Amber Wilson
United Real Estate Indpls
(833) 599-1918
120 Total Sales
1 in Near Northwest Riverside
$130,000 Price
Near Northwest Riverside
Suburban Neighborhood in Indianapolis, Indiana
Marion County 46202, 46208
Near Northwest Riverside is made up of a community of residents who work together to make the neighborhood what it is today. Whether it is Herron-Riverside High and its mission to expose its students to a wide variety of cultural experiences or Cleo’s Bodega & Café that gives residents access to locally-sourced healthy foods, everyone does their part to make this neighborhood a welcoming place.
Residents in Near Northwest Riverside mostly live in bungalows and minimal traditional homes built in the early 20th century. "The vast majority of homes were built before 1939," says Susan Forrest, Realtor with United Real Estate Indianapolis. "It seeing some revitalization due to the more affordable home prices in downtown Indianapolis." A remodeled three-bedroom and two-bath bungalow that was originally built in the 1920s will cost you about about $230,000. A renovated minimal traditional home built in 1920 with four bedrooms and two baths goes for $219,900. The median listing price for a home in this neighborhood is $151,450, with prices ranging from $110,000 to $475,000.
Students living within Near Northwest Riverside can attend Riverside School 44 and Herron-Riverside High, which received an overall B+ rating on Niche.com. Herron-Riverside High prioritizes a classical and liberal arts education. Students can participate in the school’s exchange program. Students travel to Tlaxcala, Mexico, to study at Instituto Independencia, which gives them the opportunity to be immersed in the culture, expanding their horizons.
Within the neighborhood, residents have access to a diverse collection of restaurants. Circle City Soul Food is another neighborhood staple. Only open on Sundays, residents look forward to their home-cooked meals. There is the Chicken and Waffle with Fried Potatoes and Chicken Dinner that comes with two sides. For dessert, there is a peach cobbler, banana pudding and sweet potato-walnut muffin.
Created by Flanner House Community Center, Cleo’s Bodega & Café was created to give residents access to healthier foods. It is divided into two sections: a grocery store and café. Produce is grown by Flanner House and other neighborhood gardens. The café serves coffee, smoothies, pastries and sandwiches. The popular Trap & Cheese sandwich is grilled cheese made with Chef Oya’s Trap Buttah. On Fridays, during lunchtime, you can enjoy a bit of jazz while you slurp on your smoothie.
Near Northwest Riverside is home to Riverside Park, 861 acres of recreational space that gives you access to the beauty of the White River. From basketball and tennis courts to an outdoor pool that is opening during the summer, there are plenty of amenities that are accessible to those who live within the area.
Riverside Park is home to the Colts Fitness Park and encourages residents of all ages to live an active lifestyle. The park’s playground features a jungle gym, dash ramp and other athletic challenges. There is also outdoor gym equipment like a chest press and elliptical machine, making it an opportune time to work out in the open air.
Because of Near Northwest Riverside’s location, you are less than 5 miles away from downtown Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the world's largest children’s museum.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Amber Wilson
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Fanisha Spencer
Fanisha Spencer
JMG Indiana
(833) 581-2201
55 Total Sales
3 in Near Northwest Riverside
$23K - $81K Price Range
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Alison Fernandez
Alison Fernandez
The Stewart Home Group
(888) 612-9688
102 Total Sales
1 in Near Northwest Riverside
$154,000 Price
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Nathaniel Cromlich
Nathaniel Cromlich
CENTURY 21 Scheetz
(463) 234-9783
23 Total Sales
1 in Near Northwest Riverside
$25,000 Price
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Rachel Blacklidge
Rachel Blacklidge
The Modglin Group
(866) 749-4709
63 Total Sales
1 in Near Northwest Riverside
$87,000 Price
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Jackie Lovell
Jackie Lovell
New Quantum Realty Group
(888) 604-4259
161 Total Sales
1 in Near Northwest Riverside
$65,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Riverside Regional Park
Al E. Polin Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Barton Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Watkins Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Major Taylor Skate Park
- Skateboard
Bertha Ross Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Near Northwest Riverside | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Near Northwest Riverside, Indianapolis sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Near Northwest Riverside, Indianapolis over the last 12 months is $133,458, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$130,000
Median Single Family Price
$125,000
Median Townhouse Price
$185,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$107
Number of Homes for Sale
22
Last 12 months Home Sales
59
Months of Supply
4.50
Median List Price
$149,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,543
Median Year Built
1920
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,382
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,171
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
961
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,789
Median Age
36
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,877
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,342
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.3%
College Graduates
10.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
54.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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