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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

4902 N Capitol AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Open 10/26 12PM-2PM

$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

5176 Clarendon RD, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Open Mon 8AM-7PM

$228,000

2 Beds 2 Baths 799 SqFt

5176 Clarendon RD, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by Shelby Farrar of Opendoor Brokerage LLC

4728 N Kenwood AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208

New

$529,900

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,625 SqFt

4728 N Kenwood AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by Bif Ward of F.C. Tucker Company

Active

$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.

Active

$195,000

3 Beds 4 Baths 4,040 SqFt

502 W 38th ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by Cheryl Strode-Gregory of CC & R Realty, LLC

Active

$389,000

2 Beds 2 Baths 2,742 SqFt

30 W 58th ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by Anna Hassler of Maywright Property Co.

4619 Boulevard PL, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Pending

$699,900

5 Beds 4 Baths 3,118 SqFt

4619 Boulevard PL, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by Bernard Goodman of Compass Indiana, LLC

5173 N Kenwood AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Pending

$599,900

3 Beds 3 Baths 3,331 SqFt

5173 N Kenwood AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by Eric Rasmussen of CENTURY 21 Scheetz

Pending

$400,000

2 Beds 3 Baths 2,646 SqFt

260 W 44th ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by Brian Wayman of CENTURY 21 Scheetz

5301 Boulevard PL, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Pending

$474,900

3 Beds 2 Baths 3,084 SqFt

5301 Boulevard PL, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by GB Landrigan of GB Landrigan & Company

4643 Rookwood AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Pending

$350,000

3 Beds 1 Baths 2,400 SqFt

4643 Rookwood AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by Denise Fiore of CENTURY 21 Scheetz

Pending

$850

2 Beds 1 Baths 1,400 SqFt

514 Bernard AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by Evona Watson of Triple E Realty, LLC

302 W Hampton DR, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Active

$600,000

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,472 SqFt

302 W Hampton DR, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by Sean Mullins of United Real Estate Indpls

5144 Patterson ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Active

$339,900

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,621 SqFt

5144 Patterson ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by Tod Trafelet of Eco-Realty Partners, LLC

4078 Rookwood AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Active

$150,000

3 Beds 1 Baths 2,638 SqFt

4078 Rookwood AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by Katrina Archie of RE/MAX Advanced Realty

4625 Rookwood AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Active

$332,500

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,000 SqFt

4625 Rookwood AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by Jeremy Duling of White Stag Realty, LLC

Active

$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

5425 N Capitol AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Active

$949,500

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,038 SqFt

5425 N Capitol AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by Casley Ward Lewis of F.C. Tucker Company

4920 N Capitol AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Active

$399,000

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,976 SqFt

4920 N Capitol AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by Stevee Clifton of Compass Indiana, LLC

Active

$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

Active

$370,000

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,618 SqFt

530 W 41st ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by Emily Burford of @properties

Active

$886,500

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,348 SqFt

22 W 54th ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by Brian Wayman of CENTURY 21 Scheetz

3938 N Kenwood AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Active

$235,000

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,402 SqFt

3938 N Kenwood AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Listed by Olga Bliuc-Haggard of New Quantum Realty Group

Active

$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

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