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Butler-Tarkington
Tucked away behind the grand houses along the west side of Meridian Street and just a few miles north of downtown, is Butler-Tarkington. Named for Butler University and famous former resident, Hoosier author Booth Tarkington, this quiet neighborhood features an array of beautiful homes- think gorgeous Tudor’s and classic Colonials- and is known for its attractive residential architecture.
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Residents appreciate the way Butler University inhabits parts of the neighborhood, complete with all of the expected college life - Greek Row and college town shopping - yet doesn’t disturb the quiet of the area. The unique amenities and experiences Butler brings are truly one-of-a-kind. Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium, one of the largest public observatories in the world, houses Indiana’s largest telescope and offers fulldome star shows regularly. The arts are thriving at Butler, and Clowes Memorial Hall hosts a star-studded list of talent and personalities, including touring Broadway shows. Beautiful Holcomb Gardens is a 20-acre oasis of tranquility that overlooks a manmade lake, and Hinkle Fieldhouse, at one time the largest basketball arena in the country, is a National Historic Landmark and a thrilling place to enjoy Indiana’s favorite pastime.
Children and adults alike enjoy Tarkington Park for its playground, parkour-friendly spaces, basketball and tennis courts, and onsite cafe, an outpost of Indiana basketball legend Tamika Catching’s Tea’s Me Cafe. The yearly Sausage Fest at St. Thomas Aquinas is always hopping and features selections from the century-old neighborhood mainstay, Kincaid’s Meat Market.
You’ll love the full service deli at the Illinois St. Food Emporium, and their grab & go selection is perennially popular. Hoagies & Hops offers up authentic Philly-style sandwiches and cheesesteaks, and while you might go to Byrne’s Grilled Pizza for their namesake pies, don’t sleep on their award-winning cocktails. The Swiss-inspired, apres-ski vibe of Chalet makes it an eclectic stop for a quick breakfast of coffee and a bialy (the humble, yet very tasty, cousin of a bagel) and a quaint place to while away an evening over charcuterie and raclette. The rustic-chic atmosphere of Meridian Bar & Restaurant foreshadows the well-executed upscale comfort food they offer, and the view from the patio, of the historic homes along Meridian Street, is unparalleled, as is the coziness of tête-à-tête by the fireplace.
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Current Listings in Butler-Tarkington
$975,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,038 SqFt
5425 N Capitol AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Casley Ward Lewis of F.C. Tucker Company
$232,000
2 Beds 2 Baths 799 SqFt
5176 Clarendon RD, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Shelby Farrar of Opendoor Brokerage LLC
$390,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,816 SqFt
5308 Boulevard PL, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Kimberly Walsh of Keller Williams Indy Metro NE
$765,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 3,824 SqFt
4702 N Illinois ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Dayne Collings of F.C. Tucker Company
$340,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,000 SqFt
4625 Rookwood AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Jeremy Duling of White Stag Realty, LLC
$285,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,992 SqFt
422 W 41st ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Gloria Gear of Keller Williams Indy Metro S
$400,000
6 Beds 3 Baths 2,783 SqFt
714 Berkley RD, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Paige Corbett of Compass Indiana, LLC
$485,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,348 SqFt
5112 Riverview DR, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Molly Creamer of CENTURY 21 Scheetz
$214,900
2 Beds 1 Baths 1,804 SqFt
3953 N Capitol AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Michael Jones of RE/MAX At The Crossing
$1,695
2 Beds 1 Baths 2,001 SqFt
711 Berkley RD, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Pat Carmichael of Preferred Real Estate Services
$600,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,182 SqFt
4905 N Illinois ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Carol Gartland of CENTURY 21 Scheetz
$415,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,976 SqFt
4920 N Capitol AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Stevee Clifton of Compass Indiana, LLC
$1,495
2 Beds 1 Baths 2,164 SqFt
434 Berkley RD, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Pat Carmichael of Preferred Real Estate Services
$525,000
6 Beds 2 Baths 2,784 SqFt
398 W 47th ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Garrett Lickliter of Lickliter Realty Services LLC
$219,000
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,950 SqFt
5206 Crown ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Jason Sciortino of F.C. Tucker Company
$385,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,618 SqFt
530 W 41st ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Emily Burford of @properties
$886,500
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,348 SqFt
22 W 54th ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Brian Wayman of CENTURY 21 Scheetz
$238,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,402 SqFt
3938 N Kenwood AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Olga Bliuc-Haggard of New Quantum Realty Group
$335,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,953 SqFt
244 W 43rd ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Jacob Ellis of Blue Sky Realty Group
$399,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,722 SqFt
4913 N Capitol AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Joshua Ember of F.C. Tucker Company
$3,250
4 Beds 2 Baths 3,204 SqFt
640 Berkley RD, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Matthew Kressley of F.C. Tucker Company
$2,500
4 Beds 2 Baths 2,806 SqFt
4658 Hinesley AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Matthew Kressley of F.C. Tucker Company
$469,500
2 Beds 3 Baths 2,650 SqFt
5344 N Kenwood AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Fletcher Daly of New Quantum Realty Group
$305,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,875 SqFt
4061 Byram AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Malinda Ennis of Keller Williams Indy Metro NE
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