Butler-Tarkington
Butler-Tarkington wraps around Butler University and the Central Canal, with early-1900s homes on tree-lined streets and quick access to Broad Ripple and downtown. Many homes have been renovated, so condition and updates drive big price differences on the same block. (Draft for Connor to confirm.)
Butler-Tarkington is priced close to the North Indianapolis median, with a median sale price of $693K. Demand is strong, with a median of 7 days on market and a median sale-to-list price of 100%. Recent sales feature basements in most homes.
By median sale price, Butler-Tarkington ranks 21 of the 46 North Indianapolis neighborhoods in this guide, in the middle of the range for the area. Price per square foot, about $234, is in line with the typical North Indianapolis neighborhood ($234).
Butler-Tarkington by the numbers.
24 of 75 recent sales here were $750K or more.
Based on information from the Broker Listing Cooperative® (BLC®), Oct 2024 to Oct 2026, for sales over $500K 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 Butler-Tarkington.
The typical recent sale was 3,029 square feet with 4 bedrooms on about 0.18 acres. Homes were built between 1890 and 2021. 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
- 3,029 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 4 (median)
- Built
- 1890–2021
- Lot size
- 0.18 acres (median)
- School district
- Indianapolis Public Schools
- City
- Indianapolis
What matters when you sell here.
With homes going under contract in about a week and half selling at or over asking, the launch matters more than anything: pricing at the market, professional photos and video on day one, and a plan for handling several offers at once.
I live in Indianapolis and work these neighborhoods every week. More about selling in North Indianapolis, or compare a cash offer if you need to sell fast.
Find out what your Butler-Tarkington home would sell for.
A custom valuation, prepared, reviewed and refined by me personally, based on recent Butler-Tarkington sales. Need to sell fast? I can include a cash offer to compare.
Nearby price points in North Indianapolis.
Butler-Tarkington real estate FAQ.
What is the median home price in Butler-Tarkington?
Among 75 recent sales over $500K in Butler-Tarkington (Oct 2024 to Oct 2026), the median sale price was $693K, ranging from $500K to $2.45M.
How fast do homes sell in Butler-Tarkington?
The median home sold in 7 days on market, at a median of 100% of its final list price.
What school district serves Butler-Tarkington?
Most recent sales in Butler-Tarkington were in Indianapolis Public Schools. Always confirm school assignment for a specific address.
What is the price per square foot in Butler-Tarkington?
About $234 per square foot at the median for recent sales, compared with a typical $234 across North Indianapolis neighborhoods in this guide. Finished basements, lot and condition move individual homes well above or below that figure.
Is Butler-Tarkington a luxury market?
24 of the 75 recent sales in Butler-Tarkington 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 Butler-Tarkington home is worth?
Request a free valuation and I will build it personally from the closest recent Butler-Tarkington sales, adjusted for your home's size, condition, updates and lot, rather than a citywide average or an online estimate. There is no obligation.