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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
$235,000
2 Beds 2 Baths 799 SqFt
5176 Clarendon RD, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Shelby Farrar of Opendoor Brokerage LLC
$224,900
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
$989,900
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,038 SqFt
5425 N Capitol AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Casley Ward Lewis of F.C. Tucker Company
$600,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,182 SqFt
4905 N Illinois ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Carol Gartland of CENTURY 21 Scheetz
$1,495
2 Beds 1 Baths 2,164 SqFt
434 Berkley RD, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Pat Carmichael of Preferred Real Estate Services
$550,000
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
$450,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,340 SqFt
4629 Cornelius AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by John Peoni of Berkshire Hathaway Home
$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
$524,900
4 Beds 2 Baths 3,306 SqFt
5012 Graceland AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Jason Hess of Compass Indiana, LLC
$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
$335,000
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,450 SqFt
4000 N Meridian ST #7G, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Jonathan Hopson of F.C. Tucker Company
$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
$494,500
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,650 SqFt
5344 N Kenwood AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Fletcher Daly of New Quantum Realty Group
$150,000
4 Beds 1 Baths 2,160 SqFt
4122 Cornelius AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Brenda Vance of Keller Williams Indpls Metro N
$650,000
4 Beds 5 Baths 3,432 SqFt
4260 Cornelius AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Stephen Clark of Compass Indiana, LLC
$1,450
2 Beds 1 Baths 1,508 SqFt
77 W Westfield BLVD, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Evona Watson of Triple E Realty, LLC
$639,900
3 Beds 3 Baths 3,313 SqFt
5101 Graceland AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Kolby Smethers of F.C. Tucker Company
$649,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,822 SqFt
126 Berkley RD, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Reinhard Pollach of Carpenter, REALTORS®
$1,300
2 Beds 1 Baths 2,199 SqFt
342 Harvard PL, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Brian Hodges of Hodges Realty, LLC
$1,195
3 Beds 1 Baths 1,784 SqFt
417 W 41st ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed by Pat Carmichael of Preferred Real Estate Services
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