Washington Township & Homes for Sale

Washington Township is the north-central slice of Marion County. It runs from 38th Street north to 96th Street and the Hamilton County line, with Pike Township to the west and Lawrence Township to the east, and it sits entirely within the City of Indianapolis. Nearly 139,000 people lived here at the 2020 Census. The township takes in some of the city’s best-known neighborhoods, including Broad Ripple, Meridian-Kessler, Butler-Tarkington and Nora, plus seven small included towns such as Meridian Hills, Williams Creek and Rocky Ripple. Buyers come for established, tree-lined streets, trail access and a short drive downtown.

Living in Washington Township

Outdoor access is a big part of life here. The Monon Trail runs the full length of the township, from 38th Street through Broad Ripple and Nora to 96th Street, and the Central Canal Towpath follows the canal from Broad Ripple past Butler University and Newfields. Along the White River, Holliday Park has 95 acres of woods, trails and gardens, Marott Park adds more than 100 acres of nature preserve, and Broad Ripple Park has a family center, pool and dog park. Culture is close by, too: Newfields (home of the Indianapolis Museum of Art), Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse, the Indianapolis Art Center and the Indiana State Fairgrounds are all in the township. Everyday shopping clusters in Broad Ripple Village, Glendale Town Center, Nora and the Fashion Mall at Keystone.

Washington Township Home Prices & Real Estate Market

Washington Township covers a wide price range. Condos and smaller homes start in the low $100s. Most single-family homes sell in the $250s to $500s, from early-20th-century bungalows in Meridian-Kessler and Butler-Tarkington to 1950s and ’60s ranches in Nora and Greenbriar. Smaller river cottages in Ravenswood and Rocky Ripple add another option, though flood zones matter there. Prices climb along the North Meridian Street corridor, and estate homes in Meridian Hills, Williams Creek, Crows Nest and gated Sycamore Springs often pass $1M. Location, lot, school district and condition all move value here, so pricing really goes street by street.

Schools in Washington Township

Most of Washington Township is served by the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township, which runs eight elementary schools, three middle schools (Eastwood, Northview and Westlane) and North Central High School. The southern part of the township, including Broad Ripple Village, Meridian-Kessler and Butler-Tarkington, is in Indianapolis Public Schools. The small included towns, such as Rocky Ripple, Crows Nest, Meridian Hills and Williams Creek, are in Washington Township schools. Private options in the township include Park Tudor School and Bishop Chatard High School. District lines don’t follow neighborhood names neatly, so confirm the district and assigned schools for any address.

Commute from Washington Township to Downtown Indianapolis

The township starts about four miles north of downtown, so most drives run roughly 10 to 25 minutes, depending on where you live. Meridian Street, College Avenue and Keystone Avenue are the main routes south, and I-465 crosses the north end of the township. IndyGo’s Red Line rapid bus runs from 66th Street and College Avenue down College to downtown, and the Monon Trail offers a car-free route south toward downtown.

Neighborhoods in Washington Township

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Communities & Subdivisions in Washington Township

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Work With a Washington Township Real Estate Agent

Our team helps buyers and sellers across Washington Township, from Broad Ripple condos and Meridian-Kessler bungalows to Nora ranches and estate homes along North Meridian Street. Whether you’re sorting out IPS and Washington Township school lines or pricing a one-of-a-kind home, we bring local knowledge, full MIBOR MLS access and a proven marketing plan. Call our team at 317-997-7404 or start your search online.

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