Old Northside
One of Indianapolis's most storied historic districts, with grand Victorian-era homes just north of downtown.
Old Northside sits above the Downtown & Historic Indy median, with homes selling for a median of $575K. The median home sold in 30 days at 97.3% of its final list price. Recent sales feature basements in most homes.
By median sale price, Old Northside ranks 4 of the 19 Downtown & Historic Indy neighborhoods in this guide, among the most expensive for the area. Price per square foot, about $231, is in line with the typical Downtown & Historic Indy neighborhood ($216).
Old Northside by the numbers.
12 of 47 recent sales here were $750K or more.
Based on information from the Broker Listing Cooperative® (BLC®), Nov 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 Old Northside.
The typical recent sale was 2,530 square feet with 3 bedrooms on about 0.09 acres. Homes date from 1865 through 2026, 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
- 2,530 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 3 (median)
- Built
- 1865–2026
- Lot size
- 0.09 acres (median)
- School district
- Indianapolis Public Schools
- City
- Indianapolis
What matters when you sell here.
Because homes here have taken 30 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 Old Northside home would sell for.
A custom valuation, prepared, reviewed and refined by me personally, based on recent Old Northside sales. Need to sell fast? I can include a cash offer to compare.
Nearby price points in Downtown & Historic Indy.
Old Northside real estate FAQ.
What is the median home price in Old Northside?
Among 47 recent sales over $350K in Old Northside (Nov 2024 to Sep 2026), the median sale price was $575K, ranging from $355K to $1.7M.
How fast do homes sell in Old Northside?
The median home sold in 30 days on market, at a median of 97.3% of its final list price.
What school district serves Old Northside?
Most recent sales in Old Northside were in Indianapolis Public Schools. Always confirm school assignment for a specific address.
What is the price per square foot in Old Northside?
About $231 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 Old Northside a luxury market?
12 of the 47 recent sales in Old Northside 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 Old Northside home is worth?
Request a free valuation and I will build it personally from the closest recent Old Northside sales, adjusted for your home's size, condition, updates and lot, rather than a citywide average or an online estimate. There is no obligation.