Holy Cross, Indianapolis Homes for Sale
Holy Cross, Indiana is a great place to keep close to the Downtown atmosphere without giving up the small community charm. The neighborhood is bordered by Cottage Home, Irish Hill, Lockerbie Square and Cole Noble Commercial Arts District, and is only a short 1.5 mile commute to the center of Downtown, either walking or biking.
Latest Holy Cross, Indianapolis Homes for Sale
219 S Dickson Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Subdivision: Reynolds Central Park
Add to FavoritesWhat an amazing home in down town Indy. Beautifully located in the desirable Holy Cross community and backing up to Highland Park. This brand new luxurious built hom...
4 Beds 4 Bath Areas 3737 SqFt
$750,000
132 N Arsenal Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: Phipps Springdale
Add to FavoritesWelcome to Holy Cross! This elegant to-the-studs renovation has left no stone unturned in Indy's hottest downtown neighborhood! The masterfully crafted floorplan boa...
5 Beds 4 Bath Areas 3213 SqFt
$565,000
1221 E New York Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Subdivision: Highland Park
Add to FavoritesAn amazing opportunity to own an income-producing double in the sought-after Holy Cross neighborhood! Less than a block from Highland Park and along a designated sep...
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$535,000
121 N Herman Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Subdivision: Nobles Hrs Sub
Add to FavoritesWow, just wow! The sellers have knocked this one out of the park w/the renovation of this Victorian Cottage in the uber-hip & trendy Holy Cross neighborhood. Tucked...
3 Beds 2 Bath Areas 2373 SqFt
$489,500
252 N Arsenal Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: Arsenal Park
Add to FavoritesAmazing rehab done to make this 4 bedroom 3.5 bath with office, formal dinning room, loft, and available to choose between 2 master bedrooms with one on the main lev...
4 Beds 4 Bath Areas 3249 SqFt
$480,000
212 N Summit Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: Kollers
Add to FavoritesHard to find 1900's Victorian in the up and coming Holy Cross neighborhood. This home's large front porch will draw you in! Expansive 4 bedroom, 2 bath beauty offers...
4 Beds 2 Bath Areas 3184 SqFt
$400,000
1622 E Vermont Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: Ostermeyers
Add to FavoritesImpeccably rebuilt home in Holy Cross that you must see! Every detail has been lovingly & thoughtfully considered; all new appliances, a back yard with a 2 car garag...
4 Beds 3 Bath Areas 2988 SqFt
$399,000
1307 N Marlowe Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Subdivision: No Subdivision
Add to FavoritesHistoric older home in downtown Indy's Holy Cross neighborhood near Highland Park. This one of a kind home has vintage oak woodwork on door and transom windows, deco...
3 Beds 2 Bath Areas 2142 SqFt
$379,000
1603 E Market Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: J M Ridenours 2nd Add
Add to FavoritesStunning! BRAND NEW 2 story w/ basement home is waiting for you! This custom built home boasts high ceilings w/ wonderful open floor plan, beautiful kitchen w/all s...
5 Beds 4 Bath Areas 2644 SqFt
$370,000
1332 E Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Subdivision: Walker
Add to FavoritesTurn key property in Holy Cross. Currently two units, could be easily converted back to single family or live in one and rent out the other. Newer roof, updated floo...
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$345,000
448 N Arsenal Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: Holy Cross
Add to FavoritesNew roof and fresh pain in this renovated 3 bed/2.5 bath home with several updates in popular Holy Cross! Inviting living room greets you upon entering and separate...
3 Beds 3 Bath Areas 3240 SqFt
$344,900
1328 E Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Subdivision: Walkers E Ohio St
Add to FavoritesGreat Investment Property that is cash flowing with guarantee rents on month to month tenants. Monthly rental income is $4050. This is a 6 door rental with shared co...
6 Beds 2 Bath Areas 3605 SqFt
$325,000
1239 N Marlowe Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Subdivision: Ostermeyers
Add to Favorites*UPDATED PICTURES* HOLY CROSS: 3 bed 2 bath 2000sf, perfect location across the street from Highland Park. Turn of the century gingerbread cottage is loaded with ori...
3 Beds 2 Bath Areas 2998 SqFt
$305,000
1617 E Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: J M Ridenours 2nd Add
Add to FavoritesHistoric Holy Cross! This charming, updated, and very well maintained 2-story home sits just minutes from everything downtown Indy has to offer. Three large bedrooms...
3 Beds 2 Bath Areas 2632 SqFt
$244,900
244 N Summit Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: Kollers
Add to FavoritesGet ready to move to Holy Cross! The possibilities are endless on this one! Fantastic location, walk to parks and schools, minutes away from Mass Ave. and the center...
