Indianapolis, IN
Average US home sale price is $513K. See what that buys in 4 Indiana cities
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It’s been an interesting year in real estate, as the frantic pace of properties changing hands has slowed and the average age of first-time buyers hit an all-time high, according to the National Association of Realtors.
That certainly hasn’t stopped everyone from buying, as the number of homes sold in Indiana in October was up 4.1% year over year, according to Redfin.
Last month, we showed you some of the biggest home sales of the year around Indianapolis. Taking a look around the U.S., the average home sale price nationally was just under $513,000 this summer, according to the newest available data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and others.
Take a look below at what that average price buys in four cities around Indiana right now. For comparison, here’s what homes in that same range looked like last December, in the summer of 2024, and going back to the fall of 2023.
Indianapolis – Modern design and a waterfront home
This Indianapolis home for sale has four bedrooms, 2.5 baths and over 4,100 sq. ft. of space. The modern design includes a kitchen with stone countertops and a double oven, a living area with a wall of windows and a fireplace, and a large basement that would be great as a game room and entertaining space.
The backyard is spacious with a paved seating area and plenty of grass, along with views of the woods for added privacy. It’s listed for $515,000 by Shell Wiedenhaupt at eXp Realty, LLC.
Another option in Indy is waterfront living with this 3-bedroom, 3.5 bath tri-level home on Geist Reservoir. Inside you’ll find a fully-updated kitchen, bathrooms and lighting throughout, along with a wet bar and two gas fireplaces. But the biggest draw of this house has to be what you’ll find outside.
Outside is an upper deck with water views and a remote-controlled awning, a lower deck and an included boat slip for easy access to the water. The neighborhood also offers tennis courts, walking trails and a pool.
It is listed for $517,500 by Jonathan Steinbach at F.C. Tucker Company.
Bloomington – Remodeled modern farmhouse
If the modern farmhouse is more your style, you’ll find it in Bloomington with this fully remodeled home with 20-foot vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. In the 2,900 sq ft of space you’ll find three large bedrooms, three full baths, a gas fireplace and large walk-in closet.
Outside there is a large covered porch and patio with a dedicated gas line for your grill, along with a fully-furnished 900-square-foot 2+ car garage. It’s listed for $519,000 by Sarah Noel at The Stewart Home Group.
Muncie – Historic 1930s build with modern updates
We’ve seen newer construction, waterfront and a modern farmhouse, so let’s look at something historic. This Muncie home was built in 1930 and carefully updated for the best of both worlds. Walking distance from Ball State, this 4,200 sq ft home has an impressive chef’s kitchen, four bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a finished, oversized 2-car garage.
The family room has a gas fireplace and direct access out to the private cobblestone paver patio with another freestanding outdoor fireplace. In the large primary suite, you’ll find yet another fireplace, custom built-ins and a bathroom that will have you excited for the winter with a spa-like bath with jetted tub, waterfall feature, steam shower, and heated tile floors. The home is listed for $530,000 by Austin Rich at NextHome Elite Real Estate.
Fort Wayne – Tree-lined backyard with country club living
Last up on our statewide look is this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in the Pine Valley Country Club neighborhood of Fort Wayne. Built in 1974 but carefully renovated, the home has over 2,700 finished sq ft of space and has all-new finishes inside and out. You’ll find features like whole home audio inside and out, a fully updated kitchen, remodeled baths, new cabinetry and more.
Outside, you’ll find the owner’s favorite part of the home – a very spacious, tree-lined backyard with plenty of privacy and space for entertaining. The custom flagstone patio includes a firepit, Edison lighting, and wiring for a TV or projector. The home is listed for $514,999 by the seller.
Indianapolis, IN
ALERT DAY: Tornado threat north this evening; severe threat sinks south overnight
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- TORNADO & HAIL THREAT NORTH THIS EVENING
- STORMS SINK SOUTH OVERNIGHT
- STORMY FOR THE WEDNESDAY MORNING COMMUTE
Severe weather will be possible for some this evening in northern locations. Most of central Indiana will remain storm-free until after midnight. The rare (for Indiana) Moderate Risk has been issued for far northwestern parts of the state this evening. Super-cell storms are expected to develop and move northeast along a cold front. Strong tornadoes will be possible, as well as very large hail, up to baseball size, in the most intense storms. The Moderate Risk is a threat level 4 out of 5.
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The best chance for the most severe storms this evening will be north of a line from Lafayette to Hartford City. If you live in this area, be very weather aware this evening and have a plan in place with your family. South of that line, we likely won’t see much storm activity until after midnight. This is when the line will start to sink south. It will weaken as it does so, but severe weather will still be possible, as well as flooding from very heavy rain.
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Plan ahead for your Wednesday morning commute. Whether or not the storms are still severe, heavy rain is expected, and localized flooding will also be possible. The ground is very saturated from all the recent rain. Strong wind, hail, and even an isolated tornado will still be possible. The severe threat is just lower given the timing and how this will unfold in the weather setup.
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Once the rain ends and we start to clear out, temperatures will tumble.
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Indianapolis Weather Forecast:
This Evening: Severe storms north. Mostly cloudy elsewhere.
