Your thoughts on Crown Hill neighborhood in Indy?

[Jonathan Warner]

Hi Indy experts:

I've been researching neighborhoods and am now under contract on two properties in Crown Hill. As I learn more about that area, it seems to be a C/D neighborhood with lots of falling apart homes (and a seemingly high concentration of sex offenders!?). That said, I can't tell if this information is obsolete. In 2013, it was deemed the 17th most dangerous neighborhood in the country, and yet they recently celebrated a whole year without a homicide. 

The seller describes it as "up-and-coming," and I'd love to hear from folks if that's your perspective. The properties in question are near 38th/Capitol and 35th/Illinois. Thanks in advance for any local insight you might offer!

Best,

Jonathan