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
353 N Arsenal Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: F L Harrison Sub Wrights Add
Add to FavoritesLess than 4 yr old beautiful Holy Cross home. The main level open floor plan allows for maximum flexibility and entertainment & the working pantry and mudroom allow ...
3 Beds 4 Bath Areas 2496 SqFt
$560,000
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
$559,900
227 N Summit Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: Kollers
Add to FavoritesThis 1891 Victorian downtown home is a must see. Renovated and restored top to bottom; features 3 beds, 2 full baths. Enjoy billiards room with beautifully refinis...
3 Beds 2 Bath Areas 2877 SqFt
$369,000
1207 Sturm Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Subdivision: Holy Cross Commons Hpr
Add to FavoritesBACK ON THE MARKET!! New paint, new carpet, new countertops, looking for a new owner. This beautiful condo in downtown Indy is located in desirable Holy Cross. It ...
2 Beds 2 Bath Areas 1932 SqFt
$259,000
1605 Marlowe Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Subdivision: Kollers
Add to FavoritesAnother HUGE 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 r...
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$85,500
1206 E Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Subdivision: Kneflers Cor Sub Davidson
Add to FavoritesBuildable lot Downtown! Opportunity is knocking.. Easy access to all that Downtown has to offer! Lot size is 38x125.
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$80,000
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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.
