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Garfield Park, Indianapolis real estate guide

Garfield Park, Indianapolis real estate guide with median sale price $180,000, $116/sqft, 16 days on market, home styles, schools, amenities, and FAQs.

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Housing market stats

Median price and housing data for Garfield Park

Redfin, June-August 2026 (rolling 3 months) / Redfin Data Center / Redfin neighborhood: Garfield Park / Data pulled October 10, 2026

The June-August 2026 window includes 23 reported sales for Garfield Park.

Median price / sqft
$116/sqftRedfin neighborhood: Garfield Park
Median days on market
16Typical market speed
Price change
+1.4%Year over year

12-month median price trend

Latest August 2026: $180,000
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Neighborhood overview

What to know about Garfield Park

Garfield Park is a south-side neighborhood organized around one of the oldest and largest parks in Indianapolis. The Garfield Park Conservatory, Pleasant Run Trail, and the Shelby Street corridor anchor daily life for residents.

The housing stock is mostly bungalows, foursquares, cottages, and renovated single-family homes from the early-to-mid-1900s. Lot sizes are reasonable for the price point. A meaningful portion of the area has been on a steady restoration arc.

Current prices, days on market, and sales volume for Garfield Park are in the housing data section on this page, refreshed monthly.

Garfield Park fits value-focused buyers who want a park as part of daily life, historic-home buyers comfortable doing some work, sellers with renovated homes near the park, and investors looking at long-term holds on solid bungalow stock. Tradeoffs include traffic noise near major arterials and condition variation block by block.

For investors, rental demand near the park and Shelby Street corridor is reliable, but verify the specific block's recent rental comps before underwriting.

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Garfield Park FAQ

Garfield Park questions, straight answers.

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What is the median sale price in Garfield Park?

The current median sale price shown for Garfield Park, Indianapolis is $180,000. This figure comes from Redfin Data Center (Redfin neighborhood: Garfield Park). Use it as a neighborhood-level reference point rather than a valuation for a specific home.

What is the median price per square foot in Garfield Park?

The current median price per square foot shown for Garfield Park, Indianapolis is $116/sqft. Price per square foot can swing by condition, layout, lot, updates, parking, and exact block.

How long do homes stay on the market in Garfield Park?

It depends on the home and the price. The housing data section on this page shows the current median days on market for Garfield Park, refreshed monthly from Redfin. Homes priced in line with recent nearby sales and in good condition tend to sell faster than that; homes priced ahead of recent comps tend to sit longer.

What types of homes are common in Garfield Park?

Garfield Park is mostly bungalows, foursquares, cottages, and renovated single-family homes from the early-to-mid-1900s. Lot sizes are reasonable for the price point. Condition varies block by block.

Is Garfield Park a good place to buy a home?

Garfield Park fits buyers who want a major park as part of daily life and a value-driven near-downtown price point. The Conservatory, Pleasant Run Trail, and Shelby Street are the main amenities. The right block and condition matter more than the neighborhood average.

Is Garfield Park good for real estate investors?

Garfield Park sees steady investor activity for long-term holds on bungalow and foursquare stock. Rental demand near the park and Shelby Street is reliable. Verify the specific block's recent rental comps and renovation scope before underwriting.

What should sellers know about pricing in Garfield Park?

Accurate initial pricing drives the result. Comp work should focus on similar condition and lot size. Renovated homes near the park can hit the higher tier of the comp set.

What schools serve Garfield Park?

IPS covers most of Garfield Park, with several charter and parochial options nearby. School assignment varies by exact address. Verify with IPS or the relevant district before writing an offer.

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