$128,144Average Value$103Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Up-and-coming neighborhood near downtown Indianapolis
Stringtown is a neighborhood within sight of the Indianapolis skyline and located next to some of the city's big attractions, namely the Indianapolis Zoo. While some residents have already tapped into this neighborhood's investment potential, Realtor Alex Heygood expects Stringtown to get more attention in the coming years. "Stringtown is definitely an area people are going to start looking at more once they see the quality and see that homes are move-in ready at this price," says Heygood, Realtor with Highgarden Real Estate. In the city's early days, industry helped to spur urban settlement in the Near Westside area, where factories popped up along the railroad tracks. The neighborhood's name is said to have come from the fact that people lived in the string of houses lining Washington Street near the river. Today, many residents live in vintage homes just two miles from downtown. Nearby organizations such as food pantries help support the neighborhood where there is a need.
Stringtown is just minutes from downtown Indianapolis.
You can see the downtown Indianapolis skyline from Stringtown.
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Smaller vintage homes in Stringtown
The majority of Stringtown residents rent rather than own their homes. Duplexes, detached single-family homes and apartments are located around the neighborhood. Many properties are from the early 20th century, with lap siding and overhanging eaves above the entryways. They tend to be modestly sized, with two or three bedrooms and an average square footage of 1,300 square feet. Though many homes don't have driveways, ample street parking is available. Properties tend to sit close to the street, with small front yards that could accommodate a small flower bed. For move-in-ready homes, prices range from $100,000 to under $300,000, including remodeled properties with updated interiors.
Homes full of character and personality are found in Stringtown.
Animals, museums and concerts at White River State Park
Stringtown borders White River State Park, a 250-acre campus with a zoo, baseball stadium and cultural centers. Attracting over a million visitors annually, the Indianapolis Zoo is home to 1,400 animals and 31,000 plants, many of which are threatened or endangered. Visitors come from around the city to see the only underwater dolphin viewing dome in the world. Baseball fans can watch the Indianapolis Indians play at Victory Field. The Eiteljorg Museum showcases Western and Native American art, featuring well-known artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe. The Everwise Amphitheater is a 6,000-capacity outdoor venue hosting artists like Pat Benatar and the Beach Boys.
White River State Park offers beautiful views and a place for fun with friends.
Riverfront trails border the neighborhood of Stringtown.
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Herron High offers a classical liberal arts education
Stringtown students are part of the Indianapolis Public School system, which earns an overall C from Niche. Kindergarten through eighth-grade students may attend Daniel Webster School or William Penn School, both of which earn a C-minus from Niche. Moving on up, teens can enter George Washington High, which earns a C. Herron High is an A-plus public charter school located about 3 miles from Stringtown. It offers a classical liberal arts education with four years of Latin and other languages, core subjects and two electives per semester. The Indianapolis Public Library Haughville Branch is another educational resource. It offers free Wi-Fi, public computer access and community programs such as Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Senior Tech Academy.
William Penn Middle School is part of the IPS enrollment zone that serves Stringtown.
George Washington High School is just outside of Stringtown.
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Longtime local restaurant serves classic American fare
A handful of shops and restaurants line Washington Street, including many Hispanic-owned businesses. Antojitos Carmen Restaurant and Taqueria serves a two-taco dinner with rice, beans and a refreshing drink. Working Man's Friend is a restaurant and bar that's been in the neighborhood since the '60s, serving up juicy cheeseburgers, chili and other casual American fare. Locals can check off their grocery lists at Kroger, located about a mile away on Michigan Street. The Lord's Pantry at Anna's House is a food pantry serving Stringtown and surrounding neighborhoods. It also offers community dinners each Wednesday evening.
Latin-inspired restaurants are common on the Near Westside.
The Workingman's Friend is one of the most popular restaurants in Indy, and it has been a community staple since 1918.
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Movies on the water at Belmont Beach
Belmont Beach is a waterfront area along the White River that hosts events in the warmer months. As the sun sets, locals sit back and relax to watch a movie on the beach from April through October. During Haughville Heritage Day in July, Stringtown and surrounding communities come together with Haughville to celebrate the neighborhood’s past and present with a fish fry, a talent show and live music. Nature hikes and river clean-up events keep locals engaged in the neighborhood's natural areas.
Stringtown residents walk along the White River
The Central White River Trail welcomes walkers, bikers and rollerbladers with a wide, paved path along the river. Emergency call boxes are located along the trail for added safety. Stringtown residents can cross the river by foot or by car on West New York Street to get downtown. "Every time I come, people are out walking over the bridge," Heygood says. "It's a really nice area to be out and about and close to all the amenities around you." The number three and number eight buses are accessible from West Michigan Street and Washington Street. Indianapolis International Airport is located 12 miles southwest via Interstate 70.
Hop on a walking trail and enjoy views of both the Indianapolis skyline and the White River.
Residents can fish from the bank of the nearby White River.
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Stringtown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Stringtown, Indianapolis sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Stringtown, Indianapolis over the last 12 months is $135,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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