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.

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Latest Mile Square, Indianapolis Homes for Sale

1 N Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

1 N Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Seize 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

Everhart Studio, Ltd.
408 N Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

408 N Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Currently pay parking lot.

0 Beds 0 Bath Areas 0 SqFt

$3,000,000

F.C. Tucker Company
1 N Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

1 N Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

The 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

Berkshire Hathaway Home
429 N Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

429 N Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

MOTIVATED 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

F.C. Tucker Company
333 Massachusetts~2C ~23602 Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204

333 Massachusetts~2C ~23602 Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Sexy! 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

Keller Williams Indy
110 E Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

110 E Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Located 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

Compass Indiana, LLC
350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Exceptional! 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

F.C. Tucker Company
350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

In 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

F.C. Tucker Company
1 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204

1 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Welcome 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

Berkshire Hathaway Home
429 N Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

429 N Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Sophisticated 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

Springer Real Estate Co
344 Miami Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

344 Miami Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

IMAGINE 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

Artisan, REALTORS®
350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Here 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

CENTURY 21 Scheetz
314 E Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

314 E Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

LOVE 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

Everhart Studio, Ltd.
350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Seller 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

F.C. Tucker Company
350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Welcome 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

eXp Realty, LLC
350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

LOCATION-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

CENTURY 21 Scheetz
350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Located 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

Compass Indiana, LLC
350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

350 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Make 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

eXp Realty, LLC
1130 S Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225

1130 S Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Buildable 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

F.C. Tucker Company

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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.

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