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Change arrives in a historic neighborhood
Just northeast of downtown Indianapolis, the historic Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood is undergoing changes. This is especially true in the Hillside area in the southwest corner of the neighborhood, which is witnessing a spillover of the renovations and new custom builds predominant in neighboring Windsor Park and Kennedy-King. “We’re definitely seeing a change in the financial demographics of the neighborhood,” says Barbara Whiteside, Realtor with Keller Williams Indy Metro Northeast. But even amid change, Martindale-Brightwood remains one of Indy’s most distinctive neighborhoods.
Colorful new build homes are spread across Martindale-Brightwood neighborhoods.
Many shops including Provider can be found in Martindale-Brightwood.
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New builds mixing with early 20th century bungalows
Near the start of the 20th century, Martindale and Brightwood were distinct neighborhoods. Martindale was the original heart of Indianapolis’ Black community, and Brightwood is where immigrants from Britain, Ireland and Germany settled upon their arrival. It wasn't until 1992 that those neighborhoods officially merged together. Many bungalows dating to that era remain here today, although the majority of neighborhood homes were built in the 1940s and ‘50s. Those ready for move-in range from $85,000-295,000. Fixer-uppers can range from $28,000-150,000. In Hillside, new custom builds on sizable old lots range from $322,000-643,000.
Clean lines and architecture are the main style throughout the Martindale-Brightwood area.
Rows of bungalows line the streets of the residential community of Martindale-Brightwood.
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Douglass Park binds neighborhood past and present
When Frederick Douglass Park opened in 1921, it was the first Indianapolis city park to welcome Black residents. It remains vital to the community to this day. The park opened a new family center in 2024, featuring a gymnasium, elevated running track and more. Douglass Park also has a community swimming pool and 9-hole golf course. Joe Louis and Tiger Woods are among those to visit the course – the first in the country named after an African American – since it opened in 1928. Just blocks away, Washington Park features a disc golf course, basketball courts, and a mountain bike skills park. Oscar Charleston Park, named for the Negro Leagues legend and Baseball Hall of Famer born in the neighborhood, has two lighted baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and a tennis court-sized soccer mini-pitch.
Douglass Park Golf
Course is a spot locals love to visit in the summer months.
Douglass Park Family Center Playground is an amazing addition for the locals.
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School merger affects neighborhood students
Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, K-8 students in Martindale-Brightwood will attend James Russell Montessori School No. 51, which merges with Francis W. Parker Montessori. Russell receives a C-minus grade on Niche. Students may also attend KIPP Indy Unite Elementary and KIPP College Prep Middle charter schools. The Oaks Academy’s middle school campus is also in Martindale-Brightwood. Oaks is an A-plus rated Christian school with an emphasis on providing a classical education to students from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, and has a K-5 campus on the Near Northside. KIPP Indy Legacy High, a B-minus rated charter school, opened here in 2019. Martindale-Brightwood high school students might also attend nearby C-rated Arsenal Tech or B-plus rated Scecina Memorial Catholic. Martin University, the only Primarily Black Institution in Indiana, opened in Martindale-Brightwood in 1977.
James Russel Montessori believes in the power of student-centered teaching.
KIPP Legacy High School a public charter school located in Indianapolis.
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Greek's Pizzeria, soul food favorites are neighborhood staples
Martindale-Brightwood has a diverse dining scene. In Hillside, brightly colored Greek’s Pizzeria has served the neighborhood pies since 1969. It’s a short walk down 16th Street to a pair of popular newbies – Festiva Modern Mexican, and PROVIDER Coffee and Cocktail Lounge. In the heart of Martindale, Momma’s Kitchen lives up to the label with generous portions of soul food and weekend meal specials. Big Walt’s Wings and More includes pizza, fried fish and pork chops in the “and more” section of its menu. Chef Oya’s The TRAP is a popular seafood takeaway spot with house-made butter sauces and seasonings. There is a Safeway in the neighborhood, as well as a Kroger just a few blocks away on the Near Northside.
Greek's Pizzeria in Martindale-Brightwood is donned with a beautiful mural.
Locals love to visit Greek's Pizzeria in Martindale-Brightwood.
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Multiple organizations serve the community
A multitude of organizations serve the Martindale-Brightwood community. The Martindale-Brightwood Community Development Center, Edna Martin Christian Center, Brightwood Community Center and Wheeler-Dove Boys and Girls Club are among the many involved in community improvement. The Martindale-Brightwood branch of the Indianapolis Public Library is another important community player. Originally opened as one of the library’s first branch locations in 1901, a new library built in 2020 is twice the size of its predecessor. “A lot of people really wanted to have this footprint in their community,” says branch manager Theresa Coleman. “It’s hard for us to do our own programming in our community room because the community has such demand for it.”
Intend Indiana is home based in Martindale-Brightwood and helps Indianapolis improvements.
Come to the Martindale-Brightwood Library for a good book.
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A car-dependent neighborhood with some alternative options
Martindale-Brightwood is a primarily car-dependent neighborhood, with a bike score of 37/100 and a walk score of 35/100. IndyGo bus routes run North-South along Keystone Ave. and Sherman Dr. East-West routes run along 25th, 30th and 34th Streets. Interstate 70 forms the neighborhood’s southern boundary, while the 25-mile-long Monon Trail stretches along the western boundary.
Martindale-Brightwood is a community in close proximity to downtown Indianapolis.
Cyclists love the Monon Trail for a scenic ride in the neighborhood of Martindale-Brightwood.
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One Voice seeks to cut down area crime
Crime is an issue many Martindale-Brightwood residents are forced to contend with. The neighborhood receives a 7 of 10 score in the CAP Index, with the national average being 4. One Voice Martindale-Brightwood is a community organization focused on improving neighborhood safety. In 2021, the city selected the neighborhood for its “Lift Indy” program to help improve housing and economic growth.
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Overall this is a kind and supportive community. As a community there has been a plague of crime in our area for a number of years, but the community is active in trying to rid the area of the violence through community awareness and resource programs. Through programs like Reese's Blue Ribbon Project which host Peace Marches, Peace BBQ's, street giveaways for those in need, and many other things this community is beginning to see less violence.
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Martindale-Brightwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Martindale-Brightwood, Indianapolis sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Martindale-Brightwood, Indianapolis over the last 12 months is $125,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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