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Affordable houses for sale in Historic Irvington. Hip, classic, and only 5 miles from downtown Indy!

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One family homes for sale in Historic IrvingtonWhen I was still new to Indianapolis I rented a cute apartment on Mass Ave but knew I'd buy a house eventually. I love owning my own house and there was no way I could be an apartment dweller for long. I knew nothing about affordable houses for sale in Historic Irvington.

When a coworker asked if I'd considered the affordable houses for sale in Historic Irvington, I had to admit that I hadn't even heard of the place. Turns out, Historic Irvington is one of the better kept secrets among Indianapolis metropolitan neighborhoods. It's just five miles east of downtown Indianapolis --Michigan, Washington, and New York are the main thruways. There were plenty of great affordable houses for sale in Historic Irvington,  just a few minutes from the Mass ave neighborhood I was about to leave.

One family homes for sale in Historic Irvington

But as close as it is to Indy's skyscrapers, Historic Irvington has a strong small town community vibe. From the neighborhood council to the garden club, members of this urban community are dedicated to making Irvington a great place to live. We found ourselves a 100-year-old Craftsman home with two fireplaces, gorgeous wood floors and an expansive front porch. I've had many houses including a big limestone Spanish Colonial Revival in Bloomington, Indiana but I can honestly say that this house in Historic Irvington is my absolute favorite, and I still can't believe how affordable it was.

Historic Irvington real estate isn't just beautiful, it is priced right. The affordable houses for sale in Historic Irvington were well within my budget and some of them were so inexpensive I could have bought two!

What makes Irvington historic?  

If you're interested in the affordable houses for sale in Historic Irvington, you should know a bit about its history. Irvington was founded in 1870 by Sylvester Johnson and Jacob Julian. One interesting tidbit that's unique as the town itself, Irvington was actually named for Washington Irving, the author of the spooky Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Apparently the town's founders thought that this cozy Indiana community had some of the same qualities as Sleepy Hollow, an identity that Irvingtonians have happily embraced. The more I learned about affordable houses for sale in Historic Irvington the more intrigued I became.

One family homes for sale in Historic Irvington

Halloween is THE big holiday in Historic Irvington, bigger than Christmas! Houses are decked out, adults and kids alike dress in costume, and Washington street shuts down for the annual Historic Irvington Halloween Festival that draws visitors from around the city. And if you happen to see crowds of people led by lantern-bearing guides walking through the neighborhood in the dark, that's the Haunted Irvington Walking Tour, a must-do for anyone interested in the spooky side of Historic Irvington. And yes, many of the houses you'll pass as you walk on the tour are among the affordable houses for sale in Historic Irvington!

One family homes for sale in Historic Irvington

Historic Irvington was the original home of Butler University and in many ways still has that college town feel. It's a community known for its artists, scholars, and architecture.  It has a wide variety of architectural styles, Historic Irvington contains superb examples of every major American architectural style from 1870–1950, including Italianate, Queen Anne, Tudor Revival, Second Empire, Victorian Gothic and Colonian Revival. Irvingtonians are proud of the fact that we have the only Gustav Stickley designed house in the Hoosier state. Many of the affordable houses for sale in Historic Irvington are examples of classic American architecture, including my very own house!

Historic, but also hip!

The main strip in Irvington stretches down Washington, and includes some terrific restaurants and shops, including Legends (one of my faves), Jockamo's Pizza and DuFours (great breakfast joint - and apparently the site of a John Dillinger robbery!). Homespun and Black Sheep are great little shops -- I snagged a sweet knit hat at Black Sheep last month. Annie's Apparel is a thrift store with prices that rival Goodwill and a cherry-picked selection of nice clothes (check out the $1 jewelry in the back). And if you like beer, a new microbrewery will be opening soon. Roll With It is great for baked goods and soups, and there's no shortage of places to get your hair styled - Snips and Geneva are both terrific.

Ready to look at affordable houses for sale in Historic Irvington?

The Beacon Group of Keller Williams is ready to show you single family homes for sale in Historic Irvington from an insider's perspective, from the point of view of people who live here and love it. Let us help you find the house of your dreams, or sell your current home so you can move on to the next big adventure of your life!

The Beacon Group of Keller Williams believes that home ownership is a positive force for social good. And there's nothing like having a home of your own.

There are several wonderful affordable houses for sale in Historic Irvington right now.

Call or text Indy Beacon today. Let's go househunting!  (812) 361-8302.

 
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The Beacon Group of Keller Williams believes that home ownership is a positive force for social good. And there's nothing like having a home of your own.

Call or text us today. Let's go househunting!  (812) 361-8302.

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