Twenty-two minutes away from downtown Indianapolis sits South Franklin, a neighborhood known for its appeal to those who want to live a suburban lifestyle but be close enough to commute to downtown with ease.
Homes within South Franklin range from split-level and ranch homes that were built in the 1970s to newer construction that was built in the early 2020s. The median listing price for a home in South Franklin is $349,450. Prospective buyers can expect to pay roughly $100,000 to $500,000 to live in South Franklin.
Students living within South Franklin can attend Mary Adams Elementary, which has an A-minus rating on Niche; Franklin Central Junior High, which has a B rating; and Franklin Central High, which has an A-minus rating. "People come here for access to the highly rated schools," says Devin Chaulk, Realtor with @properties. Juniors and seniors at Franklin Central High can enroll in the Central Nine Career Center to gain real-world work experience. Career paths range from health science to media and information technology.
Residents have access to a few eateries throughout the neighborhood. Flashbacks Family Bar & Grille is a great place to watch the game or have a chicken sandwich with fries. The Diablo Chicken is a popular choice, with breaded chicken breast, peppers, onions and jalapenos. Chicago’s Pizza is a popular chain within the Indiana and Kentucky region. Its signature Skyline pizza comes with sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, onion and green pepper. For starters, there's the freshly baked breadsticks. Dipping sauces range from the red sauce, cheddar cheese, nacho cheese or garlic butter. For burgers, there's Indy’s Burger Joint. Their namesake burger is topped with peanut butter, cheddar cheese and bacon and grilled jalapenos, which makes for a burst of flavor. It is one of their more popular burgers. Patrons may also swap the ground chuck patty for a turkey burger, chicken breast or veggie burger. For dessert, there's Paradise Mx, which specializes in Mexican ice cream and other treats. Options include the Mango De Leche, which is mango-flavored ice cream. There's also Queso con Zarzamora, which is blackberry cheesecake-flavored ice cream.
For recreation, residents are about a 17-minute drive from Southeastway Park. The 188-acre park features a paved bike path, an 80-acre forest and access to Buck Creek. The biggest draw of this park is its landscape, which ranges from flood plains to prairies. As visitors roam through the park, they'll encounter bluebirds, orioles and Canada geese. The 1.5-mile Creekside Trail gives access to Buck Creek. In the spring and summer, visitors may immerse themselves in the beauty of the wildflowers that bloom throughout the park. For little ones, there are two playgrounds. The smaller playground includes a jungle gym with slides and monkey bar rings. The much larger playground is where the excitement begins. From swings to climbing nets and several towers that include slides, kids are free to go where their imagination takes them. Every year in August, the park hosts Bug Fest, which celebrates the importance of bugs and insects in Indiana. There, residents learn more about the little critters they share a home with.
Ron Rose
Indiana Realty Pros, Inc.
(888) 506-7058
230 Total Sales
4 in South Franklin
$255K - $320K Price Range
Luci Chalian
CENTURY 21 Scheetz
(617) 719-3990
93 Total Sales
1 in South Franklin
$355,000 Price
Lori Ann Meyer
Highgarden Real Estate
(855) 719-2414
170 Total Sales
2 in South Franklin
$190K - $320K Price Range
Diana Abner
eXp Realty, LLC
(317) 732-0878
154 Total Sales
3 in South Franklin
$227K - $302K Price Range
Devina Cagle
Indy House and Home
(888) 502-3127
104 Total Sales
2 in South Franklin
$212K - $224K Price Range
Lisa Bohr
Berkshire Hathaway Home
(317) 854-4905
82 Total Sales
1 in South Franklin
$305,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Franklin | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in South Franklin, Indianapolis sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in South Franklin, Indianapolis over the last 12 months is $325,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,230 - $1,850 per month
$1,871 - $2,672 per month
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Rural living in the outskirts of Indianapolis
A growing Indianapolis suburban area bordered by a pair of interstate highways
A once-rural neighborhood close to the excitement of the county fairgrounds
A small community known for its rural beauty
A multicultural bridge between Indianapolis and the south suburbs
A suburban community with small-town appeal and charm
