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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.
View The Market ReportResidents 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
$350,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,488 SqFt
4260 Sunset AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Will Lonnemann of F.C. Tucker Company


$384,000
2 Beds 2 Baths 2,742 SqFt
30 W 58th ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Anna Hassler of Maywright Property Co.


$399,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,828 SqFt
322 W 47th ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Will Lonnemann of F.C. Tucker Company


$886,500
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,348 SqFt
22 W 54th ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Brian Wayman of CENTURY 21 Scheetz


$1,195
2 Beds 1 Baths 1,776 SqFt
805 Berkley RD, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Pat Carmichael of Preferred Real Estate Services


$428,900
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,714 SqFt
4653 N Illinois ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Elizabeth "Elly" Brown of United Real Estate Indpls


$395,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,101 SqFt
5301 Cornelius AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Andy Deemer of F.C. Tucker Company


$400,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,784 SqFt
3943 Graceland AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Troy Gaviola of Fathom Realty


$219,900
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,752 SqFt
4130 Rookwood AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Gregory Randolph of Kevin Warren


$1,250,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,700 SqFt
33 W 42nd ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Matt McLaughlin of F.C. Tucker Company


$500,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,035 SqFt
4902 N Capitol AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Mallorie Wilson of The Real Estate Group


$740,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,915 SqFt
134 W 44th ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Nathan Baurley of T&H Realty Services, Inc.


$475,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,994 SqFt
34 W 49th ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Nicholas McNeely of F.C. Tucker Company


$185,000
3 Beds 4 Baths 4,040 SqFt
502 W 38th ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Cheryl Strode-Gregory of CC & R Realty, LLC


$699,900
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,118 SqFt
4619 Boulevard PL, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Bernard Goodman of Compass Indiana, LLC


$599,900
3 Beds 3 Baths 3,331 SqFt
5173 N Kenwood AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Eric Rasmussen of CENTURY 21 Scheetz


$400,000
2 Beds 3 Baths 2,646 SqFt
260 W 44th ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Brian Wayman of CENTURY 21 Scheetz


$474,900
3 Beds 2 Baths 3,084 SqFt
5301 Boulevard PL, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by GB Landrigan of GB Landrigan & Company


$399,900
4 Beds 4 Baths 2,935 SqFt
440 W 40th ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Billy Ratthahao of Indy Dwell Real Estate


$579,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,426 SqFt
654 W 54th ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Brigitte Dayan of F.C. Tucker Company


$649,900
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,864 SqFt
4651 N Illinois ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Forde Ness of Berkshire Hathaway Home


$598,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,472 SqFt
302 W Hampton DR, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Sean Mullins of United Real Estate Indpls


$265,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,992 SqFt
422 W 41st ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Gloria Gear of Keller Williams Indy Metro S


$365,000
6 Beds 3 Baths 2,783 SqFt
714 Berkley RD, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Paige Corbett of Compass Indiana, LLC


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