Cottage Home
A small historic neighborhood just east of Mass Ave, known for its charming cottages and close-knit community.
Cottage Home is one of the higher-priced neighborhoods in Downtown & Historic Indy, with a median sale price of $691K, about 44% above the Downtown & Historic Indy median in this data. The median home sold in 16 days at 96.7% of its final list price. Recent sales feature basements in most homes.
By median sale price, Cottage Home ranks 1 of the 19 Downtown & Historic Indy neighborhoods in this guide, among the most expensive for the area. Buyers pay a premium per square foot here: about $266 against a typical $216 across Downtown & Historic Indy neighborhoods, which usually points to location, lot or finish quality rather than sheer size. Homes sold faster than the typical Downtown & Historic Indy neighborhood (16 days versus 30 days).
Cottage Home by the numbers.
5 of 15 recent sales here were $750K or more.
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 Cottage Home.
The typical recent sale was 2,624 square feet with 4 bedrooms on about 0.12 acres. Homes date from 1900 through 2025, so original and newly built homes sit side by side and condition matters more than age. Nearly every home has 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
- 2,624 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 4 (median)
- Built
- 1900–2025
- Lot size
- 0.12 acres (median)
- School district
- Indianapolis Public Schools
- City
- Indianapolis
What matters when you sell here.
The homes that sold quickest and closest to asking were priced from the nearest comparable sales and presented well from the first day; the ones that lingered usually started too high.
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Find out what your Cottage Home home would sell for.
A custom valuation, prepared, reviewed and refined by me personally, based on recent Cottage Home sales. Need to sell fast? I can include a cash offer to compare.
Nearby price points in Downtown & Historic Indy.
Cottage Home real estate FAQ.
What is the median home price in Cottage Home?
Among 15 recent sales over $350K in Cottage Home (Oct 2024 to Sep 2026), the median sale price was $691K, ranging from $376K to $1.2M.
How fast do homes sell in Cottage Home?
The median home sold in 16 days on market, at a median of 96.7% of its final list price.
What school district serves Cottage Home?
Most recent sales in Cottage Home were in Indianapolis Public Schools. Always confirm school assignment for a specific address.
What is the price per square foot in Cottage Home?
About $266 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.
Is Cottage Home a luxury market?
5 of the 15 recent sales in Cottage Home closed at $750,000 or more, so luxury sales are part of the market but not the majority.
How do I find out what my Cottage Home home is worth?
Request a free valuation and I will build it personally from the closest recent Cottage Home sales, adjusted for your home's size, condition, updates and lot, rather than a citywide average or an online estimate. There is no obligation.