Indianapolis neighborhood · Marion County

Cottage Home

A small historic neighborhood just east of Mass Ave, known for its charming cottages and close-knit community.

Cottage Home is one of the higher-priced neighborhoods in Downtown & Historic Indy, with a median sale price of $691K, about 44% above the Downtown & Historic Indy median in this data. The median home sold in 16 days at 96.7% of its final list price. Recent sales feature basements in most homes.

Market snapshot

Cottage Home by the numbers.

$691K
Median sale price
$376K–$1.2M
Price range
$266
Median price per sq ft
16 days
Median days on market
96.7%
Median sale-to-list
15
Sales in this period

5 of 15 recent sales here were $750K or more.

Based on information from the Broker Listing Cooperative® (BLC®), Oct 2024 to Sep 2026, for sales over $350K only, so figures describe the upper part of the market rather than every sale. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Neighborhood boundaries from City of Indianapolis open data.

The homes

What you'll find in Cottage Home.

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Typical size
2,624 sq ft
Bedrooms
4 (median)
Built
1900–2025
Lot size
0.12 acres (median)
School district
Indianapolis Public Schools
City
Indianapolis
Selling in Cottage Home

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Questions

Cottage Home real estate FAQ.

What is the median home price in Cottage Home?

Among 15 recent sales over $350K in Cottage Home (Oct 2024 to Sep 2026), the median sale price was $691K, ranging from $376K to $1.2M.

How fast do homes sell in Cottage Home?

The median home sold in 16 days on market, at a median of 96.7% of its final list price.

What school district serves Cottage Home?

Most recent sales in Cottage Home were in Indianapolis Public Schools. Always confirm school assignment for a specific address.