Located just east of downtown Indianapolis, the Near Eastside is a historically significant and rapidly evolving neighborhood. This area offers residents proximity to the city’s entertainment, employment, and cultural amenities. With its deep-rooted history with homes built in the 19th century and recent revitalization efforts, the Near Eastside combines old charm with modern development, attracting a diverse mix of long-term residents and new families. “It’s convenient to everything that Indianapolis has to offer,” says Barbara Whiteside, a Keller Williams Indy Metro NE Realtor.
Near Eastside locals enjoy the easy access to downtown and the surrounding areas.
Near Eastside is home to some of the most iconic and memorable homes of Indianapolis.
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Preserved homes and new construction
Housing in the Near Eastside is a mix of homes from the 19th century and new constructions. Housing styles include bungalow, Craftsman, and Foursquare homes, with prices ranging from as low as $80,000 to $415,000. The median home price is $168,000. Homes are closely spaced on narrow streets with sidewalks. “You’ve got homes that they’ve totally gutted and fixed up. Or they’ve torn down and rebuilt brand new homes there," says Realtor Lori Crosley of Century 21 Scheetz. CAP Index crime score in the neighborhood is 6, which is slightly higher than the national average of 4.
New construction craftsman homes have head-turning curb appeal in Near Eastside.
Renovated or newly constructed bungalows provide amazing curb appeal in Near Eastside.
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Shopping and dining options along East Washington Street and beyond
Residents head to the nearby East Washington Street corridor for shopping and dining, where local eateries and small businesses line the streets. Beholder, an upscale restaurant, is a popular dining spot offering creative seasonal dishes. The 10th Street Diner caters to vegans with a variety of plant-based meals. Neidhammer Coffee Co. serves the community through unique workforce development, focusing on providing jobs for young adults struggling to find stable housing. Tlaolli is a Mexican restaurant known for its fresh tamales. And J Clyde’s Pub is a local watering hole. There's a Kroger in the nearby Woodland Crossing shopping center.
Customers enjoy the comfortable atmosphere at Tlaolli in Near Eastside fresh and unique tacos.
J-Clyde's Pub in Near Eastside is the local watering hole for music enthusiasts.
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John Boner Neighborhood Center and more for community events and programming
The neighborhood hosts cultural and arts events, including Dia de los Muertos celebrations at the Pierre Moran Library and the Taste of Africa Festival at the Tolson Center. The latter features live music, a fashion show, and culinary experiences from across Africa. Additionally, the John Boner Neighborhood Center provides educational classes and fitness classes. Multiple houses of worship are located within the neighborhood, including Living Word Baptist Church, Iglesia Tierra Prometida, and River Avenue Free Methodist Church. Downtown Indianapolis — and its varied entertainment options — is about 3 miles away. There are IMAX theaters, the Lucas Oil Stadium for Indianapolis Colts games and plenty of local eateries.
Arsenal Technical High School offers specialized Career Academies
Washington Irving School 14 serves pre-kindergarten through sixth grade and earns a C-minus from Niche. Nearby Arlington Community Middle School serves seventh and eighth-grade students, and Niche gives it a C-minus. C-rated Arsenal Technical High School offers five specialized Career Academies for vocational and professional training. The Pierre Moran Branch Library is a hub for bilingual education, offering story times and craft events in English and Spanish.
Washington Irving Elementary School, serving Indianapolis students up to 5th grade.
Arsenal Technical High School is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Brookside Park offers green spaces and recreation
Brookside Park has a public pool, disc golf course, and walking paths along Pogue’s Run stream. There's also Pierre Moran Park, known for its skate park and summertime pool, complete with a water slide and lap pool.
Locals enjoy the great athletic amenities of Brookside Park in Near Eastside Indianapolis.
Brookside Park has a community pool and aquatic center where swimmers compete.
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Convenient access to downtown and public transportation options
East Washington Street (U.S. Route 40) and Emerson Avenue are direct routes into downtown Indianapolis. Interstate 70 forms the neighborhood's western border and runs north and south through the city. The neighborhood has several IndyGo bus stops throughout the area. Indianapolis International Airport is about 15 miles away.
Near Eastside residents enjoy close proximity to downtown Indianapolis and all the offerings.
IndyGo bus routes run constantly in Near Eastside where locals can get around conveniently.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Near Eastside
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Near Eastside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Near Eastside, Indianapolis sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Near Eastside, Indianapolis over the last 12 months is $170,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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