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Northwest Indianapolis neighborhood with parks and schools at the forefront
Education is at the heart of Marian Cold Springs, home to Marian University and a K-8 environmental science school. Yet students and lifelong learners can appreciate this neighborhood's natural beauty. Bordered by the White River to the east, Marian Cold Springs is next to Riverside Park, one of the city's largest outdoor spaces undergoing an exciting $11 million revitalization. "One of the benefits of living in Indianapolis is the parks and recreation system, which is quite extensive," says Miriam Odegard, Realtor with United Real Estate Indianapolis. "There are a variety of green spaces, and people take a lot of pride in the outdoor amenities." Marian University is a private Catholic university whose wooded, historic campus spreads 120 acres across the center of the neighborhood. Marian Cold Springs is conveniently located four miles from downtown Indianapolis on the city's northwest side.
Marian Cold Springs is close to downtown Indianapolis.
Houses in Marian Cold Springs are primarily from the mid-20th century.
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Biking, golfing and more at Riverside Park
At 862 acres, Riverside Regional Park is Indianapolis's second-largest park, with an equally massive list of offerings. Driving into the park, locals are welcomed by wide-open green spaces dotted by trees. Coffin and South Grove are longstanding 18-hole golf courses in the park, offering amateur tournaments, including the New Year's Day Hangover Open. The Municipal Gardens Family Center hosts fitness classes and senior bingo. On its north end, the park offers an open-air cycling track, a BMX track and a skatepark. Beginning in 2017, the city allotted $11 million for additions to the park, including a regional aquatic center, athletic fields and an adventure park. The Taggart Memorial Amphitheater is up and running, hosting outdoor performances.
Play a round of golf at the Coffin Golf Course in Marian Cold Springs.
Major Taylor Velodrome has a program for students to learn the fundamentals of biking.
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Primary through postsecondary education in Marian Cold Springs
Marian Cold Springs offers primary, secondary, and postsecondary schools. Students are part of Indianapolis Public Schools, which earns an overall C from Niche. Cold Spring is a public K-8 magnet school focusing on environmental science and other STEM subjects. It earns a C-minus. Indianapolis students can pick any high school in the district. Located nearby, Herron-Riverside High School earns an A-minus. The school offers Latin and other languages as well as strong elective programs in the arts. Marian University serves over 5,000 students from 45 states and 23 countries. It offers over 40 majors as well as undergraduate and graduate programs. The school also has an impressive championship-winning cycling team with 47 national titles. Locals may wander the Japanese garden on campus or catch a show at the Marian University Theatre.
Kids love attending Cold Spring School.
Herron-Riverside HS is rated #3 in Best Charter HS in Indiana by Niche in Indianapolis.
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Cape Cods in Marian Cold Springs
The neighborhood's homes are mainly spread out on the west side of Cold Springs Road. Cape Cods are common here and have features typical of that style, including a symmetrical, rectangular shape with a pitched roof and dormer windows. Midcentury ranches also line the neighborhood's streets. Houses typically sit close together on small lots, with attached or detached garages. Green Hills Lane and Meeting House Lane are winding roads with plenty of shade. Homes there have more space, with grassy front yards large enough for several mature trees. Fixer-uppers with two or three bedrooms go for around $110,000. Move-in ready homes with four or five bedrooms go for around $280,000.
Residential homes are mainly spread out on the west side of Marian Cold Springs Road.
Residents of Marian Cold Springs take pride in their outdoor amenities.
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Outdoor plays, concerts and movies at Riverside Park
Marian Cold Springs residents have exciting outdoor shows right in their backyard. At Riverside Park, the new outdoor amphitheater fills up quickly as residents set up lawn chairs for outdoor events. With the imposing columns of the historic Taggart Memorial as their backdrop, the Indy Shakes theater company performs Shakespeare plays like "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The venue also hosts weekly concerts and movie events. Marian Cold Springs residents are only miles from other attractions on the city's west side. "There are a plethora of things to do on the west side," Odegard says. "You have the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which is a very big deal around here, the Indianapolis Zoo, Riverside Park, and you can do it all in one day."
Riverside Park in Marian Cold Springs, IN features a grand monument on the premises.
Marian Cold Springs is surrounded by nature with mature trees and nature.
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Family-style dinners at The Iron Skillet
Marian Cold Springs doesn't have a lot of places to shop, but it's well-connected to nearby stores. Thirty-eighth Street to the north and Lafayette Road to the west connect to Walmart, Target and Home Depot, which are all about five miles away. Fresh produce and other groceries are available nearby at Safeway. The Iron Skillet is a longtime neighborhood restaurant that was once the home of an influential Indianapolis businessman. Since 1953, it's been serving up "family-style" dinners with a salad course, a meat entrée course and a hot or iced tea.
Dining options near Marian Cold Springs include family-style dinners at The Iron Skillet.
Many good restaurants near Marian Cold Springs, IN include Bar-B-Q Heaven.
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Waterfront views on the Central White River Trail
Thanks to convenient pedestrian paths and roadways, getting around Marian Cold Springs is easy. The Central White River Trail is a wide pedestrian route along the river on the neighborhood's east side. To get downtown, residents may take Cold Spring Road, which runs north and south through the center of the neighborhood. The number 15 bus also goes downtown and is accessible from West 30th Street near the center of the neighborhood.
Marian Cold Springs homes have 1950s architectural styles and spacious lots.
White River runs through Marian Cold Springs and is a great place to enjoy water activities.
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Flooding is a risk in Marian Cold Springs
Areas along the river have a high flood risk factor. Several streets on the west side, including Sharon Avenue, Winfield Avenue, Medford Avenue and Highwoods Drive East, are also at risk.
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Parks in this Area
Riverside Regional Park
Centennial & 20th Park Playground
Major Taylor Skate Park
Skateboard
Bertha Ross Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
James Foster Gaines Park
Belmont Beach
Fishing
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Indianapolis International
33 min drive
Bus
30th St & Tyrone Dr
Bus
Lafayette Rd & Private Dr
Bus
Lafayette Rd & 21st St
Bus
30th St & Warman Ave
Bus
Cold Spring Rd & Private Dr
Marian Cold Springs Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Marian Cold Springs, Indianapolis sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Marian Cold Springs, Indianapolis over the last 12 months is $394,000, up 41% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Riverside Apartments offers newly renovated apartment homes with sought-after amenities in a prime location near Riverside Park in Indianapolis. Enjoy being minutes from Safeway, Nick's Chili Parlor, Walgreens, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Nature lovers will appreciate the park's golf courses and family recreation center, while Marian University, downtown Indianapolis, and IUPUI are all
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,564
Median Age
29
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,206
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,974
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.4%
College Graduates
42.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.2%
% Population in Labor Force
62.2%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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