Overnight: Storms sink south. Low: 64°
Tomorrow: Stormy morning. Then drying out. Temps fall. High: 69°
Thursday: Mostly sunny. High: 49°
Indianapolis 7-Day Weather Forecast
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Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis isn’t known for skyscrapers, but these are the 10 tallest buildings
See inside construction of Signia Hotel in Downtown Indianapolis
IndyStar got an inside look at the work in progress on the newest hotel that is rising above the Indy skyline.
While Indianapolis isn’t exactly known for it’s tall buildings, we do have quite a few that tower above the city. The tallest, is visible nearly 10.5 miles outside the city.
These are the 10 tallest buildings in Indianapolis, according to Skyscraper Center.
1. Salesforce Tower
Salesforce Tower is the tallest building in Indianapolis. It’s located at 111 Monument Circle.
Construction on this building was completed in 1990. The office building boasts 49 floors and towers over the city at 701 feet tall.
It has also been known as the Chase Tower, the Bank One Tower and the American Fletcher Bank Tower.
2. One America Tower
The second tallest building in Indianapolis is the One America Tower. It is located at 200 N Illinois St., has 38 floors and is 533 feet tall.
The building was completed in 1982 and was previously known as the American United Life Insurance Tower.
3. One Indiana Square
The One Indiana Square building is the third tallest building in Indianapolis at 504 feet tall.
The building was completed in 1969 and has 37 floors. It has also been previously known as Union Planters Bank, Indiana National Bank Tower, INB Tower and NBD Bank Tower.
4. Signia by Hilton Indianapolis
Signia by Hilton, previously known as the Indianapolis Convention Center Hotel, is currently under construction, but is the fourth largest building in Indy.
The building is set to have 37 floors and be 441 feet tall once construction is complete, which is expected to happen in 2026.
5. Market Tower
Market Tower, located at 10 West Market Street, is the fifth tallest building in Indianapolis at 421 feet.
The building was completed in 1988 and has 32 floors. It has also been known as the Mansur Center.
6. 300 North Meridian
300 North Meridian, which shares a name with its address, is 408 feet tall and has 28 floors.
The building was completed in 1989 and is the sixth tallest building in Indianapolis.
7. BMO Plaza
BMO Plaza, located at 135 North Pennsylvania St. is 401 feet tall.
The building has 31 floors and was completed in 1988. It has also been known as M&I Plaza, First Indiana Plaza and Marshall & Isley Plaza.
8. JW Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Perhaps one of the most visually recognizable on this list, the JW Mariott Indianapolis, located at 10 South West St. is the eighth tallest building in Indy.
The large blue hotel was completed in 2011, stands at 376 feet and has 34 floors. Over the years, the hotel has put giant images on the side of the building to celebrate current events in both sports and pop culture.
9. City-County Building
The City-County Building, located at 200 East Washington St. is the the ninth tallest building in Indianapolis.
The building was completed in 1962 and is 372 feet tall with 28 floors.
10. 101 West Ohio
The tenth and final building on this list is 101 West Ohio. The building, which shares a name with its address, is 360 feet tall and has 22 floors.
The office building was completed in 1987 and was previously known as Old National Financial Center.
Katie Wiseman is a trending news reporter for IndyStar and Midwest Connect. Contact her at klwiseman@usatodayco.com. Follow her on Bluesky @katiewiseman and X, formerly Twitter, at @itskatiewiseman.
Indianapolis, IN
IMPD reinforces downtown safety as crowds grow with warmer weather
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana Metropolitan Police Department is reinforcing downtown safety as crowds grow with warmer weather.
This comes after a violent weekend that included an early Monday morning shooting, and in a separate incident, an officer and a security guard were hit by an impaired driver.
Police say the shooting that happened Monday near Maryland and Meridian Streets was caused by a fight that broke out at bar in the area and escalated into a shooting at a nearby parking lot. IMPD says a woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting.
IMPD Downtown District Commander Shane Foley says officers were able to take control of the situation quickly.
“Officers were there when the shooting occured, and then because of their presence, they were able to make a very quick arrest, and arrest another individual for possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon,” Foley said. He says the response from the officers is exactly what he expects to see as the temperatures continue to get warmer.
People who like to spend their time downtown on the weekends say they enjoy that there are things to do, but think the violence is getting out of hand.
“It just gets crazy at night for real, and then, everybody just drinking and stuff and they can’t control their liquor,” Indianapolis resident Schuyler Landrum said.
“Chill out man, you gotta know your limits when you’re drinking because stuff like that can happen. People who don’t go to clubs and stuff, we’re trying to have fun downtown but you guys are getting wild and drunk and stuff, so lets just help each other man,” resident Peyton Bush said.
Officers say they hear the public’s concerns and are doing what they can to prevent incidents before they escalate. Last week, IMPD announced the installation of new public cameras downtown to help assist with monitoring and crime prevention.
“If you come downtown and you engage in illegal activity, because we have people all over the place, the likelihood of you being arrested is increased. We’re being very proactive with our policing, and if we need to be reactive in making arrests, we’re doing that as well,” Foley said.
People who are frequently downtown say that they hope things get better, but one man says he believes he’s noticed an increase in crime downtown, especially among the youth. “Start thinking before you act, you know? It’s just the way it is,” he said.
“Our officers are working diligently to keep everybody safe. As we have more events, we’re going to have more officers downtown. We want people to not only be safe, but feel safe, visiting, living, working in Downtown Indianapolis,” Foley said.
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