2 Beds 1 Bath Areas 2018 SqFt
$185,000
1219 E Market Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Subdivision: Kneflers Cor Sub Davidson
Add to FavoritesSub-dividable, build-able lot in Holy Cross.
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$149,950
1206 E Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Subdivision: Kneflers Cor Sub Davidson
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0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$149,000
115 N Arsenal Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: J M Ridenours 2nd Add
Add to FavoritesAn incredible opportunity to build your dream home on this 37'x140' vacant lot in the fabulous Holy Cross neighborhood blocks from enchanting Highland Park. Walkable...
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$125,000
103 N Arsenal Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: J M Ridenours 2nd Add
Add to FavoritesAn incredible opportunity to build your dream home on this 37'x140' vacant lot in the fabulous Holy Cross neighborhood blocks from enchanting Highland Park. Walkable...
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$125,000
111 N Arsenal Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: J M Ridenours 2nd Add
Add to FavoritesAn incredible opportunity to build your dream home on this 37'x140' vacant lot in the fabulous Holy Cross neighborhood blocks from enchanting Highland Park. Walkable...
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$125,000
1609 E Market Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: J M Ridenours 2nd Add
Add to FavoritesNEW CONSTRUCTION LOT OPPORTUNITY IN HOLY CROSS/WILLARD PARK AREA!!
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$120,000
1523 W Marlowe Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: Kollers
Add to FavoritesVacant lot ready for new construction! Minutes from Mass Ave and center of downtown Indianapolis. Short walk to the popular Highland Park. Many new builds and rehab...
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$99,999
1213 E Market Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Subdivision: Kneflers Cor Sub Davidson
Add to FavoritesResidential lot for sale in Holy Cross neighborhood. 50 ft of frontage, across from Washington Irving Elementary school.
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$74,950
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The neighborhood lies just east of I70. Its name comes from Holy Cross Catholic Church and School. The neighborhood was previously known as the Holy Cross Westminster Neighborhood, Westminster coming from the Presbyterian Church located on State Street.
Holy Cross was one of the earliest areas of Indianapolis to be settled around 1820. That's when George Pogue built a cabin on the banks of Pogue's Run Creek where it meets what today is Michigan Street. In 1932, the land was deeded to Noah Noble, Governor of Indiana at the time. Noble built a home on Market Street he called "Liberty Hall." When Noble died, he left 80 acres to his daughter Catherine and her husband. The couple then built a home they called "Highland Home."
Four generations later, the family sold the estate to the City of Indianapolis with the stipulation that the home be torn down, and the land become a public park. Highland Park, as its kown today, is the second highest point in Indianapolis, with a great view of the downtown skyline. The park is a favorite destination for Fourth of July picnickers and those wanting to watch the city's annual fireworks display.
In 1895 the Catholic Diocese of Indianapolis founded the Parish of Holy Cross to better minister to the growing number of Irish, Italian, and German Catholic immigrants. Church leaders laid the cornerstone of their new sanctuary in April 1896. As the congregation grew, the priest, anticipating the need for a larger cathedral, began a building fund, and in 1912 the parish purchased a lot on the corner of Oriental and Ohio streets, where the neighborhood's namesake still stands today.
By 1955, the neighborhood had begun to decline, reaching a low point in 1975-'76. Longtime residents moved out, but others refused to abandoned the historic neighborhood. With the help of the Near Eastside Community Organization (NESCO), homes were rehabilitated. Builders bought up vacant lots and built new cottages. Young couples and empty-nesters wanting to be near downtown moved in.
By the time the "Back to the City" movement caught fire in in the 1990s, Holy Cross was perfectly positioned for a renaissance. Today, Holy Cross is a neighborhood that has come back from the dead — better than ever.
As the Holy Cross renaissance gathers momentum, the "Near East Area Renewal" corporation, whose area includes Holy Cross, no longer targets the area for subsidized housing projects. "Holy Cross is a neighborhood that we pay attention to," says NEAR Executive Director John Franklin Hay, "but it's not one where we're looking to do any new development, because the market has taken over."
A couple times each year the Holy Cross Neighborhood Association plans elaborate parties and barbecues with live music. It's quite common to see groups of neighbors getting together in each other's backyards to share burgers and pitch horseshoes.
Holy Cross, Indiana is a diverse, but close-knit, community of homeowners whose strengths include individual responsibility and community activism. Long-time neighbors provide a strong foundation for this community that encourages new people and families to move into the neighborhood. You can choose to rehab an older home or build a new one on a reclaimed lot.
Many Holy-Cross newcomers are transplants from the suburbs who want to live downtown without giving up the community & camaraderie of the 'burbs. They feel right at home in Holy Cross. With modest home prices, fabulous views of downtown, and friendly people, the neighborhood is a great place to call home.
