$162,708Average Value$134Average Price per Sq Ft33Homes For Sale
An Indianapolis neighborhood built on a utopian vision
Mars Hill was founded with a utopian vision that never came to fruition, but has still found a way to fulfill its original intent. Near the turn of the 20th century, a group of Indianapolis businessmen sought to turn the farmland around Mars Hill into an industrial suburb of 50,000 residents living near factories – in essence, a replica of Gary, a then-model modern city in the state’s northwest corner. That idea fizzled, leaving Mars Hill with a much more rural aesthetic. Even so, Mars Hill’s proximity to Indianapolis International Airport and the Rolls-Royce North America manufacturing plant makes it an ideal neighborhood for employees at those facilities.
Originally Mars Hill was a planned community that became a working-class neighborhood.
Historic Stout Field Airport has become a repurposed industrial area in Mars Hill.
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A range of houses reflect neighborhood's former unicorporated status
Because Mars Hill never had zoning laws prior to being incorporated into Indianapolis in 1970, some streets are on a clear grid while others are winding and curvy. Lots come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Most houses are bungalows, ranches or cottages. There are also split-level houses in the neighborhood. Fixer-uppers range from $40,000-88,000. Renovated homes and homes built in the 1990s and 2000s can range from $99,000-340,000.
Ranch homes are a popular home style choice in Mars Hill.
Looking to live on one level, ranch-style homes offer you this in Mars Hill.
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Convenient access to airport and interstate brings pros and cons
Brandon Wilson, owner of Wilson Trust Realty, keeps it real with clients looking for homes in Mars Hill. “It’s by the airport, so there’s air traffic. It’s not the quietest area,” Wilson says. “But it is affordable. I used to work at the airport, and it would be a perfect location to live.” Interstates 465 and 70 form neighborhood boundaries, which also contributes to truck traffic in Mars Hill. In addition, garbage trucks trek to the Southside Landfill in the southeast corner of the neighborhood – simultaneously creating traffic and beating up local roadways with potholes.
Indianapolis International Airport is located near Mars Hill.
The city's buses connects Mars Hill residents with the rest of Indianapolis.
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Mel's Drive-Thru a step back in time
Mars Hill residents don’t need Doc Brown’s DeLorean to go back to 1955. They can just park at Mel’s Drive-Thru, where presumably little has changed over the years but the prices. Car hops deliver burgers, tenderloin sandwiches and milkshakes to customers at this long-running slice of Americana. A more recent addition to the neighborhood is Mota Tacos, a simply adorned taqueria that’s already a Mars Hill favorite after less than a year in business. There is a Kroger location for neighborhood grocery shopping.
At Mel's Drive-In in Mars Hill you can still get your burger delivered to your car door.
Señor Iguana's in Mars Hill is a popular destination week nights and weekends.
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Buffer Park a top-rated 9-hole layout
Stout Field Park is the largest in the neighborhood, featuring a walking path, playground, splash pad and basketball court. The Mars Hill Pocket Park, next to Community Caring and Sharing Center, is a mostly gravel area with monkey bars and picnic tables. The neighborhood’s Buffer Park Golf Course – the rare par-36, 9-hole layout – is considered one of the best bargains in Indianapolis golf. Walkers can play 9 holes for $20 or pay $30 for 9 holes with a golf cart.
Buffer Park Golf Course in Mars Hill, has an unmatched beauty of the Indianapolis landscape.
Mars Hill Golfers will find what they need at the Buffer Park Golf Course pro shop.
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Decatur and Wayne Township schools serve neighborhood
Mars Hill is part of two different school districts. Students south of Troy Avenue attend Decatur Township schools. Pre-K and kindergarten students start at Liberty Early Elementary before moving to Stephen Decatur Elementary, which receives a C-rating on Niche. Seventh and eighth graders attend C-rated Decatur Middle School before advancing to B-rated Decatur Central High. Students north of Troy Ave. are in the Wayne Township district. Elementary students attend C-plus rated Stout Field Elementary, which made national news for its “No One Eats Alone” lunchroom program that was created to combat social isolation. Middle schoolers attend B-minus rated Lynhurst 7th and 8th Grade Center. High schoolers attend Ben Davis High, which is about 7 miles northwest of Mars Hill. Ben Davis, known as a high school football and basketball power, gets a B-rating on Niche.
Ben Davis High School in Key Meadows also serves students in Mars Hill.
Welcome to Perry Meridian High School in Hill Valley which also serves Mars Hill students.
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Community centers and houses of worship create welcoming atmosphere
Multiple organizations give Mars Hill a community-first feel. “It is a welcoming community,” says Lisa Schmitz, founder of Mars Hill Arts Center. “The people are very family-oriented and friendly, but also very proud. There are a lot of generational residents -- people that have lived here forever.” The Arts Center offers pottery, sculpting and other art classes for neighborhood residents. George T. Goodwin Community Center organizes events for local senior citizens. There are also more than a dozen houses of worship in Mars Hill, including Eglise Evangelique Des Sanctifies, a Haitian-American Evangelical Church, and the Sikh Society of Indiana’s Museum and Library.
George T Goodwin Center in Mars Hill serves with a community meal program for those in need.
The Mars Hill Free Methodist Chuch is one of many houses of worship in the neighborhood.
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White River tributaries bring flood risks
The CAP Index gives Mars Hill a crime score of 6/10, which slightly exceeds the national average of 4/10. Multiple tributary creeks of the White River flow through Mars Hill, so a significant part of the neighborhood has potential for flooding. However, there are no houses in the actual White River flood plain, which sits between the landfill and the river.
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Parks in this Area
Stout Field Park
Bel Aire Park
Basketball
Playground
Community Center
Carson Park
Ridenour Park
Playground
Ross Clay Pool Park
Dollar Hide Creek Park
Transit
Airport
Indianapolis International
21 min drive
Bus
Troy Ave & Seerley Creek Dr
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Troy Ave & Collier St
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Mann Rd & Mooresville Rd
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Troy Ave & Mc Clure St
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Troy Ave - 5200 W
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Lynhurst Dr & Seerley Creek Rd
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Troy Ave & Skyline Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mars Hill
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mars Hill, Indianapolis sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Mars Hill, Indianapolis over the last 12 months is $167,220, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Updated ranch home on a double lot. Incls new roof shingles and deck, new designer kitchen, new bath, new paint, new carpet and flooring. Gorgeous marble tile in all rooms except BRs. Dramatic vaulted ceilings and new lighting throughout. Huge lot has trees for privacy in rear and sides. Covered porch and plenty of off-street parking.
Desirable ranch home is updated and ready to move-in. 4-BR, 1 1/2 bath. Huge fenced backyard with a creek running through it includes storage barn, play-set, fenced garden area, and big patio. Handsome wood floors, oak doors & trim, ceiling fans in every room. Remodeled kitchen, mobile center island stays, oven and refrigerator stay. New water heater 2024 and water softener stays. Wardrobe
Very nice ranch home on 3-lots! 2-BR, 1-bath, 2-car detached garage. Hardwood floors, arched doorway and french doors for a stylish feel. Retro cool kitchen with original metal cabinets and all appliances stay! Full basement with poured concrete walls is home to laundry, office and ample storage. Large garage can handle 2-cars + tools and benches. Block construction garage and aluminum siding on
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
14,576
Median Age
35
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,030
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,983
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
12.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
19/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
