Old Southside
Old Southside offers a more accessible price point for Downtown & Historic Indy, with a median sale price of $424K. Homes have taken longer to sell here, a median of 58 days, which makes pricing and presentation especially important. Recent sales feature a good share of new construction, basements in most homes.
By median sale price, Old Southside ranks 18 of the 19 Downtown & Historic Indy neighborhoods in this guide, among the more affordable for the area. At about $180 per square foot, against a typical $216 across Downtown & Historic Indy neighborhoods, homes here deliver more space for the money. Homes took longer to sell than the typical Downtown & Historic Indy neighborhood (58 days versus 30 days), so buyers here are choosier about price and condition.
Old Southside by the numbers.
1 of 16 recent sales here were $750K or more.
Based on information from the Broker Listing Cooperative® (BLC®), Dec 2024 to Oct 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 Southside.
The typical recent sale was 2,177 square feet with 4 bedrooms on about 0.11 acres. Homes date from 1890 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
- 2,177 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 4 (median)
- Built
- 1890–2026
- Lot size
- 0.11 acres (median)
- School district
- Indianapolis Public Schools
- City
- Indianapolis
What matters when you sell here.
Because homes here have taken 58 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.
With builders still active nearby, a resale has to compete on finished extras (basement, landscaping, window treatments, fencing) and on a move-in-ready closing date.
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 Southside home would sell for.
A custom valuation, prepared, reviewed and refined by me personally, based on recent Old Southside sales. Need to sell fast? I can include a cash offer to compare.
Nearby price points in Downtown & Historic Indy.
Old Southside real estate FAQ.
What is the median home price in Old Southside?
Among 16 recent sales over $350K in Old Southside (Dec 2024 to Oct 2026), the median sale price was $424K, ranging from $350K to $1.14M.
How fast do homes sell in Old Southside?
The median home sold in 58 days on market, at a median of 97.1% of its final list price.
What school district serves Old Southside?
Most recent sales in Old Southside were in Indianapolis Public Schools. Always confirm school assignment for a specific address.
What is the price per square foot in Old Southside?
About $180 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 Southside a luxury market?
1 of the 16 recent sales in Old Southside 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 Southside home is worth?
Request a free valuation and I will build it personally from the closest recent Old Southside sales, adjusted for your home's size, condition, updates and lot, rather than a citywide average or an online estimate. There is no obligation.