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Holy Cross has relaxed living in downtown Indianapolis
Geared toward young professionals and families, Holy Cross is a walkable and community-oriented neighborhood in Indianapolis. The community has a mix of historic homes, duplexes and new builds at a lower price than neighboring Cottage Home. You can bike or walk to nearby restaurants and shops, and it’s easy to get to the rest of the Circle City thanks to nearby Interstate 70 and I-65.
Holy Cross is a historic neighborhood that is full of personality.
The neighborhood's Highland Park has excellent views of the city skyline.
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From historic charm to modern builds, housing styles in Holy Cross
Holy Cross offers a blend of historic homes and new builds with modern features. “Holy Cross is a very niche neighborhood full of colorful homes,” says Molly Lawless, an Indy native and Realtor with F.C. Tucker Company. “It includes new construction and very old construction, like early 1900s.” Most homes sit on compact lots with mature trees and sidewalks. Street parking is available, but many properties have detached garages and off-street parking tucked behind the home. In Holy Cross, you can find:
Cozy Craftsman-style bungalows
Historic Victorian homes
Stately American Foursquares
Spacious duplexes and multi-family homes
New, modern builds from the past 10 years
Entire duplexes can cost between $200,000 and $500,000. Single-family fixer-uppers start in the mid-$100,000s and can reach the mid-$200,000s, while move-in ready homes range from the mid-$200,000s to the mid-$600,000s. Newer builds typically cost more, as well as homes with bigger lots and extensive renovations.
Holy Cross features a diverse blend of architectural styles.
You'll find historic homes from the early 1900s and new builds.
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Food, drinks and antiques within walking distance
Holy Cross is a pizza lover’s delight thanks to a pair of Indy’s top pizzerias: King Dough and Futuro. King Dough specializes in New York-style pies, while Futuro focuses on Detroit-style and Chicago tavern-style pizzas. La Parada is another neighborhood staple that serves up classic Mexican fare. Natural State Provisions, a Southern-style restaurant and bar with a roomy outdoor patio and dog park, is a top summer hot spot. Ash and Elm Cider Co. offers a full food menu to match its house-made ciders. And the neighborhood has its own version of Antiques Roadshow thanks to the 40,000-square foot Midland Arts and Antiques Market. “You’re close to everything new in the Bottleworks District,” Lawless adds.
Futuro is beloved pizza joint within walking distance.
You can spend an afternoon at the sprawling Midland Arts and Antiques Market.
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Highland Park serves as a gathering place in the Holy Cross neighborhood.
Highland Park and Willard Park offer outdoor fun for all ages
Highland Park is a highlight of the neighborhood. The 4-acre park has a picnic shelter, playground, and walking trails. It’s a great picnic spot with excellent views of the city skyline, and it’s a popular place to watch fireworks during the Fourth of July celebration downtown. Nearby Willard Park was updated in 2025 and features a pool, playground, basketball courts and a skate park. Bikers can hop on the Monon Trail just across 10th Street. Stop in Lost Dog Gallery to check out the work of local and statewide artists.
Wine and cheese festival brings neighbors together each year
The Holy Cross Wine and Cheese Festival brings neighbors to the Sturm Avenue Esplanade for an evening of food, fun and live music. “We try to make it so people have opportunities to see each other and form community bonds,” says Holy Cross Neighborhood Association President Jen Higginbotham. The event features wine and cheese tastings, kids activities, local vendors and the Cheese Wars, where Indy chefs compete to see who can make the best mac and cheese.
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Public and private options nearby
Holy Cross has a mix of public and private school options in the neighborhood. Indianapolis Public Schools serves the area and offers open choice through a lottery system. Kids can go to schools like Center for Inquiry at School No. 2, a magnet elementary school, and Arsenal Technical High School, which has a 76-acre campus. Lawless says many families send their kids to private schools, such as St. Philip Neri Catholic School, which serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, and The Oaks Academy, another pre-K through eighth grade school. Herron High School is a top-rated charter school with a renowned arts and college prep program.
Walk, bike or drive around Indy
It’s easy to get around Holy Cross. “The location is just so good because you’re so close to everything and you can hop right on the highway too,” Lawless says. Interstate 70 and I-65 are next door, but the neighborhood is highly walkable and bikeable with plenty of bike lanes and a Pacers Bikeshare hub near King Dough. You can also take an IndyGo bus, which has several stops in the neighborhood.
Plenty of bus routes run through Holy Cross, making it easy to get around town.
You can rent bikes from the Pacers Bikeshare station in Holy Cross.
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Holy Cross Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Holy Cross, Indianapolis sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Holy Cross, Indianapolis over the last 12 months is $385,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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