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Speedway Home Prices Surge Past Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville

Homes in this west-side community posted stronger price gains than those in Carmel, Fishers or Zionsville during the past twelve months.

By Indianapolis Property Desk · Published July 7, 2026

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Speedway posted a 14 percent median price increase through June 2026, outpacing every other Indianapolis suburb tracked by local multiple listing services.

Global supply shocks tied to tanker strikes in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed investors toward stable Midwest housing markets where entry prices remain under $300,000. Speedway sits inside Marion County yet offers lower property taxes than neighboring townships, drawing first-time buyers and small-scale landlords who previously looked only at the north-side suburbs.

Local anchors driving demand

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway continues to host year-round events that support steady rental demand along 16th Street and Georgetown Road. City-backed facade grants through the Speedway Revitalization Program have funded exterior upgrades on more than 40 commercial buildings since 2024, improving walkability around the Main Street corridor.

Buyers also cite quick access to the White River Trail and the new 10th Street transit hub, which opened last September and connects directly to downtown offices in under fifteen minutes.

Price and sales data

Redfin records show the median sale price in Speedway reached $272,000 for the twelve months ending June 30, up from $238,000 the prior year. Days on market averaged 19, compared with 31 in Carmel and 27 in Fishers. Single-family homes between $220,000 and $280,000 accounted for 62 percent of closed transactions.

Local agents report multiple offers on properties near the old Pepsi bottling plant site, now slated for mixed-use redevelopment that will add 180 apartments and ground-floor retail by late 2027.

Prospective buyers should review current listings through the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors portal and schedule inspections before the fall school-year rush begins in August.

This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.

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