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Where the sidewalk ends in Southeast Indy
Poplar Grove is where the suburban streets of southeastern Indianapolis begin giving way to Indiana’s lush farmland. And until the past couple of decades, the vibe was decidedly more rural than suburban despite being inside of Indianapolis city limits. “Newer developments are popping up in addition to the more established mid-century homes,” says Susan Forrest, Realtor with United Real Estate Indianapolis. But even as Poplar Grove grows, you needn't travel far to experience the sights and scents of rural Indiana thanks to the nearby Marion County Fairgrounds.
Poplar Grove is where suburban Indianapolis begins giving way to Indiana's lush farmland.
Poplar Grove combines suburban and rural vibes.
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Homes are accessible to first-time buyers
Affordability makes Poplar Grove popular with first-time homebuyers. “It is a mostly residential area and until recently this was an area that was high in renters versus homeowners,” Forrest says. The neighborhood’s original houses are typically ranches. Newer subdivisions include patio homes and contemporary single-family brick-and-vinyl structures built after 2000. Prices in Poplar Grove range from $134,650-$410,000.
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Popular Grove has many two story homes to explore.
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Franklin Township schools are highly-rated
Franklin Township schools provide much of Poplar Grove’s appeal. Thompson Crossing Elementary fits the needs of Poplar Grove’s population by being the only Franklin Township school with a dual-language immersion program. Spanish and English speakers spend half the day taught in their native language and the other half instructed in their new language. Thompson Crossing, which serves K-3 students, receives a B-plus rating from Niche. Students move on to B-plus rated Edgewood Intermediate for fourth through sixth grades. B-rated Franklin Central Junior High serves seventh and eighth grades before students advance to Franklin Central High. Franklin Central High School has an A-minus Niche rating.
Franklin Center Junior High educates seventh and eight grades in Popular Grove.
Franklin Central High School in Popular Grove received an A-minus Overall Niche Score.
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Easy access to interstates
Nearby access to Interstates 465 and 74 makes Poplar Grove ideally situated to reach anywhere in the southern or eastern parts of Indianapolis. But as a formerly rural area, there are few transportation options beyond automobiles. Poplar Grove isn’t connected to the IndyGO bus system and has a 26/100 bike score and a 13/100 walk score.
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Residents can eat crepes, watch Colts
The Kroger Marketplace and Walmart Supercenter in neighboring South Emerson are the closest grocery stores to Poplar Grove. Murphy’s Pubhouse South is a Poplar Grove pub that hosts an annual St. Patrick’s weekend celebration and shows every Colts game during football season while serving comfort foods like breaded tenderloin or fish and chips. Next door, Rise & Shine Breakfast House offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch favorites headlined by its crepes.
Come to Mikie's Pub in Poplar Grove for great food specials, drinks and fun.
New Bethel Ordinary is a great spot for lunch with friends in Popular Grove.
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Thompson Park an ample greenspace
Nearby Thompson Park is a wide-open, nine-acre greenspace featuring a basketball court, playground and picnic shelter as well as a path that circles the park. The Franklin Township Rookie League baseball complex is also adjacent to Poplar Grove near Thompson Crossing Elementary.
Thompson Park in Indianapolis has a great trail for exercising.
Thompson Park’s nine acres of greenspace includes a basketball court in Popular Grove.
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Circle City Speedway is a popular attraction for the residents of Popular Grove.
An annual fair and weekly racing
The Marion County Fairgrounds are just minutes away from Poplar Grove. Home of the annual Marion County Fair in late June and early July, it also features weekly dirt-track auto racing at Circle City Raceway. The race schedule begins in April and culminates with the Spooky 200 in October. Hanna Haunted Acres is another spooky season staple. Located in the exact midpoint of Poplar Grove, the farm complex features a corn maze, haunted hayrides and haunted houses.
Poplar Grove is where suburban Indianapolis begins giving way to Indiana's lush farmland.
Retention ponds help with flood risk
By design, nearly every Poplar Grove subdivision features a retention pond to help mitigate the low-lying area’s risk of flooding. Big Run, which cuts through the southeastern portion of Poplar Grove, carries a moderate flood risk after heavy rains.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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4
Crime Score
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4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Poplar Grove Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Poplar Grove, Indianapolis sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Poplar Grove, Indianapolis over the last 12 months is $285,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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