Meridian Kessler is one of the most in-demand neighborhoods in Indianapolis. Residents can walk to coffee shops, restaurants and bars, and top Indy attractions are a quick drive away. With roomy lots, high-end historic homes and a calm, walkable environment, the area offers an upscale lifestyle about 20 minutes from downtown.
“Meridian Kessler is the most highly desired neighborhood in the entire city — there’s no ifs, ands or buts about it,” says Indy resident Timothy Birky, a Realtor with F.C. Tucker Company. “It’s typically large, historic homes, with very little new construction.” As you walk the neighborhood’s leafy streets, you’ll see a blend of grand mansions and cozy cottages, as bungalows and American Foursquares mix with Victorian, Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival homes. Smaller houses range from the low $200,000s to the high $400,000s, but $400,000 is the baseline for most homes. However, prices can reach nearly $2 million for a stately mansion, while condos range from the low $100,000s to the high $200,000s.
Meridian Street, in particular, has some of the city's most impressive homes. “Meridian Street is also unique in that they have their own historic preservation district,” Birky says. “Any work that’s done to the exterior of the homes on Meridian Street, there’s pretty strict guidelines on how those homes are preserved and maintained.”
Coffee shops, cafes and cocktails are all within walking distance. “There are some pockets of retail in there, like the corner of 49th and Pennsylvania,” Birky says. “There’s Café Patachou and Hubbard and Cravens coffee shop. Along College Avenue, there’s more retail and restaurants and things like that.” Neighborhood mainstays include:
Folks use the nearly 30-mile Monon Trail to bike, jog, skate and even commute to downtown Indianapolis and Carmel. Canterbury Park borders the Monon Trail and comes equipped with a playground, volleyball courts and a dog-friendly atmosphere. Arsenal Park offers a splash pad, skate park and garden. Holliday Park has tons of trails, scenic ruins, and access to the White River for kayaking and fishing. Nearby Broad Ripple Park is another family favorite with sport fields, a swimming pool and dog park.
In Meridian Kessler, you’re within 10 minutes of major attractions like:
Indianapolis Public Schools serves the area and has open choice with a lottery system for specialized programs and magnet schools. Indiana School for the Deaf caters to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. There’s several private K-8 options like Immaculate Heart of Mary School and St. Joan of Arc School. The top-rated Bishop Chatard High School is just north of the neighborhood. Nearby Butler University is known for its business, pharmacy and physician’s assistant programs.
If you’ve ever driven past some of the neighborhood’s fanciest homes and wondered what they look like on the inside, then the annual Meridian Kessler Home Tour will be up your alley. The Meridian Kessler Neighborhood Association organizes the event and other get-togethers like an annual summer street party. “It’s more than a block party, it’s like a three-block party,” Birky says. “It’s probably the biggest event of the summer.” Local churches host their own events, like the French Market at St. Joan of Arc. “They have bands, they have French food and artisans, and it’s a big deal,” Birky says. You’re also within walking distance of the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Most people drive, but sidewalks, bike lanes and the Monon Trail make it easy to get around. There’s a handful of IndyGo bus stops in the area, too. Downtown Indy, Keystone at The Crossing and Carmel are within a 20-minute drive.
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Meridian Kessler | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis over the last 12 months is $460,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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