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Mapleton-Fall Creek

Mapleton-Fall Creek

3.5
$305,317 Average Value
$148 Average Price per Sq Ft
51 Homes For Sale

Mapleton-Fall Creek offers historic homes in north Indianapolis

Mapleton-Fall Creek is a north Indianapolis neighborhood defined by its historic homes and their relative affordability. And while housing is the foundation of its appeal, the community has a lot more to offer. Mapleton-Fall Creek is home to several public and private school options, it is next door to the largest children's museum in the world, and residents enjoy easy access to the region's two premier trails. And it's all just 5 miles from downtown.

Craftsman architecture is prominent in the neighborhood.
Craftsman architecture is prominent in the neighborhood.
Phillips Temple CME Church in Mapleton-Fall Creek.
Phillips Temple CME Church in Mapleton-Fall Creek.
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Traditional architecture styles and relatively affordable prices

Traditional architecture stands out along the neighborhood's walkable, tree-lined streets. Large Craftsman bungalows and similarly sized American Foursquares are prominent. Colonial Revivals, highlighted by Dutch Colonials and their gambrel roofs, and Tudors are well-represented. Many of the historic homes have been renovated. There are also some newly built homes noticeable for their sleek, modern designs.
Prices typically range from the mid-$100,000s to the high $600,000s. However, estate-style homes can range from the mid-$800,000s to $1.7 million. Mapleton-Fall Creek's median sales price in the high $200,000s compares favorably to its neighbors. Butler-Tarkington/Rocky Ripple's median is in the high $300,000s and Meridian Kessler's is in the mid-$400,000s.
The Mapleton-Fall Creek Neighborhood Association, formed in 1962, helps foster a strong sense of community. In partnership with several area churches, it co-founded neighborhood development and housing organizations that support residents through home repair programs, housing rehabilitation and community revitalization efforts.

Craftsman bungalows are a highlight of the traditional architecture in Mapleton-Fall Creek.
Craftsman bungalows are a highlight of the traditional architecture in Mapleton-Fall Creek.
Welcoming porches are found throughout the neighborhood.
Welcoming porches are found throughout the neighborhood.
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Neighborhood options include public, private schools

Mapleton-Fall Creek is part of Indianapolis Public Schools, and three of the district's schools are in the neighborhood:

  • William Bell School 60, a magnet school that partners with Butler University and serves students through fifth grade
  • Phalen Leadership Academy @ Louis B. Russell 48, an Innovation Network school that serves students through sixth grade
  • Shortridge High School, the only public high school in the state to operate a schoolwide International Baccalaureate program.
The high school has been a neighborhood fixture since 1928.
St. Richard's Episcopal School, which serves students through eighth grade, is a private option in the neighborhood.

World's largest children's museum right next door

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is adjacent to the neighborhood along Meridian Street. The 500,000-square-foot campus has five floors of attractions and interactive fun. If you can't seem to find this cultural marvel, just look for the dinosaurs out front. Residents can qualify for free membership through the museum's Neighborhood Club.
The Fall Creek Trail, also known as the Fall Creek Greenway, is a popular paved path that follows the creek along the neighborhood's east side. It runs for about 14 miles, from the Indiana Central Canal to Fort Harrison State Park. It connects with the Monon Trail, an even larger paved path, in the neighborhood's northeast corner. The Monon Trail runs from downtown to the northern suburbs.

The Indianapolis Children's Museum has a beautiful display of dinosaurs next door to Mapleton-Fall Creek.
The Indianapolis Children's Museum has a beautiful display of dinosaurs next door to Mapleton-Fall Creek.
The Indianapolis Children's Museum has a beautiful outdoor sports complex near Mapleton-Fall Creek.
The Indianapolis Children's Museum has a beautiful outdoor sports complex near Mapleton-Fall Creek.
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Local eateries in and around the neighborhood

The area has a small but varied dining scene. Featured stops include:

  • Command Coffee, a local roastery offering specialty drinks and fresh pastries
  • SouthPaw Soul Kitchen, known for generous portions of mac 'n' cheese, collard greens and more
  • Big City Grill & Lemonade, which pairs burgers and other comfort food with fresh-squeezed drinks
  • Goose The Market, a gourmet grocer and butcher shop that sells sandwiches and has a wine bar
Aldi and Meijer are nearby grocery options along Keystone Avenue. A variety of boutique stores and local eateries can be found in trendy Broad Ripple just a short drive away.

Command Coffee is a popular neighborhood hangout.
Command Coffee is a popular neighborhood hangout.
Command Coffee is a great spot to grab a specialty drink in Mapleton-Fall Creek.
Command Coffee is a great spot to grab a specialty drink in Mapleton-Fall Creek.
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Residents can get downtown in under 15 minutes

Residents can take 30th Street or Fall Creek Parkway to nearby Interstate 65 for a trip downtown. Either way, the commute is about 5 miles and can be made within 15 minutes. It takes about 25 minutes to make the 19-mile commute to Indianapolis International Airport via Interstate 70.
Access to the Fall Creek and Monon trails makes the neighborhood very bike-friendly. The area is also served by multiple IndyGo bus routes.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Indianapolis International

32 min drive

Bus

College Ave & Fairfield Ave

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29th St & Washington Blvd

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Washington Blvd & 29th St

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Central Ave & 30th St

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Central Ave & Powell Pl

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30th St & Talbott St

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Meridian St & 30th St & Children's Museum

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
4.0 Current Resident
5/9/2019 Niche Review
So far so good ...... Everyone seems to be quite friendly...learning my way thru the area ....some places are walking distance ...No major grocery stores have tto have a vehicle for that .....prettty quiet thru night for most part but i havent been here to long amonth so we will see how it goes from here
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Mapleton-Fall Creek US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,646
Number of Homes for Sale
51
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
7.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,339
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,200
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
710
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
33
Median Rent
$1,495
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,495
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,295
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,495
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,498
Median Condo Rent
$1,275
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$695

Demographics

Total Population
8,012
Median Age
35
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$53,361
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$75,496

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
41.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
13''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

70 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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