Bates-Hendricks
A historic neighborhood near Fountain Square, with renovated homes, new infill and some of the best values close to downtown.
Bates-Hendricks offers a more accessible price point for Downtown & Historic Indy, with a median sale price of $398K. The median home sold in 35 days at 98.0% of its final list price. Recent sales feature basements in most homes.
By median sale price, Bates-Hendricks ranks 19 of the 19 Downtown & Historic Indy neighborhoods in this guide, among the more affordable for the area. At about $186 per square foot, against a typical $216 across Downtown & Historic Indy neighborhoods, homes here deliver more space for the money.
Bates-Hendricks by the numbers.
Based on information from the Broker Listing Cooperative® (BLC®), Oct 2024 to Sep 2026, for sales over $350K only, so figures describe the upper part of the market rather than every sale. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Neighborhood boundaries from City of Indianapolis open data.
What you'll find in Bates-Hendricks.
The typical recent sale was 2,236 square feet with 3 bedrooms on about 0.11 acres. Homes date from 1820 through 2025, so original and newly built homes sit side by side and condition matters more than age. Most homes have a basement.
Every home is different, and the right price depends on the details. I'll prepare a valuation built from the closest recent sales to yours.
- Typical size
- 2,236 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 3 (median)
- Built
- 1820–2025
- Lot size
- 0.11 acres (median)
- School district
- Indianapolis Public Schools
- City
- Indianapolis
What matters when you sell here.
Because homes here have taken 35 days to sell at the median, I price from the closest comparable sales rather than the hopeful end of the range, and I invest in presentation up front so the listing does not stall.
I live in Indianapolis and work these neighborhoods every week. More about selling in Downtown & Historic Indy, or compare a cash offer if you need to sell fast.
Find out what your Bates-Hendricks home would sell for.
A custom valuation, prepared, reviewed and refined by me personally, based on recent Bates-Hendricks sales. Need to sell fast? I can include a cash offer to compare.
Nearby price points in Downtown & Historic Indy.
Bates-Hendricks real estate FAQ.
What is the median home price in Bates-Hendricks?
Among 58 recent sales over $350K in Bates-Hendricks (Oct 2024 to Sep 2026), the median sale price was $398K, ranging from $350K to $645K.
How fast do homes sell in Bates-Hendricks?
The median home sold in 35 days on market, at a median of 98.0% of its final list price.
What school district serves Bates-Hendricks?
Most recent sales in Bates-Hendricks were in Indianapolis Public Schools. Always confirm school assignment for a specific address.
What is the price per square foot in Bates-Hendricks?
About $186 per square foot at the median for recent sales, compared with a typical $216 across Downtown & Historic Indy neighborhoods in this guide. Finished basements, lot and condition move individual homes well above or below that figure.
How do I find out what my Bates-Hendricks home is worth?
Request a free valuation and I will build it personally from the closest recent Bates-Hendricks sales, adjusted for your home's size, condition, updates and lot, rather than a citywide average or an online estimate. There is no obligation.