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Irvington, Indianapolis real estate guide

Irvington, Indianapolis real estate guide with median sale price $256,500, $115/sqft, 19 days on market, home styles, schools, amenities, and FAQs.

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Housing market stats

Median price and housing data for Irvington

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

The June-August 2026 window includes 44 reported sales for Irvington.

Median price / sqft
$115/sqftRedfin neighborhood: Irvington
Median days on market
19Typical market speed
Price change
-3.2%Year over year

12-month median price trend

Latest August 2026: $256,500
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Neighborhood overview

What to know about Irvington

Irvington sits on the east side of Indianapolis, organized around the Irvington Historic District and the Washington Street commercial corridor. It has one of the most distinct architectural identities of any east-side neighborhood, with a long tradition of careful restoration and a tight-knit community feel.

The housing stock is dominated by historic bungalows, foursquares, cottages, duplexes, and homes with strong architectural character. The historic district designation covers much of the core. Lot sizes are reasonable.

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

Irvington fits buyers who want historic east-side character with walkable amenities, house hackers on duplexes, sellers with preserved or updated period details, and investors looking at long-term holds. Tradeoffs include historic district review on exterior changes in parts of the area, traffic on Washington Street, and condition variation between blocks.

For sellers, the right comp set matters: a renovated bungalow in the historic district is a different sale than a similar home outside the district. For investors, demand near Washington Street and Ellenberger Park is steady, but verify rental comps on the specific block.

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Irvington FAQ

Irvington questions, straight answers.

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What is the median sale price in Irvington?

The current median sale price shown for Irvington, Indianapolis is $256,500. This figure comes from Redfin Data Center (Redfin neighborhood: Irvington). 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 Irvington?

The current median price per square foot shown for Irvington, Indianapolis is $115/sqft. Price per square foot can swing by condition, layout, lot, updates, parking, and exact block.

What types of homes are common in Irvington?

Irvington is dominated by historic bungalows, foursquares, cottages, duplexes, and homes with strong architectural character. The historic district designation covers much of the core. Lot sizes are reasonable for an inner-loop neighborhood.

Is Irvington a historic district?

Yes. Parts of Irvington are inside a designated historic district, which means exterior changes go through a review process for properties in that boundary. Verify district status for any specific address before planning renovations.

Is Irvington a good place to buy a home?

Irvington fits buyers who want historic east-side character with walkable amenities. The Washington Street corridor and Ellenberger Park anchor daily life. The right block, condition, and district status matter more than the neighborhood average.

Is Irvington good for real estate investors?

Investor activity in Irvington includes long-term holds on bungalow and foursquare stock and duplex house hacks. Demand near Washington Street and Ellenberger Park is steady. Verify rental comps on the specific block and historic district constraints before buying.

What should sellers know about pricing in Irvington?

Comp work should distinguish between renovated historic district homes and similar homes outside the district. Accurate initial pricing drives the result. Presentation matters.

How long do homes stay on the market in Irvington?

It depends on the home and the price. The housing data section on this page shows the current median days on market for Irvington, refreshed monthly from Redfin. Renovated homes priced against the right comp set move faster. Projects and homes priced ahead of recent comps tend to sit longer.

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