May 2025 Westside Roundup: Avon, Brownsburg & Plainfield Market Report

May 2025 Westside Roundup: Avon, Brownsburg & Plainfield Market Report

Investors and rental property owners — if you're eyeing growth areas in the Indianapolis metro, the Westside corridor (Avon, Brownsburg, and Plainfield) continues to show diverse trends and valuable opportunities. Here's your May 2025 snapshot:

Avon Rental Market 📍

• Active Rentals: 48 (⬆️ modest increase)
• Average Rent: $2,150 (⬆️ 3% MoM, ⬆️ 2.5% YoY)
• Vacancy Rate: Average days on market is just 21 — extremely healthy
• Insights: Demand remains high, potentially due to airport expansion activity. Apartments average $1,658/month. Condos move quickly with just 18 DOM.

Avon Sales Market

• Average Days on Market: 33 (⬆️ from last month)
• Sales Price: $344,000 (⬇️ 4% YoY)
• Homes Sold: 56
• Outlook: Inventory is moving slower, but overall activity remains steady under $500K — attractive for investors.

Brownsburg Rental Market 🏠

• Active Rentals: 22 (⬇️ 21%)
• Average Rent: $2,027 (⬇️ 10.5% YoY)
• Vacancy Rate: DOM is low at 24 days
• Insights: Steady performance, though a surprising dip in rental pricing suggests a momentary correction.

Brownsburg Sales Market

• Days on Market: 36 (⬇️ 32%)
• Sales Price: ⬆️ 1% YoY
• Homes Sold: 72 (⬆️ 71% YoY)
• Trend: One of the most active sales markets on the Westside — investor confidence is high.

Plainfield Rental Market 🏘️

• Active Rentals: 26
• Average Rent: $2,334 (⬆️ 12.5% MoM, ⬆️ 17% YoY)
• Days on Market: 44 (⬆️ slightly, but still respectable)
• Insights: Highest rent increase among the three — driven by growth, proximity to airport, and demand for larger homes.

Plainfield Sales Market

• Days on Market: 31 (⬇️ from previous month)
• Sales Price: $345,457 (⬇️ slightly YoY)
• Homes Sold: 37 (⬇️ 17% MoM and 26% YoY)
• Investor Note: Slight downward trend in sales suggests opportunity to negotiate favorable entry points.

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  What is the Westside Roundup?

  The Westside Roundup consolidates the rental and sales market data for Avon, Plainfield, and Brownsburg—three closely related markets on the west side of Indianapolis. Their numbers tend to mirror each other, so we summarize all three in one fast-paced segment to help investors grasp the bigger picture efficiently.

  Avon Rental Market Snapshot

  Avon reported 48 active rental homes. The average rental price rose to $2,150—up nearly 3% month-over-month and just over 2.5% year-over-year. Average days on market came in at 21, which is historically low and consistent with seasonal expectations. Price per square foot is $111. There are 19 apartments available with an average rent of $1,658. Condo inventory is minimal, with just three units averaging 18 days on market.

  Avon Sales Market Trends

  Average days on market increased by 33%, indicating slower turnover. While the average sales price is up slightly month-over-month, it’s down nearly 4% year-over-year. A total of 56 homes were sold. Avon’s price trends are crossing last year’s numbers repeatedly, so investors should track the trendline closely.

  Brownsburg Rental Market Highlights

  Brownsburg has 22 active homes, a 21% decrease from last month. The average rental price dropped over 10.5%. Days on market averaged 24—closely aligning with Avon. Price per square foot is $17. There are 22 apartments available and only one condo on the market.

  Brownsburg Sales Insights

  The average days on market fell to 36, down 32%—a sharp contrast to Avon. Price per square foot sits at $183. Sales prices are down slightly month-over-month but up 1% year-over-year. Brownsburg saw 72 homes sold, marking a massive 71% year-over-year increase.

  Plainfield Rental Market Breakdown

  Plainfield currently has 26 active homes, and this number is declining. Days on market stand at 44—higher than both Avon and Brownsburg, making it the outlier this month. The average rental price hit $2,334, up 12.5% month-over-month and nearly 17% year-over-year. Price per square foot is $15.

  Plainfield Sales Performance

  Plainfield’s average days on market are down. The price per square foot is $168. The average sales price is $345,457. A total of 37 homes sold, down 17% month-over-month and 26% year-over-year. The sales price trend is gently ticking down—too early to call it a correction, but worth watching.

  Closing Thoughts on Westside Performance

  This month's numbers showed more variation than usual. Avon’s days on market rose, while Plainfield and Brownsburg improved. Rental pricing and inventory are shifting, and each of these westside suburbs shows different momentum. Investors should track these subtle shifts when making decisions, especially as development projects like the nearby airport expansion may shape future demand.