Mile Square, Indianapolis Homes for Sale
Though Indianapolis may be better known as the Circle City, the downtown area started out simply as Mile Square. Surveyor Alexander Ralston was commissioned in 1821 to design the plat of land between North, South, East, and West Streets (his previous credits included assisting Pierre L'Enfant with the design of Washington, D.C.). Ralston was responsible for Indy's iconic central circle, initially intended for the governor's house but now the site of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. He also came up with the diagonal avenues of Massachusetts, Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana, which once connected all the corners of Mile Square to what is now Monument Circle.
Latest Mile Square, Indianapolis Homes for Sale
1 N Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Subdivision: Circle Block
Add to FavoritesSeize this rare opportunity to live at The Conrad Hotel. Downtown Indy's most coveted address. Gracious proportions & magnificent details set the stage for renowned ...
3 Beds 4 Bath Areas 5070 SqFt
$4,600,000
408 N Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Subdivision: Henderson
Add to FavoritesCurrently pay parking lot.
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$3,000,000
1 N Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Subdivision: Conrad
Add to FavoritesThe perfect blend of luxury living and lifestyle in downtown Indianapolis , Residents at the Conrad have their own private entrance on the west side of the hotel, of...
3 Beds 4 Bath Areas 3273 SqFt
$2,250,000
429 N Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Subdivision: Residences At 429
Add to FavoritesMOTIVATED SELLER! PRICED UNDER WHAT THEY PAID. LIVE THE LIFE OF LUXURY IN THIS PALATIAL TWO LEVEL CONDO WITH SPECTACULAR PANORAMIC VIEWS OF DOWNTOWN INDY IN THE POPU...
3 Beds 5 Bath Areas 5241 SqFt
$1,895,000
333 Massachusetts~2C ~23602 Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Subdivision: Three Mass Condos
Add to FavoritesSexy! Sexy! Sexy! 3BR, 2.5BA condo. On Mass Ave, this condo has incredible views, space, & luxury finishes. Large family room w/ Downtown views, two terraces. Kitche...
3 Beds 3 Bath Areas 2993 SqFt
$1,310,940
110 E Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Subdivision: 110 Ewashington St Hpr
Add to FavoritesLocated in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, no. 900 offers dramatic open-concept living and stunning city views. Secured private entry with direct elevator access...
3 Beds 3 Bath Areas 3028 SqFt
$895,000
350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Subdivision: Athletic Club Iac Lofts
Add to FavoritesExceptional! Situated within the heart of the Historic Athletic Club Building, Unit 606/607 was crafted with thought and attention to detail. Sweeping open floorplan...
4 Beds 4 Bath Areas 3367 SqFt
$749,900
350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Subdivision: Athletic Club Iac Lofts
Add to FavoritesIn a building renowned for its outstanding amenities and beauty, this unit stands above the rest in regard to its layout and situation. Its views of Women's Park acr...
2 Beds 3 Bath Areas 2322 SqFt
$725,000
1 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Subdivision: Allen Plaza
Add to FavoritesWelcome to this well-appointed condo at Allen Plaza located in the heart of Indy & within minutes of Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium, restaurants & shopping...
2 Beds 2 Bath Areas 1852 SqFt
$615,000
429 N Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Subdivision: Residences At 429
Add to FavoritesSophisticated urban condo detailed with top of the line upgrades. Bamboo floors, glass tiled bathroom walls, terrazzo floors in the foyer and bathrooms. Upgraded ap...
2 Beds 2 Bath Areas 1243 SqFt
$519,900
344 Miami Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Subdivision: Firehouse Square
Add to FavoritesIMAGINE CARVING OUT THE PRIME CENTRAL DOWNTOWN LOCATION FOR STUNNING BRICK TOWNHOMES ..... THAT'S WHAT WE CALL FIREHOUSE SQUARE ! THIS EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY OFFERS RAR...
3 Beds 3 Bath Areas 2280 SqFt
$480,000
350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Subdivision: Athletic Club Iac Lofts
Add to FavoritesHere is your opportunity to own one of the coveted fourth floor units in the historic Athletic Club! This unique corner unit boasts beautiful, tall windows overlooki...
2 Beds 2 Bath Areas 1520 SqFt
$475,000
314 E Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Subdivision: Firehouse Square
Add to FavoritesLOVE where you live! This Firehouse Square townhome will have you plugged in to all that Downtown has to offer. Worries of maintenance are far away, it hardly gets a...
2 Beds 4 Bath Areas 2280 SqFt
$465,000
350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Subdivision: Athletic Club Iac Lofts
Add to FavoritesSeller offering to cover 6 months of HOA dues! Remarkable 2-story unit within the historic Indianapolis Athletic Club building! Main floor offers an entertainer's oa...
2 Beds 3 Bath Areas 1804 SqFt
$334,900
350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Subdivision: Athletic Club Iac Lofts
Add to FavoritesWelcome to the Athletic Club - an iconic and historic Indianapolis building in the heart of downtown. This 2-bed, 2-bath unit comes with outstanding amenities includ...
2 Beds 2 Bath Areas 1316 SqFt
$274,900
350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Subdivision: Athletic Club Iac Lofts
Add to FavoritesLOCATION-LOCATION-LOCATION Own a piece of Indianapolis history and live on the top floor of this beautifully maintained building which is on the National Register o...
1 Beds 1 Bath Areas 916 SqFt
$274,500
350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Subdivision: Athletic Club Iac Lofts
Add to FavoritesLocated in the Historic Athletic Club, on the corner of Meridian and Vermont, this Renaissance Revival style building was originally a social club. Step back in time...
1 Beds 1 Bath Areas 918 SqFt
$265,000
350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Subdivision: Athletic Club Iac Lofts
Add to FavoritesMake the Discovery... Warm & Striking home in the historic Indianapolis Athletic Club! Gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout a bright & open floor plan w/ spacious g...
1 Beds 1 Bath Areas 918 SqFt
$250,000
1130 S Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Subdivision: Mc Cartys Subdivision East
Add to FavoritesBuildable Lot in up & coming Near Southside! Just south of Lucas Oil with great access to Downtown and interstate. Quick bike ride to Fountain Square and all that i...
0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt
$59,000
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Despite his experience and vision, Ralston did not have high hopes for Indianapolis. He was originally tasked with mapping a four-mile plat, but doubted the city would ever reach such a size. In the almost 200 years since, Indianapolis has grown to 372 square miles—but the original Mile Square still marks the historical, cultural, and economic center of the city.
Today, most Mile Square residents live in condominiums or apartments rather than single-family houses. In 1983, 36 apartment buildings—all of which date back to the period of 1890-1930, when Indianapolis experienced its most significant growth—were added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Indianapolis is second only to Washington, D.C. in its number of war monuments, most of them located within Mile Square. These monuments honor the veterans of the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and most recently the victims of 9/11. Many of these memorials were built from Indiana limestone.
Original Plat (click image to view full-size)
Mile Square was created not just to memorialize, but also to thrive and grow. While not particularly known as a skyscraper city, all of Indy's tallest buildings are centralized downtown. Mile Square also encompasses the Wholesale District (bounded by Capitol, Delaware, Washington, and South), a unique blend of historic architecture and new construction. The Wholesale District contains Circle Centre Mall, the Bankers Life Fieldhouse (where the Pacers and Fever play), and several prestigious hotels and restaurants.
