides access to the heart of the city. The Garfield Park Neighborhood Association hosts a “Red Line” Ride that helps new residents familiarize themselves with the route and get to know their neighbors. Nearby Interstate 465 provides the fastest route to Indianapolis International Airport, about 13 miles away. Madison Avenue and Interstate 65, which runs along the neighborhood’s east side, connect residents to southern suburbs such as Greenwood.
Kelly Church
Epique Inc
(888) 565-2208
82 Total Sales
1 in Garfield Park
$293,900 Price
Bob Morris
Top Choice Real Estate, LLC
(844) 913-7623
81 Total Sales
3 in Garfield Park
$145K - $385K Price Range
Angi Oakes
Berkshire Hathaway Home
(317) 449-7564
182 Total Sales
1 in Garfield Park
$189,900 Price
Nathaniel Cromlich
CENTURY 21 Scheetz
(463) 234-9783
52 Total Sales
2 in Garfield Park
$80K - $240K Price Range
Erin Scott
F.C. Tucker Company
(463) 231-3064
74 Total Sales
1 in Garfield Park
$399,000 Price
Helen Metken
F.C. Tucker Company
(317) 680-5814
61 Total Sales
1 in Garfield Park
$136,500 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Garfield Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Garfield Park, Indianapolis sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Garfield Park, Indianapolis over the last 12 months is $195,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$199,900
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Median Sale Price
$195,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$195,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$140,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$190,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
93
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$155
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Number of Homes
2,132
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Number of Homes for Sale
31
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Median Year Built
1928
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Months of Supply
4.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,466
Significantly below the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,186
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
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$2,697 per month
$1,300 per month
$1,100 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
21
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Median Rent
$1,397
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,223
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,200
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,300
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,500
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Median Condo Rent
$1,698
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,298
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Total Population
6,213
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Median Age
38
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Population Density
4 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$53,403
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$71,155
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High School Graduates
80.3%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
23.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
5.1%
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% Population in Labor Force
71.2%
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Annual Precipitation
43''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
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Annual Snowfall
16''
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Historically working-class neighborhood with a drive-in theater and three schools
