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
122 N Arsenal Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: Holy Cross
Add to FavoritesMeticulously rehabbed home in Holy Cross. The two-story foyer with restored curved staircase welcomes you in. Solid hardwood floors, beautiful trim detail, 10 foot c...
4 Beds 3 Bath Areas 3440 SqFt
$635,000
1308 E Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Subdivision: Walkers E Ohio St
Add to Favorites4 bedroom 3 full bath Italianate Victorian in Holy Cross. This downtown gem has been meticulously restored to its original glory. Featuring beautiful detailed wood...
4 Beds 3 Bath Areas 2928 SqFt
$585,000
1329~2F1335 Marlowe Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Subdivision: Walkers E Ohio St
Add to FavoritesWow, this location! Two Parcels! Unmatched opportunity to build in Historic Holy Cross area! Build your dream home or the next Hot VRBO with a Skyline View that will...
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$290,000
1432 E Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: Arsenal Park
Add to FavoritesFantastic opportunity in Holy Cross! Move-in ready home, freshly remodeled, featuring open concept, high ceilings, two separate spacious primary bedrooms, both with ...
2 Beds 3 Bath Areas 2280 SqFt
$289,000
1615 E Market Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: J M Ridenours 2nd Add
Add to FavoritesExtraordinary remodel literally minutes from lively downtown in beautiful Holy Cross neighborhood! This beautiful home will make a great airbnb, mid term rental or...
3 Beds 2 Bath Areas 1832 SqFt
$225,000
1335 Marlowe Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Subdivision: Walkers E Ohio St
Add to FavoritesWow, this location! Unmatched opportunity to build in Historic Holy Cross area! Build your dream home or the next Hot VRBO with a Skyline View that will take your br...
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$160,000
1329 Marlowe Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Subdivision: Walkers E Ohio St
Add to FavoritesWow, this location! Unmatched opportunity to build in Historic Holy Cross area! Build your dream home or the next Hot VRBO with Skyline View that will take your brea...
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$130,000
1605 Marlowe Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: Kollers
Add to FavoritesHuge PRICE DROP! Build your custom home on this wonderful 43x58 lot in a desirable and upcoming area! Lots of mature trees and city utilities at the street ready for...
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$110,000
115 N Arsenal Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: J M Ridenours 2nd Add
Add to FavoritesOpportunity awaits in popular Arsenal Heights! Excellent Near-Eastside location with walkable proximity to parks, great local restaurants, Bottleworks, and all of Do...
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$100,000
111 N Arsenal Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: J M Ridenours 2nd Add
Add to FavoritesOpportunity awaits in popular Arsenal Heights! Excellent Near-Eastside location with walkable proximity to parks, great local restaurants, Bottleworks, and all of Do...
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$100,000
207 N Arsenal Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: Dittrichs East Ohio St
Add to FavoritesBuildable lot on the east side of the city. Lot dimensions are 34.2 x 120. Seven minutes drive to downtown Indianapolis. Updated homes in the neighborhood. Build you...
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$99,995
210 N State Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: Ridenours State Ave
Add to FavoritesGreat lot in great location ready to be built on! Lot sits in a prime location with potential views of the city from your new home. Lot is surrounded by other new bu...
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$70,000
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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.
