Old Southside

South of downtown near Lucas Oil Stadium, Old Southside blends Victorian-era homes with an urban, green feel that's close to downtown without being in the middle of it. It's a solid, less-hyped option for buyers who want proximity to downtown at a different price point and pace than Fountain Square or the Wholesale District.

Because it hasn't gotten the same attention as Fountain Square or Bates-Hendricks, pricing here still lags similarly-located near-downtown neighborhoods — worth a look for buyers or investors who want in on the south side before it catches up. That cuts both ways, though: appreciation here has been slower and less certain than in the neighborhoods getting more of the spotlight.